Sweet Valley High: Senior Year Books

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?

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.

Everyone thinks Conner needs help...that when his mother leaves he won't be able to take care of things. So she's having his completely useless stepfather over in while she's gone. But it's pointless. Conner has always taken care of Megan, and he can handle this situation, too. Or he could...if everyone would just get out of his face.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Evan is smart. He's funny. He's attractive, intense, and athletic. He's even a fairly decent dancer. He's absolutely perfect! And he wants Jessica Wakefield. So why, why, WHY doesn't she want him?

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?

When Melissa discovers that Will, her boyfriend, is attending the University of Michigan in the fall, she is worried that this could mean the end of their relationship.

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?

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.

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

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.

Two's company, three's a crowd, but four can be a nightmare! 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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Love is in the stars for Elizabeth. Gemini -- Your Lovescope: 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?

Maria is no pushover. . . . Ken did a few stupid things. Okay, really stupid. But Maria’s not a bitter person. Now that he’s realized he messed up, she’ll forgive him. She has to.

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.

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.

Note to self: Okay, Elizabeth, it’s a new semester — your last one at Sweet Valley High. Last chance to pull yourself together. Last chance to figure out exactly what you want. And then go after it.

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.

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

Tia Ramirez’s to do list: 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

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 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.

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?

. . . 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.

Once a cheater, always a cheater . . . Will’s burned Melissa six times. Melissa’s burned Will seven times. Time to call it even?

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?

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.

Trent, Jeremy, Elizabeth, Jessica, Melissa, and their friends prepare for senior prom.

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.

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?