
Nothing makes a summer special as falling in love ... When her parents divorced, Mariah lost her family. Now she's lost her hope for a special summer, because she must set aside her own plans to help her mother with a house-sitting job in rich, sn...
The Plan was perfect--almost too perfect... Frannie is so shy, she thinks she might go all the way through high school without even being kissed, much less finding that one boy who would make her feel special. Then her girl friends create The Plan...
Is she being used, or is she being loved? Laurie Adams isn't sure who she is anymore--a good student who writes beautiful poetry or a star-struck groupie for the local rock band. She's being pulled apart by two very different boys who are fighting...
He was handsome and wild - but was he right for her? Spending a month at an isolated summer retreat with her rich relatives didn't sound like much fun to Amy. But she hadn't counted on being swept off her feet by a boy as handsome and wild as Guy....
Just when she had something good of her own, her older sister stepped in, again.. . Cindy feels she's going to be second-rate all her life. Her older sister Christine has the pretty face, the good body and gets all the cute boys. Cindy just can't ...
Will she win her Olympic dream only to lose her love... In California, swimming was important and Jennie was determined to be an Olympic competitor. But at her family's new home in Texas, football is all anyone cares about. Jennie is alone, an outsi...
Will Julie's crazy jealousy destroy the love she waited so long to find... Julie has had a crush on Dan ever since sophomore year. Now that Pam, Dan's old girlfriend, has moved away, Julie finally has him all to herself. And he is worth the wait. Da...
A Horse Called Wonder Ashleigh Griffen swore she'd never give her heart to another horse -- not after a terrible virus wiped out her family's breeding farm. But when a small, sickly foal is born, Ashleigh is the horse's only champion. Wonder's Prom...
How can Renee tell Greg about her secret life... Renee's living a life that most girls only dream of. Overnight she's become a glamorous high-fashion model in New York City. But behind her cover-girl smile is a girl with a broken heart. She's h...
Joanna's a 15-year-old super-jock who's not quite ready to trade in her sneakers and sweatshirts for three-inch heels and designer jeans. Then she joins the boys' tennis team...meets Rick...and decides she enjoys being a girl! But Rick's the no...
John's serious about everything, except Cathy... Cathy's the partying type, who loves having fun. John's the serious type, who hardly ever cracks a smile. They seem like the boy and girl least likely to fall in love. But then Cathy's report card br...
Barbara's the best editor the school paper has ever had-serious and hard working. But Kris, Barbara's best friend, thinks she's missing out on all the fun-like the Prom. And deep inside Barbara wonders if Kris is right. Then Michael dares her to trad...
Jenny wants to fall in love--preferrably with someone handsome and rich! Having Craig and his mother rent rooms in her house doesn't exactly fall into her carefully made plans. Though he is awkward and insecure, Craig still knows how to get on her ne...
Ever since third grade, Polly and Jennifer have shared everything from ballet lessons to boy talk. They both dream of becoming famous dancers...and falling in love. Then Polly meets Cott Townsend, and her plans get turned upside down. Can Polly win C...
Is Fran too smart to fall in love? Fran's tired of being called a "brain"... and missing all the fun! She wants to be like everyone else for a change - to go to parties, have dates, and fall in love. Can she gets Paul to notice her... change her imag...
Lisa knows she should break up with Lawrence. He's not right for her and she knows it. But Lisa's got a big problem - she can't say no. To anyone. So when Lawrence asks her to go steady, she accepts (sort of) even though she's just met Alex. He's the...
Will Annie ever be more to Tim than a shoulder to cry on... Annie's shyness disappeared when she started giving the guys advice about their girlfriends. Now all the boys talk to her, especially Tim, the boy Annie's crazy about. At first, Annie's th...
If Jill wins the contest, she'll lose Craig forever... Jill's vacation gets off to a wild start when her best friend, Toni. thinks up a contest--- who can be the fist to date ten new boys! It seems like a great solution to a boring summer until th...
The Popularity Plan worked once, could it help again? When Frannie's friends first told her about the Popularity Plan, she didn't believe them. How could anything ever help her with her shyness or even get her a boyfriend? But it worked! Now, a...
When Anne moves to glamorous New York City, she meets Greg at an exclusive athletic club...and he's pretty special. But Anne's afraid she won't be able to win Greg's heart. After all, she's only a beginner and Greg likes winners - just like her siste...
When Jena Maxwell meets Eric Bliss, she forgets her disappointment about not going to Europe for the summer, forgets everything that has been upsetting her. Eric is gentle, handsome, and Jena's falling deeply in love. But as their fabulous summer ...
Mariah's not one of those girls who's never been kissed. She had a boyfriend. Once. It seems like a thousand years ago. But Paul died, and Mariah thinks she'll never find anyone as special again. She hadn't counted on the school play, though. Somehow...
Here's Charlie. She has two big brothers so her dating life must be terrific. Right? Wrong! Her brothers act like watch dogs everywhere she goes and all the best guys have been scared off. Now only the wrong guys ask her out. Charlie's about to gi...
Poor Joanne. She's failing school, her parents have grounded her and worst of all, Rob has ditched her for another girl. But Joanne's got a secret - she's a natural actress. Who else but Brooke Shields could win Rob back? And who but Barbara Walte...
When her high school holds its annual madcap Genie Week, Kerrie becomes the "master" of the boy of her dreams. Mike Price makes her wishes his command as shy, studious Kerrie suddenly finds herself one-half of Glenwood High's wildest couple. But will...
Is Killy too young for love? It looks like Tom and Killy's friendship is turning into romance ... but then Tom finds out she's two years younger than the other kids in school. Killy is miserable, until she leaves the whole mess behind, for a glamoro...
She had two special loves… When Kathy lands an after-school job as the assistant to the town’s veterinarian, she knows she’s found a career she’ll always love. At the same time, her old friend Dean has become more tender and romantic towar...
It was love at first sight... Bitsy is thrilled when she moves from crowded New York City to colorful Austin, Texas, and even more thrilled when she sees handsome Billy Joe riding his horse to school. For Bitsy, it's love at first sight. But even wh...
Everyone says Nina has a good imagination, a gift for telling stories. In fact, it's one of her stories that attracts Scott to her. He's one of the Daltonites, the most sophisticated clique in the school. Nina can't believe she's dating him! But N...
For years Drea and Derek have been best friends. They've always loved each other, but when Derek asks Drea for a date, their feelings grow stronger, until finally they're in love. Then things start going sour for Drea. Is it because Derek's becoming ...
When Lisa's parents split up, she has to leave glamorous Hollywood, her father, and her movie-star mother - to live with a grandmother she hardly knows. How can she ever be happy again? All too often, Lisa finds herself escaping into daydreams -- ...
Everyone's wondering who is behind "Dear Amanda", the new advice column in the school paper. Everyone, that is, but Tina. Tina loves playing Amanda. She's excited about her mysterious new identity, and thrilled by the success of her column - stude...
She was afraid to love... Edie falls for Sean as soon as she sets eyes on him. But soon after they begin dating, he suddenly drops her for another girl. Hurt and angry, Edie thinks she'll never be able to forget him. Then she meets Jake. Fun-lo...
They were forbidden to see each other... Patti's been hoping Tim will notice her, but it's purely accidental when she backs into his car in the school parking lot. Boy, is she embarrassed. But instead of being angry, Tim asks her for a date. It's th...
When they say goodbye to Michael, will Katy and Steven be losing each other too... Katy's summer promises to be the most challenging one of her life. She'll be taking care of Michael, the little blind boy, helping him get over a recent tragedy. It...
Samantha's not sure she's going to like Santa Barbara. It doesn't have skyscrapers or the Yankee's. And the cheesecake is lousy. But it does have Tony Pappas, boy artist. Tony likes Samantha, but there's a big problem. Art is Tony's first love. An...
Carole and Steve were a couple once. But that seems like a long time ago. Carole thinks Steve is just too conservative. She wants to Change things. And what better better place to start than the election for school president? If Steve can run, thi...
Tracy and her mother agree on one thing - this is going to be Tracy's summer for romance. Her mother has big plans - a worldly, sophisticated guy, an outsider to their small seaside town. But Tracy's got her eye on David, the assistant chef at the...
Ginny falls for Hal the first time she sees him. Their dates are lots of fun. But their joking is a substitute for for real talk. Ginny doesn't really know how Hal feels about her. Maybe if she reaches out to him, gets involved in his interests, H...
Candy's finally in the right crowd. But there's a problem - she's the only one without a boyfriend. So she invents one, to stay popular with her new friends. But Candy's lie backfires when the gang wants her to bring her beau to a dance. Where can...
Love by computer... Alexis Randall's the new matchmaker in the school. In fact, her computer matchmaking service guarantees a dream date. Alexis even feeds her own name into the computer. And soon she's in love. Tom is everything she has ever want...
Juliet resents Neil from the moment she sees him. He's just another runaway her social worker mother has taken in. But there's not much Juliet can do. First he moves into their spare room, then he enrolls at Juliet's high school! At first, Juliet'...
Will absence make the heart grow fonder...Or will it be a case of "Out of sight, out of mind"? Pamela Grey worries that her boyfriend Bobby will forget all about her when she leaves for her new boarding school, hundreds of miles from home. On one han...
When Molly Knight reads her birthday card from Duncan Grover at her Sweet Sixteen party, she knows that he's the boy for her. But then Duncan's best friend, Matt, asks her to Landon High's senior prom-the kind of formal dress-up prom she's always dre...
For sixteen years, Ellen has played second fiddle to her beautiful, talented sister, Paula, the skating star. But Ellen has her own interests and goals, so Paula's glory has never bothered her - until now. And it's all because of Gene. Gene is Pau...
When Lena lived in Chicago's inner city, she felt comfortable in her Mexican neighborhood. She had friends who cared for her, fond memories, and a deep sense of belonging. But now her family has moved to an affluent suburb, and Lena's suddenly aware ...
Mattie Winston's got what most girls at Port Kearney High only dream about: Hank Butterfield, the best looking , greatest ice hockey play at school. Mattie ought to be happy, but there's something about Hank that makes her nervous - he's so reserved ...
When Suzy's boyfriend drops her for another girl, the hurt and anger are almost more than she can stand. She vows never to get tied down to one boy again - it's just not worth the pain of breaking up. But Suzy's resolve to play the field breaks do...
Holly's life as a soap opera star has cut her off from a lot of things most teenagers take for granted - parties, friends and dates. Sometimes she worries she's giving up her own life to play Lindsey on popular daytime series "Hartley Square". Lin...
As an amateur magician, Nicki knows a lot about sudden appearances. So naturally she's delighted when handsome Perry Ingram walks into her life. He's one of the best young magicians in the state and everything she wants a boy to be. When Nicki's a...
There's nothing Kirsten wants more than to be a concert pianist - unless it's Peter, the talented violinist she's met at the Greenacres Summer Music Program. It's almost too good to be true when they're assigned a duet and must rehearse every evening...
It could be a long and lonely summer... Meredith Markham's not happy about spending the summer taking care of her sick aunt in Maine. The weather is miserable, she's stuck inside a spooky old beach house, and worst of all, her boyfriend, Peter, is...
When Jeri and Kemp went out together last year, they were always going to movies, parties, and dances. It was wonderful, but Jeri could barely keep pace with the constant activity. Her grades began to fall. Finally, Jeri had to make a tough decision ...
Callie had always hoped that from her cocoon of baby fat a butterfly would one day emerge. Now, after sticking to a strict diet all summer, her dream has come true. She's slender, attractive, and for the first time in her life, she's up for the lead ...
Jill's summer as a junior counselor at Camp Winnetonga starts off with a surprise when Brad Cassidy, the new waterfront instructor, begins paying attention to her. Brad is blond and gorgeous, and every girl at camp is dying to get to know him. Jill's...
Most of the kids in the Roughing It program seem to have a lot more experience and confidence that Katie Carlisle. She wonders if she'll be able to keep up as they learn survival skills for three weeks in the Adirondack wilderness. But Lisa, who beco...
When Scott tells Darcy he doesn't need her as keyboard player anymore, Darcy can't believe it. The band is the most important thing in her life - next to Scott. Now she'll never get to be his girlfriend. Or will he? What if Darcy starts her own ba...
Marley couldn't be happier when shy, handsome Jeff finally asks her out. But disaster strikes when the Riverport High basketball team is left a large sum of money. The boy's team insists the money was meant for them alone; the girls' team thinks that...
For Megan Woods, summer and sailboats are one and the same. There's nothing like the thrill of racing alongside her boyfriend, Jeff, captain of the yacht club sailing team. Unless it's the satisfaction she gets from teaching the Tadpoles, a group of ...
When the boy you love is far away, can you trust your heart... When Fiona arrives in sunny New Mexico from her home in England, it feels as if she's entered a whole new world. But instead of enjoying her stay as an exchange student, she's miserabl...
More than anything else, Marcy wants to be an actress. Her lucky break comes when a big Hollywood film company decides to shoot a movie in her home town. Not only does Marcy get a walk on part, but she also gets to spend time with teen idol Lance New...
Can a boy like Richie creep into Joy's heart... Every girl at Cabrillo High has a crush on Richie Brennan-- every girl, that is, except Joy Wilder. Joy can't stand Richie's smug, conceited attitude or his stupid jokes, most of which are aimed dire...
For as long as she could remember, Alison's life had revolved around her boyfriend, Marty. She had even shared his interest in car racing - until he was killed in a tragic accident. She didn't think she would ever get over him. Then she met Billy Ken...
It's only the first week of classes, but Stephanie's already blown it with the in crowd of her new school. She knows she would win their approval if she could just have one more chance. What better way than to pose as her own twin sister and pass ...
Twin sisters Claudia and Cassie are looking forward to their family vacation on Green Lake. A whole month of boating, swimming, and exploring. They're sure it's going to be a terrific vacation until they discover they've both fallen for the same boy....
For the first time in her life, Penny Snow isn't looking forward to her summer vacation in Oregon. In the past, a visit to her grandfather's beautiful beach house meant lots of swimming, tennis, and carefree good times. But this summer Penny's grandf...
Tiffany hasn't seen her film-maker father in the two years since her parents' divorce. So naturally she's uneasy when her mother suddenly announces she's remarrying and taking a long honeymoon, and Tiffany has to spend the time with her father. For t...
It's just a silly beauty pageant...that's what Tina Steele tells herself when she's nominated as a candidate for Miss Spring Valley. Of course she's flattered, but she knows there are more important things to think about. As the pageant grows near...
Katie's plans for a super summer are destroyed when her parents whisk her off to Arizona. Katie doesn't know a single soul, and she's afraid it will be the most boring vacation of her life - until she meets Dave. For Katie, Dave's a dream come tru...
Kari Langtree is afraid to give her heart away; it seems that every time she loves someone, she has to say goodbye. Her father died two years ago, and now her favorite sister has gotten married. The pain of another goodbye is more than Kari can stand...
Robin Mackin's thrilled when she finds out that she's been chosen for her high school's exchange program to Switzerland - until she hears that Henry Bouchet, her archrival from French class, is going too. Henry is infuriating - he's always trying ...
Wendy Ferris's mother has just left for a new job in Philadelphia. Now that she's gone, Wendy feels sad and lonely. Even her best friend, Marlo, can't seem to cheer her up. But it looks as if things might begin to work out when Wendy meets Gary an...
Lynn Madison is sure her summer vacation is ruined when she discovers that her family and the noisy, disorganized Cassidy's have accidentally rented the same beach house. Rather than argue, Lynn's father agrees to share the house for a month. But Lyn...
When Mandy Birch meets Mick Farris at a cheerleading camp, she's amazed how well they get along. After all, Mick's from Roosevelt High and Mandy's from Fieldcrest, and the two schools have always been bitter rivals. But both Mick and Mandy are willin...
I'll never make it, Rhonda thinks as she pedals under the hot summer sun. Going on a bike tour of the Southwest was the last thing she wanted to do. Although her parents insisted it would "broaden her horizons", Rhonda only feels homesick for her boy...
Betsy Marsh has had it with Rob Carney. She's told him over and over she's not interested in him, but he just won't give up! Things only get worse when their teacher assigns them to create a comic strip together, so Betsy lays down some ground rules....
Carrie's excited when she's cast as an extra in a rock video, but her excitement soars sky-high when she finds out that the star of the video is Michael Jackson, her favorite singer in the world! Working on the Jackson video is like a dream come t...
Samantha has always wanted to fly to one of those exotic islands in the Caribbean. So when her father announces a vacation to Paradise Bay with the other families from his company, it's nearly Samantha's dream come true. There's only one problem, ...
The most important part of Kim Belding's world is KLAU--the Laurence High School radio station. As one of its top disc jockeys, she gets to play the latest hits and the newest music. When a secret admirer begins calling in his song requests, Kim l...
Shelby loves to argue and always has to have the final word - at least that's what her boyfriend, Tom, says when he breaks up with her. When Shelby goes to summer camp, she begins to think that Tom may be right: everything she says gets her in troubl...
When Scott Driscoll asks Jill to his junior prom, it's one of the biggest thrills of her life. But just as her romance with Scott begins to take off, Jill has to leave home for a job as a Senate page in the state capital. Jill promises herself tha...
When Sammi Edwards is chosen to represent her school on the television quiz show "The Brain Game", it's a dream come true, Sammi's always wanted to be on TV. And if she can win "The Brain Game" she'll have enough money for the new car she wants. S...
Katie's first computer course turns out to be full of surprises when the teacher assigns each student a secret computer pal. katie begins exchanging electronic letters with her mystery partner STX1150, and she's instantly intrigued. His letters ar...
Liz is thrilled when Laurence Chandler notices her. He's smart, sensitive, and creative. And he's not at all like her last boyfriend, Bud. Bud was a member of her crowd. He was cute, popular - and utterly predictable. Laurence wants Liz to star in...
Looking for love... Now that she's a sophomore, Darcy is ready to meet the perfect boy -- if only she knew where to find him. She decides to write a term paper on the subject. Naturally, that means she has to do some research. But when parties, afte...
When Penny Jenkins' car breaks down, handsome Chuck Whitford comes to her rescue. She decides he's just her type: blond, blue-eyed, and rugged. They even have lots in common - especially their love of cooking. But when Peggy starts a weekend cater...
Erika has had a crush on Matt Duncan ever since they danced at the New Year's ball. Matt is good-looking, athletic and funny. He's also dating another girl. But Erika's sure that if she waits patiently, Matt will see that she's perfect for him. Me...
Will Pete give Denise a second chance… When her boyfriend, Pete, doesn’t want to go to a party, Denise Taylor decides to go without him. The party turns out to be lots of fun. Everyone there is so warm and friendly -- especially Billy. He bare...
When her best friend, Toni, talks Jill Gardner into spending summer in Europe, Jill is worried. Toni has been leading her into scrapes since they were kids, and Jill is sure their trip will spark an international disaster. But when they arrive in Fra...
Joanne Trask moves from an isolated town in Alaska to California, eager to experience everything she's missed. But there's almost to much to try. Fortunately, her new home is full of cute boys like Tony Corda, who quickly offers to teach Joanne all s...
The minute Abby Morrell's raft hits the rapids, she knows she's in trouble. Everyone leaps from the runaway boat, leaving Abby alone and heading for more white water. But suddenly Kirk Phillips - with his sun-bleached hair and smiling brown eyes - cl...
Gina Renzi dreams of becoming a doctor. She loves her volunteer work as a candy striper at the hospital. And when she starts dating soccer star Dave Bender, her life seems perfect -- at last she has it all! But Dave refuses to listen when Gina talks ...
The first time Sarah Brady glides across the floor in Eric Elliott's arms, sparks fly. Sarah's certain they were made to dance together. Eric agrees - he even talks Sarah into auditioning for a TV dance competition. When they win a spot on the sho...
Deena Whitney is flabbergasted when she wins flying lessons, but her boyfriend Brad thinks they're a waste of time. He urges her to learn practical skills like computer programming and accounting. But Deena doesn't listen. Once she's in the cockpi...
Desperately homesick for Massachusetts and missing her boyfriend, Don, Kristy Johnson, newly arrived in Hawaii, finds herself torn between a carefree islander and a boy who looks like her old boyfriend...
Until now, Jenny Warner's love life has been nothing but dreams of the heroes in her favourite romance novels. Real-life Matt Hunter is nothing like Jenny's quiet, mysterious ideal boy - he's friendly and outgoing. And he's determined...
Gretchen Diamond is basketball star Sean Flanders's number one fan. She loves his unruly blond hair and boyish smile. And when he finally asks her out, she's ecstatic! Then Gretchen lands in hospital with appendicitis, and fellow patient Mitch bri...
Michelle just can't get into a holiday mood. Her boyfriend, Steve, is on a school ski trip in Colorado - with his bubbly ex-girlfriend, Heather. Michelle wants to believe in Steve's love, but Heather is very pretty, and the Colorado mountains are ver...
Craig Markham has been Meg's best friend for years, but now she wishes it were more than that. She's tried everything - from moonlit walks on the beach to a daring new swimsuit. But nothing seems to work. When handsome Mike Sanders asks Meg out. S...
Until now, Lindsey was sure that cute, popular Doug McConnell would never notice an ordinary girl like her. But when he shyly offers to teach her how to play basketball, she realizes she might have been wrong. And after he spends hours patiently coac...
It all adds up to love... Susan thinks tall, gorgeous Terry is the perfect boy for her. So when she lands a job i the supermarket where he works, she's ecstatic! All Susan has to do now is get Terry to notice her. But from the very first day, she's ...
Argie has never loved anything the way she loves tennis. But when she meets fellow player Chris, she knows that’s about to change. He's everything she could want in a boy: friendly, cute - and he enjoys tennis, too. But then Chris starts breakin...
Friendship-1; Love-0 Until now, super athletic Jenny loved being the manager of the boys' soccer team. The guys all accept her as one of them, and she's made a lot of good friends. Unfortunately, gorgeous, gray-eyed Rick thinks of her as just a fr...
When flirtatious Molly decides she's through with boys forever, her best friend Kristi bets her that she can't stay away. Even Molly wonders if she can survive the whole summer without a date. Just as her determination weakens, she finds an unexpecte...
Whether it's trying to walk five dogs at once, or snapping a picture of her teacher when he's not looking, Kerry is a pro at getting into impossible situations. And the first time she meets Jon Madison is no exception. Kerry's attracted to the quiet,...
Rachel has a big problem when it comes to dating - her brothers and sisters. Their crazy antics have scared away her last four boyfriends. So when adorable David Breckenridge comes over for the first time, Rachel prepares for the worst. But to her...
When the Cupid's Arrow computer matches her up with super cute Jeremy Griffin, Dee's ecstatic! But then she overhears him saying he'd never date a crazy girl like her. So Dee decides to become as calm and serious as he is-- and sure enough Jeremy ask...
Until now, Julie was afraid that Chad Harris - with his deep green eyes and heart-stopping smile - would never notice her. Then he gets a job working with her at her family's stable, and Julie begins to think there's hope. And when he finally asks he...
At fifteen, shy Maureen Meyer has never had a real date. But as soon as she meets outgoing, adorable Jake Harmon, she sets her sights on becoming his girl. And when a school project throws them together, Maureen is sure her time for romance has come....
A lesson in love... When popular Dave Reiner asks Sara Grant out for the first time, she can hardly believe it's true. She's had a secret crush on the handsome, dark- haired junior for years. Now that he's finally noticed her, Sara's going to do a...
When Darcy Stevens hears that the students in her social studies class will be paired off in mock marriages, she assumes her "husband" will be longtime boyfriend Bruce. But instead she's matched up with quiet, bookish Josh Foster. Suddenly, the semes...
Songs of love... Until now, Linda Wills thought Shane Harley was out of her league. After all, he's gorgeous and popular, and his band is a big hit. Then Shane turns his attention toward her--and even sings a love song to her in front of all her f...
Bobbie Reese has agreed to dress up as Bubbles the Clown for her niece's birthday party. To her surprise she discovers that she loves to entertain - especially when the other half of the duo is handsome Jay Hartwell. In no time at all the team of ...
Kelsey Kramer has given up the dating game. She's been hurt too often, and she's decided that boys simply are not worth the trouble. When gorgeous Shawn Horton asks her to the Homecoming Dance, Kelsey agrees to go - as long as he understands ...
Sooner love... Sara Arandel is determined to forget her old school in Vienna, Austria, and fit into her new life in Fort Reno, Oklahoma. She throws herself into preparations for the Sooner parade, hoping to be accepted by her new classmates. Maybe...
A wedding on Valentine's Day -- how romantic! Kim Sommers is thrilled when her sister Vicki asks Kim to be one of her bridesmaids. The only drawback is the Rick Stone will also be in the wedding party. He is cute, but Kim thinks he is also an arroga...
Vicky Wilding has spent so much of her life playing tennis that she hasn't had a minute for anything else - even boys. Now she has been sent to Australia for her debut tour on the pro circuit, and she's afraid she'll fail at tennis just as she has at...
Wendy Fong thinks her boyfriend's new popularity has gone to his head. Now that Jay Hammond is Stanford High's new swimming hero, he's become insufferable! Just to teach him a lesson, Wendy decides to break up with him until he goes back to being the...
Donna Newbury wants to be accepted at the Art Institute of America. When she needs extra credit at school, she volunteers to be the art coordinator on Tad Gordon's campaign for student body president. To Donna's surprise, she soon finds herself more ...
Open call for love… Ballet has always been the most important thing in Charley Maclaine’s life -- until she meet school diving champion Brett Murphy. On a scale of one to then, Brett is definitely a twelve! When he shows up in her ballet class...
Three’s a crowd… Cathy Lawrence is ecstatic when she lands a terrific summer job at a local flower shop. There’s just one hitch: she’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with gorgeous Dan Hart, her sister Nancy’s very recent ex-boyfriend! ...
Trish Everett is thrilled to have a chance to spend the summer racing the family sailboat on Sand Lake. But she lives up to her reputation as "Terrible Trish" when she bumps into another boat and is disqualified from her first race! She's ready to gi...
Life has always been uncomplicated for Megan Carter. But when Megan starts her sophomore year by falling in love with Troy Fennell, things become a little more complex. When Troy encourages Megan to try out for the field hockey team, her natural a...
A time for change... Laurie Raymond can't believe her luck. Her family is moving to the same Connecticut town that her old friend Gregg moved to a year ago! What could be more exciting than picking up their friendship where they left it off? Once...
When she discovers that Brian Warner will be leading a bike trip, Casey Meadows spends the whole summer earning money and learning to ride so she can go--but a cheerleader and an injury threaten her plans. Changing gears… Casey Meadows has al...
Erin Marksson is thrilled to be chosen as a production intern at a local cable TV station. And when she teams up with talented Matt Blakeslee on a major video project, Erin's life seems complete. Matt has had a lot more experience making videos th...
Rebecca Thompson has a major crush on her twin brother's best friend, Josh Kramer. He's a star athlete, incredibly cute, and an all-around nice guy. But Rebecca thinks of herself as a plain-Jane, and besides, she's completely tongue-tied whenever Jos...
Star Forrester is the centre of attention when her dad's rock band makes a surprise comeback on the record charts. Suddenly Star is being pursued by reporters, TV crews, the school cheerleading squad and - best of all - gorgeous Rick Walsh. But St...
Alexandra Clairborn's first day at Centennial High is more nerve-wracking than she wants to admit. She only knows two people in the entire school - her best friend Jill, and an obnoxious guy named Eric who wants to go out with her. Before the day is ...
For Beth learning to drive is enough of a challenge. But with Craig, her driving teacher and steady boyfriend, making jokes at every turn, it's nearly impossible! Beth always loved Craig's terrific sense of humour, but now his wisecracks are driving...
Hearts don't lie... When Anna's family moves to the small, sleepy town of Blue Mountain, she's sure she's in for a lonely, uneventful junior year. Then she meets Michael Cartwright. He's charming, incredibility handsome - and recovering from an ac...
Cathy Tolan's first summer as an ocean lifeguard on Fire Island promises to be exciting - if the waves don't knock her off her feet, Jay Matthews will. Warm, easygoing Jay is a senior lifeguard, and Cathy is sure he's the perfect boy for her. But ...
Piper Elliott has always dreamed of attending the glittering Harlequin Ball. Each summer the ball is held at the exclusive country club where Piper is a waitress, but only the most glamorous people in the resort town of Kittery Cove are invited. This...
A bid for love… Going out with star football player Rick Shaefer makes Karen Williamson feel really special. It’s easy for her to dismiss his arrogant behavior just for a glimpse of his dazzling smile. But when Rick breaks his promise to buy h...
The sparkle of her smile… Jody Bauer is thrilled at the chance to dance in her school’s production of Finian’s Rainbow. And when she’s told that she “just glitters onstage,” Jody beams with pride -- until her partner, handsome Jeff Rey...
Searching for love... When Darby Sutton's grandfather died, he left behind a very unusual will. To claim her inheritance, Darby must solve a series of baffling riddles. And there is only one person who may be able to help: her grandfather's bold you...
Kit Carson, ace reporter for the Queen Anne High Spectator, always has the latest scoop on who's dating whom. And when cute, witty Zach Taylor joins the newspaper's staff, Kit knows he's the right guy for her. They even team up to write a feature sto...
Tabby's summer plans have taken a definite turn for the worse. Instead of catching rays at ritzy Camp Sail-Away with her best friend, Tabby finds herself working as a counselor at her relatives' wilderness camp. Surrounded by wild animals and bratty ...
Karen Daly's sixteenth summer promises to be a special one - or she's told by the fortune teller who appears at her carnival style birthday party. What does Karen's future hold? Wheels, pizza...and a secret admirer. Karen is determined to find her...
Running off-course... For Liz Martin, being on her school's cross-country team is the most important thing in her life. With a tough practice schedule, and continued encouragement from her athletic father as well as Steve Keller, the team captain,...
Jennifer can't wait to see her look-alike cousin Marcia again. She's thrilled that they'll be spending a whole month together on her uncle's private island. But aloof Marcia makes it clear right from the start that she doesn't want Jennifer around - ...
Annie Thornton is at a loss for words. She joined a poetry workshop just to be near gorgeous instructor Padraic McKinnon, but he only seems interested in her writing. In desperation, Annie comes up with a fool-proof plan to catch Padraic's eye. But s...
Junior year is going to be perfect for Cory Hughes. Not only is she going steady with Glenbrook High's football star, Clark Williams, she's also chairman of the pep squad. when Clark becomes the coach of the all girl football team Cory cant wait. ...
Bonnie Jean Tyler never thought that having two boyfriends who adored her would be a problem. Not only does she love every minute of their attention, but she truly likes both boys. The answer to her romantic dilemma is right before her eyes but she m...
Shy Randi Hinton Can't believe it - a rumor's going around that handsome, popular Ned Taggert likes her! She barely has time to think about him, though, because she's so nervous about having to make a speech for English class before the entire studen...
All’s fair in love and war… When Amy Tyler accompanies her best friend Laura on a double date to a rock concert, the last thing she expects is to hit it off with Laura’s date. Although Laura has no interest in Ben Richardson, she’s still f...
Ariel Bresson can't wait to start her film-making project - until she finds out she has to make a movie about her high school ice-hockey team. Artistic Ariel's not crazy about hanging out with a bunch of jocks every day - especially her ex-boyfriend,...
Ronnie Wilson promised her parents she'd find a home for her quarter horse Gingersnap a month ago when her family moved to Honeyoye Falls. Now time is running out, but Ronnie is reluctant to trust her beloved horse with just anyone. Luckily, her new ...
Love in disguise... Carissa Stevens is devastated when her boyfriend of sixteen months, popular Glen Matlock, dumps her for a vivacious cheerleader - and right before the Valentine Masquerade. Shy Carissa believes she'll never have another boyfrie...
Best friends since grade school, Val Cassidy and Petey Boyd have always shared their secrets. But Val can't bring herself to share one special daydream: attending the Valentine's Day ball with recent transfer student Jason Talbot. Then Val's romantic...
Kate Weatherby's dream of dating a gorgeous hunk are all washed up when her parents cancel a trip to the beach at the last minute. Somehow, spending a week at Hidden Ranch on Lake Vallecito in her home state of Colorado seems a lot less appealing! ...
When Shannon Nelson shows up at Fire Lake Soccer Camp for a two-week session, she can't believe her good luck. She'll be training with Gregg Warner, the high school soccer legend from her hometown in Michigan. A few pointers from Gregg and sh...
Mindy Hamilton can't believe the change in Brian Swinton, her best friend Janet's older brother. Over the summer, he has somehow transformed himself from a skinny, average guy into a major heartthrob! Mindy is used to Brian being obnoxious - not g...
Marli McKensie and her friend Christie open a vintage clothing section in Marli's mother's store as a school business class project, leading to wild financial success and romantic problems when the two girls hire single male help....
The only reason Claire Montgomery entered the “Golden Girl” competition sponsored by Trent’s Department Store is that her brother dared her to. So, she’s stunned when she is chose to be Trent’s spokes model in local television commercials. ...
Chrissy McCall has always wanted to be a rock star, and when she meets Robin James, lead singer of a hot local band, it looks like a big break she's been hoping for. Not only does he invite her to a rehearsal, but he also gives her a chance to auditi...
Savannah Wheeler can hardly believe that she actually succeeded in arranging a 2 week class trip to Stratford-upon-Avon in England! A chance to study Romeo and Juliet-or pursue a romance with incredibly handsome, popular Greg Edwards, the school socc...
Even though it was her idea to break up with her boyfriend, Jessie Slater can’t help feeling jealous when he starts dating another girl. So she’s delighted when her grandmother invites her down to Florida over spring break â�,�" until she learns...
Madeline Davis, a junior at John Jay High School, is completely tone-deaf. So when she ends up in a band class due to a scheduling error, she's determined to get out, until she meets gorgeous saxophone player George Held. George is talented, witt...
Lillie Evans is attracted to artist and rebel Jay Carson because he is different, but ideological disagreements could destroy their new relationship when a teachers' strike finds them on opposite sides of the picket line...
Crash course in love... If there's one boy at Maplesville High that Darby Haynes can't stand, it's Bruce Edwards. Darby first met him when his car plowed into hers at a busy intersection. She's been running into him - literally - ever since. It...
Secrets of the heart... Zoe Reily thinks she's got to be the luckiest girl in the world. She's blessed with good looks, lots of friends, and a terrific family. To make everything absolutely perfect, she's just fallen head over heels in...
Stacey Hollis is a couch potato and proud of it. Her favorite activities are reading, singing, and playing the guitar. She knows nothing about sports and cares less -- until she meets Max Friar, a handsome junior at Windmere High and a member of the ...
Alike only in their involvement with the local 4-H program, Jessie figures to make Dave notice her more by embarking on a project for the group, but her efforts may generate sparks of rivalry rather than those of passion...
For years, Kirsty Warner has worked day and night to become a champion gymnast. But now that goal is in sight she's beginning to have second thoughts, and all because of handsome Randy Harris, a member of the Seagate High surfing team. He's the cutes...
Lions and tigers and love… This summer, Darlene Sullivan has decided that she’s not going to worry about boys and dating. Instead, she’ll concentrate on her job in the animal nursery at the Glendale Zoo. There’s absolutely no room in her p...
Change of heart... Katie Frazer can hardly believe it when Brian Parks, the heartthrob of the sophomore class, asks her out. It's a romantic dream come true -- until their Teen Living class is given a major assignment. The sophomores must carry ar...
Kisses so sweet... When Marty Evans meets rugged, good-looking Hank Maxwell at the maple-sugar camp where they both work, they're each dating other people. But the attraction between them is as sweet as maple syrup, and Marty's boyfriend, Darrin, ...
Tiffany Welles is not exactly thrilled by her sociology assignment. Tiffany is even less enthusiastic when her group decides to videotape star athlete Matt Boynton. But as Tiffany works on the project, she discovers what Matt is really like and so...
To pass her initiation into Pressler High's most exclusive sorority Penny Collier must steal a rival school's basketball playbook. Thought she's not crazy about the idea, she is crazy about basketball star Brandon Phillips. Hoping to impress Brand...
Sink or swim... Alison Michaels can't help wishing she were part of the "in" group at school. It would be so much fun hanging out with pretty, popular Carolyn Dennison's crowd. But Carolyn and her friends ignore Alison completely -- until Alison's p...
May the best girl win… Lonely and insecure in her new school, Liberty Layton is so miserable that she even neglects her loved guitar. Then handsome Brent Miller asks her to help out at the homeless shelter where he volunteers, and Lib begins to ...
Claire Diaz and Rob Meyers are math wizards, and they're both working hard to win a second computer for Woodbury High in a local contest. Though Rob would like to be more than friends with Claire, she is dazzled by handsome Ben Hamilton, who goes to ...
Self-conscious about her permanent limp, Serena Waller is flattered when handsome, popular Sonny Sinclair asks her out, but as her feelings for Sonny grow, she begins to suspect he is dating her out of pity. Original....
Love behind the scenes… Krista Winters is dying to meet handsome teenage actor Jason Stuart. To Krista’s delight, she’s hired to work backstage at the Community Playhouse, where Jason is starring in a new musical. Since she has no theatrical...
When Wendy Miller lands a summer job as a seamstress for America's Teen Beauty Pageant she is thrilled. Then handsome Spencer Fife mistakes her for one of the contestants and sweeps her off her feet. Though Wendy wants to tell him the truth, she can'...
April Sullivan is sure she'll be miserable at music camp without her best friend. But her spirits begin to lift and camp looks like it will be great when handsome and charming Todd Barrett starts paying attention to her. Soon April is head over heals...
Sailor, take warning... When Maureen Butler discovers that Conor Davis, her pesky childhood playmate, has turned into a handsome hunk, she knows her annual visit to her grandfather's seaside home will be interesting. Maureen and Conor immediat...
No laughing matter… Stephanie Stockwell’s eccentric family has always amused her -- until the night gorgeous Todd Cooper picks her up for their first date. Todd is put off by the family’s unconventional ways, and their first date becomes the...
And justice for love… Melinda Cooper thinks Patrick Faber is the perfect boyfriend -- until their modern history class begins studying the women’s rights movement. Suddenly she and the other girls notice that they are being treated unjustly by...
Julie Davis is excited when she's chosen for the staff of Memorial High's Gazette. She's even more thrilled when the paper's handsome editor, Brian Frederickson, takes extra interest in her. There's just one problem - Brian picks ...
With Christmas coming, Shawna Cayley decides to form a business partnership with her brother and his best friend, Chuck McCurdy, but despite Shawna's efforts to win Chuck over, he continues to treat her like a kid sister. Original....