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Teen-Age Romances #28

Dec 1952 · St. John · 0.10 USD
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In "Temptress and Trouble-Maker," Phyllis finds herself caught between rebellion and redemption when her father sends her to work at a Maine hotel run by his old friend Martha, hoping discipline will tame her spirited nature. There, she bonds with Frank, only to discover his true intentions when a secret scheme is uncovered by Bob—leading her to question her choices and find a new path. Ric Estrada handles both pencils and inks for the story, while Isabel Dawson delivers the moody, evocative cover.

Contains 4 stories
Temptress and Trouble-Maker
8 pp · Romance
Phyllis (high school girl)Phyllis's father (widower)Martha Shelly (hotelkeeper)Frank Gilbert (Martha's hedonistic and sneaky nephew)Bob Shelly (Martha's conscientious and morally upright son)

Phyllis, sent to work at a Maine hotel by her father in hopes of taming her rebellious streak, finds herself caught between her father’s surprising plans to marry the hotel’s owner, Martha, and her growing feelings for Frank—whose intentions are far from honorable. When a secret scheme unravels, Phyllis must confront her choices and find her true path, all while navigating the quiet charm of the coastal town and the unexpected connection she’s forming with Bob.

Penny-Ante Girl
9 pp · Romance
Daisy Carter (florist's assistant)Clyde Mitchell (college student)Tourist Home OperatorDaisy's parentsRooming House OperatorBill Crandall (hedonist)

In "Penny-Ante Girl," Daisy’s bold choices about love and independence put her at odds with her parents and her steady boyfriend Clyde. When she strikes out on her own, chasing freedom with a string of casual romances, a dangerous encounter with Bill Crandall forces Clyde to step in—and maybe rekindle what they lost.

Celebrity Hound
3 pp · Romance
Rosanne (celebrity hound)Kenny (Rosanne's boyfriend)Sonny Pearson (bandleader)Myra Pearson (Sonny's wife)

In "Celebrity Hound," Rosanne takes a reckless gamble when she convinces Kenny to escort her to a sleazy roadhouse to see the star performer Sonny Pearson. After Pearson slips her a note and she slips away from Kenny, their private moment turns explosive when his wife storms in with a photographer. The next day, scandalous photos hit the papers, shattering Rosanne’s reputation—yet Kenny’s loyalty remains.

Too Many Restrictions
5 pp · Romance
Millie (high school girl)Millie's father (high school principal)Miss Pringle (high school secretary)Frank Stewart (Millie's boyfriend)Gloria Martin (leader of a school's fast crowd)

In "Too Many Restrictions," Millie, restless and eager to fit in, takes a reckless step to join Gloria’s fast crowd—stealing a letter from her father’s office to prove her daring. As her choices spiral, her grades falter and her friends push her further, leading to a dangerous gamble that ends in exposure. When Gloria denies knowing her, Millie flees, only to be stopped by Frank at the train station, who urges her to face the fallout with courage.

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CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $3,452
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Full credits

artist, inker Ric Estrada
cover pencils, inks Isabel Dawson

Reprints

Reprinted in Romance Without Tears #[nn] (2003), Love and Romance Library #176, Private Lives Romances #5

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