India Jane is feeling frustrated. She thought that Joe was her soulmate, but things seem to be going nowhere with him. Perhaps what she feels for him isn't 'love' after all – whatever that is.

Gathering her friends around her, she sets out to find the boy of her dreams by Christmas.

Her exploration is pretty disastrous, but just when she is in total dispair, two gorgeous boys surface. Looking for love turns out to be a lot more complicated than India Jane thought.

New term, new school – but India Jane isn't looking forward to being the new girl in Year Eleven.

Everyone else already has their circle of friends and India Jane feels like she's on the outside looking in.

At least she's at the same school as Joe, the boy she met on holiday in Greece, and she's hoping that they may become more than just friends.

But the paths of true love and friendship never seem to run very smoothly . . .

Mates, Dates and You

Ultimate quizzes to reveal the real you!

You can never have enough Mates, Dates and now Lucy, Izzie, Nesta and TJ, stars of the brilliant Mates, Dates series, are here to help you understand yourself.

Get ready to find out:

• which of the girls you’re most like
• how good a friend you really are
• the perfect type of boy for you
• what kind of girlfriend you are

and much, much more!

The girls will help you work out what your answers mean, and they’ll give you their top tips on friendship, love and life – as only they can.

You can also test your knowledge of the Mates, Dates books, and sit back and enjoy Mates, Dates puzzles too.

If you love Mates, Dates, you ’ll love this book!

Cinnamon Girl: This Way To Paradise

The hotly anticipated new series from the bestselling Cathy Hopkins!

Meet India Jane. Copper hair, amber eyes. Known to her friends and big, chaotic family as Cinnamon Girl.Born in India, she’s lived all over the world. But all she really wants is to stop travelling and have a real home.

Just when it looks as though she’ll get her wish, her father gets a job which means the family are on the move again. India Jane is sent awayto Greece to spend the summer at her aunt’s new age holiday centre. It could be paradise – but India Jane feels alone and confused.

Should she party with her rebellious cousin, Kate? Or search for inner peace with the meditation crowd? And will mystery boy Joe help India Jane discover where her true happiness lies?

'My favourite of Cathy Hopkins' books so far. This feels different, with more depth to the story and the characters, and with a much grittier edge.A great read, a very enjoyable story.' Writeaway

'Plenty of scenes to make the reader laugh out loud.'
The Bookseller

Mates, Dates And Sizzling Summers

The FINAL book in the incredibly popular Mates, Dates series

‘I reckon that’s the last we’ve seen of Olllie Axford,’ I said.

‘I wouldn’t be so sure, TJ,’ said Nesta. ‘I bet he calls and asks you out.’

‘Nah, he looks like a player. You know the type. Too much of a twinkle in his eye to be trusted.’

‘A bit like Luke then?’ said Lucy.

Boys are like buses for TJ. No sign of one for ages and then two come along at the same time! First there’s charmer Ollie Axford, and just when TJ has decided that he could be the one, old flame Luke De Biasi tells her that he wants to rekindle their romance!

TJ is torn between the two boys, and unhappy that events have conspired to make her look like a two-timer. But all of this seems unimportant when someone close to her is taken seriously ill. More than ever, TJ needs a clear head and the support of her friends – Lucy, Nesta and Izzie!

Mates, Dates And Diamond Destiny

The eleventh in the incredibly popular Mates, Dates series.

‘That William Lewis really thinks a lot of himself,’ I said. ‘He’s such a smartarse.’
‘Hmmm,’ Lucy said with a grin. ‘That’s what he said about you too.’
‘He did? What a cheek! God, he annoys me. I really hate him.'
Lucy, TJ and Izzie exchanged knowing looks.
‘Yeah sure,’ said TJ. ‘You hate him.’
Lucy and Izzie started laughing like TJ has said something hysterically funny.
My poor mates are clearly demented…

Nesta has always dreamed of her future life as a glamorous film star.
But her life is thrown into upheaval when she gets involved in charity work, thinking that it might be a cool way to meet people (ie: boys) But as her eyes are opened to the plight of the world, she begins to genuinely want to help others. On top of this, Nesta meets William, who questions her motives. She’s convinced he hates her – and the feeling is mutual. But Izzie, Lucy and TJ think it is something more like love.

“Hopkins just gets better and better (and funnier and funnier!)…leaves you in no doubt that friends really are more important than boyfriends.”
BOOX MAGAZINE

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Mates, Dates and Chocolate Cheats

Izzie’s always been curvy, but since Christmas, she has gained eight pounds, and nothing seems to fit any more! In her attempt to lose the extra weight, Izzie tries everything – one diet after another, a punishing exercise programme and every bit of conflicting advice anyone can give her.

Her constant worrying about her weight causes her to lose her confidence, and she stops appreciating the things in her life that are special – her supportive friends, the fact that she has been selected for a TV teen panel and the cute boy at the studio who seems to appreciate her just the way she is. The girls all rally around to help her, but will Izzie see the light?

“The language is witty, the characters are lively and entertaining – an entertaining read.”
BOOK FOR KEEPS

Mates, Dates Guide to Life

What happens when Lucy, Nesta, Izzie and TJ get together and start talking?

They come up with all sorts of solutions to life's little problems and some of the bigger ones as well!

Boys for a start – what they want, where to find them, how to be a great snogger – everything you really need to know. And Tony and the others add their thoughts as well. There are health, fashion and beauty tips – from surviving any situation to Izzie's relaxation and what astrology can tell you. TJ's mum even gives some very important medical advice.

This is a MUST-have book for all Mates, Dates fans.

Mates, Dates and Cosmic Kisses

Izzy is cool, bright and sassy. And when she meets the gorgeous Mark she’s on a real high. He’s divine. And he likes her! But why doesn't he call when he says he will? Desperate to make sense of things, Izzy spends her time checking her stars. And stays at home, just in case he calls.

When Izzy loses her perspective and her sense of fun, best friends Lucy and Nesta try to give her a reality check. But there are some things you'd rather not hear…

“If you and your mates have ever discussed how weird boys can be, then this is just for you…
There’s plenty of laughs and bits that'll make you groan: ‘That’s so true!’”
MIZZ MAGAZINE

Mates, Dates and Great Escapes

In the ninth book in the Mates, Dates series, the girls are off on a school trip to Florence. It’s a dream come true for Lucy, as she gets to take in all the Italian fashions and it provides an escape from her struggling relationship with Tony…

But her escape results in even more problems.

Read an extract…

Mates, Dates and Inflatable Bras

Lucy is at a turning point in her life, and suddenly she seems beset by problems. She doesn't know who she is and what she wants to be.

Her best friend, Izzy, has become friends with the glamorous new girl, Nesta, and Lucy feels left out. And while Nesta and Izzy look sixteen, Lucy, at fourteen, can easily pass for a twelve-year-old. Something has to change…

A funny, appealing story of friendship, boys and one teenager’s journey of discovery.

“Sharply-written teenage fiction.” PUBLISHING NEWS

“Boys, clothes, a little light school work: the staple diet of weight-conscious young teens these days. Here they are, all deftly and tidily woven together in the story of anxious Lucy and her more glamorous and confident friends, Izzy and Nesta. Handsome older brothers, a touch of romance and some respectable academic aspirations keep it all clean and happy – perfect young-teenager escapist reading.”
TIME OUT KIDS OUT

Mates, Dates and Mad Mistakes

Izzie is restless, and eager to be treated like an adult. So she decides it’s time to make some changes.

But the new Izzie comes with new problems. First, there is Josh Harper, an older, cute but wild boy. Then there is her mother, who is opposed to every part of the “new Izzie”. And then there is one night at Nesta's house, when Izzie decides to make cocktails…

In the process, Izzie learns a great deal about herself and what it means to be grown up, but not before she's upset just about everyone along the way.

Mates, Dates and Portobello Princesses

Nesta is confident and fearless. She wins people over easily with her model girl looks, charisma and charm.

But when she meets the wealthy Jason she feels out of her depth – a situation that isn't helped when Jason's ex, Tamara, hates Nesta on first sight and goes out of her way to make her look a fool.

Nesta's determined to impress this new crowd, but just how far will she go…?

Mates, Dates and Pulling Power

The seventh book in the highly successful series.

Izzie, Lucy and TJ crowded round and stared at me, like they were waiting for a circus freak to begin her act. I shook my head.

“You’re going to have to open your mouth sometime,” said Lucy.
“Come on, put your hand down.”
I shook my head.
“It's horrible. I look like a tin opener.”

Nesta is devastated. She has to wear a brace. She thinks that no boy will ever even look at her again without thinking of the killer shark in Jaws. And practising a smile that doesn't show her teeth isn't helping.

There’s only one option – to become a recluse.

Lucy, Izzie and TJ try to help her understand that her looks haven’t changed, and anyway, it’s her bubbly personality that counts. But Nesta’s not convinced.

Things change, however, when she meets Luke, who not only restores her confidence in her pulling power, but also introduces her to a whole new side of her personality.

Mates, Dates and Sleepover Secrets

Theresa Joanne (TJ to her mates) is having a difficult year. First her best friend moves away and then classmate Wendy appears to have it in for her. Plus there's the problem with boys. They treat her like a mate and never seem to notice that she's a girl. When Lucy befriends TJ things start to look up.

But will Nesta and Izzie also accept her? Will they let her into the world of sleepovers, secrets, laughter and advice?

Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors

Lucy seems to be out on a limb. Everybody has a boyfriend except her, and since she put Tony on the “back burner” he's found someone else.

Then on a “spa” weekend with Izzie, she meets someone who seems just right for her. And he feels the same way about her.

But after a while, Lucy starts to feel smothered. Can someone love you too much?

Maybe the life of a singleton isn’t so bad after all.

Mates, Dates and Tempting Trouble

The eighth in this highly successful series about four friends Friendships are threatened when Luke, a boy that Nesta has been dating, declares passionate love for TJ. TJ doesn’t know what’s hit her and does her best to keep out of his way, but then she and Luke are chosen to work together on a project, so there’s no avoiding him. Misunderstandings and miscommunications split the girls into two camps and, to cap it all, TJ’s parents are talking about moving to Dorset…

“Perfect young teenage escapist reading.”
TIME OUT

“The language is witty, the characters are lively and engaging – an entertaining read.”
BOOKS FOR KEEPS

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: Love Lottery

The seventh title in this highly popular series.

Becca thinks she's through with boys – that is until Squidge dares her to kiss the first guy they see on the beach. The boy she picks has just arrived on holiday from London and is taken by surprise, but very happy with such a welcome. When Becca stands back and sees him properly, she realises that she quite fancies him too.

However, life is never that simple.Her parents' marriage is on the rocks and Becca becomes increasingly stressed about what is going to happen to her. She questions everything to do with relationships and looks closely at what she wants from a boyfriend: is it escape, companionship, trust or someone to turn to? With the support of her friends she takes steps to discover what she truly values in her life.

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: White Lies

Cat's always been the perfect girl next door. Thoughtful friend. Supportive girlfriend. Surrogate mother to her three younger siblings, helping her dad hold the family together since her mum died when she was nine…

But now Cat's facing some major dilemmas. Maybe it's time to put herself and her needs first – and tell a few truths…

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: Pop Princess

Becca has always had a reputation for being a bit scatty and never being very focussed. But when Squidge dares her to enter the nationwide Pop Princess contest, things start to change for Becca.

First of all, the whole gang back her; Cat and Jade also enter, and everyone does their bit.

And when she keeps winning each round, everyone – including her dad – are there for her…and suddenly working really hard for something she wants, not to mention the boy she wants, feels very natural.

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: Teen Queens and Has-Beens

Lia has everything – glamorous parents, a brother who adores her, good friends, looks, brains… and she has remained kind and unpretentious in spite of it!

Everyone loves Lia. But when a popular boy starts to focus his attention on her, another girl becomes a vengeful enemy, making Lia’s life as miserable as can be. And the rest of the gang have to help her out of a dreadful mess…

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: Starstruck

The fourth in the Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise series.

Squidge is over the moon. He’s just started going out with the beautiful Lia, and he’s been hired to help out with the production of a movie that’s being filmed in town.

When Lia challenges Squidge to a game of Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise, Squidge promises her that he will always be open and honest. But things get complicated when the film crew arrives and Savannah, the celebrity teen star of the film, starts to show an interest in him. Will he be able to keep his promise to Lia, and what will become of their relationship?

“Cathy Hopkins explores, with wit and humour, important issues for five teenagers.”
BOOKS MAGAZINE

“Cathy Hopkins presents her young heroine’s dilemmas with insight and humour, resulting in an entertaining novel.”
THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

“Fresh and involving.”
PUBLISHING NEWS

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: Double Dare

Mac has three secret wishes:
1) That before he finds true love, he can date as many girls as possible,
2) That he becomes a famous cartoonist,
3) That his parents get back together so that he can live in London again.

A double dare leads Mac into a series of dating disasters and a chance to prove his worth as a cartoonist for a magazine. However, he discovers that success, in love and work, sometimes comes at a high price. Is he ready to pay it?

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: Midsummer Meltdown

The sixth title in this highly popular series.

Lia is thrilled when her parents organise a half-term holiday for not only her, but all her and Ollie’s friends as well! But Squidge has a minor accident and can’t make it. He insists that she go, of course, and in such a gorgeous setting Lia can’t help but have a good time.

But when she runs into an old flame, will she be able to be honest when she returns, no matter how painful? And will the good-natured Squidge be able to control his frustration and feelings of jealousy? Will their relationship be able to survive or will it melt down?

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: Love Lottery

The seventh title in this highly popular series.

Becca thinks she's through with boys – that is until Squidge dares her to kiss the first guy they see on the beach. The boy she picks has just arrived on holiday from London and is taken by surprise, but very happy with such a welcome. When Becca stands back and sees him properly, she realises that she quite fancies him too.

However, life is never that simple.Her parents' marriage is on the rocks and Becca becomes increasingly stressed about what is going to happen to her. She questions everything to do with relationships and looks closely at what she wants from a boyfriend: is it escape, companionship, trust or someone to turn to? With the support of her friends she takes steps to discover what she truly values in her life.

Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise: All Mates Together

‘Oh! They’re not for me,’ said Jen with a light laugh as she read the card and then held the bouquet out for me. ‘Cat, they’re for you.’‘For me?’ I said, astounded.‘Wow,’ said Becca. ‘Who are they from? They look like they cost a fortune.’I took the card from Jen and read it:‘To Cat. This is the first time I have bought flowers for a girl.

White roses to say I think that you’re special. Wishing you many happy times in your new home. Love, Jamie.’

Everything’s about to change for Cat. She’s moving house, so she'll have a room of her own at last, and her dad’s about to marry Jen, which means a shopping trip to London and a chance to meet up with her new mates, Nesta, Lucy, Izzie and TJ, as well as see Jamie.

But nothing goes as expected – Cat’s dream room looks like a non-starter, Jamie does a disappearing act, and wedding plans fall apart. How will Cat cope, and will she keep her promise to reveal a hidden secret to her friends?

The very last book in the popular TRUTH, DARE, KISS OR PROMISE series.