Sweet Valley High Senior Year Series by Francine Pascal, Kate William

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... moreThe 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? less

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?---From book cover:I would never to the things they're saying.ESPECIALLY not with him.HIM! Ugh. Just the thought makes me want to hurl.Cover photography by Michael Segal.

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.

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. --- From book cover: Okay. How am I going to work this? Jeremy CANNOT find out about my reputation. Which means I can't let him meet.. moreCan 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. --- From book cover: 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 less

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... moreHot, 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.From book cover: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 less

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. From book cover: 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

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. From book cover: 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... moreJeremy 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. From book cover: 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 less

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.From book cover: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... moreIt'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.From book cover: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 less

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. From book cover: 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

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? From book cover: 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... moreTia 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? From book cover: 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 less

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.

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.From book cover: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... moreElizabeth 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.From book cover: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 less

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

No easy answers for Tia. When Tia has to make a tough choice, she always writes a list. AngelTrentlovelikeromanticfungonehere Too bad this list isn't helping.

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

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.

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.From book cover: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

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?

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.From book cover: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

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.

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?

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.From book cover: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... moreJade 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.From book cover: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 less

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. From book cover: 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

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.

Tia, Liz, and Maria face the ultimate test of friendship.They say that falling for the same guy is the ultimate test of friendship.Maria, Elizabeth, and Tia did -- and they got through it.But Tia's scared there's a much harder test. . . . And the three friends are headed right for it.

Jade's father is back in her life -- and she's not so happy about it.Who does Jade's father think he is?As if he can walk back into Jade's life after how many years and tell her what to do? As if he has a clue who she is.As if she even wants him to.

Watch out, Ken. Will wants his life back.Maybe Ken thinks Will Simmons wasn't paying attention when he took his position on the football team, his college scholarship, his girlfriend . . . His whole, entire life.Guess what, Ken? He was.

Members of Sweet Valley High's senior class deal with heartache and changing relationships as Elizabeth faces former love Conner McDermott when he returns from drug rehab and Melissa copes after being dumped by Ken Matthews.

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

Real-Life Question #1: It’s time to choose where you’re going to college. Ending up in the same place as your guy is: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?

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.---From book cover:Jessica would never ask me to choose between her and my family.My family would never ask me to choose between them and school... moreJessica 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.---From book cover: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 less

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Head over Heels (Sweet Valley High Series, Book 18)