Teen-Age Romances #26

In "No Holds Barred," Anne is dead set on joining the Madcap Sorority, but her crush Larry—now president of the senior council—has banned them. As part of her initiation, she’s forced to cut all contact with him for six weeks. What starts as a test of loyalty quickly spirals into something far more complicated, revealing the sorority’s reputation isn’t just gossip.

A young woman watches helplessly as Hank, the football star she's devoted to, grows closer to the newcomer Helen Jones—so she hatches a scheme to drive them apart by spreading rumors about Helen across campus. What begins as a calculated bid to reclaim Hank's attention sets off a chain of consequences that teaches her a harsh lesson about the price of jealousy and deception.

Tina leaves her small hometown to pursue the glamorous life of New York City with her sophisticated cousin Janet, but when she meets Janet's boyfriend Bill, her dreams of fast-paced city living take a troubling turn. As Tina grows obsessed with Bill and schemes to spend time alone with him, she discovers that chasing everything she thought she wanted might cost her the people who matter most. A cautionary tale about ambition, envy, and learning what really makes life worthwhile.

Betty Rawlins has never had room in her heart for men—her true passion lies with her father's thoroughbred horses—but when Boots Tipton arrives as their new trainer, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to him despite her resistance. As tension crackles between them and Betty struggles against her growing feelings, she sabotages her prized filly before a crucial race, setting both Boots and herself on a collision course with the consequences of her actions.

A young woman determined to date an experienced older fellow instead of boys her own age sets her sights on Dick, a charming and popular man who seems utterly fascinated with her—until she realizes he's just as attentive to every other girl who crosses his path. As Hope finds herself increasingly obsessed with keeping Dick's attention, she'll have to confront what she really wants from romance, and whether chasing someone who won't stop chasing others is worth the price.