Books in Sweet Valley High, No. 8 series

Follow the riveting stories of the women who came before Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield: Alice Larson, a bold sixteen-year-old from Sweden, arrives alone in America to start a new life -- but with a broken heart. Headstrong frontier tomboy Jessamyn runs away to join the circus, leading her sensitive twin, Elisabeth, into a desperate search that ends in tragedy. Spirited twins and rivals Samantha and Amanda battle for the love of the same boy during the glamorous Roaring Twenties. Marjorie, stranded in France during World War II, becomes a heroine of the Resistance. Alice Robertson, child of the tumultuous sixties, makes a painful romantic choice she will hide forever -- even from her twin daughters, Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield. Discover the lives and loves of these extraordinary young women in the biggest, best Sweet Valley story ever.

Jessica Wakefield always thought Todd Wilkins was cute, but kind of dull--in other words, perfect for Elizabeth. But since Todd moved away to Vermont, he's been writing her letters, and they are anything but dull. At first, Todd just wanted to get the address of A. J. Morgan, Jessica's boyfriend, who was on the SVH basketball team with him. But Todd's letters have slowly become more and more romantic. Now, Todd wants to come for a secret visit to see Jessica. If Elizabeth finds out, she'll be furious. And A. J. will never speak to her again. Should she risk everything for Todd?

Follow the compelling stories of the women and men who came before Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield:Frontiersman Theodore Wakefield thought he'd lost his heart forever; will Dancing Wind make him love again?Turn -of-the-century beauty Sarah Wakefield marries against her father's wishes -- only to become the mother of a fatherless child.Betrayed by his true love, Ted Wakefield must forget his past to find happiness with brilliant journalist Julia Marks.During World War II Robert Wakefield receives vital radio messages from P.O.W. Hannah Weiss and vows to find her when the war ends.Ned Wakefield struggles against injustice In the idealistic sixties, then fights for the heart of beautiful Alice Robertson.Discover new lives and loves in the further unfolding of the biggest, best Sweet Valley story ever!

Discover the epic, thrilling history of the men and women who made Bruce Patman who he is today!In 1825, sixteen-year-old Sophie, the Duchess of Edmonton, falls in love with Henry Patman, a dashing stable hand. But Sophie'sister, Melanie, has also fallen for Henry's rugged charm. And Melanie will do anything to keep Sophie and Henry apart.John Patman loses his heart to London actress Katherine Richmond. He's too poor to ask for her hand in marriage, so he swears he'll strike it rich in the oil fields of Texas. But how long will Katherine wait?Dr. Cassandra Vanderhorn meets wounded soldier Spencer Light in a World War II veterans' hospital. After he recovers, they marry, and he returns to the front. Then Cassandra receives a telegram bearing terrible news . . . .Marie Vanderhorn has found her soul mate in Hank Patman. When Marie is stricken with Leukemia, she breaks off the relationship and keeps her suffering a secret. Hank vows that he'll love Marie forever. But then Alice Robertson crosses his path . . . .

Jessica Wakefield and Lila Fowler are headed for the Big Apple! They're psyched for a week of Broadway shows, superstretch limos, major shopping...and New York guys. Jessica's fun begins the moment she steps on the plane and finds she's sitting next to rock star Ryder Mitchell. There's an immediate spark between Jessica and Ryder--in fact, things are so hot, they promise to meet for an ultra-romantic date at the top of the Empire State Building in three days.But things don't go as planned. The staff at their ritzy hotel mistakes Lila for Princess Charlotte, a visiting royal. Lila and Jessica don't mind the VIP treatment...until a gang of kidnappers mistakes Lila for the princess, too--and holds the girls for ransom!

Jessica Wakefield's been noticed by a big movie producer, Charles Sampson, for her star turn on her favorite soap, "The Young and the Beautiful." But Charles says she can't tell anyone yet. He wants to choose exactly the right moment to launch her career. Jessica goes along with his wishes, because she's afraid her perfect boyfriend Sam Woodruff might be a little jealous of Charles. Is she being silly? Charles isn't interested in her. Right?