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Romantic Marriage #18

1953-09-01 · 36 pages

In "Thrill Hungry," Ellen journeys from afar to Texas to marry Tom, a widower she connected with through a lonely hearts ad. At first, their marriage seems sweet, but Tom’s isolationist ways grow troubling—refusing Ellen’s attempts to connect with neighbors, until he confesses his guilt over his first wife’s accidental death, blaming their community for the tragedy. When a fire threatens his ranch and the neighbors rush to help, Tom sees his mistake and vows to rebuild trust. Cover by Ben Oda, this 1953 St. John romance explores quiet reckonings with a tender, grounded heart.

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