Alex is a shoe-in for the lead in the school play, until famous teen actress Merlin Scott Jones shows up at the last minute for auditions. Merlin won an Oscar when she was nine! There's no way Alex can compete with that.
But losing the leading role is just the beginning of Alex's trouble. Merlin throws temper tantrums at rehearsals and treats the other students like servants. She's totally impossible!
Meanwhile, Slater is really enjoying his freshman literature class. He's been trading secret journal entries with another student, and he's totally engrossed in her thoughts and feelings.
As it turns out, Merlin is the one who's exchanging journals with Slater. And if the child star has her way, she and Slater will soon be the hottest new couple at Cal U.
Will Slater fall for Merlin? Will Alex keep her cool at rehearsals? Find out when you read Exit, Stage Right the terrific new novel about "Saved by the Bell's" college clan.
