but at the end of the day, the girls learn a valuable lesson about what it means to be a family. there is forgiveness for some and bitterness for others. So when Taylor decides to put the moves on Bradford, Rhiannon is shocked and hurt. Boys aren't always easy to understand, but every girl in the house wants a boyfriend-and will do just about anything to get one.

Rhiannon's dating Bradford, the most popular jock in school, Eliza's seeing Harry, and even DJ has dated Conner, although now he acts as if he doesn't like her. The Carter House girls are just getting to know one another when the subject of boys comes up. DJ may not turn into the perfect little lady her grandmother has in mind, but one thing's for certain-with all these new 'sisters,' her life will never be the same! Sure, there's an aspiring diva or two, but before long, the Carter House girls are dating, fighting, laughing, shopping, sharing clothes, purses, shoes. One by one, the girls arrive and begin to figure out how to fit into this new family, getting to know each other and forming friendships. Carter's opened a boarding home for young ladies, and DJ-who would rather wear her basketball team uniform than haute couture-is just sure they'll all be unbearable fashion snobs.

When her mom died, DJ had to move in with her grandmother, internationally famous '60s fashion model Katherine Carter. and you've got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson's new chick lit series for young adults! Add guys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two. Mix six teenaged girls and one '60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. With six teenage girls living under one roof, things are bound to get interesting.

Homecoming queen by melody carlson