Young Romance #12 (24)

In "Buy Me That Man!", heiress Elizabeth "Liza" Hudson finds herself torn between her growing feelings for Jeff Sloane and her father Malcolm Hudson’s suspicions that Jeff is after her money. After a painful breakup leaves Liza questioning her worth, she sets off on a journey to Europe—only to find Jeff unexpectedly on the same private plane. With the skies between them and their past misunderstandings, a chance reunion sparks a quiet hope.

In "Man Bait!", Nicky Berra finds herself caught between loyalty to her father, Rock, and her growing feelings for Swede Carlson, the man Rock has wronged. When Rock’s men attack Swede after a disputed deal, Nicky must choose between family and justice—using her courage and a gun to protect the man she’s come to care for.

Kitty Rhodes finds herself drawn to Allen Searle, but when she learns he’s just a shoe salesman—far below her social circle—she pulls away. Later, stunned to discover Allen has earned a law degree, she turns to her friend Nancy Hale for guidance. With Nancy’s advice to “face him frankly and honestly,” Kitty must decide whether to bridge the gap between them.

In "Take a Chance!", Denise O'Brien finds herself torn between her steady boyfriend Charles Coleburn and the thrilling, reckless charm of midget-car racer Jack Muldoon. When her mother pushes her to test Jack’s devotion by asking him to quit racing, Denise is forced to choose—between a safe future with Charles or a passionate, uncertain love with Jack. The story builds to a heart-pounding moment at the track, where Denise must confront what truly matters, all while navigating the quiet pressure of her mother’s expectations and the growing distance between the two men in her life.

In "Portrait of a Lady!", artist Dana Lanson finds himself drawn to the quiet grace of governess Vera Chanin on VJ Day, their bond deepening into marriage. As Dana’s career stalls, Vera takes on work to support them—only to be upended when Dana is hired to paint the portrait of the elegant Dale Denton, reigniting a dangerous spark. When Vera discovers the truth, she leaves, but a heartfelt portrait of her becomes the unexpected bridge back to love.