Sweet Valley High Books in Order

Sweet Valley High follows identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield through the friendships, romances, and scandals of their California high school. Created by Francine Pascal and ghostwritten under the Kate William house name, the main series ran for 143 numbered novels from 1983 to 1998, alongside Super Editions, Super Thrillers, Super Stars, and Magna Editions.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Double love

    Double love

    1983 · Kate William

    Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield may look alike, but their personalities couldn't be more different. When both sisters fall for the…

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  2. Cover of Secrets

    Secrets

    1983 · Kate William

    Jessica is set on becoming queen of the fall dance, but rival Enid Rollins stands in her way thanks to her popular boyfriend. When Jessica uncovers a…

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  3. Cover of Playing with fire

    Playing with fire

    1983 · Kate William

    Quiet, sensitive Jessica falls for brooding motorcycle rider Rick Andover, drawn to his dangerous reputation. As she gets pulled deeper into his…

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  4. Cover of Power play

    Power play

    1983 · Kate William

    Jessica is desperate to be accepted into the most exclusive sorority at Sweet Valley High and sets her sights on the right social connections.…

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  5. Cover of All night long

    All night long

    1984 · Kate William

    Jessica sneaks off to a wild concert and party with a fast crowd, leaving Elizabeth to cover for her. When the night spins dangerously out of…

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  6. Cover of Dangerous love

    Dangerous love

    1984 · Kate William

    Elizabeth and Todd's romance hits a serious crisis when Todd's passion for motorcycles leads to a frightening accident. With Todd's safety and their…

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  7. Cover of Dear sister

    Dear sister

    1984 · Kate William

    After a terrible accident leaves Elizabeth in a coma, she awakens with a shocking change in personality, suddenly acting reckless and wild like her…

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  8. Cover of Too good to be true

    Too good to be true

    1984 · Kate William

    Jessica falls hard for a sophisticated new boy whose family seems impossibly perfect and wealthy. But as she's swept up in the glamorous romance,…

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  9. Cover of When love dies

    When love dies

    1984 · Kate William

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  10. Cover of Promises

    Promises

    1984 · Kate William

    A new girl named Nora arrives at Sweet Valley High and quickly captures the attention of the twins. As her troubled background and the secrets she…

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  11. Cover of RAGS TO RICHES

    RAGS TO RICHES

    1985 · Kate William

    Jessica pursues a wealthy boy while struggling to fit in after moving to a better neighborhood, learning hard lessons about social climbing and…

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  12. Cover of TOO MUCH IN LOVE

    TOO MUCH IN LOVE

    1985 · Kate William

    Elizabeth grapples with her feelings for two different boys as she learns that love isn't always simple, testing her values and her heart's true…

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  13. Cover of Say goodbye

    Say goodbye

    1985 · Kate William

    A romantic relationship ends painfully, forcing one of the twins to navigate heartbreak and discover that letting go is sometimes necessary for…

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  14. Cover of Hostage!

    Hostage!

    1986 · Kate William

    A celebration at the wealthy Morrow family's mansion turns terrifying when armed criminals take the guests hostage. Trapped and in danger, the twins…

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  15. Alone in the Crowd

    1986 · Kate William

    Lynne Henry is a painfully shy student with an extraordinary secret talent for music, but her loneliness runs deep. Feeling invisible at Sweet Valley…

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  16. Cover of Bitter rivals

    Bitter rivals

    1986 · Kate William

    Jessica's friendship with Lila Fowler is tested when a glamorous newcomer arrives in town. As old loyalties strain and jealousies flare, the rivalry…

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  17. Cover of Jealous lies

    Jealous lies

    1986 · Francine Pascal

    Insecure Sandra spreads a damaging lie out of jealousy, and the rumor quickly spirals beyond her control. As the falsehood spreads through Sweet…

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  18. Cover of Taking sides

    Taking sides

    1986 · Kate William

    Loyalties at Sweet Valley High are tested when the twins find themselves on opposite sides of a heated conflict. Elizabeth and Jessica must decide…

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  19. Cover of The new Jessica

    The new Jessica

    1986 · Kate William

    Tired of always being seen as one half of a matched set, Jessica decides to completely reinvent her image and become a sophisticated new person. Her…

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  20. Cover of Starting over

    Starting over

    1986 · Kate William

    Steven Wakefield, the twins' older brother, struggles to move forward after a painful loss. When he meets someone new, he must navigate his grief and…

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  21. Cover of Forbidden Love

    Forbidden Love

    1987 · Kate William

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  22. Cover of Out of Control

    Out of Control

    1987 · Kate William

    A relationship spirals into controlling behavior and jealousy, exploring the dangerous line between passion and manipulation in teenage romance.

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  23. Last chance

    1987 · Kate William

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  24. Cover of Rumors

    Rumors

    1987 · Kate William

    A rumor about the twins' family history sets off a chain of speculation and intrigue at Sweet Valley High. As Elizabeth and Jessica try to uncover…

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  25. Leaving home

    1987 · Kate William

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  26. Outcast

    1987 · Kate William

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  27. Decisions

    1988 · Kate William

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  28. Cover of Troublemaker

    Troublemaker

    1988 · Kate William

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  29. Playing for Keeps

    1988 · Kate William

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  30. Out of reach

    1988 · Kate William

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  31. Against the odds

    1988 · Kate William

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  32. Cover of White lies

    White lies

    1989 · Kate William

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  33. Cover of Second chance

    Second chance

    1989 · Kate William

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  34. Cover of Two-boy weekend

    Two-boy weekend

    1989 · Kate William

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  35. Cover of Perfect shot

    Perfect shot

    1989 · Kate William

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  36. Cover of Who's to blame?

    Who's to blame?

    1990 · Kate William

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  37. Regina's legacy

    1991 · Kate William

    Following the tragic death of Regina Morrow, her legacy continues to ripple through Sweet Valley. When a connection to Regina draws the twins into a…

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  38. Cover of Miss Teen Sweet Valley

    Miss Teen Sweet Valley

    1991 · Kate William

    A national teen modeling and beauty contest comes to Sweet Valley, and Jessica is determined to win the title. As the competition heats up, the…

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  39. Cover of The dating game

    The dating game

    1991 · Kate William

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  40. Soap star

    1992 · Kate William

    Jessica's dreams of stardom come within reach when an opportunity tied to a soap opera arises. Chasing fame and the glamorous world of television,…

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  41. Cover of Love letters for sale

    Love letters for sale

    1992 · Kate William

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  42. Cover of Elizabeth betrayed

    Elizabeth betrayed

    1992 · Francine Pascal

    Elizabeth finds herself the victim of a betrayal that damages her reputation and relationships. As she struggles to clear her name and figure out who…

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  43. Cover of Don't go home with John

    Don't go home with John

    1992 · Kate William

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  44. Cover of Stepsisters

    Stepsisters

    1993 · Kate William

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  45. Cover of The morning after

    The morning after

    1993 · Kate William

    On the night of a big celebration, tragedy strikes and leaves Elizabeth at the center of a devastating event. As the morning brings shocking…

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  46. Cover of The arrest

    The arrest

    1993 · Kate William

    In the aftermath of a tragedy, suspicion falls hard and an arrest is made that rocks the Wakefield family and all of Sweet Valley. As the legal…

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  47. Cover of The verdict

    The verdict

    1993 · Kate William

    A dramatic courtroom trial reaches its climax as Sweet Valley waits for a verdict that could change everything. The Wakefields face an agonizing wait…

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  48. Cover of Beware the baby-sitter

    Beware the baby-sitter

    1993 · Kate William

    A seemingly ideal babysitting job takes a sinister turn when the person in charge proves to be far more menacing than she appears. As warning signs…

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  49. Cover of Almost married

    Almost married

    1994 · Kate William

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  50. Cover of Operation love match

    Operation love match

    1994 · Kate William

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  51. Cover of A date with a werewolf

    A date with a werewolf

    1994 · Kate William

    A trip abroad turns chilling when strange, frightening events begin to unfold around the twins. As a romance blossoms amid eerie circumstances, the…

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  52. Cover of Beware the wolfman

    Beware the wolfman

    1994 · Kate William

    As mysterious and terrifying occurrences continue, the twins find themselves drawn deeper into a chilling supernatural mystery. With danger mounting,…

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  53. Cover of Jessica's secret love

    Jessica's secret love

    1994 · Kate William

    Jessica falls for a boy and keeps the romance hidden, convinced it has to stay secret. As the relationship deepens, the reasons behind the secrecy…

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  54. Cover of Double-Crossed

    Double-Crossed

    1994 · Kate William

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  55. Cover of Death threat

    Death threat

    1994 · Kate William

    The twins find themselves the target of menacing threats that put their safety in jeopardy. As the danger escalates, they must figure out who is…

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  56. Cover of A deadly Christmas

    A deadly Christmas

    1994 · Francine Pascal

    What should be a festive holiday season turns frightening when sinister events threaten the twins during Christmastime. Amid the seasonal cheer,…

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  57. Cover of Jessica quits the squad

    Jessica quits the squad

    1994 · Kate William

    Frustrated and fed up, Jessica makes the surprising decision to walk away from the cheerleading squad. Her departure stirs up drama and rivalry as…

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  58. Cover of The pom-pom wars

    The pom-pom wars

    1995 · Kate William

    Tensions explode in the world of Sweet Valley cheerleading as rival squads and clashing personalities go to war. The competition turns fierce,…

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  59. Cover of College weekend

    College weekend

    1995 · Kate William

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  60. Cover of A Kiss Before Dying

    A Kiss Before Dying

    1996 · Kate William

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  61. Cover of Kiss of a Killer

    Kiss of a Killer

    1996 · Francine Pascal

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  62. Cover of To Catch a Thief

    To Catch a Thief

    1997 · Kate William

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  63. Cover of A Picture-Perfect Prom?

    A Picture-Perfect Prom?

    1998 · Kate William

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  64. Cover of Big Night #142

    Big Night #142

    1998 · Francine Pascal

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  65. Cover of Party Weekend!

    Party Weekend!

    1998 · Francine Pascal

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Sweet Valley High books in?

Publication order — Bantam published the books as a consecutively numbered series, and reader/reference sites (Wikipedia, BookSeriesInOrder, FictionDB) present them in that same numbered publication order Start with “Double love.”

How many books are in the Sweet Valley High series?

We list 65 books by Kate William , published between 1983–1998.

Where can I buy the Sweet Valley High books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.