TJ is torn between two boys until she must focus on more serious things when her father has a stroke.

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?

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.

Izzie's always been curvy, but since Christmas, she has gained eight pounds, and nothing seems to fit any more! In her attempt to lose the extra weight, Izzie tries everything - one diet after another, a punishing exercise programme and every bit of conflicting advice anyone can give her. Her constant worrying about her weight causes Izzie to lose her confidence, and she stops appreciating the things in her life that are special - her supportive friends, the fact that she has been selected for a TV teen panel and the cute boy at the studio who seems to appreciate her just the way she is. The girls all rally around to help her, but will Izzie see the light?

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.

Discover the secrets of flirting with the MATES, DATES girls! Lucy, Izzie, Nesta and TJ, are here to show you how to be totally irresistible. Prepare to find out how to: -get boys interested -make the most of yourself -send out the right signals -read boys' body language Using the girls' experiences as examples, the book is packed full of confidence-boosting tips and must-have advice on how to flirt successfully and safely. With mini quizzes and fun features, you'll soon learn how to bag the boy of your dreams - or just have fun being fabulously flirty!