CATALOG RECORD

Exciting Romances #1

Fawcett · Series began 1949 · 1949

Dates

pencils: Max Elkan

Dishonest Heart · 11 pages
Naomi decides to write a satiric novel about an idealistic artist who betrays his ideals for love, and uses Ellis as her model. She makes Ellis fall in love with her, but when he learns the truth and leaves, Naomi realizes she actually loved him. Her book is rejected, but the publisher becomes interested in Ellis and hires him to write about art. Ellis becomes successful and forgives Naomi.
My Jealous Sin · 9 pages
Patty loves photographer Bill but her “crazy jealousy” about his models threatens their relationship. Patty ruins some valuable negatives so Bill will lose his job. Bill breaks up with her. Patty confesses to Bill’s boss and shows him some of Bill’s best photos to get him rehired. Bill and Patty reconcile.
Emperors Are Men · 2 pages
Careless · 10 pages
Gracie and Ed work in her fiancé Don’s lab. Her carelessness and clumsiness result in accidents, including one in which Ed is badly burned and Don’s formula for a new antiseptic is apparently destroyed. Don breaks up with Gracie. Gracie finds portions of Don’s notes in the ruins and works desperately to restore them. Don’s work is awarded a research grant and Gracie hopes someday he will love her again.