Books with author Janet Quin-Harkin

Report of our last meeting: You’ll never guess what happened! Roni saw a vision of her dream boy at our Boyfriend Club séance! We all laughed—until she saw him again at school! But Roni’s dream boy is the most popular guy in tenth grade. The Boyfriend Club’s latest assignment: Get Roni a date with the guy every girl wants! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

It’s 1989. Life's easy for DEBORAH LESLEY: she's up-market, drives her own flash car to school, and looks pretty good too. She's never had a job, either; but now her parents have split up, and she needs the money.JOE GARBARINI is cool. He likes motorbikes, girls, and fun. He doesn't have time for much — he's running Heartbreak Café when he's not at school.The Heartbreak Café is a noisy hangout on the north Californian coast. Joe's worked there for years, and knows what it takes. He's sure Debbie won't last a month — but Debbie's determined to put up with his wisecracks and prove him wrong.Debbie, Joe and the rest of the gang are all at the Heartbreak Café. Meet them in this sparkling series from bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.______________________________________________Originally Published in 1989.

First assignment: Meet people at our huge new high school! Hold a blowout party at Justine’s house. Lots of music, dancing, and we hope—romance. What could possibly go wrong? Second assignment: Give Ginger a new image! After her makeover, the boys will notice her for sure! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

Report of our last meeting: Ever since Karen broke up with James, she’s been a new person. She even became a peer tutor to take her mind off her breakup. We thought she was crazy, but it worked—maybe too well. Her student, Darren, is a pain, but his big brother is awfully cute. Unfortunately, Karen can’t seem to get either brother to pay attention to her! The Boyfriend Club’s assignment: Teach Karen’s crush to notice her—before he loses his shot at the best girlfriend ever! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

Report of our last meeting: When Ginger told us she planned to stop the town from destroying her favorite nature preserve, we didn’t take her seriously. Neither did Ben, her boyfriend. But Ginger wouldn’t give up. She went straight to the Ecology Club. Now she’s spending all her time with the club’s very cute president, working to save Spirit Rock. At least, that’s what she says they’re doing . . . The Boyfriend Club’s assignment: While Ginger’s saving the Earth, we’ve got to save her relationship with Ben! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

Report of our last meeting: What a disaster! Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and all our boyfriends are out of control. Karen and Ginger are so mad at James and Ben, they’re not even speaking to them. Roni’s sick of boys entirely. And ever since Justine joined the tennis team, Danny has been acting like her enemy. Now no one has a date for the Valentine’s dance. The Boyfriend Club’s assignment: Get everyone back together in time for the big dance! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

Report of our last meeting: We’re sophomores! After the most boring summer in history, we’re finally going back to school. But Karen and Justine might have to leave Alta Mesa, and Roni’s too busy running for class president to spend any time with her friends. Poor Ginger is stuck showing her freshman cousin, Lacey, around school. And when Lacey makes a play for Ben, the Boyfriend Club may not be around to help Ginger win him back. The Boyfriend Club’s assignment: Get the club back together before Ginger loses Ben forever! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

1993Laura Sutcliffe, in love with someone her family hates, is banished to England, where her grandmother tells her of her lost inheritance—the diamonds that generations ago bought another rebellious Laura freedom . . . 1810When Laura Chamboury Sutcliffe inherits Marie Antoinette’s priceless diamonds, her mother only hints at their power. Not until Laura faces a loveless marriage does she learn their true worth. Running away, she uses the jewels to start a new life with the man she truly loves. 1993Laura knows that for her, too, the lost jewels hold the key to love and independence. She must find the diamonds . . . and with them, the freedom that is her birthright. Sweeping from England to Australia, and from Paris to San Francisco, The Sutcliffe Diamonds is a riveting saga of passionate and determined young women you’ll never forget.

Report of our last meeting: Our new “friends” (the Nerds) have actually done something right for a change! They invented a computer program to match up each of us with the right boy—and it worked! Karen’s match is perfect—he’s even in the orchestra with her. But every time we try to get them together, Karen runs the other way! The Boyfriend Club’s assignment: Figure out why Karen’s acting so weird. It can’t be shyness. So what is Karen trying to hide? You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

Report of our last meeting: We agree: Justine is impossible! She’s always been conceited, but now that she’s joined the snobbiest club in school, she’s out of control. She spends all of her time with the Kestrels, who tell her what to wear, how to act, and even what boy to like. Worst of all, Justine expects the Boyfriend Club to work as waiters at the Kestrels’ dance! The Boyfriend Club’s assignment: Teach Justine to think for herself—before she loses her real friends and a really nice boy! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.