The rivalry between Sweet Valley High and Palisades High is spinning out of control. And when a group of guys from Palisades beats up SVH quarterback Ken Matthers, the Gladiators are determined to retaliate.
Christian Gorman is the sexiest guy Jessica Wakefield has ever laid eyes on. Now that he's teaching her how to surf, they're not only catching waves, they're falling in love. Jessica feels terrible sneaking around behind her boyfriend Ken's back. But that's not the worst thing. There's something about Christian Jessica doesn't know, and it could tear her world apart: Christian is the leader of Palisades most violent gang.

Jessica rode the wave all the way to the beach and found herself running into Christian's arms. He picked her up and twirled her around, he wer body close to his. Suddenly they were kissing passionately, madly, as Jessica had never kissed anyone before. All she could hear was the pounding of the surf in the distance and the beating of her heart against his.
When Jessica finally pulled away, her stomach coiled. She felt as though nothing would ever be the same again. And the feeling scared her. How could she have such strong emotions for Christian when she was supposed to be in love with Ken?
The thrill of surfing is affecting me - that's all, Jessica reassured herself. But as Christian's smoky blue eyes burned into her, she knew deep down that she'd fallen in love.

The rivalry between Sweet Valley High adn Palisades High continues to escalate . . . with Jessica and Elizabeth caught in the middle. When the smoke clears, will the twins ever be forgiven? The high School Wars