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Lovelorn #4 (1950)
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In "Romance Can Be Risky," Gloria, a newly minted secretary to Andrew, head of the Office of Zoological Research, finds her quiet life upended when he departs on a perilous expedition to Peru. Left behind with his notes and a growing heart, she follows him into a hidden valley where she’s thrust into a royal fate—chosen by the dying king Regnor to be queen of an immortal tribe. As ancient secrets unfold and loyalties shift, Gloria must navigate a love that defies time and expectation.
In "My Heart Went Astray!", salesclerk Tina trades her daily routine for a dream of luxury, chasing romance at Sun Valley. There, she’s drawn to the charming but humble valet Bob—only to discover his secret identity when a life-saving moment on the slopes flips everything she thought she knew.
In "Man in Love!", a shy college freshman named Ed finds himself drawn to the sharp-witted Sylvia, who barely notices him—until years later, when their lives intersect again in unexpected ways. As Ed rises from student to renowned scientist, old feelings and new betrayals collide when Sylvia reenters his world, forcing him to confront what he truly values.
In a quiet corner of Washington, D.C., a dedicated government secretary named Fay finds herself caught between the loneliness of city life and the rigid demands of her top-secret job, where even a simple smile can spark tension. As she navigates the impersonal routines of office work and the awkward advances of a brash new coworker, she wonders if love will ever find her in the midst of all the confidentiality and quiet routines.
In "Love of a Government Girl," bored typist Fay finds herself drawn into a dangerous web when she becomes a confidential secretary in the Defense Department. As her feelings for scientist Timothy grow, his shocking claim of a fatal radiation dose leads her to risk everything to save him—only to discover he’s not who he seemed. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1950 romance thriller unfolds with quiet tension and a twist that redefines loyalty.