Teen-Age Romances #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"I Was a Love Gypsy" tells the story of Gloria, a popular high school girl who discovers that romantic popularity built on casual kissing feels meaningless compared to genuine affection. After a date with Bob, Gloria meets Lon, a man from a wealthy family, and falls deeply in love; they secretly marry despite her father's disapproval and her concerns about his family's expectations. The couple struggles with hiding their marriage and managing family pressures, eventually deciding to keep up the pretense of being single to avoid complications. Roger, another suitor, arrives at Helen's club and introduces Joan Hollis, causing tension when Helen becomes jealous and Joan attracts Roger's attention; ultimately Roger and Joan develop a genuine connection based on mutual regard rather than superficial attraction.
In "Too Many Sweethearts," Carol finds herself tangled in a web of mistaken plans when she accidentally sets up two dates for the same evening, leaving her scrambling to keep her promises. Just as the chaos reaches a peak, Ray—her long-awaited true love—returns to town, and she’s determined to make things right.
In "My Dangerous Pastime," Joan lets her envy of Helen’s wealth twist her actions, especially when she develops feelings for Helen’s brother, Roger. As jealousy flares and old friendships fray, Joan finds herself caught between her desires and the consequences of her choices—before she loses everything she values.
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Reprinted in Lonely Heart Library #23 (1957), Torrid Affairs #1 (1988), Torrid Affairs #2 (1989), Torrid Affairs #3 (1989), Teen Angst: A Treasury of '50s Romance #[nn] (1990), True Secret Diary #142
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