Best Romance #7

In "I Broke the Rules," a 1952 romance from Best Romance #7, Lucy finds herself torn between a glamorous but secretive romance with wealthy Brian and the steady loyalty of her longtime friend Joe, whose warnings about Brian’s reputation grow harder to ignore. When Lucy’s employer—Brian’s mother—discovers their affair and fires her for "corrupting" her son, Lucy is left stranded after Brian abandons her during a raid on a gambling ship. After Joe comes to her rescue, she begins to see him in a new light. The story, illustrated with expressive detail by Vernon Greene, captures a quiet turning point in Lucy’s heart, all drawn in the distinctive style of the era.