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#1
Can't Stay Away
1999
The twins are seniors! New faces, old friends, and Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, right in the middle of things.
Elizabeth Wakefield jumps into senior year, ready to devote herself to the newspaper, homework and her writing. Trouble is, she can't stop thinking about Conner McDermott, a guy from El Carro high who is total bad news—and who hardly even notices her. She misses study dates, can't speak in class and takes hours to get ready for school—completely unlike herself. Could any guy change her so much?
#2
Say It to My Face
1999
Rumors are flying—about Jessica.
The year is off to a terrible start for Jessica Wakefield. Lies about her fly around school, and her friends seem to believe the rumors. How could anyone think that she would actually do "that" with "him "— the biggest jerk at El Carro high?
—-
I would never do the things they're saying.
ESPECIALLY not with him.
HIM! Ugh. Just the thought makes me want to hurl.
Cover photography by Michael Segal.
#3
So Cool
1999
Conner doesn't want to want Elizabeth, but how long can he fight his feelings?
Conner McDermott likes to be uninvolved... and girls will do anything for him, with no strings attached. When Elizabeth Wakefield starts to wash his car, it should be no big deal. Only there's something about Elizabeth that gets to Conner, something special that sets her apart. But she's not the kind of girl who will settle for what Conner's willing to give.
—-
This girl will do anything for me.
Wash my car.
Make my bed.
I bet she'd floss my teeth if I asked her to.
Just like all the others.
Except she's Elizabeth.
And somehow that makes things a little more complicated.
Cover photography by Michael Segal.
#4
I've Got a Secret
1999
Can Jessica hide her past?
Jeremy Aames is the perfect guy for Jessica Wakefield. He's cute, smart—and he doesn't know any of the terrible rumors that are flying around about her. But will she be able to keep this great new guy from meeting anyone she's ever known before and hearing the horrible stories? Doubtful.
—-
Okay.
How am I going to work this?
Jeremy CANNOT find out about my reputation.
Which means I can't let him meet...
ANYONE I've EVER known in my ENTIRE life.
That'll be easy.
Yeah, right.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#5
If You Only Knew
1999
Hot, hardworking senior Jeremy Aames has found someone special. She's not like other girls. She's Jessica Wakefield...and she's everything he ever dreamed a girlfriend would be.
Jeremy was used to having days when everything fell apart. He had no idea what to do about them. He wished there was someone who could make the whole world disappear... Then he met her. And all Jessica Wakefield had to do was smile.
—-
Ever have one of those days when everything falls apart?
And you have no idea what to do about it?
And you wish there was someone who could make the whole world disappear?
I've met that someone.
And all she has to do is smile.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#6
Your Basic Nightmare
1999
What do you do when you know your boyfriend cares for someone else?
Melissa Fox has ruined Jessica Wakefield's life. She's turned practically everyone at school against her—except the person who matters most... her boyfriend Will Simmons, who keeps taking Jessica's side.
—-
I've ruined Jessica Wakefield's life.
I've turned practically everyone at school against her....
Except the person who matters most: my boyfriend.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#7
Boy Meets Girl
1999
Jeremy is as wonderful as anyone she's ever known. So why can't Jessica get Will Simmons out of her thoughts?
Jessica Wakefield finally found him. Jeremy. The one who loves her for who she is. The one who helps her forget. Forget what? Forget Will Simmons... The one who never bothered to know her at all.
—-
I've finally found him.
Jeremy.
The one who loves me for who I am.
The one who helps me forget...
Forget what?
Forget Will.
The one who never really bothered to know me at all.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#8
Maria Who?
1999
It's not easy for Maria to be so sure that her family loves her sister best.
Maria Slater could scream! Just once she would like them to notice her. Instead of perfect, genius, never-had-a-bad-hair-day Nina. But that's never going to happen. Because everyone in the Slater family knows who's important. And it definitely isn't Maria.
—-
I'm sick of it. I want to scream.
Just once I'd like them to notice ME.
Instead of perfect, genius, never-had-a-bad-hair-day Nina.
But that's never going to happen.
Because everyone in this family know who's important.
And it definitely isn't me.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#9
The One That Got Away
1999
Will Simmons messed up. Big time. And he knows he should just let her go. He should let Jessica be happy with her new boyfriend. But he can't stop thinking about her. He knows he could make her happy—if she would only let him try.
—-
I messed up big-time.
And I know I should let her go.
I should just let Jessica be with her new boyfriend.
But I can't stop thinking about her.
I'm sure I could make her happy—if she would only let me.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#10
Broken Angel
1999
Tia can do this. She should say good-bye to Angel, the love of her life. She should say, "See ya later! Have fun at college. Don't forget me!" But it would be so much easier to say, "Stay." And maybe he would. Maybe he'd give up everything for her... But is that what she really wants?
—-
I can do this.
I can say good-bye to the love of my life.
I can say, "See ya later! Have fun at college!"
But I'd rather say, "Stay." And maybe he would.
Maybe he'd give up everything for me...
But do I really want him to?
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#11
Take Me On
1999
Everyone thinks Conner needs help as his mother leaves him in the care of a useless stepfather. Conner has always taken care of Megan, and he can handle this situation, too. He wishes everyone would just get out of his face.
#12
Bad Girl
1999
Elizabeth is not going to be perfect anymore.
She will not obey her parents' every word. She will not get all A's in school. She will not stay home on school nights. She will have a life. And she will make Conner want to share it.
—-
I will not be perfect.
I will not obey my parents' every command.
I will not get straight A's in school.
I will not get a job.
I will not stay home on school nights.
I will not be perfect.
I will have a life.
And Conner will be part of it.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#13
All About Love
2000
Will and Jessica—together at last!
First Jessica really wanted Will. Then she really hated him. Then she kind of liked him. And then she fell in love with him. Wonder how long that'll last?
—-
First I really wanted him.
Then I really hated him.
Then I kind of liked him.
And then I fell in love.
Wonder how long that'll last.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#14
Split Decision
2000
No easy answers for Tia. When Tia has to make a tough choice, she always writes a list. Angel: love, romantic, gone. Trent: like, fun, here. Too bad this list isn't helping.
—-
ANGEL
Love
Hot
Romantic
Mature
GONE
TRENT
Like
Cute
Fun
Wacky
HERE...
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#15
On My Own
2000
Evan is smart...
he's funny...
he's attractive, intense, athletic...
he's even a fairly decent dancer.
He's perfect!!
And he wants me.
So why, why, WHY am I so confused?
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#16
Three Girls and a Guy
2000
If Conner spends times with Tia, Elizabeth gets jealous.If he spends time with Elizabeth, Tia gets jealous.
Then they both tell Maria what an evil guy he is, and Maria feels the need to tell Him everything they say.
Maybe he should spend more time with his guy friends.
#17
Backstabber
2000
They've been friends forever. They've been there for each other through everything. Tia always knew she loved Conner as a friend. She just didn't know she loved him.
—-
We've been friends forever.
We've been there for each other through everything.
I always knew I loved Conner as a friend.
I never realized I loved him.
Elizabeth is going to kill me.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#18
As If I Care
2000
Jessica's jealous.
Why would Jeremy spend so much time with Jade?
Come on. Jade?
And he's walking around like . . .
Like he's in love with her.
He's supposed to love Jessica. Did he
forget that?
#19
It's My Life
2000
Conner's not happy. His friends are freaked out about the way he handles his life. So it's "Let's get in Conner's face" time. "Let's HELP him. He NEEDS us. He'll THANK us one day." But Conner's not interested in what his friends have to say. He can handle things, just like he always has.
—-
Here we go.
It's "let's-get-in-Conner's-face" time again.
"Let's HEAL him.
He NEEDS us.
He'll THANK us one day."
Right.
I'm outta here.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#20
Nothing Is Forever
2000
Melissa can't believe this is happening.She and Will had plans.
They had a future.
They had everything.
And now it's gone.
Forever.
#21
The It Guy
2000
What Ken had before: Maria.
What Ken has now: The starting quarterback position; girls falling all over him; athletic glory; girls begging to dance with him at parties; scholarship offers for schools three thousand miles away; girls throwing their phone numbers at him. Girls, girls, girls, girls, girls . . . Oh, and Maria.
Is she the only one who sees a problem?
#22
So Not Me
2000
Jade never wanted a boyfriend. She's all about freedom, excitement, the unknown. She's definitely not about getting hurt. But she's messed all that up. Big time. She's fallen for Jeremy Aames. Hard. And now the not-getting-hurt thing is out the window.
—-
I never wanted a boyfriend.
I'm all about freedom, excitement, the unknown.
I'm all about not getting hurt.
But now I've screwed up big time.
I've fallen for Jeremy Aames.
Hard.
And I have a feeling the not-getting-hurt thing is out the window.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#23
Falling Apart
2000
Once again Elizabeth's life is a mess.
It's like everyone around her has gone crazy. Deranged. Totally insane. There's only one stable thing in her life right now.
And his name is Evan Plummer.
—-
Once again, Elizabeth Wakefield's life is a mess.
It's like everyone around me has just gone crazy.
Deranged.
Totally insane.
There's only one stable thing in my life right now.
And his name is Evan Plummer.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#24
Never Let Go
2000
Jeremy's never been one for drama.But that's all his life has been about lately.
Jessica, Jade, Jade, Jessica, neither, both, neither....It's time for him to make a choice.
Unfortunately, when he does, the REAL drama is going to start.
#25
Straight Up
2001
They say that falling for the same guy is the ultimate test of friendship.
Maria, Elizabeth, and I did—and we got through it. But I'm scared there's a much harder test...And we're headed right for it.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#26
Too Late
2001
Who does my dad think he is? As if he can walk back into my life after HOW many years and tell me what to do. As if he has clue who I am. As if I even want him to.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#27
Playing Dirty
2001
While members of Sweet Valley High's senior class are wrestling with first loves and dating, Will Simmons vows to get revenge on Ken Matthews for stealing his place on the football team and his girlfriend, Melissa.
—-
Maybe Ken thinks I wasn't paying attention when he took my position on the football team, my college scholarship, my girlfriend...my whole, ENTIRE life.
Guess what, Ken?
I was.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#28
Meant to Be
2001
Love is in the stars for Elizabeth.
Gemini—Your Be prepared to face a part of your past you thought was behind you. You are at a major turning point, and if you listen to your emotions, your next step will become clear. Somebody special is ready to give you the assurances you need; it's time to trust him, and to follow your heart.
Now what's Elizabeth going to do?
#29
Where We Belong
2001
Relationships among the Sweet Valley High seniors evolve as Connor continues to resolve his feelings for Elizabeth and attraction towards Alanna, and Ken pursues Maria despite her hesitation over taking him back.
—-
Yeah, I did a few stupid things.
Okay, really stupid.
But Maria's not a bitter person.
Now that I've realized I messed up, she'll forgive me. She has to.
If Ken thinks I'm going to just forget the way he's treated me, he's in for a major surprise.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#30
Close to You
2001
Real-Life Question #1: It’s time to choose where you’re going to college. Ending up in the same place as your guy
a. Not an issue. You’re more concerned with the quality of the cafeteria food and whether or not the dorms have big
windows.
b. So important that you’re willing to compromise your dreams.
c. A factor in your decision, but not the make-or-break one.
What will Jessica choose?
#31
Stay or Go
2001
Jessica would never ask Jeremy to choose between his family and her.
His family would never ask him to choose between them and school.
Nobody’s asking him to make a choice–but if his family’s moving to Arizona, then he still has to make one.
And he has to do it soon.
—-
Jessica would never ask me to choose between her and my family.
My family would never ask me to choose between them and school.
Nobody's asking me to make a choice—but if my family's moving to Arizona, then I still have to make one.
And I have to do it soon.
Cover photography by Michael Segal
#32
Road Trip
2001
Jeremy wants to get his family settled in their new town.
Conner wants to get over Alanna.
And Evan? He just wants to get as far away from Sweet Valley as possible.
#33
Me, Me, Me
2001
Elizabeth neglects her friends when she lands an internship with a local paper; Ken must decide what to do about his chance to play college football in Michigan, far away from Maria; and Conner worries about Alanna.
#34
Troublemaker
1988
Jessica would never do anything to hurt Tia or betray Jeremy. But she can't deny it anymore-something's happening between her and Tia's boyfriend.
And the worst part is, he's not just Tia's boyfriend.
He's Jeremy's best friend.
#34
Troublemaker
2001
Jessica would never do anything to hurt Tia or betray Jeremy. But she can’t deny it anymore–something’s happening between her and Tia’s boyfriend.
And the worst part is, he’s not just Tia’s boyfriend.
He’s Jeremy’s best friend.
#35
Control Freak
2001
Conner doesn't know what everyone's problem is. His mom, his sister, even Alanna—none of them can take care
of themselves anymore.
So he'll just have to do it for them.
#36
Tearing Me Apart
2001
#37
Be Mine
2002
Hey beautiful,
I promise to make this Valentine’s Day one you’ll never forget—get ready for some very special surprises.
Love,
Your Valentine
#38
Get a Clue
2002
Tia Ramirez’s to do
1. Haircut
2. Study for French
3. Call Andy
4. Pick up cheese for mom’s enchiladas
5. Decide what to do with the rest of my life
#39
Best of Enemies
2002
Jessica Wakefield feel SORRY for Melissa Fox ?
Not likely.
This is the girl who tried to ruin Jessica’s life—and it almost worked, too. So there’s no way she could actually care what happens to her.
At least, that’s what she would have said a
week ago.
#40
Never Give Up
2002
Conner and Tia have been friends for a long time.
Sometimes it’s scary how well she knows him. Like, the fact that he does things his own way—or not at all.
But she’s not going to let him throw away his future just because things aren’t working out the way he wanted.
#41
He's Back
2002
Does Conner really want to be with Elizabeth . . .
Okay. Jeffrey may be Elizabeth’s boyfriend.
But Conner’s the one who really needs her now.
Jeffrey’s just going to have to understand that.
Even if she’s spending time with Conner, it doesn’t mean there’s anything going on between them . . . does it?
#42
Touch and Go
2002
. . . or is Alanna the one who’s really on his mind?
Alanna wants Conner back.
He says he wants her back.
But “they” say people like them shouldn’t date each other . . . and she’s starting to wonder if “they’re” right.
#43
It Takes Two
2002
Once a cheater, always a cheater . . .
Will’s burned Melissa six times.
Melissa’s burned Will seven times.
Time to call it even?
#44
Cruise Control
2002
Life is looking good for Trent . . .
Everyone’s telling Trent to slow down, take it easy.
Jeremy says he’s out of control.
Please.
The way Trent sees it, he only has a few months of freedom left.
Why shouldn’t he make the most of it?
#45
Tia in the Middle
2002
Conner seems more comfortable being Mr. Alanna Feldman than Tia Ramirez’s best friend–and that’ s got to change.
Tia’s so over this “Mr. Alanna Feldman” act.
She wants Conner to come to his senses, so she can have her best friend back.
#46
Prom Night
2002
The event everyone’s waited for all their lives–Senior Prom.
You are cordially invited to a night of dinner and dancing under the stars in a celebration of the Sweet Valley High Annual Senior Prom.
And everyone who’s anyone will be there.
#47
Senior Cut Day
2002
Nothing’s more anticipated than the Senior Prom . . . except the day seniors claim as their own.
Everyone’s been so caught up with the college thing, Evan thinks they’ve forgotten how to have a good time.
Well, all that’s about to change . . . because he’s going to organize the best Senior Cut Day ever.
#48
Sweet 18
2003
The twins graduate–and say goodbye to SVH for good.
Elizabeth can’t believe she’s finally turning 18 and graduating high school. She’s been waiting for this moment her entire life. She can’t wait to say good-bye to the past and start a new life. And the best part of it all–she gets to do it with her twin sister.
But for Jessica, the only thing worse than turning 18 is turning 18 and graduating the same week.
What if she’s not ready for her entire life to change?
And what if it means losing her sister?
Author
Francine Pascal
Author · 655 books
Francine Pascal (May 13, 1938— ) is an American author best known for creating the Sweet Valley series of novels. In 1982 she created the characters and the stories for the first six books and her agent, Amy Berkower of Writers House sold them to Bantam Books. Book number one is mostly written by Ms. Pascal. From then on she wrote the stories for every book ever published in the series. After the first book ghostwriters were hired and edited by Dan Weiss' packaging company. Ms. Pascal was married to writer John Pascal (July 8, 1932 - January 7, 1981), and her brother was Broadway lyricist Michael Stewart (August 1, 1924 – September 20, 1987). She now divides her time between homes in New York and the south of France. http://us.macmillan.com/author/franci...
