When a classmate is diagnosed with leukemia, the students at Clearwater Crossing High School organize a fund-raising carnival. But after they’ve formed teams to work the booths, the members of one group find they couldn’t be more different. There’s aloof Melanie, the girl who has it all, and wannabe Nicole, who only wishes she did. Best friends Peter and Jenna jump at the chance to make a difference, while football jock Jesse sees a perfect opportunity to impress. Brooding Miguel keeps to himself, to the frustration of confident Leah. And tagalong Ben? He just wants to make some friends. Soon the carnival is over, and the surprisingly close-knit team members drift back to their regular lives. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, will the eight friends come together again? Or is it time to say good-bye? Book 1 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Jenna Conrad, Peter Altmann, Melanie Andrews, Jesse Jones, Nicole Brewster, Miguel del Rios, Leah Rosenthal, and Ben Pipkin form a very close group when they are brought together by tragedy. But they couldn't be more different from each other! Two devout Christians, a cheerleader, a dark, brooding type, a football player, and a nerd, not to mention the others, make up this diverse group. Join them as they grow together in friendship and in faith. Readers will delight in the first two titles in this inspirational new Reality Clearwater Crossing #2 Now that we have gotten to know the teens at Clearwater Crossing High, things are getting complicated! Leah and Miguel have kept their budding relationship a secret, but Jenna is heartbroken when she finds out. On top of that, Jenna's 13-year-old sister is acting like a complete pest and driving her crazy! Peter's got a crush too—on Jenna! Will telling her the truth ruin the special friendship they have? And Nicole is fed up with guys. She thinks that winning a national model search would be the perfect payback to Jesse after he humiliated her at school. But she doesn't really feel right about getting revenge, or does she?

After a cheerleading stunt goes terribly wrong, Melanie is rushed to the hospital. Her frightened friends are praying for her recovery. Drifting in and out of consciousness, she feels a comforting presence. Is her imagination at work, or is Melanie not as alone as she thinks? Of course Nicole's concerned about her so-called friend, but she has a modeling contest to worry about. She's still following a strict diet—she's got to be in perfect shape. Especially now that Jesse's begun to take her seriously.... Finally, Jenna has a room she can call her own! But will her new surroundings cause hurt feelings between Jenna and her closer-than-close sisters?

Halloween is around the corner, and Eight Prime is putting in a lot of hours working on a spooky haunted house fund-raiser. It's the perfect opportunity for Leah and Miguel to bring their budding relationship into the open among their friends. So what is Miguel so afraid of? Jesse's off the football team—maybe forever. If he can't convince Coach Davis that he's given up drinking, he can give up his NFL dreams for good. Jesse's ready to promise the coach anything to get back on the Wildcats. But promises can be hard to keep.... Melanie would never have believed she'd be interested in a do-gooder like Peter. Yet lately he's the only thing she thinks about. Not that she's falling for him, or anything dumb like that. She and Peter would make a terrible couple. Wouldn't they?

Bonfires, pep assemblies, and Spirit week has kicked into high gear at Clearwater Crossing High! All Nicole can think about is getting Jesse to take her to the homecoming dance, but he's not in a partying mood. Nothing matters now that he's off the Wildcats.... Everything matters to Jenna these days. Dealing with her sisters, earning good grades, getting over Miguel...more than ever, Jenna needs a friend she can count on. She needs Peter. But has her best friend in the world found someone he likes better? Ben is on a mission—to fit in! He thought being part of Eight Prime would solve all his problems, but he's still invisible at school, and his new friends don't really seem to accept him. Then Ben hits on a plan. If everything goes right, he'll be the toast of CCHS....

Ever since her mom’s death, Melanie has dreaded the holidays. This year, though, she has to put on a happy face: Amy, one of the underprivileged children she’s been a friend to, is spending Thanksgiving weekend with her! When a kidney becomes available for Miguel’s ailing mother, he drops everything to be by her side. In a moment of desperation, he vows he’ll do anything, anything, if only his mom will get well. Will Miguel have the chance to make good on his promise? Now that Eight Prime is this close to buying a school bus for needy kids, there’s no further reason for them to stay together. Nicole’s ecstatic: She’s free! At last she can go back to her regular life. The funny thing is, she doesn’t really want to anymore... Maybe achieving their goal isn’t the end . . . just the beginning of everything else. Book 6 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Amid the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas, Nicole can barely find a moment to breathe. She can’t wait for winter break—until her parents drop a big bombshell. Melanie’s last-minute holiday plan is just a teensy bit complicated. First, she needs to keep it secret from her dad, and second, the scheme involves a major mileage road trip. Will Jesse’s sleek BMW come to her rescue? Peter and Jenna have dreamed up the best gift ever: winter camp for the Junior Explorers. But the fun stops short when an Explorer disappears . . . and Eight Prime must find the child before it’s too late. Book 7 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Not only did Melanie fail to resolve her feelings about her mother’s death, she did what she swore she never would: She let Jesse into her life. Now that she’s opened the door, would slamming it shut be a losing move? Jenna has a secret—a big one—and strict orders from sister Caitlin not to tell anyone. Jenna has given her word . . . but keeping quiet is killing her! Ben has never kissed anyone, and it’s starting to drive him crazy. He’s determined to get his first kiss by the new year’s end. All he needs is a plan . . . Leah and Miguel have never been closer, which is why she’s dreading the finals of the modeling contest she reluctantly entered. She’s only competing because the top prize is a major scholarship—but her college plans and Miguel’s don’t line up at all. Can she and Miguel stay together? Or are two very different futures destined to pull them apart? Book 8 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

When a group of young girls arrives in California on an all-expense paid trip, their excitement is hard to contain as each of them has plans of her own to make their trip the experience of a lifetime

Caitlin finds it hard to forgive her sister Jenna while Nicole discovers that her cousin Gail isn't the goody-two-shoes everyone thinks she is and Miguel proposes to Leah, only to panic when she seems on the verge of accepting.

The members of Eight Prime face tragedy when one of them drives while intoxicated and causes a serious accident

Nicole is desperate to make the CCHS cheerleading squad and this year's competition is even tougher than last. She's got to get some help, and fast. Can Nicole swallow her pride and ask Melanie to coach her? Throwing caution to the wind, Ben decides to pursue his dream girl and ask Angela out. If she says yes, it will be a miracle . . . but miracles do happen! Peter's psyched to run a day camp for the Junior Explorers. It's a big commitment, but he knows he can pull it off, especially if Jenna helps. But his girlfriend seems consumed with her sister Sarah's recovery from a near-fatal car accident. Does Jenna still have time for Peter, or is she slipping away?

Every time Jenna sees Melanie, all she can think about is the kiss her friend shared with Peter. Jenna wants to believe it meant nothing, but her jealous heart tells her that's not true. Maybe she and Peter never should have turned their friendship into romance. And maybe breaking up would be the best thing for them all... Miguel loves working at the hospital. He's witnessing the incredible skill of the doctors firsthand, and he's making a difference in the lives of sick kids, especially 9-year-old Zach. The nurses have warned him against having favorites, but Miguel can't help getting attached to the brave young boy who's fighting for his life. Besides, Zach's going to get well . . . isn't he?

Nicole is tired of doing backflips to stay in good graces—and she's not the only one. It was only a matter of time before someone gave Court a dose of her own medicine . . . but did it have to be on prom night? Jesse can't believe he was foolish enough to ask Melanie to the CCHS prom. He's wasted way too much time dreaming of holding her in his arms—hasn't she made her feelings about him brutally clear? Melanie tried her hardest to get Nicole on the cheering squad. Maybe that's why she feels so responsible now that her friend didn't make it. First runner-up isn't good for anything. Unless somebody drops out...

Leah and Miguel have been through everything his mom's kidney transplant, their broken engagement, even a friend's death. Their love has been tried and has triumphed over and over again. But now they're graduating and things are changing fast. Can their love stay true? Jenna loves the idea of learning CPR and water safety with Eight Prime—except everyone keeps messing up! How can they be camp counselors if they can't even get certified? Nicole Brewster, CCHS cheerleader! So what if her arrival on the squad was a little rocky? She has the entire summer to win her fellow cheerleaders over. Not that it ought to take that long!

Eight Prime's first summer together . . . is it their last? Peter never expected running a day camp to be like this. Jesse is sulking, Nicole skipped out on them, and Melanie is flirting with his brother! Jenna has a cold, the kids are acting like pro wrestlers, and bumbling Counselor Ben is about to wear through Peter's last good nerve. What did he get himself into? Melanie and Jesse have seen their ups and downs. First she hated him, then she liked him, then she dumped him . . . and then she fell in love. Will they ever get things sorted out? Or is it time to walk away for good?

Jesse’s finally going to see his brothers after all this time . . . but will this be the awesome reunion he’s banking on? Miguel is having the summer of his life–helping out at the day camp, working at the hospital, and spending every spare minute with Leah. To top it off, he and his family are about to move into a house of their own. Can life really be this good? Jesse can barely believe that he and Melanie are finally together. So how can he leave her? Sure, he knows he promised to visit his older brothers in California . . . but promises are meant to be broken, aren’t they? Nicole’s mom is having a baby! How could her parents do this to her? Don’t they know how embarrassing this will be? More importantly, don’t they realize they could all end up with another Heather on their hands?

Who’s about to say “I do” in Clearwater Crossing? Caitlin and David are engaged! Jenna has lots of great ideas to help make Caitlin’s special day perfect. If only Cat would listen! Ben is head over heels about Bernie, and she actually likes him, too. As long as she thinks he’s cool, everything will be fine–which is why she can never, ever, meet his parents. When Ben’s mom joins the weight loss clinic where Bernie works, Ben understands the old saying: Desperate times call for desperate measures. Leah’s parents trust her. That’s why they went on vacation and left her home alone. No one would ever find out if she wasn’t alone at night. No one would ever even ask...

The members of Eight Prime have been through a year full of ups and downs, but now summer is ending, and so is their time together... Leah and Miguel are getting ready to start college apart, and Peter’s already feeling the pressure of senior year. Jenna can’t believe she’s going to be the oldest sister in the Conrad house now that Caitlin’s marrying David. Meanwhile, Ben’s still in starry-eyed shock over the fact that he has a girlfriend, Melanie and Jesse will be starting the new school year as a couple, and Nicole is starting to wonder if couplehood is all it’s cracked up to be! None of them can be sure what the coming year will bring. But they still have these last few days of summer...