Girls' Romances, #22

Published: August-September 1953

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Girls' Romances #22

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Issue Contents:
Sudden Heartbreak!
1 page romance
Contents
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

No Perfect Love
Story 2 8 pages romance
Storyline

Helen turns down marriage proposals from multiple suitors because she’s “looking for the perfect love!” After she shares a cab with a stranger and they kiss, Helen thinks he might be the one. They meet again and although Helen sees David kissing someone else, he has a good explanation so she decides he’s her man.

Characters
  • Helen
  • David Rand
  • Mitchell
  • Barton
  • Ronald
  • May
  • Terry
Two-Faced Woman!
Story 3 6 pages romance
Storyline

Annette is engaged to Philip but meets Gary at a party and he asks for a date. Philip, whose law practice keeps him busy, says he doesn’t mind if she dates Gary. One night they kiss and Philip becomes jealous. Philip and Gary talk (and fight) it out and Gary withdraws like a gentleman so Annette can make up with Philip.

Characters
  • Annette
  • Philip
  • Gary

Featuring Julia Roberts' Romance Report

Story 4 2 pages

"Dear Miss Roberts: I have read ‘Girls’ Romances’ for years and have always enjoyed every issue ..."

Storyline

Letters from readers and replies from Julia.

Heart of Shame!
Story 5 7 pages romance
Storyline

Nancy falls for her boss John, then discovers he’s married. His wife Ann catches them together, and although Nancy quits and moves back to her hometown, she’s cited in the divorce case. Her neighbours are hostile except for Hal, a longtime friend. Hal proposes to Nancy but she fears her reputation will ruin his life. Ann arrives and says she now knows Nancy was blameless and will clear Nancy’s name.

Characters
  • Nancy Hallow
  • Hal Richards
  • John Stanton
  • Ann Stanton
  • Jimmy
  • Mr. Sloan
Sudden Heartbreak!
Story 6 8 pages romance
Storyline

Gail believes this year’s vacation will be the one where she finds her perfect mate. She thinks it’s boat captain Jay, but his flirtation with her is only for business. Gail departs, but as she leaves she meets another young man who’d fallen in love with her on the first day, and had been ignored. He asks Gail for a chance, and she agrees.

Characters
  • Gail
  • Jay
  • Jay's boss
  • the young man
Story Notes

Gail actually refers to the young man "whose name I didn't even know."

Featuring Wallace Brown, Inc.

Story 7 1 page

Featuring Secret Hearts

Story 8 1 page

"Once upon a love time!"

Story Notes

Inside back cover. House ad for "Secret Hearts." The cover of issue #17 is shown.

Featuring Harford Frocks, Inc.

Story 9 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.