Youthful Love Romances #1

"My True Love" in Youthful Love Romances #1 (1949) captures a tender, heartfelt tale of marriage and resilience, as Faith and John begin their life together on his family’s struggling plantation, Roselands. Written by Mary Lou Apter and illustrated by Cy Heusing, the story follows Faith’s quiet determination as she grows roses to pay off the mortgage—proving her strength and love in ways that surprise even those who doubt her. The cover by Walter Johnson perfectly frames the emotional stakes of this early romance, where loyalty and quiet courage matter more than beauty.