Teen-Age Temptations #2

Jun 1953 · St. John · 0.10 USD

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# Teen-Age Temptations #2 An anthology of romance stories featuring teenage and young adult characters navigating romantic entanglements. "My Forbidden Kisses" follows Nina, a young woman who falls for Herb, a poor man from the slums, despite her fiancé Tom's wealth; after Herb wins a fight for her affections, they marry and build a life together, with Nina reflecting that honesty and love matter more than material comfort. A second story depicts a young woman named Jane who works in an office and becomes caught between her feelings for her coworker Larry and the social pressures around her; the narrative involves workplace dynamics and a party where tensions over romantic loyalties come to a head.

Contains 5 stories

Fighting for My Love

9 pp · Romance

Nina grew up in a New York slum with two devoted protectors—Herb Sanders, a strong, quiet boxer, and Tom Campbell, a smooth-talking charmer—and now that she's come of age, both men want her to choose between them. As Herb pursues a boxing career and Tom becomes entangled with a gambling syndicate, Nina must finally decide which of her childhood guardians she truly loves, knowing that her answer will change all three of their lives forever.

My Forbidden Kisses

3 pp · Romance

A popular high school girl used to playing boys against each other gets a reality check when the one boy she actually wants calls her out—and it takes the kindness of the sweetest guy around to make her see who she's really been. When Madge finally understands what matters, she discovers that genuine connection beats popularity every time.

I Was a Carnival Come-On Girl

6 pp · Romance

A bored girl fresh out of school falls hard for the smooth talk of Thorne Thompson, a carnival shell-game operator, and joins the traveling carnival as his come-on girl—but a kind-hearted coworker named Tom sees the danger she's walking into. When the carnival rolls into Sutton City and trouble finds them, Ginny must reckon with her own choices and discover where her real future lies.

My Dance with Danger

4 pp · Romance

Donna Miller wins first prize at the Munson County Fair dance competition with her partner Perry Dixon, but when a theatrical agent offers them a shot at the nightclub circuit, Perry refuses—his old-fashioned dreams of settling down clash with Donna's hunger for the bright lights and applause. As Donna pursues her newfound career with a new dance partner, she finds herself caught between the life she thought she wanted and the thrilling, dangerous pull of show business stardom.

I Was Only Guilty of Love

7 pp · Romance

Jane takes a job at an office where she's secretly in love with her coworker Larry Reynolds—a man already engaged to the wealthy, possessive Allison Windsor. When Allison frames Jane for theft to keep her away from Larry, Jane must fight to clear her name and discover what Larry's heart really wants. A 1953 romance where love and loyalty are tested by jealousy and deception.