Now that Pam, Dan's old girlfriend, has moved away, Julie finally has him all to herself. And he is worth the wait. Dan is one of the most popular boys in school and he really cares for Julie.But something is wrong. Every time she sees Dan so much as talk to another girl, Julie becomes hopelessly jealous. And even when Dan reassures her, it doesn't help.Then Pam returns and Julie is convinced Dan is seeing her again. Will Julie let her jealousy ruin the best relationship she's ever had?

    Maura is determined to win first prize in the annual horse show even though she must compete against the first boy she has ever loved.

    While spending a month at an isolated summer retreat with relatives, Amy meets two very interesting boys from two very different worlds.

    Then her girlfriends create The Plan, and Frannie has so many boys after her that she can't keep track of all the parties and dances.Not everyone falls for the plan, though. Ronnie, the quiet, talented boy in art class, is the boy Frannie wants, the one she's always dreamed of. But since everyone else started paying so much attention, Ronnie seems to be avoiding her. Will Frannie have to give up The Plan and go back into her shell to show Ronnie how much she really cares?

    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 sister Sarah, the club's champion gymnast.Then Anne challenges Sarah for the championship. She's determined to show Greg that she's a winner too. But if she fails, will she lose everything - including Greg?

    1 player on the team...or at least he was until Joanna came along. Can they both play to win...without losing each other?

    Wherever Jenny turns, Cliff seems to be in the way. And even though they are both trying hard, they just can't get along.When Cliff starts interfering with Jenny's love life, trying to protect her from the one boy she's always dreamed of dating. At first Jenny is furious, but she realizes Cliff is jealous. And Jenny is touched.Will Jenny's summer turn into something wonderful - and totally unexpected?

    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 trade her type-writer for a prom gown, and Barbara finally gets the inside scoop on romance.

    Joy can't stand Richie's smug, conceited attitude or his stupid jokes, most of which are aimed directly at her.The worst jokes are the romantic ones; Richie always kids Joy about being madly in love with her. But one day she discovers that he's more serious than she thought. Is Richie really a creep-- or is he someone Joy can love?

    Darby first met him when his car plowed into hers at a busy intersection. She's been running into him --literally--ever since. It doesn't matter that Bruce is a hunk and that most of the girls at school have crushes on him. To Darby he's nothing but a clumsy, conceited jerk.Than David Matthews, a guy Darby likes even less, starts asking her out. In desperation, Darby asks Bruce to pretend he's her boyfriend. It's supposed to be a temporary arrangement to get David to lose interest in her. Darby doesn't count on falling for Bruce in the process! She's already convinced David that she and Bruce are in love. Now can she convince Bruce?

    She's forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes, a gang member from the other side of town, and he is about to threaten everything she's worked so hard for: her flawless reputation, her relationship with her boyfriend, and the secret that her home life is anything but perfect. Alex is a bad boy and he knows it. So when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany into his life, he thinks nothing of it. But soon Alex realizes Brittany is a real person with real problems, and suddenly the bet he made in arrogance turns into something much more.In a passionate story about looking beneath the surface, Simone Elkeles breaks through the stereotypes and barriers that threaten to keep Brittany and Alex apart.

    or is it? Penny's about to find out in this wonderful debut.Penny is sick of boys and sick of dating. So she vows: no more. It's a personal choice. . .and, of course, soon everyone wants to know about it. And a few other girls are inspired. A movement is born: The Lonely Hearts Club (named after the band from Sgt. Pepper). Penny is suddenly known for her nondating ways . . . which is too bad, because there's this certain boy she can't help but like. . . .

    Her best friend has become popular, and now she acts like Kate's invisible.And then there's Will. Gorgeous, unattainable Will, whom Kate acts like she can't stand even though she can't stop thinking about him. When Will starts acting interested, Kate hates herself for wanting him when she's sure she's just his latest conquest.Kate figures that the only way things will ever stop hurting so much is if she keeps to herself and stops caring about anyone or anything. What she doesn't realize is that while life may not always be perfect, good things can happen -- but only if she lets them...

    Seventeen-year-old Kyle was blinded when a chemistry experiment exploded. His doctors don't know whether he'll get his vision back, and he's deeply depressed. Carley understands how miserable it is to be in the hospital. At sixteen, she's had plenty of experience. But Carley is keeping a secret from Kyle. She knows boys like girls who are pretty--and she's not. Scarred by a facial deformity, she has always used her sense of humor to cope. But now that she's become so close to Kyle, she's worried that if his bandages are removed and he sees her, it will be the end of their relationship. Carley wants what's best for Kyle. But what will that mean for her?

    But she can't exactly tell the truth, either--not when she's juggling two boyfriends, secretly hating the high school football team everyone else worships, and trying to have the best summer ever. At least Katie has it all under control (sort of). Her biggest secret, what really happened the night Tommy Sullivan is a freak was spray-painted on the junior high gymnasium wall, is safe.That is, until Tommy comes back to town. Katie is sure he's going to ruin all her plans, and she'll do anything to hang on to her perfect existence. Even if it means telling more lies. Even if, now that Tommy's around, she's actually--truthfully--having the time of her life.