All's fair in love and war. . . .
Sweet Valley Middle School is celebrating Valentine's Day by hosting a TV dating game show! The contestants choose their dream dates by asking funny and personal questions in front of their classmates and a TV audience. The winners get a free trip to an amusement park, and the entire school will be treated to the coolest Valentine's Day dance ever.
Jessica Wakefield can't wait to be a contestant - and can't believe it when her twin sister, Elizabeth, is chosen instead! Is it time for another twin switch? Sophia Rizzo and Patrick Morris decide to cheat so they can end up together. And Janet Howell is busy dreaming of her perfect guy. But everyone's plans backfire big time! Will the dating game be a dating disaster?
"I was thinking about how that show works," Sophia said. "I mean, the contestants ask questions and the candidates answer them. The candidates could probably figure out who the contestants are if they ask the right questions. That means if one of us was the contestant and the other was one of the candidates . . ."
Patrick sat up straighter, looking thoughtful. "But what if something weird happned?? What if we somehow ended up with the wrong person?"
"There might be a way around that," Sophia said slowly. She glanced around to make sure nobody was close enough to overhear. "If we were willing to do whatever it takes."
Patrick thought about it for a second, then nodded. "I'd do almost anything to win a free trip to Dizzy Planet," he said firmly. Then he smiled and added shyly, "With you, that is."
"Good. Me too." Sophia scooped up the last bite of ice cream. "If our school gets picked, we'll figure out a way to fix it. I mean, it won't be like cheating on a test or something. After all, it's only a game."
All of Young Love's winning couples are off to Dizzy Planet, and Jessica Wakefield can't wait! But is she in for a wilder ride than she expected? The Boyfriend Mess