Teen-Age Diary Secrets #4

Sally Carter trades her steady but dull romance with Clark for a whirlwind connection with Frank Lewis, a sailor with a mysterious charm. As her friends and family question her choice, Sally finds herself drawn into a new world—where every glance and whispered promise feels like a secret only she and Frank share.

Ginny Haines, once content to stay "plain" in her quiet life, finds herself transformed by a fresh start in a new town—her glamorous new look catching the eye of boys like Jim and Cliff Medford. As she navigates friendship and romance, her growing connection with Rhoda Thornton leads her to a surprising choice: ditch the act and return to her true self. With a job at Cliff’s father’s greenhouse and a heart open to honesty, Ginny discovers that being real might be the most alluring thing of all.

A girl consumed by jealousy pursues every boy who catches her eye—stealing boyfriends from other girls with brazen disregard for anyone's feelings. When she sets her sights on Chuck, Henry Everett, Bob Hammond, and others, she'll stop at nothing to win them over, but her selfish conquests come with a price she never saw coming. In "Breaking Hearts Was My Hobby!" writer and interior artist uncover what happens when a small town's most manipulative teenager finally meets her match.

When a sailor's parting words plant seeds of doubt in Dot Harper's heart, she finds herself vulnerable to the charms of Dennis North, a charming gob with a week of shore leave and plenty of smooth talk. As Dot navigates the murky waters of rebound romance, she discovers that trusting the wrong people—and listening to gossip—can lead her further from happiness than heartbreak ever could. "Sailors Were My Weakness" is a cautionary tale about the cost of making hasty decisions when love leaves you wounded.