Sweethearts #68

Patty Crane's jealousy consumes her when she discovers Bill with a model at his photography studio, sparking a bitter argument that spirals into a destructive cycle of accusations and reconciliations. Desperate to keep Bill away from his job and the beautiful women there, Patty takes a drastic action that she believes will solve their problems—but instead unleashes consequences far more devastating than she ever imagined.

When Jean collides with Bob Foster at his father's electrical plant, she's instantly drawn to him—but terrified he'll discover her real identity as the janitor's daughter. She spins an elaborate lie, claiming to live at the Royal Plaza Hotel, and Bob falls for her just as hard. But as Jean keeps up her charade through glamorous dates and increasingly sophisticated pretenses, her carefully constructed persona begins to unravel, forcing her to confront what her deception has cost her.

Connie has always gotten what she wants by batting her eyelashes and leaving a trail of broken hearts—but when she sets her sights on a job at a prestigious advertising agency, she'll need to charm her way past Howard, her sister's boyfriend, and then past his boss. As Connie climbs toward her goal, she discovers that her tricks for manipulating men may not work quite as well as she'd hoped, and that some people remember how they've been treated.

Rita thrills to the admiration her reckless daring brings—until she meets Ken Richards, a school bus driver who'd rather see her play it safe than risk her life for a thrill. When Ken's caution threatens to dampen the very wildness that makes her feel alive, Rita must decide whether love means taming her impulsive nature or losing the one man who sees past the stunts to who she really is.

Sheila Hagen has always relied on her beauty to get what she wants—admiration, opportunity, and the attention of men—but when her parents and her steady boyfriend Ralph try to rein in her rebellious behavior, she rebels harder, seeking thrills at the notorious Stick Pin Club. There she catches the eye of the smooth-talking Nicky Carmine, who promises her stardom as a nightclub singer in New York City, and her beauty and hunger for excitement pull her toward a choice that could change everything.