Books with author FRANCINE PASCAL

Will Cheryl fit in at Sweet Valley High? Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield have a new neighbor--their friend and sorority sister Annie Whitman. Annie's mother is getting married to a famous African-American photographer from New York City, and the new family is moving in next door.Annie can't wait to introduce her stepsister-to-be to all her Sweet Valley High friends. She tries her best to make Cheryl feel at home in Sweet Valley, but Cheryl, used to the excitement of New York City, doesn't seem interested in fading into the crowd. Annie is hurt and thinks Cheryl's a snob.Can two such different people ever become sisters?

Sandra Bacon has finally found a boy to love. Manuel Lopez is kind, sensitive, and handsome, and he cares about Sandra as much as she cares about him.But there is one problem: Sandy's parents don't approve of Manuel. So the couple must keep their love and their precious moments together a secret.Then eyewitnesses place Manuel at the scene of a life-threatening accident, and only Sandy can clear his name. If she tells the truth, she may lose her parents' trust and love; but if she doesn't, she will certainly lose Manuel forever.

George Warren has been looking forward to taking his girlfriend, Enid Rollins, as a passenger on his first licensed flight. Afterward he's going to tell her something he's known for a long time -- he doesn't love her anymore, and their relationship is over. Then he'll be free to date Robin Wilson, the girl he does love.But as he and Enid are flying, George loses control of the plane and is forced to make a crash landing. Enid is seriously injured, and George is overcome with guilt. He can't possibly break up with Enid now. But how long can he pretend to be in love with her and continue living a lie?

There's trouble in the usually happy Wakefield household and Jessica, Elizabeth, and their brother, Steven, are caught in the middle.Mrs. Wakefield is so busy at work that she's hardly ever home. When she is at home, all she and Mr. Wakefield seem to do is fight. Tensions increase when Mr. Wakefield decides to run for mayor of Sweet Valley and Mrs. Wakefield doesn't like the people backing him. They have a huge argument that just might end their marriage. Elizabeth, Jessica, and Steven can't do anything to help. Could this be the end of the perfect Wakefield family?

Bruce Patman and Regina Morrow in love? No one at Sweet Valley High can believe it. Regina is beautiful and shy, one of the nicest girls at school. Bruce is a real snob, and the only person he's ever cared about is himself.Jessica Wakefield figures the romance can't last. She knows Bruce too well. She's even willing to bet Lila Fowler that Bruce and Regina break up within two weeks. The stakes are high, and Jessica can't afford to lose. If she has her way, Regina and Bruce won't be happy for long.

Just like everyone else... Quiet, determined Kristin Thompson knows exactly what she wants from life. Since she was little, she has had one goal--to become a world-class tennis player. Now all she has to do is win one more tournament and she'll qualify to turn professional.Then handsome Bruce Patman invites her out and sweeps her off her feet. But there's not enough room in Kristin's life for a boyfriend and professional tennis. She begins to wonder if a romance with Bruce will make her happier than winning the tournament ever could. Will Kristin give up the dream of a lifetime to live like an ordinary teenager?

The Wakefield twins have taken sides—against each other! Robin Wilson wants to join Pi Beta Alpha, Sweet Valley High's highly selective sorority. She may not be beautiful or popular, but she's friendly and smart. So when Elizabeth nominates her for the sorority, Jessica is less than thrilled. She is determined to find a way to keep Robin from Pi Beta. But Elizabeth is just as determined to make Robin a sorority sister, and the twins become locked in a struggle that develops into the biggest power play at Sweet Valley High. Who will prevail? Which twin will triumph? What happens when sisters go head-to-head? From bestselling author Francine Pascal.

Caroline Pearce has always been one of the least popular girls at Sweet Valley High. But when she invents a new out-of-town boyfriend, people finally start to pay attention to her. Brown-eyed, six foot Adam and his romantic love letters are the talk of the school.Caroline has everyone fooled even clever Jessica Wakefield. But what begins as a bid for love and attention quickly becomes the worst jam of Caroline's life, when her friends insist on meeting the boyfriend she's been bragging about. Can Caroline keep the truth a secret, or will her lies be her downfall?

'Twas the night before Christmas and the night before Christmas and...Identical Twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield couldn't be more excited about their Christmas Eve tree-trimming party. But while Elizabeth is caught up in the spirit of the season, Jessica is caught up in her favorite subject--Jessica. When she tries to hog all the attention at the party, she winds up destroying the Christmas, ruining Elizabeth's night-- and making a total fool of herself. It's the worst Christmas Eve ever!Jessica wakes up grumpy on what she thinks is Christmas morning...but she soon discovers it's Christmas Eve all over again! Jessica has a second chance to make everything go her way, but when her selfish plans backfire once more, she wakes up to another Christmas Eve...and another...and another! Will Jessica break the spell and move on to Christmas Day, or is she doomed to spend eternity on an awful Christmas Eve?

Book Three in a chilling three-part miniseries!Jessica wants to be with Jonathan . . . forever.Jessica Wakefield has finally gotten Jonathan Cain to admit that he loves her. Then she finds out the shocking truth about him. Is Jessica willing to give up her life to keep Jonathan's love?Elizabeth Wakefield has made a terrifying discovery! Jonathan Cain's past is more horrible, more twisted, than she'd ever imagined. And Jessica is under his spell. Now Elizabeth must save her twin from a fate worse than death. But is Elizabeth strong enough to stop a creature of the night?

Jessica Wakefield doesn't know how she'll survive a long weekend without her steady boyfriend, A.J. Morgan. But when she meets Christopher, a mysterious good-looking boy, her lonely weekend turns into one of the most romantic times of her life. Jessica knows she'll have to stop seeing Christopher when A.J. returns, but in the meantime, she's going to enjoy herself.Then, what started out as fun turns into a nightmare. Christopher refuses to leave Jessica alone. He calls her every night, then begins following her. Jessica is terrified that A.J. will find out and break off their relationship. Has Jessica gotten herself in too deep this time?