Love Lessons #3

In this 1950 romance from *Love Lessons #3*, high school student Carol finds herself caught in a tricky love triangle with three very different boys—football star Tom, prankster Dick, and quiet Harry—each hoping to take her to the prom. With her mind on studying and her heart pulled in three directions, she turns to her friend Doris Bigelow for help, sparking a playful contest where readers get to vote on her true love.

In "He Hypnotized My Heart!" from Love Lessons #3 (1950), Alice, bored by her unexciting parents, finds herself drawn into the dazzling world of circus magician Campo—only to learn that his charm comes with a price. As her heart races and her reputation crumbles, she must decide whether to chase the illusion of love or find something real.

In "I Had to Choose Between L'Amour or Love!", Nancy finds herself caught between two worlds when a charming French student named Andre arrives from abroad, sparking a whirlwind of emotions. As her letters turn to face-to-face moments, she’s forced to confront her feelings—first for the romantic ideal of Andre, then for the familiar, grounded presence of her rough-edged boyfriend Gordon—before a surprising revelation changes everything.

In "They Laughed at My Sweetheart," Linda finds an unlikely connection with Cliff, the quiet artist her friends mock, after he paints her portrait. When social pressure drives her away, she returns after he earns a scholarship for the very same painting—only to face his doubt about whether her feelings are genuine. The story unfolds with tender honesty, capturing the fragile hope of a second chance.