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Last Love

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Penciller(s): Harry F. Lindfield (signed)

Inker(s): Harry F. Lindfield (signed)

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Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Mike; Nancy Winter; Jack; Sarah; Tom; Pete

First Line: This night at the Locarno is going to be the most wonderful night of my life...!

Synopsis: After her father dies, Nancy sets her sights on finding a rich husband. She sees her chance when Mike asks her to go with him to the Locarno. She knows Mike will never be rich, but she thinks it will be a good opportunity to meet someone else. That night she ignores Mike after she meets Jack. From then on she spent her evenings at the Locarno with several men, but plays so many of them on a string that none of them take her seriously. Too late, she discovers that Jack has proposed to someone else.

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Pages: 3

Notes: The cover serves as the first page of the lead story.

Rock Around the Town

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Kim Collins; Fred Butters; Mister Slithe; Georgina Medley

First Line: Fred... can't you pack up now? We'll be late for the rock'n'roll dance if we don't get back... besides... I'm frozen!

Synopsis: Kim feels like her fiance cares about his fishing more than her. In contrast, her boss is a wolf and she quits her job when he makes a pass at her in the office. When Fred doesn't respond with the outrage she expects when she tells him the story, she gives him back his engagement ring and walks out on him. As she was walking down the street, two men spot her and offer her a chance to work in films with gorgeous Georgina Medley.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Beginning of serialization 'inspired' by the title song sung by Tommy Steele.

Note at the end of the story: "Next week: Stand-In for a Star!"

A Little Love Can Go a Long, Long Way

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Character(s): Don Turner; Anna; Mary; Mr. Turner; Mrs. Turner

First Line: Darling Don... as if I could forget!

Synopsis: When Don asks Anna to visit his parents on their farm for the weekend, she hopes it will be the weekend when he asks her to marry him. But his mother seems to think she is a scatter-brained town girl who couldn't make it in the country. Things change when Don's mother collapses with the Asian flu and Anna ably takes over her chores for a few days.

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Pages: 3

Notes: Story 'inspired' by the Jeff Chandler title song.

Cliff Adams (of "The Stargazers") and Maureen

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Genres: biography, romantic

Feature(s): Living Love Stories

Character(s): Cliff Adams; Maureen

First Line: It was when I was pianist with Les Douglas's band that I first met Maureen...

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Pages: 2

Please Hold Me Tightly

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Penciller(s): Carlos Prunés (signed) [as Prunés]

Inker(s): Carlos Prunés (signed) [as Prunés]

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Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Pat; Anne; Guy; Roger

First Line: That idiot! ... he's backed into Anne's bike!.. Gosh! What am I going to do?

Synopsis: Pat has always played second-fiddle to her pretty sister Anne. When a stranger backs his car over Anne's bike, which Pat has borrowed, Pat starts up a friendship with him. Things are going well until he meets Anne and, as usual, he starts ignoring Pat in favor of Anne. Pat is heartbroken when Anne and Roger announce their engagement. Then, from her window, she overhears Anne talking to her longtime neighbor friend Guy and learns that he has loved Pat, not Anne, for as long as he can remember.

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Pages: 3

Notes: Story 'inspired' by the Ruby Murray song title.

Heartbreak Is New to Me

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): John Brailsford; Lisa Jackson; Doctor Prentiss

First Line: You say that man's been, following you... you're frightened about something.. I think you'd better tell me what it is!

Synopsis: Lisa had fallen in love with John when he had lost his memory, but when his memory returned he did not know her. The mystery about John is compounded when Lisa notices a man following her. Lisa breaks down and admits to Doctor Prentiss that she had found evidence that pointed to John as a criminal and she had gotten rid of the evidence. Rather than go to the police, Doctor Prentiss follows her to confirm that a tough is indeed trailing her. Doctor Prentiss agrees to help her and she goes home, telling her aunt the truth about what has been happening.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Continuing the serialization of the story 'inspired' by the David Galbraith song title.

This Love of Mine

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Penciller(s): Jordi Longarón (signed) [as George Longaron]

Inker(s): Jordi Longarón (signed) [as George Longaron]

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Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Sue; Edie; Gloria Daintry; Mr. Seven O'Clock

First Line: Here he is, Sue... your Mr. Seven O'Clock!

Synopsis: Sue works on the switchboard at the Majestic Towers Hotel and dreams of the man with the deep, pleasant voice that calls for room 27 every night on the dot of seven. But her dreams seem to be shattered when she discovers that the girl in room 27 is a glamourous actress.

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Pages: 3

Notes: Artist's credits are based on information provided by David Roach at http://deskartesmil.blogspot.com/2009/12/jordi-longaron-en-uk.html.

Story 'inspired' by the Bing Crosby song title.