Boys are like buses for TJ. No sign of one for ages and then two come along at the same time! First there's charmer Ollie Axford, and just when TJ has decided that he could be the one, old flame Luke De Biasi tells her that he wants to rekindle their romance! TJ is torn between the two boys, and unhappy that events have conspired to make her look like a two-timer. But all of this seems unimportant when someone close to her is taken seriously ill. More than ever, TJ needs a clear head and the support of her friends - Lucy, Nesta and Izzie.

A school trip to Florence seems like the perfect escape for Lucy. She wants time away from Tony, who is pressurising her to take their relationship further. In Italy she meets an American boy, who is also visiting Tuscany, and she thinks he might be the ideal way to get over Tony. He seems to be the perfect gentleman, and Italy introduces Lucy to a world of culture and sophistication. Will she be able to move on from Tony? Or is it a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire?

An inspiring survival guide for all MATES, DATES fans. Mates, dates, school, parents, life? Arghh! How do you survive and stay sane? Lucy, Nesta, Izzie and TJ have put their heads together and come up with a whole range of top tips and advice for riding the roller coaster of life as a teen. Boys, for a start - what are they about? What do they want and where do you meet them? How do you become a great snogger? Not only do you have all the girls' thoughts, but also some fab ideas from Tony and other familiar characters from the MATES, DATES series. Moreover, they give you the low-down on health, beauty and fashion, as well as inspirational ideas - from making over your bedroom to throwing a great party.

At last the full story of Tony and Lucy's romance can be revealed. Tony has no idea that he is about to fall for the lively, elfin Lucy. But the course of true love never did run smoothly - and reading his side of the story as well as hers is an irresistible treat for all MATES, DATES fans.

Lucy feels like everything is changing around her, and suddenly she is required to make all sorts of decisions. Everyone else knows who they are and what they want to be except for her. Worse still, her best friend has hooked up with the glamorous Nesta. Can three girls be best friends? But then the day Lucy sees the most wonderful boy crossing the street, things do start to change - in all areas of her life... The first book in the highly successful MATES, DATES series that's sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Lucy seems to be out on a limb. Everybody has a boyfriend except her, and since she put Tony on the back burner he's found someone else. Then on a spa weekend with Izzie, Lucy meets someone who seems just right for her. And he feels the same way about her. But after a while, she starts to feel smothered. Maybe the life of a singleton isn't so bad after all . . .

Find out how to be a Queen of green with the MATES, DATES girls. Lucy, Izzie, Nesta and TJ, stars of the brilliant MATES, DATES series, are here to help you be green and gorgeous! The girls share their top tips on all the little things you can do to make a big difference, including: -How to reduce your carbon footprinthow to be green at home -How to make your wardrobe green -How to be green in what you eat -Recycling and cutting down on waste An essential guide for every MATES, DATES fan who wants to be green and do her bit for the planet - without giving up on all the things you love about being a girl.