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I want Josh to dump Ivy and get back with Reed!!! But most of all i want Reed to survive!!!!! And Sabine in the Brenda T.

Posted by KAtie on February 24, 2009 at 10:42 AM EST #

I really hope Josh and Reed become a couple again. Josh obviously still loves Reed so it wouldn't be fair to them both if they did not realize this. They really complete each other. And for Ivy, i hope she falls completely out of the picture. Reed deserves happiness after all she's went through and Josh is the perfect person to share in that with her.

Posted by Nikkie on February 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM EST #

I already read the book and it is really great. Not everthing I expected to happen happend, which is what made it such a great book. I was wondering if your planning on making a new book to add to the Private series

Posted by Kathy on February 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM EST #

ok so the thing i didnt like in PARADISE LOST was the fact that it seems like noelle is being a fake friend. it might be hard for her but it was 10 times worse for reed. i want thier old friendship back!! ok and 3 words: WHERE IS JOSH?! comeon! oh and it would be sooo cool if someone finds reed in the water and brigns here to the hospital in easton and upton and josh meet and josh gets mad jealous. (i like both UPton and Josh although Upton upset me in the last chapter. Can you not make him be the killer? cause thats totally suck-ish. =[ and poor reed is ganna need some MAJOR & EXTENSIVE thearpy.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 24, 2009 at 11:31 AM EST #

Kathy- there is going to be 3 more books in the seires.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 24, 2009 at 11:32 AM EST #

hi, i've already read it and i anjoyed it so much! i read it in half an hour!! its a record for me! anyway i thought reed would get back together with josh, i was so hoping that he would text her or something but anyway! i am a MASSIVE fan and always will be! thanks!!! Ellie...x

Posted by ellie on February 24, 2009 at 11:59 AM EST #

i've already read it and absoloutly loved it! I did want Josh and Reed to get back together though and i'm a bit upset that that didn't happen. I didn't like Upton either- I could not believe Reed let herself fall for him! The ending was amazing! I cannot wait for September, I have to know what happens next!!! Also i dont really agree with you Amanda about the whole noelle- being-fake thing in paradise lost. I thought she was really nice in this one ( well most of the time! ) Anyway, it was brill!

Posted by Rosie on February 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST #

I really wanted Reed and Josh to get back together...but from everyones comments it looks like that's not happening:(

Posted by Allie on February 24, 2009 at 12:18 PM EST #

I definitely want Reed and Josh to get back together!!! However I do like Ivy, so I hope that she and Reed become friends!

Posted by Kaylin on February 24, 2009 at 12:49 PM EST #

i hope reed and josh get back together !! and we see, ariana, kiran and taylor. i miss the old true billing girl group. (yes. even ariana :P) and i hope sabine died ! :P

Posted by ashley on February 24, 2009 at 01:24 PM EST #

i definetly want reed and josh to get back togather... they r such a cute cuple,,, and if this book ends like a cliffhanger i m gonna scream i don't like the whol and then everything went black thing lol

Posted by bee on February 24, 2009 at 02:28 PM EST #

WHY DID YOU GUYS HAVE TO GO AND RUIN THE BOOK! Just cuz you already read it doesnt mean you have to spoil it for everyone else! I mean, Hello! Its only the first day so theres a lot of people who havent read it yet! PLZ DONT DO THAT AGAIN! Anyways... I REALLY want Reed and Josh to get back together!!! I mean, sure, what Reed did was TOTALLY unforgivable but she was drugged for crying out loud! Reed forgave Josh when he was drugged! (And is it just me, or is Sabine REALLY hooked on giving people drugs? To hooked!) :p

Posted by Jessica on February 24, 2009 at 02:43 PM EST #

REED & JOSH WILL AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE TOGETHER . <3 Kate, you are my inspiration, these books have made me think a lot! I hope there will be many after ! :) And I hope Josh and Reed will soon get together !

Posted by madison. on February 24, 2009 at 03:06 PM EST #

Jessica- opps i guess that was me, lol but in my defense you had to see the part where i said what i didnt like about PARADISE LOST so you had to know i was about to talk about it.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 24, 2009 at 03:07 PM EST #

Rosie- well see what i meant by that is the whole thing with the rooms & amberly and also that whole thing on the plane where she was like refusing to talk about it. but the bird thing! if i was reed i would have been like crying, i wish i had a pretty bird as an alarm clock!

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 24, 2009 at 03:10 PM EST #

ok AND TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE ON THE LAST BLOG THAT LEAVE COMMENTS ONLY SAYING ONE WORD OVER AND OVER (WE ALL KNOW WHOS (josh)): for the sake of my sanity can we please not do that here? i love josh too but poeple theres a thing as to much. PLEASE THANK YOU (MAYBE) lol

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 24, 2009 at 03:16 PM EST #

I think the majority of fans here want Josh and Reed to get back together. And so do I. Wait...so is Reed like, dead or what? PLEASE DON'T MAKE HER DEAD BUT LIKE, IN HEAVEN. So confused... So if Josh ever dumps Ivy or vice versa...Ivy goes to Gage. AND PLEEEASE. KATE BRIAN MAKE JOSH AND REED GO BACK TOGETHER. I haven't read PL, but did Reed seriously fall for another guy? I think I'm going to cry...seriously.

Posted by vicky on February 24, 2009 at 03:18 PM EST #

Not to sound mean or anything...but write faster. haha I Just read Paradise Lost. Reed and Josh HAVE to get back together. She loved Josh and wanted him back...now she's falling for someone?! WHAT THE HECK!?!?! Omg...so scared.

Posted by Heather on February 24, 2009 at 03:24 PM EST #

Kate: this is awesome! I've been counting the days on my blackberry and i can't wait to buy it tomorrow! I just read some of the comments and omg! It almost ruins it for the people who havent read paradise lost! You are my favourite author ever, I have all the PRIVATE series and PRIVILEGE and lla your other books!My favourite non- series is Meagan Meade's guide to the McGowan Boys! Wow you make all the guys sound like Abercrombie gods! I hope your books get made into movies or tv series, but then again, they might not lvie up to the expectations I have in my head! So if they do turn your books Hollywood, you have to promise to overlook the casting ok?

Posted by Lyndsey on February 24, 2009 at 03:38 PM EST #

I haven't read 'Paradise Lost' yet and I'm DIEING to read it. The suspense has been eating away at me forever! I'm a big fan of Reed and Josh and it would be pretty cool if they got back together. Then again, that was what I originally expected to happen (and from reading, I suppose it doesn't turn out that way..) but in this series I think, Expect the Unexpected, is the main motto. For all of the people who are only concentrating on Reed and Josh getting back together, what about Ivy? Doesn't she deserve any happiness especially after getting SHOT?? I want all of the characters to be happy. That's what I want to see happen. And the thought of the series intermixing with the 'Privilege' series? Sounds like a possibility. That's something else I'd like to see happen. :] :]

Posted by :] Kassie on February 24, 2009 at 04:12 PM EST #

I want Reed and Josh to get back together! I think they're the perfect couple! I can't wait to go and get the book.

Posted by Kelsie on February 24, 2009 at 04:14 PM EST #

Amanda-ok, you do have a point there! That was just plain mean with the Amberly/rooms thing and i was a bit annoyed with the plane thing aswell. OMG- the scene where her bird dies is soooo sad!! Its like ok enough already! world find someone else to pick on, leave reed alone! oh and sorry if i annoyed anyone with my comment-i honestly didn't mean to spoil anything. Sorry!

Posted by Rosie on February 24, 2009 at 04:24 PM EST #

I hated the ending cuz i was sooo confused at the end i won't ruin it but it was confusing at first but i'm sure i know which one of the bimbos it was lol but when is the next book coming out what will it be about?!! and plz hurry i'm dying here it only took me a day to finish it i borrowed my friend's because i couldn't wait anymore!!!! it was sooo good though! yeah reed and josh are great but he wants ivy he didn't even contact reed so oh well upson is ok sure he sounds cute but he didn't steal my heart like all of reed's other guys!!! he reminds me of Thomas the way he is such a player but Thomas' character was way hotter!!! but anyways hurry up with the next book i'm dying here!!!

Posted by Shana on February 24, 2009 at 04:32 PM EST #

I finished the book and it was amazing. I was noooot disappointed at all. My friend and I are hooked. AHH! Can't wait till the next one comes out. There is a next one right? Ok! It was great. <3

Posted by Lyndsey on February 24, 2009 at 04:36 PM EST #

OMG! PARADISE LOST was AH-MAZING!!! omg! it was fantastic! although i was so sad that josh was only in the first chapter =( otherwise..OMG!!! cant stop smiling =)) CANNOT wait for the next book!! does anyone know when it comes out??? love ya kate!!! <33

Posted by karrotcake175 on February 24, 2009 at 04:43 PM EST #

OMG I just got home from going to Borders and I CAN NOT wait to start reading! But all I really want is for Reed and Josh to get back together! I agree with bee I mean after all Reed was drugged! I can't have Reed and Josh not together I mean it's pretty ovious he still likes her!!! PLEASE MAKE THEM BACK TOGETHER KATE PLEASE!!! And please can you girls tell me if your going to give something away in the book (like magazines do)? Thanks :p ~xoxo Isabella

Posted by Isabella on February 24, 2009 at 04:46 PM EST #

I want Reed and Josh to get together...that is all!!!! Got to LOVE life :)Kaleigh<3

Posted by Kaleigh on February 24, 2009 at 04:51 PM EST #

Hey! I went out and bought Paradise Lost, and it is wondeful! I don't want to give off any spoliers, tho. Let me just say this: I don't like Upton at all! ha! I think that Reed learned her lesson on players with Thomas :( But, even though I know what I want to happen, it's not nessicarily what Reed wants to happen. I was surprised when Poppy came back after her disappearence. And just like Reed said in the book, "A disappearence that didn't end in death. Is it wrong to be surprised?" lol. I laughed at that because thats exactly how I feel. Anyways, it was amazing and if you haven't read it, go out and buy it RIGHT NOW!

Posted by Mikayla on February 24, 2009 at 04:59 PM EST #

HEYY KATE! omg, I LOVED PARDISE LOST! GURL, IT WAS SOO GOOD! I CANT WAIT FOR SUSPICION,(coming in sept. 2009!!!!!!!!! LOL. BUT I GUESS I HAVE TO.. I LIKED UPTON, EVEN THOUGH HE'S NOTHING LIKE JOSH. :( I MISS JOSH! REED AND JOSH BETTER BE GETTING BACK TOGETHER IN THE NEXT BOOK! LOL. ANYWAYS, THANKS FOR WRITING SUCH GREAT BOOKS, AND KEEP IT UP! :D P.S. CAN'T WAIT FOR BEAUTIFUL DISASTER!! (PRIVLEGE #2)

Posted by mariah bookhout on February 24, 2009 at 05:06 PM EST #

It will majorly suck if josh and reed dont get back together! i havent read paradise lost yet but from the comments ive read, it sounds like they dont get back together or even see eachother at all. But theres always the next book for them to reunite. PLEEZ make reed and josh get back together because it seems like every reader of the private serious really wants that to happen including me. Even if they dont get back together in this book pleez make it happen in the next one or even the one after that. But do it soon cuz im freakin out here!!!!! By the way, your an amazing writer Kate!

Posted by Kerri on February 24, 2009 at 05:17 PM EST #

Oh and thanx for writing more blogs, and actually reading our comments, thats really nice of u!! I love your writing so much!!

Posted by Kerri on February 24, 2009 at 05:32 PM EST #

OMG i just love this series soo much its insaneeee! i just started looking at this website so i will probably be commenting more often but paradise lost was intense! i was sad josh wasn't in it because i LOVE JOSH but the whole drama with upton was insanee and i was wondering when the next book is and how many books are gonna be in the series? otherwise you are one of my favorite authors and this series is incredible.

Posted by Maddie on February 24, 2009 at 05:38 PM EST #

OMG KATE! I REALLY want Josh to dump Ivy for Reed, because thats not fair! Reed forgave him when he had an affair with Cheyenne because he was on drugs! And now we figured out that Reed was on Exctacy so that means she was on drugs! Josh has to forgive her. I really hope he still loves her! that would make the perfect book. Josh falling in love with Reed again. But then what would happen to Ivy? I think all of us out there are Reed fans so we dont care lol. (: I just at least hope she gets better and she and reed canbe friends.

Posted by Meg on February 24, 2009 at 05:45 PM EST #

I already finished the book and it was AMAZING!! At first i really wanted Josh and Reed to get back together but then i started to like Reed with Upton. Well, that is, until the end when he was really rude to her. and I agree with Kathy about the whole Upton thing.. please don't make him the killer! I was also wondering how many more books are going to be and when is the next one going to come out?? With the was Paradise Lost ended I REALLY REALLY want it to come out soon so I can keep reading haha... thank you so much for being ans awsome writer!!! and i hope the next book is done soon!!!

Posted by Leah on February 24, 2009 at 05:55 PM EST #

I haven't read Paradise Lost yet. I so want to read it. I will pick it up at the store next time i'm at target which hopefully will be soon! Well i already read the first chapter. Most of all I just want to find out what makes it so that Paradise is "lost" I would like Reed and Josh to get back together but I am not sure if that will happen in this book. It is a bit sad though because Ivy was growing on me. I am starting to like her so I don't know what is going to happen with that. Keep writing Kate:)

Posted by Faith on February 24, 2009 at 05:56 PM EST #

i want read and josh to get back together and ivy to fall off a cliff and i want Dash back in the book it make things more juciy! Josh and Reed <3

Posted by Adri Riley on February 24, 2009 at 06:01 PM EST #

I'm soooo tempted to read these comments, but I'm scared there are gonna be spoilers!! I don't think Reed dies... well, I hope she doesn't. she obviously can't since she's the narrorator, but I just finnished Revelation today (I just started the series last month, don't hate me becuase I'm late ;P) and I've been a nervous wreck hoping that the shot didn't hit Josh!! I'm gonna, like, CRY if it did!! I don't really know if I want Noelle and Reed to be friends again... I think that Noelle should forgive Reed for what she did with Dash, but they shouldn't be as close as before... and I think that, as much as I'm for Josh and Reed getting back together, Josh be all like "oh my goshh, I love Reed, but I don't want to break up with Ivy!!" and stuff, then at the end, just break up with Ivy and not dating either of them for a while. I just think that since *(SPOLIERS IF YOU HAVEN't READ RELELVATION YETTTT)* Reed and Ivy kinda sorta became friends at the end, Josh shouldn't just go back to Reed, but it was kind of Jerkish to start dating Ivy right after Reed cheated on him, because I understand he needs to move on, but don't you think it's kinda early for Josh to have feelings and show them that soon? i dunno. I've never been in love, I understand It's all omigodddd confusing. but, yeah. I don't know. I'm all for Ivy/Reed being friends after Ivy didn't end up killing Cheyenne, but I'm more for Josh&Reed than Josh&Ivy... I know people think that Edward Cullen is the most amazing fictional character EVER, but definetly not, that's totally Josh Hollis:D haha, okay. I'm done ranting. but yeahhh:P haha. I was sad about Saibine, because I really liked her!but God, she turned out to be a bitch!! haha, okay. so again, done RANTING!! i'm glad constance forgave reed, :) they're such great friends!! you rock, kate:) I can't wait to read Paradise Lost!!

Posted by brianna, <3 on February 24, 2009 at 06:02 PM EST #

hold on. who ever said that josh is a player is mistaken! he is not a player! he broke up w/ reed and now is going out with ivy! not a player! althought i dont like him going out with ivy AT ALL. i do really like ivy tho and want her to be with a nice guy, but that nice guy doesnt have to be josh! josh and reed are perfect and they both love each other! i dont see why josh doesnt get back with reed. yah so she hooked up w/ dash, but first of all she was drugged! an second, josh did the same thing! he was druggged to, so he should know how it feels! and he might have gotten feelings for ivy when they were dating, but they couldnt have been as strong as reed! and the fact that reed is now in "love" with this upton guy [i didnt realy paradise lost yet, but from all the other commenets i can tell] it really bothers me!

Posted by mary on February 24, 2009 at 06:02 PM EST #

adri-for me its more that i want DASH to jump off a cliff and ivy to find a nice man [NOT JOSH!]

Posted by mary on February 24, 2009 at 06:03 PM EST #

JUST finished it ... OMG!!!!!!! i wont give anything away but... wow.. i dont think i will be able to wait tilll september!!!!!!! but i will say i missed josh is this one!!! but i love all your book kate

Posted by caitlyn on February 24, 2009 at 06:07 PM EST #

okay, so my comment was spammed, buuuuut... I said basically I finnished Revelation today. I really hope Reed and Josh get back together, but Reed and Ivy become friends!! I think that Noelle should forgive Reed for what happend with Dash, but I hope they don't become friends again, because Noelle is pretty SELFISH!! haha. and it kinda seemed to me at the end of Revelation that Josh was shot, but reading the comments (I didn't want to, but I was wayy too tempted!) he didn't die:) PHEW. i also guess they didn't get back together...? :( oh well, I seriously CANNOT wait to read it:D you rock Kate.! I wish I was as creativley genius as you are with your books! xo- brianna, <3

Posted by brianna, <3 on February 24, 2009 at 06:07 PM EST #

oh my goodness. okay. so since I posted that comment, I read the first chapter of Paradise Lost and I'm crying. Haha, I'm so emotional!! I'm just realieved that Josh doesn't hate Reed. And I honestly hope that Reed and Ivy become real friends, which is wierd, because I absolutley DESPISED her at the beginging of the last book. but anyways, I can't wait to read the rest. And omigod, ever since I've started reading these books, I've been crying soo much. I sound like SUCH a cry baby, but I don't care!! haha. I feel like I AM reed since it's told from her point of view!! haha. anyways, i can't wait to read the rest:) xo-brianna, <3

Posted by brianna, <3 on February 24, 2009 at 06:21 PM EST #

Okay Omigosh. It's Meg again. I just wanted to say i found out about Suspicion. Me and a LOT of others are begging if you could bring josh back in suspicion. Reed and Josh BELONG together. It's like destiny. Haha sorry but i get so emotional. and i just want to knwo that its all right between them, well it is now but i want them to be together forever and all that. Thanks xD

Posted by Meg on February 24, 2009 at 06:25 PM EST #

I really wish that this book is a COMPLETE surprise...just like "Confessions" was. I just want whatever to happen be totally awesome and out of the blue! I'm starting it tonight!

Posted by Allison on February 24, 2009 at 06:26 PM EST #

i finished the book already. it was great but PLEASE tell me that you are writing another one and that it will be out soon! im dying!!!! i have to know what happens to reed, and where the heck is upton when she is pushed???? PLEASE!!!!!!!

Posted by Danelle on February 24, 2009 at 06:35 PM EST #

I think it would be cool, if she survived and made up with Josh and Noelle. The last book was such a cliff hanger! But I loved it, I did not expect that at all, that's what I love about your books. They're Unpredictable! I also think if you decided to have Reed die, to continue it in the thoughts of Noelle or Josh, or both. What they thought about her death, and how they're going to cope with it. Also, their life after it. I'm sure whatever you do it will be great, and I can't wait to get the book! I was going to buy it but I'm pretty sure I get it for my birthday in a few days. I just hope whatever happens is unexpected like all the other ones! Ugh, I cant wait!!!

Posted by Sarah on February 24, 2009 at 06:44 PM EST #

i hope that reed can still be friends with Ivay and that she can hook up with Josh again(as boyfriend and girlfried) and reed will get back into billings and Amberly will get kicked out and she and Noelle will be bffs again just like old times

Posted by Laura on February 24, 2009 at 06:46 PM EST #

OMG I SO WANT REED AND JOSH TO GET BACK TOGETHER!!!! PARADISE LOST WAS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD!!!! EVEN THOUGH I DISLIKE UPTON VERY MUCH!! WHY WASNT JOSH IN IT??? =[ I LOVE HIM!!! ANYWAY I LIKED SAWYER!!! WHOSE HER STALKER?????????? MUCH LOVE, Katie

Posted by Katie66 on February 24, 2009 at 06:56 PM EST #

omggg ! i loved this book, it was amazing. I LOOVE REED AND UPTON. i like josh and ivy, i dont want ivy to hate reed if josh and her got back together, so i think upton and reed should stay together. uuuughh i need the next one ! september is too far, way too far.

Posted by jessi on February 24, 2009 at 06:59 PM EST #

PLEASE KATE!!! Bring josh back in the next one... I know that you probably won't want them to get back together right away (if they don't get back together right away then there will be more story) but I at least want him IN THE BOOK! I LOOOOVE Josh! And even if they're not together... i know there'll be a lot of angsty tension between those two which would be fun to read about... so please kate!!! I trust you, (you've never let us down before) so bring josh back in the next book!! Cause there's something totally shady with Upton. And in you're next blog post could you address the josh issue... don't tell us what is going to happen... just like... a promise that we'll get to at least SEE him again.... for us kate!!! your fans!!!!!!

Posted by Amanda S. on February 24, 2009 at 07:03 PM EST #

JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Amanda S. on February 24, 2009 at 07:06 PM EST #

i really hope reed and josh get back together!!!!! thats what i hope happens! ?

Posted by Jordann on February 24, 2009 at 07:07 PM EST #

OMG KATE I LOVE THE PRIVATE SERIES!!!!! I AM OBSESSED! I READ PARADISE LOST AND I REALLY LIKED IT! but there are a few things im disappointed about... such as josh and reed not getting back together... i really hope upton is not the one who pushed reed.. and i also agree with ellie on noelles fakeness.. but i love u kate U R AMAZING! pleasssee continue the series with more than 3 books and josh and reed forever.. hopefully <3

Posted by Nadia <3 on February 24, 2009 at 07:11 PM EST #

i thought Paradise Lost was really good of corase! but i really wished that there was more easton included into the book! i wanted josh and reed to get back together but there was nothing from him the whole book!

Posted by Meeee on February 24, 2009 at 07:25 PM EST #

im a little confused about the ending. and is there going to be another book that could explain the ending?

Posted by Jules on February 24, 2009 at 07:29 PM EST #

i finished PARADISE LOST on monday and who pushes reed?!?! she dosnt die dose she?!?! theres gonna be another book right?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Posted by Meggan K. on February 24, 2009 at 07:47 PM EST #

Ms.Brian, I read Paradise Lost on Sunday. I think you went in the right direction at first. Reed needed to get away from all the madness.But I feel the ending was a bit repetive. Why is ANOTHER person trying to kill her? Hasn't the girl had enough?I mean the future I see for her is one where she is locked up and only the people she absolutely trusts can have passes to see her. The girl needs a break. In the future of the series, I want to see her in a peaceful place, for everything to be how it was in the first four novels (which in my opinion are the best). I hope you take what I say into consideration. BTW, sorry to say, but you change Josh's eye color frequently throughout the series (from green to blue). Gabriella

Posted by Gabriella on February 24, 2009 at 07:53 PM EST #

DON'T READ THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE IF YOU HAVEN'T READ PARADISE LOST YET.

Posted by Gabriella on February 24, 2009 at 07:56 PM EST #

HOLY COW....WHY DID YOU GUYS HAVE TO RUIN IT FOR THE PEOPLE THAT DIDNT READ IT YET??!!

Posted by Alynn? on February 24, 2009 at 08:07 PM EST #

I just finished Paradise Lost and I loved it!! Is there going to be another one? I'm dying to find out what happens next!

Posted by Jen on February 24, 2009 at 08:11 PM EST #

***dont read if you havent read the book yet *** but ahh, best book ever, read it in like a few hours... oh my goddddd !?! who do you think pushed reeed ?

Posted by gen on February 24, 2009 at 08:19 PM EST #

OMG I got this on Sunday and read it so fast, I was finished in like 2 hours, and like omg can you please get the next one out before september. I mean screw beautiful disaster and all that privilege crap. I want PRIVATE. P.S. I am officially in love with Upton Giles!!!! but I like adore Josh as well, and I always have had a thing for Thomas. It's really too bad he's dead. I like adored this book. This is like officially the biggest like cliffhanger ever.

Posted by KateP on February 24, 2009 at 08:22 PM EST #

Oh my gosh. I love Josh But Upton's Great too. It's really too bad and very sad That Thomas made Ariana blue. I loved this book and don't read if you haven't Like Who PUSHED Reed of the BOAT??? I absolutely adored this book!!! Please make it come out faster.

Posted by KateP on February 24, 2009 at 08:28 PM EST #

i liturally peed my pants when i walked into barns and noble and bought paradise lost. the onnnnnneeee thing i didn't like was that there was no ad for the next one! i was so scared! please please please please please please, i'm telling you i live for these books. and thats not a lie. i love reed and have a love haate relationship with noelle. but honeslty, they are my favorite thing. i have read the seris over SO many times. I CAN NOT WAIT till the next, please don't say it really comes out in september... make it like june or even july PLEASE I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONGGGGGGGGGGGG

Posted by ashleigh on February 24, 2009 at 08:35 PM EST #

WOW! I read the book all in one sitting, like I have since I started the series. I hate waiting for the books to come out,they're just too good. I felt the book was more building up anticipation and drama, but it was still really goooood. The ending was incredible. Seriously, this hands down is the best series. Keep it up kate. (:<3

Posted by erica on February 24, 2009 at 08:38 PM EST #

As much as I love Reed and Josh together, I think it's better that they haven't gotten back together yet. It would be pretty cruel of Josh just to dump Ivy in the hospital. I loved that we got to see Noelle's family life more and that the Ryan's are back. I can't wait to see what happens!

Posted by Kelly on February 24, 2009 at 08:44 PM EST #

PLEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEEE bring JOSH back, like not even kidding! I LOVE Reed and Josh together and this is a HUGE dissappointment, since it was the main reason I was looking forwrd to this book! I still love the series and all, but kate I'm begginggg you to bring Josh back in the next book! REED AND JOSH FOREVERRR!

Posted by Madolyn on February 24, 2009 at 08:45 PM EST #

I loved Paradise Lost! I'm torn though! I don't like Upton, and I want Josh and Reed to get back together, but I want something more to happen between Reed and Sawyer. He seems like a sweet guy. Ugh! Why do we have to wait so long for the next book...

Posted by jami on February 24, 2009 at 08:57 PM EST #

DASH AND REED!!<3333333

Posted by mariah on February 24, 2009 at 09:05 PM EST #

I want Reed to get over Josh and find someone better. Even though i think Josh is like perfect Reed should find someone she loves that loves her back

Posted by Iris on February 24, 2009 at 09:07 PM EST #

wow that was by far the best ending to the book! holy crap i freaked out when reed went walking around the boat and i knew something was going to happen!!but i wont say what bc i really dont want to ruin for anyone who hasnt read it yet. but did i hear someone say there really only is 3 books left in the series?????NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!that is so sad! it must be made into lyk a series of movies of 3 or four or just something!and the cast must be beautiful!im so excited for the next book in september!!! and i really hope reed and noelle become close again!maybe even room together in billings??

Posted by em on February 24, 2009 at 09:17 PM EST #

SPOILERS! JAMI: I'm in the same boat as you. I had mixed feelings of Upton through the whole book. There were some parts I liked and didn't like about Upton. And I was so expecting to read about Josh in this book, but I didn't get that. And Sawyer is really sweet. I want to know a little bit more about Sawyer. I think something is going to happen in the upcoming books with the Hathaway guys. I mean, hello! Their dad is in talks with Noelle's dad--with the whole Easton thing.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 24, 2009 at 09:22 PM EST #

I totally bet there's a whole backstory about the Hathaway guys. I have some things to back up my little inference. But I won't type them up till later--when most of the people have read the book.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 24, 2009 at 09:24 PM EST #

i have no complaints. screw josh reed is better without him. i just wish freakin upton didnt walk out damn. btw the bird thing was PRICELESS i thought it was so funny. you are amazing!

Posted by *Kelly* on February 24, 2009 at 09:29 PM EST #

Spoiler Alert* I would be extremely satisfied if the series ended with Josh and Reed together although I don't know what should happen to Ivy- maybe being shot was too much for her and she leaves Easton? I dont know.. I also was really intrigued by Sawyer's role in the book and would love to see him again. I would have chosen him over Upton any day unless he's the bad guy.. I was not pleased by Upton although accents are great he wasnt. I knew he was bad news from the beginning and I honestly hope Reed will see this too.. I always love the way you take your stories and twist them but I predicted the end of the book when Upton took off. Oh, and Amberly is just aggravating and she should be the next one to be drugged or attacked. In the next book I would love if there would be a character named Kalen its an uncommon name I never see it anywhere you could even spell it differently (Kaelin, Kaylen, Kaelynn) the possibilities are endless hahaha I'm joking about the name thing and cant wait to see where you take the rest of the series P.S, Im so excited for the next Privileged book its insane :P

Posted by Kalen on February 24, 2009 at 10:05 PM EST #

hi, i was just wondering if Reed was dead and when the next book was coming out (if there is one)?

Posted by Rachel on February 24, 2009 at 10:17 PM EST #

Plz don't let Reed die and i think the killer should be Arinia aka Braina leigh

Posted by Rachel on February 24, 2009 at 10:19 PM EST #

All I can say is WOW! I just finished the book and am still in shock, but I am a little bummed that it wasn't back at Easton and that Josh wasn't in it. I also kinda hoped that Reed would have spent more time with Sawyer, too. The ending just has me wanting more. Well done Kate Brian! Can't wait for the next book. Does anyone no anything about a future book??

Posted by Leah on February 24, 2009 at 10:35 PM EST #

HAHA! i freakin loved the dress picking and amberly picked the pink dress!!!! "it gives a whole new meaning to the term 'friends with benefits.'"!!!! i thought i was going to die from laughter. And why did she have to be with Upton??? Sawyer was sooooo much better!

Posted by Caty on February 24, 2009 at 11:26 PM EST #

Ok, Josh is like my favorite character, but I'm a little sick and tired of Reed and Josh as a couple. I like Ivy and Josh together. I think that it should be Sawyer and Reed.

Posted by Caty on February 24, 2009 at 11:29 PM EST #

Wait...... I thought this was the last one in the Private series? I thought it was ending because now there's Privilege.

Posted by Hope on February 24, 2009 at 11:32 PM EST #

OMG OMG OMG!!! I just finished the book. WOW it was awesome a page turner for sure.:D!! I really cant wait for the next one. I cant wait to see how this whole thing turns!!! AHHHH!!! and i like the Upton character mainly because he is with Reid and in LOVE!!! lol I dont like POPPI she is such a bad girl!!! lol and My heart goes out to JOSH AND REID i love the feeling i get when i read about them together... but i think that any boy with reid is smitten over her and that totally makes them a cute couple. I love them the best!!! I really want the book NOW NOW NOW!!!! To find out what happens ahh this is driving me crazy. lol I just hope it all works out!!! HAHA

Posted by Kenna on February 24, 2009 at 11:34 PM EST #

**********DO NOT READ IF NOT READ BOOK YET!!!!!!!!!!********************* I think that it was both Upton and Poppy that pushed her, because somebody was pulling on the necklace and then she was pushed, so maybe it was two people that did it.

Posted by Caty on February 24, 2009 at 11:41 PM EST #

I hope it's not Upton that pushed Reed... it's gotta be one of Poppy's "friends" that she "met" on St. Kitts... I love these books... I just wished that they wouldn't leave you at a cliff-hanger!... but it is so worth it to read in the next books... CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!

Posted by Jamie on February 24, 2009 at 11:50 PM EST #

Wow I read the book and it was amazing. The ending was shocking and just wow.For some reason I can't stand Upton I don't know something about him I just don't like. I really missed Josh though.

Posted by Tiggy on February 25, 2009 at 12:08 AM EST #

I think "Caty" has a point but I think it was Paige and Daniel Ryan because it all adds up. Paige has blond hair and read saw a blond haired stalker person in her picture from Taylor. The person that pulled the necklace could have been Paige as Daniel pushed Reed ( more strength cause he is a boy). The way they always seem to be keeping a secret... and their friendship to Ariana prier to Reed. And one more clue, their attendance to Ariana's funeral could have caused them anger at Reed for driving Ariana to this and they could have thought of this as a way to get back at Reed. And finally those two are never far from their mother, when she walked in on Reed/Upton they were most likely watching from the background and when Poppy, her mother, and Upton went running downstairs they probably took this as their chance, either that or they planned it.

Posted by Rania on February 25, 2009 at 01:03 AM EST #

hi

Posted by Rania on February 25, 2009 at 01:20 AM EST #

Oh my god. I am in so in love with Upton. Please don't kill him or make him a killer. I like Upton even more than I like Thomas and that's saying a lot. And I love Josh but he's moved on and Upton seems so good for Reed. I absolutely love how they met.

Posted by Rania on February 25, 2009 at 01:21 AM EST #

Oddly enough I really love Gage and would enjoy him being a rebound or even as a possible nicer friend for Reed because even though hes cocky and superficial. He has his moments and I find him hot and endearing rudeness aside.

Posted by Rania on February 25, 2009 at 01:24 AM EST #

Oddly enough I really love Gage and would enjoy him being a rebound or even as a possible nicer friend for Reed.

Posted by Rania on February 25, 2009 at 01:25 AM EST #

I love Gage and he has his moments and I find him hot and endearing rudeness aside. Before I forget although Sawyer is cute, I can't see him with Reed so please don't make him a love interest. I really love your writing, it reminds me of Agatha Christi but aimed more for teens rather than Adults. I have a couple ideas about who pushed Reed. I'm thinking along the lines of Daniel and Paige, or Mrs. Ryan. Maybe there's a reason she dislikes Reed.

Posted by Rania on February 25, 2009 at 01:27 AM EST #

For those of you wondering I'm pretty sure the tenth book comes out September, 8, 2009 and it's called Suspicion. I'm 97 percent positive so contradict me If I'm wrong Kate.

Posted by Rania on February 25, 2009 at 01:29 AM EST #

OMG I just finished the book and I loved it, I was however fustrated with the ending there's always a cliffhanger. Now i'm so psyched for Suspicion and Beautiful Disaster. I love all your books and I can't wait for more.

Posted by Cece on February 25, 2009 at 07:31 AM EST #

omggg i love all the private novels but everyone is spoilong the book lol keep it to yourself!!! im ging to get it today im super excited(:

Posted by meagannn(: on February 25, 2009 at 10:56 AM EST #

I got it on the 23rd from amazon.co.uk and it had actually arrived earlier but I was in Dubai so I didn't get it! I read it and it was so good but it left off with another cliffhanger!!! :-(

Posted by Nonie on February 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM EST #

okay so im really suprised by everything in Paradise Lost. suchhhh a great book! im really looking forward to the one after, hopeing there is an after?... and yeah i agree with everyone else, josh and reed are ment for eachother! ivy is ment with gage too. im kinda likin ivy though now that her and reed are friends. i really wanna know who did that thing to her at the end of the book!

Posted by Jenna on February 25, 2009 at 01:16 PM EST #

I am so mad yesterday I went to Barnes and Noble and they didn't have Paradise Lost! So, I got Last Christmas instead. Any way I read the first few pages because my friend is reading it. She said I could borrow it after her though! :) It sound like Josh still has feelings for Reed. They should get back together!

Posted by Mickey on February 25, 2009 at 01:25 PM EST #

mickey-i read last xmas it was relle good! i got to see what it was like for ariana and what she and thomas relle had. i hav to say that i want josh and reed to be together SO bad in the next book which i found out now comes out in september! which freaken sucks cuz we have to wait soooooooooo long, but josh is a senior so if the books are going up to reed's senior year at Easton Josh wont be in them right? i relle hope he is because i am IN LOVE WITH JOSH<3

Posted by maddie on February 25, 2009 at 02:16 PM EST #

I LOVE UPTON!!! I know I sound like a traitor to Josh, but honestly I always liked Thomas more, and was never really able to get fully attached to Josh. Upton however has totally filled the missing space Thomas left, and I really hope there is not anything wrong with him, like being a killer. Also, I’m hoping the only reason Upton left Reed at the end was because he is so caring that he had to make sure Poppy was okay, even if she is a witch. I thought the book was great, and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next one!

Posted by Kristin on February 25, 2009 at 02:34 PM EST #

Hey everyone! Okay so I was on this one website yahoo answers. basically people ask questions about anything and you answer them right? Well I was searching for questions about the Private series since I figured I could answer those and help someone. SO theres this one question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuPx9LHnSs58_sm_JvWEJVDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090225114525AA7pUBc Now I don't have the book but I figured one of you guys could help this person cuz it'd be really sad if I bought the book but something happened to the pages. By the way Kate keep writing!! Faith

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 02:55 PM EST #

ok is astrid a senior or a jouior? idk which and KATE: omg it would totaly be so cool to see a character named Amanda really i see my name in alot of books as characters and in tv shows and not to sound uptight (cause im deffienatly not!!) but i was supriesd Amanda wasnt a character though i love how you use exotic names. sorry i was reading one girls comment thats said you should use this one name and i wanted to post lol! ok so at lunch i checked on here (about 11:30) and there was 59 quotes i log on at 3:15 theres 100 (now 101 :D) OUTRAGOUS!

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 25, 2009 at 03:16 PM EST #

continued... lol kate: it would be awsome to be a billinggs girl in reeds senior year... im just saying lol! ;] (do i get points for trying?)

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 25, 2009 at 03:18 PM EST #

Kristin- felt the same way bout the thomas/ reed thing! and yes i love Upton i think id rather have josh&reed though cause i dout Upton is fully comitted but other than that i love him! i kind of hope he was ganna talk to Mrs. Ryan cause she was so rude

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 25, 2009 at 03:21 PM EST #

It was such a great book. I finished it this morning. Anyways I am hoping since the haven't had News Year on the island yet, that maybe Josh might show up for the Midnight Kiss? That would be great. I love Josh and Reed together. They are ment for each other. Also I do not like Upton at all. He is way to much of a player. But I think that if someone was to jump in the water after Reed that it should be Sawyer. He reminds me of Josh a little bit. Also I think it would be cute to have him and Reed together. Since they have both had people close to them die. I can't wait till September. I think that it should come out sooner. I totally hate clif hangers. Cheers Kimberly

Posted by Kimberly on February 25, 2009 at 03:24 PM EST #

so whats the next book? Took me a day to read this, im hooked. It better NEVER stop :)(L)

Posted by Brittnee Sheridan on February 25, 2009 at 03:47 PM EST #

ATTENTION! SPOILERS! DONT READ IF YOU HAVENT READ PARADISE LOST YET! okay paradise was like really different from all the other books mostly because they werent at easton and josh wasnt in it. when i read the first chapter i was so excited because josh was gonna be in it and everybody's been waiting to see if he and reed get back together.i can say i was sort of disappointed because josh was only in the first chapter. i hate paige, poppy, and upton. omg daniel is such a freak. also why was MRS. RYAN so mean to reed? i was like "excuse mrs ryan, reed saved billings, not destroyed it!"

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:30 PM EST #

AT LEAST PUT SPOILER ALERT IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPOIL IT. Gosh. Common sense. Spoilers are like, bad. Once its in your head, you're freaking doomed.

Posted by Heather on February 25, 2009 at 05:35 PM EST #

i did put attention ! spoilers!

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:40 PM EST #

and the end of the book, who do you think push3d reed off the boat? how is anybody going to know shes there?i mean mrs ryan is going to say she didnt see reed and nobody going to know she's in the o c e @ n because it's at n ! g h t, so it's dark. i wonder if in $ u S p c ! 0 n they're still going to be at st. barts.. i hope not.

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:43 PM EST #

SPOILERS! SPOILERS!!!!!and the end of the book, who do you think push3d reed off the boat? how is anybody going to know shes there?i mean mrs ryan is going to say she didnt see reed and nobody going to know she's in the 0ce@n because it's at n!ght, so it's dark. i wonder if in $uSpc!0n they're still going to be at st. barts.. i hope not.

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:44 PM EST #

idk why but i keep getting my comment marked as spam??

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:47 PM EST #

SPOILERS! at the end of the book, who do you think pushed reed off the boat? how is anybody gonna find her?

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:47 PM EST #

SPoILERS! i mean mrs ryan is going to say she didnt see reed and nobody going to know she's out in the ocean because it's at night, so it's dark

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:48 PM EST #

SPOILERS AGAIN! i wonder if in suspcion they're still going to be at st. barths..

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:49 PM EST #

SPOILERS! SPOILERS!!!!!i hope in suspiscion the setting is at easton. i like it better at easton. in all, paradise lost was a pretty good book. :)mariah is going to calmy wait for september 8, 2009.<3

Posted by Mariah:) on February 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM EST #

Alynn?: I did put something under the paragraph I wrote.

Posted by Gabriella on February 25, 2009 at 05:56 PM EST #

wait, how is everyone getting the information on the books release date? is it on this website i've been trying to look-SPOLIER!:and i agree with mariah that mrs. ryan is gonna spin it and i totally think she pushed reed and also i thought that sawyer was gonna like become something because he kept catching reed's eye so i have a feeling he is gonna come back in the series at some point or soemthing

Posted by maddie on February 25, 2009 at 06:03 PM EST #

Okay so I really loved this book but I had a few problems with it! 1. NO JOSH!:( 2. HUGE CLIFFHANGER... ONCE AGAIN... 3.Well thats actually about it.. but seriously! Enough with the cilffhangers! ha.. there better be another one soon! I waited for this for like 5 monthes, finished it in two days, and now have to wait another 5 months? I don't know how I'll survive!

Posted by Libby on February 25, 2009 at 06:08 PM EST #

Oh and mariah. and all you other guys.. i totally agree! but is there a place where it tells what the next one is called and when it comes out??

Posted by Libby on February 25, 2009 at 06:09 PM EST #

ok kso i'm goiong to DIE!! lol SO i was thinking, because suspicion is already out for release ket you already know what happend in like what, the next two books!!! So i bet if josh and Reed get back together you just sit there on the other end of the screen and smile to your self! well I love you but thats just not fair! I've gone through a hundred senerios but nothing is EVER as good as the actuall book so, we will all sit here and wait anciously and you sit there and smile:) ok so now im gona be an author so avoid this sutuation!

Posted by kimmy on February 25, 2009 at 06:14 PM EST #

I think that Josh should get back together with Reed. They were meant to be with eachother. But I think that Noelle is the reason why they broke up in the first place. He doen't like her and Reed does. But who knows something good is bound to happen

Posted by Stuffy on February 25, 2009 at 06:19 PM EST #

ok im kinda sad...because i want the last book to be out right now lol. i loved paradise lost so much. i think i know who did that to reed in the end, but im hoping im not right

Posted by Lilly on February 25, 2009 at 06:22 PM EST #

I haven't read Paradise Lost yet, but I can't wait to go and read it. I read the first chapter, and I really do want Josh to figure out who he's really supposed to be with; REED! I expect it to be everything I thought it was, and more!

Posted by Ruby =) on February 25, 2009 at 06:32 PM EST #

is reed a senior or a junior in paradise lost?

Posted by alexis on February 25, 2009 at 06:40 PM EST #

RUBY: Reed is a junior in paradise lost. It is about their Christmas break.

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 06:49 PM EST #

lovedd the boooook. I think Upton or Sawyer is the killler. or maybe Poppy or Mrs. Ryan? I was wondering what happened to Graham and Sawyer's sisterr. Maybe someone killed her. The same person that tried to kill Reed. And Reed better not die! hahahaha. I was wondering when reading Privilege why Reed didn't go to Ariana's funeral. Like where was she? Maybe Reed does die soon. :O I'm so excited for the next books!

Posted by Natalie on February 25, 2009 at 06:59 PM EST #

I've been wondering since the cover was first revealed who the girls are. In my mind, so many of them look similar. Please respond Kate. I bought Private the day it came out and they've been tied with the Twilight Saga for my favorite series since 2006. Much love to Kate and all the Private fans!!!

Posted by Hannah(loves Jalice) on February 25, 2009 at 07:14 PM EST #

Could someone please post pages 50-53 of Paradise Lost?

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 07:20 PM EST #

i want reed to get back with josh! but i dont want anyone hurt unless its sabine because her whole family is wacko. so i hope no one got hurt with the shot. and i hope reed gets back into billings and everything is good there. but at the same time i always had this feeling that her being besties with noelle was fake. idk noelle just doesnt seem like the bestie at least not all the time. but if someone tries to hurt reed again i am going to go nuts myself. hahah. but i cant wait to read it and there better be more! love ya

Posted by emily on February 25, 2009 at 07:25 PM EST #

I just finished reading it and i couldn't even believe everything that was happening. Upton and Reed are so adorable but i still like Upton's a player and loves Poppy. And where the heck did Josh go! I really wanted him and Ivy to at least be in this book! There better be more books because all of these are amazing! Today at school i couldn't put it down! Thanks for writing them Kate, they are insanely addicting.(: THERE NEEDS TO BE A PRIVATE MOVIE! That would be the best movie ever like you dont even know.Anyways, thanks a bunch Kate!

Posted by Maegan on February 25, 2009 at 07:28 PM EST #

yeah what happened to grahm and saywers sister?! they never explianed. and i think it was poppy but it could be paige or sienna, poppys little pets. wait what if its AMBERLY! it could be her. i doubt its one of the boyys.

Posted by emily on February 25, 2009 at 07:29 PM EST #

Hey Kate! I loved the book! I got it at about 4 yesterday, and read it straight until 8(with a quick break for dinner), but I finished it and it was SO good. Though now I am dying to get my hands on the next book! How could you end it like that?! :P Anyways, I totally loved it. Great job! ~Christine

Posted by Christine on February 25, 2009 at 07:33 PM EST #

wow... yet another amazing book... need to find out what happens with three ppl. i was talking to friends at school and they thought it was taylor but i completely think its amberly. in revelation it was always talking about how reed kept mistaking her for ariana... really good though i rele want to hear what happens to josh and a certain someone...

Posted by ash on February 25, 2009 at 07:42 PM EST #

Ok, so I read the book and it was great, obviously. But, I want to know.. When will the next book be coming out? I am just dieing to see where it goes from the end of Paradise Lost! Thanks, Katie.

Posted by Katie on February 25, 2009 at 07:42 PM EST #

As mentioned in the previous post, I quite enjoyed 'Paradise Lost', particularly Reed's characterization (she's probably one of the most notable narrators ever in YA) and the Reed/Upton relationship. As for what I was hoping for, that would be more development of Reed and Ivy's friendship, since I'm the biggest Reed/Ivy fan and I find their interactions quite entertaining. I really hope that they come across one another again in the next book. Cheers.

Posted by James on February 25, 2009 at 08:03 PM EST #

James-I agree. I really like Ivy and Reed's relationship I hope they can become friends.

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 08:05 PM EST #

I GOT IT LIKE A WEEK AGO. and as always i h@te reed and love noelle. i wish reed would get her feeling hurt more then that. and it was a cliffhanger. i wish you woulda told us who did that to her at the end. hope you make a new one, and i want reed to get h@ted even more!!!!

Posted by Tara on February 25, 2009 at 08:06 PM EST #

already read it :) Okay, Kate, with all honesty, I reallyy missed Easton. There is so much more that needs to happen, there HAS to be a next book! It was really good though, especially the end!! I didn't like Upton, I swear I hated him from the beginning, and I'm not just saying that because of the end. If there is going to be another book (please please please), I really want josh and reed together again. Upton annoyed me and I did not get Reed's feelings. Just because his looks... I loveeeeee Josh and hope that in the next book (im hopin if i say that enough there will be one :P) he plays a big part. Also, Im glad Kiran and Taylor came back!! Wondering about the scar on Noelle, too... Loved the book, ughh! the cliff hanger! Dont leave me hangin, Kate!

Posted by Ella on February 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM EST #

Oh my goodness!!! i loved paradise lost!!! i cannot wait for the next book!! i really want to know who did that to reed!!! there are a lot of people who have something against her!!!! i want josh and reed together!!!! i neeeeeeeeeeeeeed the next book i cant wait!!!!

Posted by Maggie on February 25, 2009 at 08:15 PM EST #

EVERYONE THAT IS FREAKING OUT ABOUT NOT BEING A NEXT BOOK: The next book is suspicion which comes out September 8th 2009.

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 08:43 PM EST #

on alloy entertainment it says that private series is an 11 book series. somebody pelease tell me its an estimate or a random number. this. cannot. be. happening. oh and of course i wanted reed and josh back together but i read it and of course, was VERY dissapointed. i hate the upton game.

Posted by pri on February 25, 2009 at 08:43 PM EST #

HEY EVERYONE THAT OWNS PARADISE LOST!? I got the book and long story short pages 50-53 are ruined, so the people that own it or got it from the library can you please post those pages here or as an answer here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuPx9LHnSs58_sm_JvWEJVDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090225172433AALVCO4 THANKYOU SO VERY mUCH IN ADVANCE!

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 08:46 PM EST #

EVERYONE GO TO ALLOY ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE! KATE PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS!!!!!when you go there, click on books, then click on private is says that it is an 11-book series.... which means that we only get 2 more books... EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KATE IS THIS RIGHT?????? I'M SERIOUSLY FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW!!!! I THOUGHT AT LEAST 12 BOOKS TOTAL... AND MORE IF IT DOES WELL!!! KATE???? DO YOU GET A SAY IN THIS?!!!!??????????? PLEASE TELL US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Amanda on February 25, 2009 at 08:49 PM EST #

PLEASE KATE!!!! I NEED TO KNOW!!!!!!!! SO I CAN START GETTING READY FOR THE END!!!! CRYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! AND EVERYONE ELSE POST ABOUT IT SO THAT MAYBE SHE'LL ADRESS THE ISSUE!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Amanda on February 25, 2009 at 08:51 PM EST #

HEY EVERYONE THAT OWNS PARADISE LOST!? I got the book and long story short pages 50-53 are ruined, so the people that own it or got it from the library can you please post those pages here or as an answer here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuPx9LHnSs58_sm_JvWEJVDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090225172433AALVCO4 THANKYOU SO VERY mUCH IN ADVANCE!

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 08:52 PM EST #

YES WE NEED TO KNOW!! where did this 11 number come from? IT CANT BE TRUEE!!!! ONLY 11 BOOKS? CHECK THE ALLOY ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE! REPOST THIS. ONLY 11 BOOKS? CHECK THE ALLOY ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE! REPOST THIS. ONLY 11 BOOKS? CHECK THE ALLOY ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE! REPOST THIS. ONLY 11 BOOKS? CHECK THE ALLOY ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE! REPOST THIS. ONLY 11 BOOKS? CHECK THE ALLOY ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE! REPOST THIS.

Posted by pri on February 25, 2009 at 08:54 PM EST #

EVERYONE CHILL!!!!!!There are more books coming after that. For example do you think when kate was writing book 3 on alloy entertainment it said it was an 11 book series? no. She is writing more after that they just don't know the title or plot to those since they are so far in the future.

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 08:56 PM EST #

EVERYONE CHILL!!!!!!There are more books coming after that. For example do you think when kate was writing book 3 on alloy entertainment it said it was an 11 book series? no. She is writing more after that they just don't know the title or plot to those since they are so far in the future.

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 08:57 PM EST #

alloyentertainment.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!! I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THAT IT'S RIGHT!!!!!!! I mean I know the series can't go on forever, but 11 doesn't even make sense since the books always come in arcs of four. Am i right kate?? Please! I want to know!!!!

Posted by Amanda on February 25, 2009 at 09:09 PM EST #

Lol Amanda its gonna be okay.

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 09:17 PM EST #

Amanda, Have you read paradise lost? or have it or gotten it from the library? If so please help me. Look at my previous comment. its a little bit above from this. I mean imagine if you were reading it at that part where he goes "Like This." And the next couple pages are ruined so you don't know what happens! Help!

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 09:20 PM EST #

lol... sorry... I know, I know i'm being silly. You're right, in the beginning no one thought it would go so far. It's probably just an estimate. I know it can't go on forever, but only getting 2 more books freaked me out a little bit.

Posted by Amanda on February 25, 2009 at 09:22 PM EST #

Thankyou so much! Just letting you know, You are the best person on Earth and Mars and Pluto. Except sadly Pluto isn't a planet and I don't think people live on mars. lol Thanks! :)

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 09:24 PM EST #

ok, i see your comment, I'll write it up. But it might take a bit. I'll answer your question on yahoo answers when I'm done. :)

Posted by Amanda on February 25, 2009 at 09:24 PM EST #

UGH! I read the book on Saturday and ugh... I was soo mad at the cliff hanger!!! at the end!!! ughh.... I really can not wait till September to find out what happens In Suspicion!!! Ughhhh I really really really want to know!! ugh can you come out with it earlier!?!!?! Hahaha I loved it though I like upton... but Josh and REed babay!!

Posted by katie on February 25, 2009 at 09:25 PM EST #

lol ya I understand. Plus the privilege series just started so they couldn't just end now cuz theres so much more. Like say they ended soon then Arianna would have to die and happy endings but since theres the privilege series it just can't be! Well Kate Please keep writing!

Posted by Faith on February 25, 2009 at 09:26 PM EST #

UGH! I read the book on Saturday and ugh... I was soo mad at the cliff hanger!!! at the end!!! ughh.... I really can not wait till September to find out what happens In Suspicion!!! I really really really want to know!! ugh can you come out with it earlier!?!!?! Hahaha I loved it though

Posted by katie on February 25, 2009 at 09:27 PM EST #

I love your series, but Paradise Lost was not my fave. My favorite book would have to be Confessions. In the next book, I wish that Poppy was the killer, Upton helped her, and that Reed went back to Josh in Easton and got back together with him. But i seriously think that it was a guy that pushed Reed into the water... OMG! It should be Sawyer. Like if somehow him giving her the shell foreshadowed that he was going to push her in. Maybe he wasn't the sweet guy he was made out to be. Just saying... But in the next book, I really want REED AND JOSH TO GET BACK TOGETHER!!!

Posted by JillianCullen on February 25, 2009 at 09:32 PM EST #

I read it! Kate!! Why do you do this to us! I can't take the suspense. I wait months and months for the book to find out the outcome and then theres another insane ending! I hate it. Will poor Reed ever be happy again? Every book is a mad house. I'd love to see one where it ends well. Or not so cliptimatic. what i didnt like was how jelous reed was about EVERYTHING! it was driving me crazy she wasn't the girl with all the answers this time and it seemed like her personality was off.

Posted by Ashley on February 25, 2009 at 09:33 PM EST #

you know kate... i think you should do a cross over between privilege and private. what if easton does close... then all the easton kids could go to atheyrton price hall... omg! and then reed meets this girl named breiana leigh... but it's really ariana, but reed doesn't know that. of course ariana would know... ooohhh.. that would be fun.

Posted by Amanda on February 25, 2009 at 09:49 PM EST #

Faith -- it's cool to chat with another Reed/Ivy fan. If you've written any fanfics, add them to the Reed/Ivy collection on ff. net. The rest of us would love to read what you come up with.

Posted by James on February 25, 2009 at 09:57 PM EST #

SPOILER!!!Upton was wayy too smooth. and it was so sad when the bird died.. WHY the animal?? it was sad. I LOVED uptons locker idea it was so sweet. And noelles dads gift god i love that man for doing that what a sweetheart=)

Posted by Ashley on February 25, 2009 at 09:58 PM EST #

Okay, I just finished reading Paradise Lost and for some reason I actually thought that this was meant to be the last book, but not anymore because that would be too cruel. Anyways what I hoped would happen was that Reed and Ivy would become good friends, that Noelle and Reed would be "sisters" like before, for Josh to proclaim his undying love for Reed, and that Ivy would understand and let him be happy! Oh! and Amberly needs to go somewhere-somewhere, far- because I don't trust her!

Posted by Yanira Martinez on February 25, 2009 at 10:20 PM EST #

ok so dont h8 on me 4 sayin this but i didnt think this book was the best i mean reed is so much more differnt in this book!! and i agree w/ gabriella who commented way above me it seemed like ALL the characters changed their personalities but i still liked some parts :-D and i liked ALL book b4 this better but o well

Posted by komi on February 25, 2009 at 11:13 PM EST #

HEY HEY!!! OMG!! after racing to chapters to buy the book, i spent the entire night tucked in, flipping through the book! i dont know how kate is able to keep these books to exciting and addictng but plz keep them coming! i dont know how long ive got to wait for the next books, but im gonaa die if i dont find out what happens soon!! THANKS U SOOO MUCH KATE FOR THESE GREAT BOOKS!!!!!

Posted by <3 Amanda <3 on February 25, 2009 at 11:17 PM EST #

hey okay so I read the whole freaking book in a day! :D I loved the whole thing so much, but seriously, who the hell tried to drown reed? wtf! you'd think she'd have had enough of a disaster life. xD please put up chapters of the next book soon kate! c:

Posted by chelsea-kay on February 25, 2009 at 11:51 PM EST #

OMG i loved paradise lost. i was really upset when it ended considering i read it in an hour. i loved the ending but i really want paige to be the person that hurt reed and her to go to jail and other bad places. she is so mean i hate herrr. also as everyone else i want josh back. i also like ivy she is really nice to me. i cant wait for your next book! so excited! i got all my friends hooked!! haha when will that book be coming out?

Posted by Lauren on February 26, 2009 at 12:22 AM EST #

ditto what amanda said! Keep them coming Kate! James--I haven't written any fanfics. I do love to write though, so maybe I will. I want Ivy and Reed to be friends but I am afraid that would be awkward with the whole josh thing. idk. Amanda--Thanks so much for the pages! :D

Posted by Faith on February 26, 2009 at 12:34 AM EST #

You have to make Josh and Reed get back together i mean hes totally in lov with her. ivy should also figure out that josh is in love with reed cause he lunged for the gun i mean who would do that if they didnt love that person. i havent finshed the book yet cause of school but so far its amazing! :D

Posted by Yasmin on February 26, 2009 at 05:01 AM EST #

Hey, i just wanted to say that i totally loved paradise lost. And i dont know if im the only one or not but i loved upton, he might be a player and all but i really think he fell for reed.fell really hard. but then at the end when he goes looking for ? ( im guessing poppy, or poopy as i call her) i got really confused i mean i really believed that he didnt want poppy (poopy) but idk. maybe he wanted to go stop her from telling everyone or telling a specific someone ? not sure really. if you have read paradise lost and have another theory about where upton went please tell me . thanks ( cant wait for suspicion) oh and kate, when will the first chapter of suspicion come out so we can read it online ?

Posted by lakin !!!!! on February 26, 2009 at 07:49 AM EST #

me again, does anyone know what that scar on noelle's stomach is all about ?

Posted by lakin !!!!! on February 26, 2009 at 07:51 AM EST #

I want Josh and Reed to get back together

Posted by Private on February 26, 2009 at 08:09 AM EST #

I just finished the book and I LOVED it!!! It would have been better if Josh was in in more, but it was still really good. Oh, and I love Upton's character!

Posted by Kelsie on February 26, 2009 at 08:32 AM EST #

i lovve ur boks kate an im getting paraidse lost this weekend an i cant wait to meet these new people an i so wont reed and josh to get back together they look so cute together. but josh has to stay an help ivy so ok. ps i h8 arinna an her sister they need to be in jail together love kalie:]

Posted by kalie :] on February 26, 2009 at 10:28 AM EST #

wait someone tell me there is not only going to be 11 books please they cant do that can they they cant crush a girl dreams can they please say no

Posted by kalie :] on February 26, 2009 at 10:33 AM EST #

So, Kate. I read the first chapter of Paradise lost online and i was like "EEEEE JOSH!!!!" and then i read the description of the book. Five star cruise?????? Why cant she get back with Josh instead????? I have to admit im a little dissapointed. ~Katie

Posted by Katie on February 26, 2009 at 12:06 PM EST #

hi kate i already read it but i wish reed and josh got back together and i can tell theres gonna be another but so i hope somebody finds reed and brings her to a hospital and josh comes and wen she wakes up she see him and remebers how much she loves him and forgets about upton and hopefully there will be another book after that (Emelia) p.s your a awesome wrighter

Posted by Emelia <3 on February 26, 2009 at 12:27 PM EST #

Kalie : ] i bet theres going to be more than 11

Posted by Emelia <3 on February 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM EST #

**IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK pARADISE LOST DO NOT READ THIS** OMG... I just found out about susipision or something (like that) its go=onna be so hard to waite till september. If Reed needs to go to hospital(which seems very likely) then i think that Upton and Josh should like u know meet up in hospital and then it would be like so awkward and kl. I think the person that pushed Reed is Poppy or Paige but Reed did say that she could smell a mustly kind of smell which could be sawyer(i think thats how u spell it)but then he was being so nice and then theres Upton he like ran off in a hurry or maybe he did that cause hes haveing secret hook ups with Poppy There are so many possible Killers (Ha that sounds funny) love you like loads xxxx

Posted by Yasmin on February 26, 2009 at 01:01 PM EST #

PLEASE tell us when the next book comes out and what it will be called!!

Posted by Hannah on February 26, 2009 at 01:17 PM EST #

OMG! i literally just finished paradise lost and it was AMAZINGGGGG! kate you have done it again! i cant wait to find out what happens next! please dont just end it there!! ahh omg good job!

Posted by Becca on February 26, 2009 at 01:30 PM EST #

Paradise lost was a pretty good book, but i get so frustrated with the cliff-ahngers. Now i have to wait monthes to find out what happened. I think these books could go on forever because they are so interesting. Hopeuflly reed and josh get back togehter because upton seems kinda weird. P.S I jus read privilege and OMG! Ariana is crazy!

Posted by Kellie on February 26, 2009 at 01:50 PM EST #

I LOVED THE LAST BOOK, i totally cannot wait for the next one! if i'm honest i would love for reed and upton to get together because josh is with ivy. Anyway i think the attepmted killer is going to be a big suprise like Noelle or Mrs. Ryan to be honest, although it could be upton but i wouldn't like that :( i am super excited for all the books to come!

Posted by Emily on February 26, 2009 at 02:07 PM EST #

omg paradise lost was amazingg!!! i really wanna know who did that to reed ... i think it could have been mrs.ryan after alll she saw what upton and reed were doing-whoops my bad abt. to do lol

Posted by bee on February 26, 2009 at 02:25 PM EST #

I WANT TO KNOW!!! I finished Paradise Lost in like an hour... WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? When is the next book gonna come out!!! I can't for June for the next privilege book to arrive on my bookshelf! I think I'm addicted to your books Kate Brian, I've read EVERY single book you've written, including the ones as Kieran.

Posted by Rebecca on February 26, 2009 at 02:27 PM EST #

Rebecca, u write toooooooooooooooooooo freakin' much. Tone it down.

Posted by bella on February 26, 2009 at 02:45 PM EST #

What i wish most of all in Paradise Lost is for Josh to come to his senses and dump Ivy and get back with Reed! i am going to die if they dont! i love Josh soo much and Reed is good..she doesent mean to do anything wrong (she is sorta like me on how she acts; just wants to be accepted and does what she thinks is best for everyone, and not mean) They need to be together..if not in this book, please Kate..can it happen in the next??

Posted by Ally on February 26, 2009 at 03:19 PM EST #

ok different websites say different things: i saw 12 the other amanda saw 11 so depending on how far she can strech the story is how far ti will last. and PL ended still on the island so that means it will begin there or it will be at a hospital or possibly in easton, but then she has to finish juinior year and then she has to do senior year. so im guessing it will be aroung 12 books.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 26, 2009 at 03:20 PM EST #

I really want Reed to forget about Josh and leave him behind because all she gets is hurt. And to just focus on Billings and getting her life back.

Posted by Renita on February 26, 2009 at 03:30 PM EST #

OMG i just finished Paradise Lost and loved it Kate u are an amazing writer. i really wanted Reed and Josh to get back together and i hate these cliffhanger endings they are killing me. i cant wait until the next one to see if reed is ok or not!!!!

Posted by Marie on February 26, 2009 at 03:34 PM EST #

OMG KATIE!!!!!!!!!!I love/hate how u ended Paradise Lost!! My dad buys me the books and he says i read then too fast. So i was trying to slow down but once i pick it up man its like im in a trace!!!I want to know what happened to Reed i think it was Mrs.Ryan(i hate her)or Poppy(hate her 2) but i love Josh and Upton but i cant belive he left her for Poppy!!! Uhhh! cant wait for september!! WRITE FASTER:)!!!!

Posted by Brianne on February 26, 2009 at 03:34 PM EST #

i still say there going to only have 11 emeila love kalie:]

Posted by kalie :] on February 26, 2009 at 04:25 PM EST #

i still say there going to only have 11 emeila love kalie:]

Posted by kalie :] on February 26, 2009 at 04:26 PM EST #

i still say there going to only have 11 emeila love kalie:]

Posted by kalie :] on February 26, 2009 at 04:27 PM EST #

is the ariana series good? because i wanted to read privledged but i wasn't sure if i should or not because i couldn't imagine what could possibly happen with ariana in her jail cell or whatever...also i want reed and josh to get back together SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad but obvi the last couple books are reed as a senior and josh would of graduated so what happens to him??

Posted by maddie on February 26, 2009 at 04:43 PM EST #

I want Josh and Reed to get back together! And Noelle better not have pushed Reed off the boat because I love Noelle! She is so cool and nice to Reed. I am so glad Noelle and Dash got back together!

Posted by Miranda on February 26, 2009 at 04:47 PM EST #

I just finished reading the book and honestly, I am dying to know what happens. Who pushed her? When will all these secrets be unraveled? I love love love this series! What's the new book called? I have to get it the DAY it comes out. Thank's Kate Brian :) You're a talented writer.

Posted by Jordan on February 26, 2009 at 05:04 PM EST #

Hi! I finished the book and it was great!! I was consumed by that farmilar feeling of "can't stop, must keep reading." That is a great gift. I'm now dying for the next one!!! One of my favorite series and I can't wait for more. I hope it doesn't end :)

Posted by Stephy on February 26, 2009 at 05:09 PM EST #

Who loves this series?!?!?!?!? I can't get this series out of my mind!!!! Its driving me insane. I can't wait till september!!!!!!!! I need to know now. When can we read the first chapter of Suspician???????

Posted by Miranda on February 26, 2009 at 05:19 PM EST #

I'm surprised to see that there's so much Reed/Ivy support here. Glad that quite a few of us like the edgy friendship :). I made my own little Reed/Ivy graphic using the center girls from books 3 and 7. Those models represent both characters perfectly IMO (even though I know that the book 3 girl is supposed to be Kiran). I'm hoping they both recover well enough to meet again in 'Suspicion.' Looking forward to that book.

Posted by James on February 26, 2009 at 06:08 PM EST #

I loved the book. I had my dad go out and buy it while I was at school it was amazing!!!! I can't get it out of my head. The ending was such a cliff hanger I hope there is another one there is no way it could end the way it did. I wonder who pushed her off the boat!!!! Any Ideas???????????????

Posted by Kath on February 26, 2009 at 06:09 PM EST #

I WANT JOSH AND REED 2 GET BACK TOGETHER!!!!! and i dont care wut really happens to Ivy Slade!!! I JUST WANT THEM 2 GET BACK TOGETHER!!!!! i ABSOLOUTLY LOVEEE this series!! you are a great author! I recommend this series to all of my friends!!! my friend and I lovee this series and never want to put the book down. We lend each other part of the series so we can finish reading all of them before the next book comes out! I dont ever want you to stop writing!! I LOVE YOUR WRITING!!

Posted by #1fan on February 26, 2009 at 06:09 PM EST #

WHERE IS JOSH?!?!? YOU NEED TO PUT HIM IN YOUR NEXT BOOK!!!! I ? JOSH!!

Posted by #1fan on February 26, 2009 at 06:12 PM EST #

you should have a character named Mackenzie! ( i was reading another comment and i wanted 2 suggest a name too!! ) I ? THE NAME " MACKENZIE"

Posted by #1fan on February 26, 2009 at 06:14 PM EST #

i want reed and josh to get back together!!!! i <3 josh

Posted by Stephanie on February 26, 2009 at 06:19 PM EST #

I cant get this book out of my head?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Any help????????

Posted by Miranda on February 26, 2009 at 06:34 PM EST #

omg i want reed and josh back together soooooooo bad!!!!!! they need eachother ,# :D..... love all your books please dont EVER stop writing them :P

Posted by melissa on February 26, 2009 at 06:48 PM EST #

i think that ivy should dump josh because she knows hes in love with reed.. and then have ivy fall in love with somebody thats more compatible for her. that way EVERYBODY is happy. because i really like ivy to! (: and then i really dont know why you always leave the books with reed dyeing. i srsly finished paradise lost like 2 seconds ago. it was SO good.. but I HATE YOUR ENDINDS! haha. WRITE FASTER! :)

Posted by Laney on February 26, 2009 at 07:12 PM EST #

Paradise Lost is amazing and I cannot wait for the next

Posted by Ashley on February 26, 2009 at 07:14 PM EST #

I read it and I am soooo nervous! I hope Reed doesn't die! *crosses fingers* Will she get out of the water! Kate, you come up with GREAT cliff-hangers, which I love you for, but I also hate you for! for example, I must know who pushed Reed, if she'll live, (PRETTY SURE SHE WILL! SHE ALWAYS DOES! Am I right?) and if Upton loves her and if they get together! I mean, I really want her and Josh to get together, but I dunno if I want the couple of ~REED + UPTON = LOVE!~ Or ~REED + JOSH = LOVE!~ I dunno! HMMM, what should I want!

Posted by Liz on February 26, 2009 at 09:38 PM EST #

AHHH! the alternate ending is sooooooo good! I Love it!! All I can say is that when reed and josh get back together it better be good! i'm talking fireworks and tears good! Come on kate!! don't do this to us!!!! I LOVE JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Amanda on February 27, 2009 at 09:42 AM EST #

I must say that these books ARE AH-MAZING!! ive read them faster the the clique and twilight!!! I loved the clique, but i think i could marry Private. its just so much more mature. Paradise lost was SOOO good i finished it in like 20 minutes! i think Reed should get back together with Josh, but no drama from Ivy. Upton is kinda a player...he can go flirt with Poppy all he wants. The whole idea of Reed being stalked again is kinda redundant, but i like it. I think Arianna should come back, just for kicks in the next book. Now THAT would be something.

Posted by Taylor on February 27, 2009 at 09:45 AM EST #

Hey Kate, I have a question. It's about Privelege. When Ariana's mom is on the news and she said "She was my baby. My one and only child," that really confused me because technically, isn't Sabine, Ariana's sister??? So technically, Ariana wasnt Mrs. Osgood's only child. Right?

Posted by Katie on February 27, 2009 at 10:11 AM EST #

I think that Sabine escaped from the poliec and snuck on to the boat and pushed reed! But seriously!!! Who pushed Reed??? I got the book yesterday and i finished it like 5 minutes ago and i loved it!! Kate oyu are a genous!!!! I got the whole private series for christmas. I really can't wait for the next Private book or Beautiful Disaster!!! I am going crazy here trying to figure out who pushed Reed. And do the Ryans' have a secret? Because when Mrs. Ryan was givind the tour of her garden, didn't Tiffany say something baout a secret?? Kate i am going crazy!!! OMG i can't wait for the next book to come out! I have read the entire series like 3 times!! I love your other books too! Thank you soooo much for writing this series!!! I think Upton is a jerk, and i think that he secretly knew about the Upton Game. I think that Reed and Josh should get back together,. Or her and Sawyer. Noelle and Dash should get back together too. I was so shocked when Noelle wasn't wearing black! That is like her color. But then again, everyone has to try something new! I'm sure she's' just trying to make Dash jelous or something like that. That would be so cool if Sabine went to the same correctional facility that Ariana went to, and then found out that Ariana was really alive and escaped. Thanks soo much Kate!! Love, Rachel

Posted by Rachel on February 27, 2009 at 11:09 AM EST #

I think that Sabine escaped from the poliec and snuck on to the boat and pushed reed! But seriously!!! Who pushed Reed??? I got the book yesterday and i finished it like 5 minutes ago and i loved it!I really can't wait for the next Private book or Beautiful Disaster!!! I am going crazy here trying to figure out who pushed Reed. And do the Ryans' have a secret? Because when Mrs. Ryan was givind the tour of her garden, didn't Tiffany say something baout a secret?OMG i can't wait for the next book to come out! I have read the entire series like 3 time. Upton is a jerk.i think that he secretly knew about the Upton Game. I think that Reed and Josh should get back together.Noelle and Dash should get back together.I was so shocked when Noelle wasn't wearing black! That is like her color. But then again, everyone has to try something new! I'm sure she's just trying to make Dash jelous or something like that. That would be so cool if Sabine went to the same corectional facility that Ariana went to, and then found out that Ariana was really alive and escaped. Thanks soo much Kate!! Love, Rachel

Posted by Rachel on February 27, 2009 at 12:28 PM EST #

Who pushed Reed??? I got the book yesterday and i finished it like 5 minutes ago and i loved it!I really can't wait for the next Private book or Beautiful Disaster!!! I am going crazy here trying to figure out who pushed Reed. And do the Ryans' have a secret? Because when Mrs. Ryan was givind the tour of her garden didn't Tiffany say something baout a secret?OMG i can't wait for the next book to come out! Upton is a jerk.i think that he secretly knew about the Upton Game. I think that Reed and Josh should get back together.Noelle and Dash should get back together.I was so shocked when Noelle wasn't wearing black! That is like her color. But then again, everyone has to try something new! I'm sure she's just trying to make Dash jelous or something like that. That would be so cool if Sabine went to the same corectional facility that Ariana went to, and then found out that Ariana was really alive and escaped. Thanks soo much Kate!! Love, Rachel

Posted by Rachel on February 27, 2009 at 12:29 PM EST #

I love the books. But I really hate the endings of the books. Do you guys know where to go to figure out when the books come out? Kate Brian you are an amazing author.

Posted by S on February 27, 2009 at 12:57 PM EST #

Hi, the books are amazing but it only takes a day to read them! Make them longer! :)

Posted by Rose on February 27, 2009 at 01:50 PM EST #

Kate, I am doing a report on you for and author study in English. I have found a little information on you, but most of it is on your books. Is there any way you could tell me about your background and life? my email is xallyx333@q.com I would really apreciate it if you got back to me =) -Ally

Posted by Ally on February 27, 2009 at 03:01 PM EST #

Hi i just finished paradise lost. I LOVED IT!!!! i read it soooo fast i cant wait for the next one....when would that be??? I kinda have an idea of who pushed Reed. And i dont think its poppy. i dont like how reed keeps getting these stakers though. and really wanted reed and upton to get to gether ;). and i really dont like poppy...i know i already said that. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WRITE REALLY FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want to keep reading...and is there any chance that these will become movies that would be awsome

Posted by Becca on February 27, 2009 at 03:19 PM EST #

i can't wait any longer for the next book!!!!

Posted by maddie on February 27, 2009 at 03:23 PM EST #

i am completley in love with this series. it is so addicting. it pretty pathetic but its all think about like whats gonna happen next lol. i think mrs ryan might have pushed reed.. the musky scent like an old lady scent? ha idk i just dont know if i can really wait until september. its too far away. =[

Posted by kelsey on February 27, 2009 at 03:33 PM EST #

i love these books completely i have read all of them in a matter of like an hour i can never put them down! i just read paradise lost and it was amazing of course! i really want reed and josh to get back together and i really dont like amberly at all maybe shes the one that pushed reed but i dont know cause theres so many crazy stalkers she has! i really need to read the next one i cant wait till septemberrr hurry up plllease im dying!! and ally i so agree with you a movie would be amazinggg!!!!

Posted by Kendall on February 27, 2009 at 03:48 PM EST #

K i've already finished paradise lost and i want to know when the next new one comes out!! its so nervewrecking! i'm pretty sure it was poppy that pushed reed off the boat but i'm not sure!! oh and i think that Reed and upton are a really good couple!! i want them to stay together 4ever but when reed goes back to easton i want josh to dump ivy and get back together with reed. i mean since he found out that her and dash were drugged, he should forgive her, right? anyways, your series is amazing, so keep on writing!! <3, meghan:)

Posted by meghan on February 27, 2009 at 04:25 PM EST #

WOW, kate you r officially the best writer off all time.Paradise lost was absolutly amazing just like all the others ones!(Spoiler) So i had an idea about who the stalker is... maybe it was josh!!!Maybe he came to the island to come and make up with reed and connfess he was still in love with her but he saw Upton and Reed kissing and was to devastated to talk to her then. Maybe then he started following her around to make sure she was safe! It would make sense, he has blonde hair, and the book never said it was a girl that was stalking her. And im not saying josh is the one that pushed her,there is absolutly no way that could ever happen, but maybe he was on the casino boat and he saw her get pushed in and ends jumping in after her. That would be soo romantic but it would stink also cuz then theyre both stuck in the middle of the ocean at night!Anyways, it was just an idea, and i really really REALLY want josh and reed to get back together. Maybe upton and ivy can meet and fall in love haha, probably not.Also, why is everyone one trying to guess who the 'killer' is. No one said reed died!!U should be trying to guess who the 'pusher' is cuz theres no way reeds dead!NOT POSSIBLE!!!! And kate, can u post the release date of suspicion some where on the website, just to clear up all the confusion. I cant find the release date for it on any website! i luuuuvvv your writing kate! it would be soo cool if the series ends up have like 20 books in it HAHA, that would be great!! :D :D

Posted by kerri on February 27, 2009 at 05:30 PM EST #

WOW, kate you r officially the best writer off all time.Paradise lost was absolutly amazing just like all the others ones! Also, why is everyone one trying to guess who the 'killer' is. No one said reed died!!U should be trying to guess who the 'pusher' is cuz theres no way reeds dead!NOT POSSIBLE!!!!

Posted by Kerri on February 27, 2009 at 06:39 PM EST #

kate, can u post the release date of suspicion some where on the website, just to clear up all the confusion. I cant find the release date for it on any website! i luuuuvvv your writing kate! it would be soo cool if the series ends up have like 20 books in it HAHA, that would be great!! :D :D

Posted by Kerri on February 27, 2009 at 06:41 PM EST #

OMG! I Can't wait to read paradise lost! But i really want to know what in the world happend to Reed and Josh. Did someone die?? Well i don't think so. Hahhah. That'd be too sad. omg i can't wait. These books are my favorite! NUMBER UNO!!! KATE BRiAN ROCKS!

Posted by Mai Yer Xiong on February 27, 2009 at 06:53 PM EST #

Hi Kate (if you even read this) privte is my favourite series and i really did enjoy paradise lost. but i missed the intensity of the other books. and i HATED upton. not for the reasons reed got pissed at him for, but because reed was so obvoisly ment for josh and even though he was hot SO WHAT? i thought reed loved josh. you dont get over taht and fall in love again that quickly. But dont get me wrong, i absolutly LOVE private they are neck-in-neck with twilight in my mind. I think it is someone realllly unexpected like, maybe upton is the stalker?? im just making a whiiild guess. ANYWAY it was great and i donmt know if i will be able to wait for the next one.Can you give release details/title for the next one?? LOVE YOUR FOREVER FAN

Posted by Gracie on February 27, 2009 at 07:14 PM EST #

I read "Paradise Lost" and it is AWESOME! I am obsessed! I can not wait until the next one comes out, when is the next one coming out?! I am dyeing in side to find out what happens to Reed, Upton, Poppy, and with the Billings crew! Hurry writing! I LOVE THESE BOOKS SO MUCH! Kate Brian YOUR ROCKIN!

Posted by Julia C on February 27, 2009 at 08:09 PM EST #

I liked the book, but I wasn't too thrilled. I'm getting tired of Reed being stalked and hated on. It seems like someone is always trying to kill Reed, ALWAYS!! and its getting old. People just need to stop hating her and trying to kill her already. I love the series though and the book was really good. I really liked Upton, so I don't know what happened to him and why he ran away. I also liked the insight onto the girls' personal lives... That was really interesting too. I still love Josh though but I think it would be fun for Upton and Josh to fight for Reed... but like not in any dramatic way. Because it seems Reed barely gets any breathing time before someone new is stalking, hating, or trying to kill her. Does anyone else agree?

Posted by Maliha on February 27, 2009 at 08:13 PM EST #

wow. paradise lost was amazing!! is there going to be a next book. if so what is it called. i love you kate brian! your amazing. i have gottne a lot of my friends to read your books. i have read every single one. even including ones not in the private series. keep writing and good luck!(:

Posted by Maya lynn(: on February 27, 2009 at 08:13 PM EST #

i loved this book but like everyones personality changed. i think either noelle, poppy, upton, or ppaige pushed her but i hope it wasnt noelle or paige they are my favorites!!!!

Posted by jcsmoove on February 27, 2009 at 09:19 PM EST #

just finished reading it. i loved it but i hate to have to wate for 7more months to find out what happend and who pushed her or if upton really loves her!!!?!?!!?!??!? pleasde wright faster alex private series lover.

Posted by njdsnjids on February 27, 2009 at 09:24 PM EST #

o.m.g. i read paradise lost in like 1 day! skipping all my work of course! lol..but i really think its gonna kill me waiting for the next book!! i have to know what happens to Reed!!! aaahhhh!!! how does she get back on the boat? is she gonna be ok? who freakin pushed her in the first place?!?! ahhh..soo monay questions..just one simple answer...kate...i love you soo much...but will you please pretty please write faster!!! :)

Posted by Ginger on February 27, 2009 at 09:27 PM EST #

(Spoiler) So I had an idea about who the stalker is... maybe it was josh!!!Maybe he came to the island to confess he was still in love with her but he saw Upton and Reed kissing and was to upset to talk to her. Maybe he started following her around to make sure she was safe! It would make sense, he has blonde hair, and the books never said it was a girl that was stalking her. maybe he was on the casino boat and he saw her get pushed in and ends jumping in after her.

Posted by Kerri on February 27, 2009 at 09:58 PM EST #

first off i loved paradise lost . i just missed josh not being in it ...but it was still amazing. i was just wondering when we would know anything about Suspicion??

Posted by peyton on February 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM EST #

I think that josh was the one stalking reed!! Maybe he came to the island to make up with but saw her kissing Upton and was to upset to talk to her. Then he followed her around. It would make sense, he has blond hair. Maybe he saw her get pushed over and will go save her. That would be great!!

Posted by Kerri on February 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM EST #

OMG i bought paradise lost this afternoon and i just finished it!!! when does the next book come out i can not wait!!!! i hate how i buy and finish the new book so soon and have to wait so long for the next one! im just waiting for beautiful disaster to come out! Arianna needs some serious help! hahaha KATE BRIAN I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!!!

Posted by Chelseywells on February 28, 2009 at 12:30 AM EST #

WAIT only three more books!!? what am i going to do!?

Posted by ChelseyWells on February 28, 2009 at 12:33 AM EST #

@ Katie : well, sabine is arianna's half sister. the picturea t the end of revelation is arianna and her dad and sabine and her mom. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4888989/1/ for a lovely reed and josh alternate ending to paradise lost fan fic :)

Posted by pri on February 28, 2009 at 01:26 AM EST #

OMG i have read every book you hav read Privates Series made me want to read and i RLY RLY RLY want Reed and Josh to get back together the entire Paradise Lost i was like crying cuz he didn't call or txt or anything and they didn't get back together. Personally i say screw Upton and get w/ Josh!!!!!! And make it so Ivy fully recovers and is still friends w/ Reed. But wats w/ the endings on the last two books its like.....Reed almost dies....the end!!! and um....ok? i cry at the end of every book cuz they end. well PLZ get Reed and Josh back together they NEED to be together!!!!! <3 you! ~Thea

Posted by Thea on February 28, 2009 at 03:43 AM EST #

KERRI: OMG! thats a good idea. i hope that is really what happened:)

Posted by Mariahh <3 on February 28, 2009 at 07:13 AM EST #

MALIHA: Yes, I completely agree with you. That's what I said before, the girl needs a break. Why does she have to go through more than she already has?? My comment is about 57, if you want to read it. Maybe we'll agree on more things.

Posted by Gabriella on February 28, 2009 at 08:26 AM EST #

does anybody think that alloyentertainment said it was an 11 book series because they were counting last christmas and privilege? there are 11 books in all so far in the "private world."

Posted by Amanda on February 28, 2009 at 09:56 AM EST #

Kate, I really like Upton! I think he's really cute. And his voice in my head is VERY french ! <3 I still like Josh, but Reed can't just dump Upton! I hope he find's someone else so his heart isn't broken like Reed's was when Josh dumped her. Whoa, no other book as made me think this much! Keep going. :)

Posted by madison. on February 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM EST #

OMG! IT'S OUT! i want josh and reed to get back 2gether! FAST!

Posted by Ana on February 28, 2009 at 10:32 AM EST #

Readers everywhere should be ashamed of me!! I am not even done with Ambition, but my mom brought me Revalation...so knowing the typical me (!) I READ THE LAST PAGE AND THEN "EVERYTHING WENT BLACK", I started freaking out!!! When I heard who...held the gun...I was totally shocked...! She seemed so innocent, but PA-SHAW! Reading Ambition...I am gonna feel some hate going on towards her!! NO JOKE!! I can't wait to read Paradise Lost...I NEED TO KNOW THE ENDING!! Will Reed live?? I BETTER HOPE SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AH! I love your writing, but ohmigawd...that ending to Rev.? Anyways, love you K.B. Love Reed and Josh also!!!!!!!

Posted by Tay on February 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM EST #

I really would like to see Reed have a new love, because Ivy needs Josh and Ivy Reed just started to become friends. Is Paradise Lost going to be the last book?

Posted by Suzanne on February 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM EST #

Reed and Josh have got to get back together!!!!!!!!!! But I know that Ivy needs Josh and nothing special will hapeen this novels...but im hoping that they eventually get back together....Is there anotherbook coming out in the Private series? I hope so!!!

Posted by Christine on February 28, 2009 at 11:40 AM EST #

what happens in paradise lost is it interesting tell me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by ? on February 28, 2009 at 03:30 PM EST #

please tell me there is another book coming out soon! i cannot wait! this upton giles is super hot && perfect. <333. everything bad always happens to reed, can she ever have a happy ending?

Posted by alexis perez on February 28, 2009 at 04:39 PM EST #

I want Reed and Josh to get back together.... I personally dont lke Ivy very much and I think that Josh and Reed are the perfect couple!! I havent read the book yet but I cant wait till I finally get to!!

Posted by hannah!! on February 28, 2009 at 05:11 PM EST #

soo basically i read paradise lost today and i was amazed!! i just wished that reed and josh got back together!! but i do think that like reed needs a break from the drama!! and i hope shes not dead i mean like SHE CANT DIE!!! thank you sooo much for continuing in writing the series and whens the next one?!?!

Posted by Claire on February 28, 2009 at 05:29 PM EST #

Well, i hoped for that Josh and Reed will get back together. or that Reed will have a normal life, no more being close to death. I just finished Paradise Lost, and I was at the edge of my seat when i finished it. Why Kate? Why do you end the book, where it will give me a heart attack? Why?? Anyway, it was amazing. I'm wondering if you ever had to end the series (which i hope you don't) how will reed end up? will she be back at corton or will she live the life she always wanted. Who will she end up with? we see that a lot of boys want her. Josh, Upton, or ...someone you add to the series. How will reed's friendship be with everyone, Noelle, Ivy, Kiki, Constance, or Poppy. and so many more questions. This should be your next blog. hope you will take this under consideration as you new blog. Feel free to add anyother question you or anyone would like to add. Please and Thank you. Love Ambika.

Posted by Ambika on February 28, 2009 at 07:15 PM EST #

what other websites have stuff about kate brian

Posted by ? on February 28, 2009 at 07:32 PM EST #

I want to know if last Christmas is even worth reading? I just wanna go to paradise lost. I just finished revalation like 5 minutes ago. some one please answer me!

Posted by amber. on March 01, 2009 at 01:50 AM EST #

OMG!!!!!! i absolutely love this book and kate brian is now the best writer ever. but reed and not be dead. it cant happen please let her live!!!!

Posted by Rikki Giraudy on March 01, 2009 at 12:58 PM EST #

Last chrismas is definatly worth reading. it helps explian some things u didnt know about arianna. basically her life was a mess. but the book was great and if you're gonnna be reading the new series privlidge then u really shoud read last chrismas. But you dont need to read last christmas before reading paradise lost. i just read paradise lost and i absolutly dying at the cliffhanger ending. i bought it last night and i was soooo hooked that im already done! please please please tell me its not the last book!Cause i swear if she leaves it like she did then i will seek her out and force her to write another book.I want her to end up with josh. I really dont like upton. when he said that he thought he was falling for her it sounded like he was reading a script! please just write the next book fast becuase i want to know what happens! love your books! does anyone know if Paradise Lost is the last book?

Posted by hunter (im a girl!) on March 01, 2009 at 01:09 PM EST #

Kate Brian, you are amazing. I was in Barnes and Nobles the other day and almost screamed when I saw the book. I'm so mad at Upton but I love him and Reed together. They clicked from the very beginning. I absolutely hate Amberly Carmichael and Poppy. I'm really stumped on who pushed Reed into the water. I'm thinking maybe Sienna, Paige, or Poppy, but that's too predicatable. :)Hm, I'm kind of okay with Josh and Ivy being together, because I started to like her towards the end of Revelation. I think her and Reed will become friends. People I also hate are the Ryan's. Ugh. I wish the next book would come at an earlier date, but whatever, it builds suspense. :) I hope that Noelle and Dash get back together. I love them. I love Priveleged too. It's weird, but I love Ariana in this seperate series. Ha and I agree, I hope both the series come together somehow!

Posted by Hilary on March 01, 2009 at 01:14 PM EST #

I doubt Paradise Lost is the last book.

Posted by Hilary on March 01, 2009 at 01:17 PM EST #

<big> Kate we love you :) </big> I have one question. The person who pushed Reed off the boat, will we be surprised by who did it, or is it easily predicted?

Posted by Hilary on March 01, 2009 at 01:26 PM EST #

umm, to all of u who like are inlove w/ reed and josh being together, relax!!!!! i love them together but i think he should stay w/ ivy!! also reed and upton click and they should be together and also i was thinking it would be soo cool if reed was w/ gage!!!!! its just a tought but still. kate please move up the relase date for the next book!!! i think everyone agrees w/ me on that one; we cant wait that long!!!

Posted by Jagoda on March 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM EST #

Kerri: Thank you SO much for bringing my hopes back up. I luv u. The whole Josh idea was completely brilliant. FOR ALL TO KNOW: Paradise Lost isn't the last book. Suspicion is released September 8, 2009 as well as Perfect Mistake (3rd Privilege book). Beautiful Disaster is released June 2, 2009. Alloy Entertainment was most likely talking about the 11 books that are currently in the Private world. 1. Private 2. Invitation Only 3. Untouchable 4. Confessions 5. Inner Circle 6. Legacy 7. Ambition 8. Revelation 9. Last Christmas 10. Privilege 11. Paradise Lost. Look at that! 11 books! No way!

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM EST #

Gage is awesome. I <3 him. :-) Upton is a man-w.h.o.r.e. Reed is an a.s.s. 4 falling 4 him. Ella es el stupido. Poppy obviously didn't do it b/c that would b 2 predictable. Unless it's reverse psychology. Hmm... Ivy is my favorite character by far. Greatest person 2 walk the Private earth. I like her cuz of her personality. I kind of reminds me of me, besides the w.h.o.r.e. part w/Gage. Ew. I like her and Josh 2gether. If Josh went back 2 Reed rite away it would b 2 much of a happy ending. Eventually tho... If Kate Brian gave us wat we wanted, we would stop reading the series so she couldn't screw it up. Don't u get it ppl?

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 01:47 PM EST #

All the questions I have from reading ur books that u haven't answered in following Private novels: 1. Noelle's scar?? 2. Ryan secret? 3. Hathaway sister? 4. Sabine's future? 5. Ivy's future? 6. Josh's feelings? 7. Blond stalker w/musky scent? - Mayb the person's wearing a wig. Ever thot of that? The blond hair is just 2 get them off their back?

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 01:53 PM EST #

Message to the world: If u don't want the books 2 b spoiled, don't read the comments.

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 01:54 PM EST #

Ivy and Jacob(from Twilight) should hook up.

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 01:56 PM EST #

Freshman: Amberly Carmichael Juniors: Reed Brennan, Constance, Sabine DuLac (doesn't really count tho.), Kiki (her last name changes through out if u haven't noticed), Missy Thurber, Lorna Gross, Astrid, Seniors: Noelle Lange (altho she's really supposed 2 b a Freshmen is college), Tiffany, Taylor Bell(another school, same sit. as Noelle), Rose Sakowitz, Cheyenne Martin (supposed to b, but she's dead), Ivy Slade, London Simmons, Vienna Clark, Portia, Shelby Wordsworth, Gage, Josh Hollis, Trey Prescott,

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 02:12 PM EST #

My suspicions 4 Suspicion: a)No matter wat, I think someone is framing Noelle w/the necklace, or it was Noelle that pushed her off, altho she wasn't caught cuz she was at Ariana's funeral b) Ryan twins pushed Reed off c) Josh saves Reed d) Upton saves Reed. Acts like a hero. They get back 2gether. The world blows up. e) Reed drowns and is never 2 b found again. The end. f) Sawyer saves her!! I<3 that guy. They should b good friends. Unless he pushed Reed. It's always the quiet ones... g) Mrs. Ryan & Upton pushed Reed. h) Josh pushed Reed. He is the stalker and saw her w/Upton. He is so infuriated that he kills her. :-) i) Graham saves her? j) Reed saves herself! k) Noelle saves her. Idt so. l) Daniel saves her? m) Dash saves her. Now that would b interesting. ;-P n) Reed is lost a sea. She swims until she finds the same island Poppy went 2. (Highly unlikely tho.) o) Edward Cullen saves her. That would b awesome.

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 02:23 PM EST #

omg. i did NOT expect that to happen at all. i was completely surprised about what happened. i really think that people really need to leave Reed alone. i mean REALLY?? again?? i think that that's three times now.

Posted by rebecca on March 01, 2009 at 02:51 PM EST #

Rebecca: Not completely alone tho. When she's literally alone, bad things occur.

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 02:56 PM EST #

Hey Kate! OMG I absolutely love love love these books. These are the only books that I can actually read fast! But I'm so bummed at what happened to Reed in Paradise Lost. I thought for once she might be able to catch a break, but I guess not! When is the next book come out?! I am dying to find out what happens!!!!!

Posted by Rachel on March 01, 2009 at 03:11 PM EST #

What I hope happens by the end of the series (not saying that's coming soon): Josh and Ivy can stay together for a while. I don't mind. I want Ivy to b happy and Josh not 2 break up w/her cuz of Reed. Just cuz of sumthing else. Josh and Reed will go their separate ways. They meet up again 10 years l8r. Time heals all w.o.u.n.d.s. They come back together like they were when they were high school sweethearts. Reed stays friends w/Sawyer. Mayb even BFFs, but not in a romantic way. Josh hopefully is the s.t.a.l.k.e.r. Reed stays in Billings and is President once again in her senior year after Noelle leaves.

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 03:51 PM EST #

I hope Ivy and Gage get back 2gether. Then they'll both b happy n won't b.i.t.c.h n m.o.a.n. about how their lives s.u.c.k. The story goes back to Easton! The whole island thing is t.h.r.o.w.i.n.g. me off! Mayb Dash n Noelle will e.l.o.p.e.! That would b cool. Noelle could then go 2 Yale the next year. I'm hoping they run into Ariana. Kate'll have 2 make a book where they o.v.e.r.l.a.p. and u only have 2 buy one book 4 both series. That won't b in September tho, cuz Paradise Lost is still at the end of the year b4 Ariana escapes (which happens that summer).

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 03:56 PM EST #

Any little thing is considered spam around here! Wat is it? I can't seem 2 find wat word I'm using that's a "bad" one that I haven't already fixed!

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 03:58 PM EST #

I hope Ivy and Gage get back 2gether. Then they'll both b happy n won't bit.c.h n moan about how their lives suck. The story goes back to Easton! The whole island thing is throwing me off! Maybe Dash n Noelle will elope! That would b cool. Noelle could then go 2 Yale the next year. I'm hoping they run into Ariana. Kate will have 2 make a book where they overlap and u only have 2 buy one book 4 both series. That won't b in September though, cause Paradise Lost is still at the end of the year b4 Ariana escapes (which happens that summer).

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 04:30 PM EST #

I finished the book and it was fantastic!! I'm really hoping there's another one on the way kate! Thanks for the great entertainment

Posted by Kajsa on March 01, 2009 at 04:36 PM EST #

omg i loved this book! Without ruining too much I am in love with the god, Upton. I can't wait for the next one.!! I finished it in one night, from ten PM to 4 AM!!!!!

Posted by Kelsey on March 01, 2009 at 05:00 PM EST #

i think josh needs to dump ivy of course, but it think him dumping ivy would bring GREAT drama back at easton. I think reed to should get hurt so josh can come to her resue, and they realize how much they love each other. i dont like amberly and i want reed to tell her off. but mostly in the next book, i just want reed and josh back to getter. oh oh, also i would lovveeeeee to hear what josh was really thinking during the time of thomas death, him and reed,and the shooting. :) a josh book would be good. thanks so much for entertaining me during all my "important" school classes. idk what i would do in history if i didnt have a good book to read. :)

Posted by erin on March 01, 2009 at 05:13 PM EST #

I absoluetly am obsessed with this series i think it should become a movie series it is by far my favorite series *more than twilight* i finished paradise lost i am freaking out please say there will be another book please =]...i cant wait for the next book in the priviledge series either =],omigod does Reed die please say no!=o

Posted by Maddie on March 01, 2009 at 05:30 PM EST #

omg, paradise lost was so good and i really want to know if there is going to be a next private book. i really want there to be a next one because if the series ends where it is at, that would be disapointing. i really like the series and dont want it to end just yet.

Posted by Maria B on March 01, 2009 at 06:08 PM EST #

hey kate,i read ur new book and loved it. i read it in one day =) i didn't like the end though. haa i just everything to be alright with reed for once. haa. well i guess that won't happen. im thinking that either Upton, Mrs. Ryan, Poppy, Taylor, or someother person pushed reed. i really hope she didn't die. that would suck. anywho when is the new new book coming out? i can not wait. haa i live for these books.

Posted by Nikki on March 01, 2009 at 06:08 PM EST #

I want josh do dump Ivy but her and reed to still be friends because...idk I think they r good together, I liked how they worked together to find out sabine killed cheyanne.But I hope Reed lives!!!!!! andI wish josh jumped in front of the bullet for her! And then Reed and Josh go to a vacation together but they stay itact with Noelle and them!!!! btw ur books r fantastic!!! btw-I type too fast so my words dont always make sense! I'm not too good of a speller!

Posted by katie~~~~~ <3 on March 01, 2009 at 06:21 PM EST #

ok so the book was great!!! I loved it! you should make a continuation book! are you going to?!?!?!

Posted by mirpanda on March 01, 2009 at 06:42 PM EST #

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just finished reading paradise lost! SERIOUSLY! That was an awesome book bt why does she have to pushed in the ocean?! and am i the only one who thinks noel pushed her? the person who pushed he grabbed necklace noel gave her and she smelled a musky scent and if im nt mistaken, noel wears musk! and i was so liking upton till that last chapter. WRITE MORE BOOKS PLEASE, THERE GREAT! and please dnt end the series with reed dieing

Posted by Victoria on March 01, 2009 at 06:42 PM EST #

Well, first of all, your endings really suck. Why does Reed have a near death experience in everyone? Those cliff hangers are pissing me off. Anyway, Josh and Reed equal love, but if you read the book you'll remember that Josh AND Reed decided Ivy needed him more. I never liked Upton, I thought he was being super sweet and everything, but he's not about to change. I think Reed should have stuck to her game plan and let Poppy have him. I think Noelle is amazing. She blew off everyone because of Reed, I think that Noelle should forgive Reed as it wasn't even her fault. I love the books though, so you should keep them up.

Posted by Dani on March 01, 2009 at 06:53 PM EST #

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i REALLY HOPE YOU READ THIS POST AND ANSWER ME, BECAUSE I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE WILL BE A FOLLOWING BOOK, I LOVE HOW YOU END EVERYONE OF THE PRIVATE BOOKS AND I AM THE BIGGEST FAN WHEN I BUY THEM I READ THEM IN 1 DAY AND GO BUY THE NEXT I HAVE ALL OF THE PRIVATE SERIES, AND I REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENDS NEXT, HOW MANY MORE PRIVATE BOOKS WILL YOU COME OUT WITH? AND WHAT WILL THE NEXT ONE BE CALLED AND WHEN WILL IT BE READY! I CANT STAND IT!!!! THERE IS ALWAYS SO MANY GOOD TWISTS. PLEASE ANSWER ME BACKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by STEPHANIE on March 01, 2009 at 06:56 PM EST #

sorry i didn't answer before i read. but i would have hoped for josh and reed to get back together, and josh sharing hidden feelings left from relationship. anyway, when i the next book coming out? i already finished lost paridice, in record time for me. that's all JeNa MaE <3

Posted by Jena T on March 01, 2009 at 07:40 PM EST #

hey the book was amazing but it got a little confusing bc in last christmas everyone goes to different places for christmas but now in paradise lost your saying they always go to the same place... not complaining tho i love the books!!! o and yes josh and reed need to be back together!!

Posted by sarah on March 01, 2009 at 07:45 PM EST #

Erin, you have a good point. we all wonder what was going through Josh's head when everything was happening. Kate you should really make a book, just a book not a whole series. on what was going through mostly everyone head during all the drama at easton. we all want to know, who was really there for reed. or were they acting right infront of her face...

Posted by Ambika on March 01, 2009 at 07:51 PM EST #

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i REALLY HOPE YOU READ THIS POST AND ANSWER ME, BECAUSE I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE WILL BE A FOLLOWING BOOK, I LOVE HOW YOU END EVERYONE OF THE PRIVATE BOOKS AND I AM THE BIGGEST FAN WHEN I BUY THEM I READ THEM IN 1 DAY AND GO BUY THE NEXT I HAVE ALL OF THE PRIVATE SERIES, AND I REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENDS NEXT, HOW MANY MORE PRIVATE BOOKS WILL YOU COME OUT WITH? AND WHAT WILL THE NEXT ONE BE CALLED AND WHEN WILL IT BE READY! I CANT STAND IT!!!! THERE IS ALWAYS SO MANY GOOD TWISTS. PLEASE ANSWER ME BACKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Stephanie on March 01, 2009 at 08:10 PM EST #

omg kate!! paradise lost was amazing! there's no way i can wait till september to find out what happens next. write fast please! :) haha anyways...i was wondering if you could put some kind of information up in your next blog saying what ages you think should be reading this series? like is 16 too old or is 13 too young, etc...but yeah, i LOVED the ending! it would be awesome if these books were turned into movies! not a tv series because then they would mess with the characters and the story and that would be horrible. lol love ya kate! thanks for writing this series!!

Posted by kathleen on March 01, 2009 at 08:11 PM EST #

ok so everyone hates Upton in Paradise Lost but I do actually like him, he sounds amazingly HOT. But he is a playa. When does the next one come out ???? cant wait OMG

Posted by megan on March 01, 2009 at 08:11 PM EST #

Paradise lost= AH-MA-ZI-NG!!!!! (amazing) I found Upton kinda weird, strange, but really sweet. And he treats Reed the way she should be treated. but I agree WE WANT JOSH!!!! JOSH,JOSH,JOSH,JOSH!!!! Although Ivy does need some support. And Stephanie, I heard the next book is Suspesition or something

Posted by Sophie1 on March 01, 2009 at 08:27 PM EST #

omg i love these books. i just read the book Paradise Lost and omg i love Upton. him and reed are so cute 2gether. i really want 2 know wat happends next. when does the next book come out?? and what is it called??

Posted by Laurennxx344 on March 01, 2009 at 08:53 PM EST #

Paradise Lost was absolutely great. I think Revelation was better though... Anyways: I'm DIEING to find out what happens to Reed!! I can't BELIEVE what happens in Paradise Lost. Please, PLEASE at least tell us the title of the next Private book? I can't wait to read it. Have fun writing it!!

Posted by Amanda on March 01, 2009 at 09:48 PM EST #

hey stephanie just wanted to tell you there are 12 BOOKS IN REED"S POINT OF VIEW... suspicion will not be the last and also remember that beautiful diaster is coming out sometime in july! okie love you guys and love u kate brian u rock!!! ps i swear i swear i SWEAR it was daniel ryan who pushed reed and that he was behind the horse and jet ski incidents

Posted by andrea on March 01, 2009 at 09:50 PM EST #

VICTORIA: Ur not the only one. I think Noelle is suspicious 2. Except she turns out for Ariana's funeral & she's not been arrested, so either she hasn't been caught yet or it wasn't her. ERIN: I agree. I also think they should do that for Thomas in the first book. We never know if he actually loved Reed or not. STEPHANIE & LAURENNXX344: Suspicion is released September 8, 2009.

Posted by Steph :-) on March 01, 2009 at 09:54 PM EST #

I want Reed and Josh to get back together. The books just aren't the same now that they're not together anymore. Pleaseee bring them back together!!

Posted by Sienna on March 01, 2009 at 10:33 PM EST #

i think that the ending of paradise lost is such a cliffhanger!! omg! ok anyway back to the question, Reed and Josh need to be together, Ivy can be her friend or whatever...and i cant wait for more!!!

Posted by sally on March 02, 2009 at 12:11 AM EST #

whens the next book coming out?

Posted by cbg on March 02, 2009 at 12:33 AM EST #

Suspicion comes out September 8th, and Beautiful Disaster is due for June 2nd, What i really want to know is if Suspicion is the final book, since there's no word on any others

Posted by Jessie on March 02, 2009 at 12:36 AM EST #

Hi Kate, I enjoyed Paradise Lost but i have to say that it is not one of your best pieces of work. Have you changed your type of speech, i really did not like how you wrote the dialougue in this book, i mean who says (people that are my age anyway) "no doubt" or "You bet" these days. I just thought that it was well very diferent and sort of...weird. But i like how it ended. I also dont like Upton, i feel that Reed and him dont have much of a connection. Well i hope you get to read this!

Posted by Kayla E. on March 02, 2009 at 01:27 AM EST #

Have you let go of Reed Kate? Because it felt different the stuff she was doing felt more ariana than Reed and can we please let go of Josh? Yer he was great but look at Sawyer! There is something there!!!

Posted by taylor on March 02, 2009 at 07:22 AM EST #

I just finished Paradise Lost yesterday! It was so gooood! I think Upton, Poppy, Paige or Daniel pushed her. By the way I really like Sawyer.

Posted by Mickey on March 02, 2009 at 08:28 AM EST #

i finished Paradise Lost yesterday and i loved it. i didnt think that it was horrible. i really liked it. i think that you, kate, should end the series when Reed graduates. it wouldnt be fair to just end it in the middle of the year. as for Reed and Josh, i really wanted them to get back together, but then i read Paradise Lost. i like Reed and Upton. i think she feels differently about him than Josh or Thomas.

Posted by Stephanie on March 02, 2009 at 08:54 AM EST #

I just finnished paradise lost and it was amazing. I hope that josh and reed become a couple again when she returns from paradise. I really liked Upton though! I really want to know who pushed her off the dock and why Mrs. Ryan hates her so much. Oh and I read the first book when Thomas was still alive. I miss him, but I noticed how much Ariana hated Reed it was kind of interesting how much I didn't know the first time I read it. I hope Reed figures out who tried to kill her. Can you please tell me if you're going to make a new book? Anyways, i just wanted to thank you for writing really good boooks.

Posted by kourtney on March 02, 2009 at 11:13 AM EST #

omg i just finished paradise lost and i loved it. i cant wait to get the next one. Yeah so i was looking through the front and the back of the book and i didnt notice another book title in the private series. i just wanted to know if there was going ot be another one and if there is going to be another book whats the title and when is it coming out because i am like soooo ready for the next one!

Posted by gilmoregirl3232 on March 02, 2009 at 11:47 AM EST #

OMG! i loved paradise lost except i wish reed could stop being stalked everywhere she goes! ha but really forget upto reed+josh=FOREVER!! but kate, how many books do you plan on writing for this sereis? because i seriously hope they never end! p.s. i hope reed doesnt die! oh im totally lost on who could be the killer! everyone could be a suspect!

Posted by Olivia on March 02, 2009 at 11:53 AM EST #

OMG! i loved paradise lost except i wish reed could stop being stalked everywhere she goes! ha but really forget upto reed+josh=FOREVER!! but kate, how many books do you plan on writing for this sereis? because i seriously hope they never end! p.s. i hope reed doesnt die! oh im totally lost on who could be the killer! everyone could be a suspect!

Posted by Olivia on March 02, 2009 at 11:53 AM EST #

OMG! Which do you guys think is better the Twilight series or the Private series. I think the private series cause it keeps you at suspense. Plus, I love anything Kate Brian writes!

Posted by Mickey on March 02, 2009 at 03:11 PM EST #

omg it was ah-mazing i loved it. i still believe josh and reed are meant for eachother though. i'm sooo mad i have to wait till september to find out what happens but if any of reeds billings friends were the ones that pushed her i think i will have to stop reading this series. if it was like noelle or taylor or kiran or tiffany or even dash or upton or any of the guys that were friends with her i will be really pissed. i mean she needs to trust someone so i really hope its non of them. I love this series and i don't want it to get annoying. love you kate brian keep up the good work and hurry up with your next book :)

Posted by jeannette on March 02, 2009 at 03:16 PM EST #

omg it was ah-mazing i loved it. i still believe josh and reed are meant for eachother though. i'm sooo mad i have to wait till september to find out what happens but if any of reeds billings friends were the ones that pushed her i think i will have to stop reading this series. if it was like noelle or taylor or kiran or tiffany or even dash or upton or any of the guys that were friends with her i will be really mad. i mean she needs to trust someone so i really hope its none of them. I love this series and i don't want it to get annoying. love you kate brian keep up the good work and hurry up with your next book :)

Posted by jeannette on March 02, 2009 at 03:17 PM EST #

I haven't read Paradise Lost yet but I'm going to soon.....but I really want Josh And Reed to get back together soon....I love them together. <3 Tarz

Posted by Tara on March 02, 2009 at 03:24 PM EST #

SO AH-MAZING x10! I could not put the book down....I can't wait until the next one comes out in september. I think it was Sienna, she's jealous and Poppy's lacky. I HEART you Kate!

Posted by alphalicious on March 02, 2009 at 03:27 PM EST #

Does anyone know how many books there'll be after SUSPICION? I hope the Private series is like never-ending =P By the way Paradise Lost was amazing! I hope it wasn't Upton that pushed her off...that would just make me more angry at him...

Posted by Miranda on March 02, 2009 at 03:42 PM EST #

OK what I want is Josh to say bibi ivy and hello Reed! I mean I'm sorry Ivy that you are hurt in the hospital but Josh and Reed love eachother! And who is this Upton dude in paradise lost! hes messing everything up with Reed and Josh!

Posted by Roxy M Lee Scott on March 02, 2009 at 03:47 PM EST #

omg it was ah-mazing i loved it. i still believe josh and reed are meant for eachother though. i'm sooo mad i have to wait till september to find out what happens but if any of reeds billings friends were the ones that pushed her i think i will have to stop reading this series. if it was like noelle or taylor or kiran or tiffany or even dash or upton or any of the guys that were friends with her i will be really mad. i mean she needs to trust someone so i really hope its none of them. I love this series and i don't want it to get annoying. love you kate brian keep up the good work and hurry up with your next book :)

Posted by jeannette on March 02, 2009 at 03:54 PM EST #

Anyone know when the next Private is coming out? Usually it says so in the current issue, but no such luck with "Paradise Lost." This is going to be an agonizing wait for the next book...

Posted by Nell on March 02, 2009 at 04:08 PM EST #

it comes out in september

Posted by jeannette on March 02, 2009 at 04:13 PM EST #

STEPH ; i think Thomas actually did love Reed. I donno if you read LAST CHRISTMAS, but in the prologue, when Ariana was going back and killled Thomas. shes like "stop it, your drunk, you dont know what your saying, your not thinking clearly" and Thomas is like "the thing is, for once in my life i actually am, Everything is clear now that i have reed in my-" and arians like "dont you dare say that name. shes not like us, and you know it. shes a nobody, thomas. a nothing." then thomas is like "shes everything! dont you get it? shes everything your not, ariana,i love her" and he was talking about how, hes gonna go to the police because Reed deserved the truth i really think Thomas was going to change for Reed. and i think that if he was still alive, i think they'd grow to love each other.

Posted by ashley on March 02, 2009 at 04:34 PM EST #

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please dont tell me i have to wait so long for the next book. like seriously i finished reading PL today. and im gonnna like die if the next book doesnt come out sooon. PLease i like pay extra to read the next book sonner or have like a sneak peak. please!!! and omg Josh is deff. gonna make a comeback. and i cant believe reed was gonna give it away too upton that would of made me hate her. im so glad she was interrupted. and she better not get back together with Upton after what happen he isnt worth it. All i knoiw is Sawyer is gonnna do somethin or have an impact with reed (or why would he be mentioned at all) he probably will be the one to save her. wow reed always need saving. this would be like what the third guy. anyway Josh and Reeed Forever. and Noelle had the right to act the way she did at least she was still bein a good friend but i hate that she still calls reed glass licker........kinda.

Posted by Gabriela on March 02, 2009 at 04:46 PM EST #

I just read paradise lost it was great when does the next book come out?

Posted by tammi on March 02, 2009 at 05:43 PM EST #

i wanted josh and reed to get back together! but that didnt happen. :( but OMG Kate!! ur killing me with these cliffhanger endings!! it's killing me!! i finished in one day and just about screamed when i read the end!! plz write fast!!! i need to know what happens!!!!

Posted by Avery on March 02, 2009 at 05:50 PM EST #

OMGGGG KATE BRIAN! you are a GODESS! and you've done it again. The bok was ah-mazing (: so wonderful. but i still believe in josh & reed. forever <3. i think i know who pushed Reed. I think its either Mrs. Ryan, Poppy, Upton, or someone mysterious. That's what you always do. You make someone we never expect be the culprit and its so smart! You keep reeling us in. Great job. I love your books and i always will (:

Posted by Megg on March 02, 2009 at 05:53 PM EST #

ASHLEY;im not saying that Thomas and Josh didnt love Reed b/c they ttly did, but what im saying is that the way kate wrote it was different than when she talked about Reed's feelings for Josh or Thomas. i honestly have no clue who pushed her, but if its someone unexpected then we wont guess it. i think it was Daniel though...

Posted by stephanie on March 02, 2009 at 06:24 PM EST #

Love the books(: . So I just finished Paradise lost it was great. But I have to say there wasn't as much drama as i wished for. I mean don't get me wrong I'm crazy about Upton (can you say HOT!) But the must exciting thing was when Mrs. Ryan walked in on them ahahaha. Unlike everyone else, I dont think Reed and Josh should get back together. Josh and Ivy are cute together and i heart Ivy she's so cool. In the next book i really hope to see more Sawyer. God, do I love that boy and his smile(: .

Posted by Natalie on March 02, 2009 at 06:36 PM EST #

okay, paradise lost was denfitley amazing, but it defenitley not my favorite. I didn't that that the whole book was centered around winter vacation? And what happened to Sabine?!?!?!?! There was like NO metion of her what so ever!!! personally i like Upton, but Sawayer he seems like and interesting character. How does everyone know when the next one is coming out and what it's called?? and everyone is saying that daniel pushed her.. in a way i think it was but what does he have against Reed besides that Poppy hates her but with reed gone that would just mean Upton would just be with Poppy and Daniel would still lose. am i right? lol but all in all it was a good book even though it's going to kill me wot wait for the next book and the next book in the Privliged series!!! i<3 kate brian for sure!!!

Posted by Karlie on March 02, 2009 at 06:43 PM EST #

First of all, I love the whole series! (and my name is really Reed, I was named after my uncle) I really like Paradise Lost, although I didn't really like the ending. I hate how it just ended like that. I guess thats how Kate Brian likes to end her books, but come on! I wish they didn't end where anything could happen. I know it is supposed to be suspenseful but you have to wait so long for the next book to come out. I hope Reed has better luck with the guys she chooses. She just doesn't have very good luck! I can't wait for the next book to come out.

Posted by Reed on March 02, 2009 at 06:46 PM EST #

hey kaye i thought it was amaezing and i loved upton but if he wasnt their then reed should have soo gone with sawyer b/c she realy wanted to know him and i think he realy liked her. i hated poppy though i think iether her or like mrs.ryan did it and who was her stalker the kole time? it was prbably poppy right? aneyway i can deffinetley say this was my all time private book and please please please pleas dont let suspicion be the last one i have to keep readin on! i love them thanx kate

Posted by sarah on March 02, 2009 at 06:55 PM EST #

hey kaye i thought it was amaezing and i loved upton but if he wasnt their then reed should have soo gone with sawyer b/c she realy wanted to know him and i think he realy liked her. i hated poppy though i think iether her or like mrs.ryan did it and who was her stalker the kole time? it was prbably poppy right? aneyway i can deffinetley say this was my all time private book and please please please pleas dont let suspicion be the last one i have to keep readin on! i love them thank ukate

Posted by sarah on March 02, 2009 at 06:56 PM EST #

WHat I hate is that everyone wants josh and reed to be together. yes she loved him but just like any other relationship move on he did now she has too.

Posted by Melissa on March 02, 2009 at 07:07 PM EST #

I sooo want Josh and Reed to get back together. I mean, ever since Thomas died (and how I miss him so,) Josh has been a replacement for Reed. I mean, he's wanted her for so long, and he got her and gave her one of the 'hottest' hookups of her life. Josh is a total babe, he needs to dump Ivy or Reed needs to make him jealous... seriously. LOVING this series. <3 Gabbi.

Posted by Gabrielle Copeland on March 02, 2009 at 07:13 PM EST #

Omigosh... i know i'm delayed in the reading of the book but I have had no chance to get to the bookstore lately... Paradise Lost was amazing and i think it is safe to say that again, Kate Brian, you have left all private fans in suspense. I heard the next book was coming out in september, i don't know how I am going to wait that long. The book left my knees shaking. I am not sure of Upton, he dosen't sound to great to me but i'll admit i am a josh fan. I do not however, want him to be the killer. That would just be drama overkill. I think Ivy should die or at least dump Josh. I can imagine her and Gage together. I also want Noelle and Dash. I am extremely curious of how Reed is going to be saved... I think that it should be Sawyer as either the killer or the one who saves her. I think there also should be something going on between Sawyer and Upton. The book hinted at something like that but I think it should be more pronounced...

Posted by Steph on March 02, 2009 at 07:13 PM EST #

Omigosh... i know i'm delayed in the reading of the book but I have had no chance to get to the bookstore lately... Paradise Lost was amazing and i think it is safe to say that again, Kate Brian, you have left all private fans in suspense. I heard the next book was coming out in september, i don't know how I am going to wait that long. The book left my knees shaking. I am not sure of Upton, he dosen't sound to great to me but i'll admit i am a josh fan. I do not however, want him to be the killer. That would just be drama overkill. I think Ivy should die or at least dump Josh. I can imagine her and Gage together. I also want Noelle and Dash. I am extremely curious of how Reed is going to be saved... I think that it should be Sawyer as either the killer or the one who saves her. I think there also should be something going on between Sawyer and Upton. The book hinted at something like that but I think it should be more pronounced...

Posted by Steph on March 02, 2009 at 07:21 PM EST #

I just finished reading Paradise Lost, but I am really hoping Josh and Reed get back together!! They were so cute! Paradise Lost was amazing, as are all the other books! I hope there are more to come, and I cannot wait to read Privilege! Keep them coming! PLEASE! I am desperate to keep reading, and the waiting is always killing me! ?

Posted by Carlie on March 02, 2009 at 08:31 PM EST #

hey , wow so i just finished paradise lost last night and i couldnt believe the ending ! i never saw it coming.. well as soon as she was on the back of the boat i realized what was going to happen ! it was SOOO intense ! i have NO idea who the killer could have been ! and reed better not be dead !!! and ya i love reed and josh too! there just soooo cute! and perfect together! but i also really like upton! except he made me made in the last chapter! but i was glad that kiran taylor reed and noelle were all together again ! so i saw that some people were saying that there is going to be more books , like one is coming out in september? how many more, and how did you guys like find out about this ! i feel so in the dark lol :P but wow i cant even wait for the next book! kate you are amazing! i dont no how you come up with these amazing plot lines!

Posted by meghan on March 02, 2009 at 08:32 PM EST #

Honestly, who doesnt wanna kill Reed? In every book there is either someone stalking her, or trying to kill her, or both. But that just makes all these books great, but I still love Reed:) I just feel bad for the poor girl. And come-on guys, Upton is NOT the killer.

Posted by Lonie on March 02, 2009 at 08:49 PM EST #

so i haven't start paradice lost yeat, but for what it seemsit is awesome,as all the other books. And I can't belive someome is after Reed again, I wish Josh and her could be happy without drama for about a book, they r susch a perfect couple

Posted by Camila on March 02, 2009 at 09:10 PM EST #

OMG please let there be another book and when does it come out????

Posted by Jacqui on March 02, 2009 at 09:41 PM EST #

and whats with Noelle's scar above her hip anyway????

Posted by Jacqui on March 02, 2009 at 09:52 PM EST #

Kate, when is the next private series book going to come out? I'm dying to see what happens next! and I also really want Josh and Reed back together. I don't want anything else to happen between Reed and Upton!

Posted by Bex on March 02, 2009 at 10:44 PM EST #

I was a little confused at the end when Upton called Reed the most beautiful girl he'd seen. I thought Reed wasn't supposed to be quite as attractive as the other Billings Girls (and Ivy). Is she actually on their level, or was that just sweet talk? Anyway -- Reed and Ivy 'til the end.

Posted by James on March 03, 2009 at 07:43 AM EST #

Well i read the book and i have two guesses as to who pushed Reed off the boat. One either Paige's mom. Two paige herself. I don't think that Amberly has the guts to do it and if she does well lol bout time she got a back bone. I don't thing Sienna did it because she may like to mess with people and all but i doubt she's a killer or a wannabe. I think Reed and Josh are going to get back together at some point in time, and the series will probably end with a bang considering Arianna might be heading back to Easton since Noelle and everyone else should be graduating soon...idk stranger things have happened.

Posted by ashley on March 03, 2009 at 11:23 AM EST #

**********IF YOU HAVEN'T READ P.L. YET DON'T READ THIS!**********OMG I need Reed and Josh back together!!! I like Upton he's o.k. but I like Sawyer too. But I don't have anything against Ivy I just think Reed and Josh arew better together!

Posted by isabella on March 03, 2009 at 12:14 PM EST #

i loved paradise lost! But i wish you wouldnt have left everyone hanging, but i guess thats part of the fun. also i wish reed and josh would get back together, but then theres upton and i liked him too. except when he left reed to go find poppy. ughh. i want to know who did this to reed. and is the next book suspision or something? and when will we find out where noelle got that scar?

Posted by Jenny on March 04, 2009 at 02:38 PM EST #

hey bitchesss

Posted by cheshireluvvv on March 04, 2009 at 02:39 PM EST #

i heard the next book comes out in september.

Posted by Jenny on March 04, 2009 at 02:39 PM EST #

I had just one pedantic flaw with the book, as a British citizen. Upton Giles would not have come from Essex. In this country, Essex is renowned as the domain of chavs and human tangerines. (IE: the heavily fake tanned, gold chain wearing, tracksuit loving teens who have never read a book in their lives.)Upton Giles would have come from Hertfordshire, Cheshire or a similar place. Seriously. Take it from an English girl. Essex is nasty. They talk common there. Ugh, better go, my Latin homework is getting ominously abandoned. Caecilius is just really uninteresting compared to Reed...

Posted by Angel01 on March 04, 2009 at 03:27 PM EST #

what is the next book called/what is it about/when is it coming out? can't wait!

Posted by mdal on March 04, 2009 at 03:56 PM EST #

jeez guys chill out! no swearing or anything! and MDAL- suspicion comes out in septebmer

Posted by Mary on March 04, 2009 at 04:33 PM EST #

Wow, i just finished pardise lost. It ended so unexpectedly. Just like Revolution. I was wondering if there would also be another book to the seris?

Posted by Kasey on March 04, 2009 at 05:23 PM EST #

good grief you guys are so sensitve. i hate that ending! it was awesome and all, but seriously me and my friend practically had heart attacks with that ending. i think josh and reed should get back together, but i also want reed to either get with sawyer or back with upton. she needs someone new. i kinda hope ivy and reed become bffs but then dont b/c ivy's with josh. very confusing. i think poppy pushed her. or paiges mom.

Posted by LitArt on March 04, 2009 at 08:13 PM EST #

Hey guys is there going to be another book. I am o confused. Who pushed reed off the boat. I think it was poppy, upton, and paige.

Posted by mickey on March 04, 2009 at 08:22 PM EST #

I honestly don't trust any of the newbies, i don't even fully trust Taylor anymore, i mean Ariana and Sabine proved that you should trust no one. I have to say though, i think Poppy pushed her.

Posted by Jessie on March 04, 2009 at 08:57 PM EST #

omg i loved the book. I really want Josh to get over Ivy and get together with Reed. Is there going to be another book...there better be! I bet Upton pushed reed into the water. anyway, i love this series so much! your my favorite author

Posted by Melanie Goetz on March 04, 2009 at 09:08 PM EST #

Some of those comments above are a little rude...but as for the book I really liked it but I just cant figure out why reed would be being stalked again if it isnt tied to ariana.

Posted by Lindsay on March 04, 2009 at 11:31 PM EST #

I realllllly wanna know who pushed Reed into the water. So who do you think it was? I really think Upton is a player. I was hoping that Josh would try and contact Reed. But since he didn't I hope that Josh and Ivy break up because Ivy sees that Josh loves Reed still. And you can see that Gage has feelings for Ivy by the way he was acting in the beginning of Paradise Lost, so I hope that Ivy and Gage will actually begin a relationship. That would be ahh-mazingg! Kate I love your books! You are a spectacular writer! And I can't wait for Suspicion!!!! It's going to be too long of a wait!

Posted by Kirsten on March 04, 2009 at 11:50 PM EST #

Well, I've already read the book, and I, for one, am absolutely shocked. I really hope Reed is okay. This is what? The third time someone has tried to murder her? These people are insane. So what if she was dating Upton, get over it. But it's not like she can run for help this time. In the middle of the ocean? Come on. I'm so anxious to find out how she's going to get out of this. I'm not entirely positive who did it, but my bets are on crazy Mrs. Ryan. Poppy would be too obvious, and plus, Upton ran after her. All I want in the next book is for Reed to be okay, and Ivy to recover. And I love Noelle and Kiran by the way. They are my two favorite characters. I love your books, but you are KILLING ME WITH THE CLIFFHANGERS. Haha.

Posted by b. nicole on March 05, 2009 at 11:52 AM EST #

theres more right? i hate the anticipation lol i love ot hate how the endings just leave you hanging. but it deffinately keeps me ready fo another (:

Posted by Kacee on March 05, 2009 at 01:12 PM EST #

what i want is for reed and josh to go back out . im like in love with josh.me and my friend we talk about these books almost everyday :)(: whens the next one coming outttttt ? and ugh that cliffhanger was horrible.well not really but wutever . i just wanna know what happens next :D ily kateee!

Posted by Lia on March 05, 2009 at 01:21 PM EST #

Hey Kate. Well I love the book and all,it's amazing. Same as everyone else, I hope Reed and Josh to get back together:( And I KNOW Thomas P. is no longer in the series, but I miss him:( If I had to choose between Reed being with Josh or Thomas, I'd choose Thomas. I hate it that he was murdered. Well anyways, Love your books Kate.Can't wait for the next one.. -Ivonne.

Posted by Ivonne. on March 05, 2009 at 01:48 PM EST #

I LOVED Paradise Lost. My best friend lent it to me. Let me tell any person who has not read it yet. . . you're in for the ride of your life. It's filled with romance, and of coarse, wherever Reed goes, mystery follows. Any girl who's worried about Reed and Josh, don't. Reed's got her own little hottie.

Posted by Linda on March 05, 2009 at 03:25 PM EST #

Paradise Lost rocks! I hope Reed and Upton hook up. He sounds HOT!

Posted by Linda on March 05, 2009 at 03:27 PM EST #

Dear Kate, I know this is like the third time I wrote, but I've got to say I'm impressed. That's a real cliffhanger. My bets on who pushed Reed. . . I have no clue. By the way, the way you write, HILARIOUS!!! :) (But I would recommend that a guy should never get their hands on this series) TTYL- Linda

Posted by Linda on March 05, 2009 at 03:32 PM EST #

Kate Brian all i have to say is that you are an amazing author!! No joke. The first book I've ever read of yours was Meagan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys && i absolutely fell in love with your book. Your descriptions are incredible me && my friends actually refer to your book in a lot of normal discussion. As strange as that sounds we actually say wow he's hot but he's no Evan McGowan when we see a cute boy. && when i read the Private series i became totally obsessed i LOOOOOOOVED Thomas && almost cried when he died. So I'm just stopping by to send a little love your way in the hopes that you keep writing, it'd be a real shame if you stopped. However i do have a question me && my friends have been dying to know. How did Noelle get that scar of hers??

Posted by Cami on March 05, 2009 at 05:03 PM EST #

Mariahh: I didn't see your comment, sorry but i totally think we would agree on more things. So what I didn't get was why Mrs. Ryan is ssoo mean to Reed. I kind of think its because of Ariana, and how Reed got her in trouble and Daniel used to be in love with her. And I have to say this again, why is someone always trying to kill her??!!!! Also, I was wondering where everyone read about Suspicion because I found this site that has the cover art, but if its not going to be out until Septemeber, why would the cover page be out? This is the site<http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/b/kate-brian/suspicion.htm>. Anyone know if this is legit or juss a scam type thing?

Posted by Maliha on March 05, 2009 at 05:14 PM EST #

Maliha, you made a really good point about how mrs. ryan hates reed cuz of arianna. i never thought of that before.... and i wonder if its arianna who (if you read privalge) came back and tired to get revenge.. but it sounded like arianna just wanted a new life and wasnt going to get involved in crimes but she did kill that brianna girl haha but i'm confused on why upton just ran away after mrs. ryan found them... was he seriously running after poppy?

Posted by Brie on March 05, 2009 at 06:31 PM EST #

why would ariana come back? i dont think she would waste her time on the reed issue anymore since shes going to that uber awesome, exclusive school now. i hope he wasnt running after poppy b/c if he was he is such a wuss. seriously. i wonder if someone saw reed fall off, but ran and told somebody so at the end all reed heard still was the everybody having a good time. hmm...cryptic. OMG Kate! you have serioulsy got to stop with killer endings! im dying here!!! and why the heck does everybody hate reed. i would think nobdoy would care. after all, shes not from their "circle". Idk but please, please, please give us a little hope or something to go off of until the next book comes out. Pretty Please!

Posted by LitArt on March 05, 2009 at 06:49 PM EST #

OMG I HATE IT! I think it's horrible so far. I absolutely LOVE kate brian. ANd her writing, I've read her other books too. But this one was... different somehow. Like she didnt' actually write it. Maybe it's just b/c it's not at easton.

Posted by Lauren on March 05, 2009 at 06:50 PM EST #

what i would like to happen most of all is for Reed and Josh to get back together! i also think it would be great if all the billings girls (well all but Ariana) could reunite and go back to how things were before! but i'm sure whatever you do in this book will be fabulous...just like all the others!!! -Haley

Posted by Haley on March 06, 2009 at 11:48 AM EST #

i wanted to know if your going to post aneything from paradise list on the case file becouse i would love to see pics of like the island. their hotel, shutters, uptons house and cool stuff like that so please write back if your going to be posting aneything soon!

Posted by katherin on March 06, 2009 at 02:49 PM EST #

i wanted to know if your going to post aneything from paradise lost on the case file becouse i would love to see pics of like the island. their hotel, shutters, uptons house and cool stuff like that so please write back if your going to be posting aneything soon!

Posted by katherin on March 06, 2009 at 02:50 PM EST #

Ya i really didn't like paradise lost and i don't like the series much anymore. Its like for the plot to keep going there has to be a murder and this time she really described it with reed and upton and that was horrible. The books are nothing without josh and it just seemed like it didn't sum anything up or connect to any of the other books. Its like kate forgot who reed is her character was way different and reed was so gullible and stupid. I can't believe she actually thought she was falling for upton and that she wanted him to be her first after thomas the whole time i'm like "josh" I don't know the book just didn't seem to clear anything up or get us anywhere.

Posted by Dylan on March 06, 2009 at 03:18 PM EST #

please tell me that suspicion is not the last book! it cant be. if it is i will cry. then i will read them over again. oh please dont let it!!!!!!!

Posted by Renae on March 06, 2009 at 05:40 PM EST #

I just spent a whole day reading Paradise Lost. ive actually become attached to the characters and i feel like they are my friends! and when i have to wait for a book to be shipped in, i get sad and actually MISS Reed and Noelle and everyone! and i dont mean to spoil this ...but the ending to Paradise Lost made me cry. it CANT be the end!!!!! IT JUST CANT!! please please please (did i say PLEASE?!?) write another!! im just sitting here in shock of what happened and i really need to know more! You're just an amazing writer and i congratulate you for that! but PLEASE, write another book in the series ...and another ..and another ....:)

Posted by Haley Kellogg on March 07, 2009 at 02:13 AM EST #

i haven't read the book yet although a few people have ruined it for me. i'm still going out to buy the book no worries. i do not want josh and reed back together i think josh is to clingy and so annoying. i dont want to hear about reed sulking over him FOREVER. i want to hear the hott and juicy details about her hooking up with some guy.. ya know the really good stuff!

Posted by kimia on March 08, 2009 at 11:11 AM EDT #

dont everyone loooovvvve kmart?? i know i do!!!!!!

Posted by Xyla on March 08, 2009 at 12:50 PM EDT #

OMG!!!! When are the other books coming out?!?!?! i cant stand it, paradise lost ended with such a cliff hanger. i have no clue who pushed her i just want to know!!!! How do her friends react? Does josh find out? if so how does he respond? UGHHH i cant wait like 7 more months like i did before. i love ur books keep up the writing!!! <3333

Posted by Jordyn on March 10, 2009 at 04:17 PM EDT #

omg u should totally mak a movie out of private! dese books r AWESOME lol!

Posted by Chanze Stuckey on March 10, 2009 at 05:19 PM EDT #

i have a couple of really insane theories, but actually i think a few of them could be true because after ariana and sabine, literally, anything can happen!! 1. i think taylor's the one who's been stalking reed. For one, I think she was the one who cared most about the Upton game, she lost all that weight and made herself look great just for him. And when Reed became his gf, just like she became the gf of almost every hot guy out there, i think taylor became really ticked. She kept mentioning how "freeing" it was to be away form the billings girls and i think she developed a new personality, one in which she was able to do mean things. And in that photograph, the person who was out of focus on the side had blond hair--taylor has blond hair. I really do think she's the one who's stalking Reed, if you go back to all the times she speaks in the book and notice the little things, it starts to become kind of clear. 2. umm maybe upton and mrs. ryan had something going on lol! its the only reason i can think of that he would run out of the room after mrs. ryan caught him. but that is far-fetched. 3. i think there's more to sawyer, graham and their sister that died...there's definitely something going on there

Posted by bella on March 10, 2009 at 07:52 PM EDT #

PARADISE LOST WASS AMAZING!!... plz write another book, i'll honestly cry if you dnt :(,btw can you give us a "rough" estimate on how long we have to wait until,the next book will come out,,, i jusstt cantt wait till it comess out :), adn i ageee with jordyn,,u should make a movie out of this series,,i pretty sure it will be as better as the twilight series "MOVIE" lol ;) (L)

Posted by Karina on March 10, 2009 at 10:10 PM EDT #

Karina Suspicion comes out Sept. 9, 2009

Posted by Becca Pearson on March 11, 2009 at 07:40 PM EDT #

hey kate, i REALLY love your series. I just finished reading paradise falls, and to be honest .. im a bit confused. i was reading the comments , and i have a question , ariana dies ? in what book ? please answer me , i'd really appreciate it. i totally cannot wait till suspension,can u give us a hint in what happens? your totally awesome . i love ur book the mcgowen boys(or howevr u spell it) the way u leave us in suspense , is beyond cool . i hope suspension is evrything i want it to be and more. ~ Jesse HOLLIS <3

Posted by JesseHOLLIS on March 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM EDT #

You should make them into movies! Idk why, but I always try to picture what the look lol I always look at the covers and see who it looks like and stuff. I would love it if you made them into movies, you seriously should!

Posted by Sarah on March 13, 2009 at 04:45 PM EDT #

Wow, everybody loves Josh here. I don't know. I don't love him and I don't hate him either. Josh is like every girls wet dream - like Edward Cullen, the other commentator said here. And well, I'm into guys that are flawed like Thomas. Josh and Reed seemed to be perfect for each other but I don't want them to get back together. At least not yet. Oh, I know Sawyer didn't have much background on Paradise Lost but I like him better than Josh. Job well done Kate on Paradise Lost! Can I say, 'I want more?'

Posted by audrey aka evilwitchmonster on March 14, 2009 at 05:59 AM EDT #

I really love Reed and while I wish her and Josh got back together I also like Ivy and would think that is horrible for him to leave Ivy and be with Reed. I thought that Upton would be great besides his little flaws but the ending of Paradise Lost where he left her was horrible and I feel that in a way its unforgivable because if it wasn't for him leaving her she wouldn't have gotten pushed. What I am wondering is when is Reed going to let the people who are being mean and rude to her have it. Besides Tiffany, Kiran, and Taylor everybody had there moments with being rude to Reed and I feel in a way she needs more of a back bone and let them have it. And when will the new book be out?

Posted by lil_mamii_03 on March 14, 2009 at 09:48 AM EDT #

Will we be informed about the next book coming out? because you cannot just leave us hanging with the water....

Posted by Diana on March 15, 2009 at 06:36 PM EDT #

well. . .i would really like to see reed & josh get back together & for reed & Ivy to become friends. Sabine to go where ariana was.

Posted by Crystal on March 16, 2009 at 04:13 PM EDT #

HEYY!! omgg i luvvvv ur bookss... but comee on!! u can't end a book like that!!! like seriously?? u have a knack for ending these books with cliffhangers: the discovery of thomas' death, sabine's shooting, and now THISS can't wait for the next boook!!!

Posted by daphne on March 17, 2009 at 07:32 PM EDT #

btw hahaha BRING JOSH BACK!!!

Posted by daphne on March 17, 2009 at 07:33 PM EDT #

ok not to be a downer or anything but i'd like reed to find another love interest. a person who is not a player preferably and who is not currently attached to/ or have anything to do with another girl. I love josh's character but i think she deserves a guy who has no baggage on him and his attention is focused completely on her. she's been through so much and i'm surprised she hasnt gone insane yet. shoot i'd be paranoid too. As far as Upton goes, he's not going to last after he just abandoned her all of a sudden. whatever he's stupid. i'm dying to find out what happens next cant wait!

Posted by jade on March 19, 2009 at 11:33 PM EDT #

I'm so shcoked with the twist with Sabine in Revelation. I can't wait to see what happenes next. I hope Noelle forgives Reed and she gets back in Billings. Sabine should end up where Arianna is; a Mental Institution I persoanlly think this would make an amazing movie. With all the drama and events that happen it would make a kiler movie. I would defenitly pay to see it if it came out in theaters.

Posted by Jessica A. on March 20, 2009 at 08:30 PM EDT #

Okay, I read this book in an hour. It was really good. Is there going to be another? I hope so and I even got the book a week earlier because of my cousin who works in the industry. I do hope there is another book. I have read Ariana's story too and it was good, but a little physocatic [Pardon my spelling].

Posted by Kelsey on March 22, 2009 at 01:30 PM EDT #

I've been re-reading the series until I could get Paradise Lost. I finished Ambition last night, and I started on Revelation. I just bought Paradise Lost (finally!!) at Wal-Mart. I'm trying to hurry and read Revelation because I'm itching to read Paradise Lost!!

Posted by Brittany on March 22, 2009 at 03:24 PM EDT #

Hey Kate I was wondering if you could put something on this website that shows us which character is which on each cover. I can't figure out who is who!

Posted by Hannah on March 26, 2009 at 11:47 AM EDT #

I loved the book, i love all your books. But i'm going to have to be honest, i really hate how you have someone trying to kill her in every single book. I mean how many people can hate one person so much that they have to kill her. Can't she just have normal boy problems with out looking like a paranoid psycho for once? And i also don't like that whenever something good happens for her it always ends with disaster. I mean i expect bad now. but te book...i like the new characters though i hope to never hear of some of them again. like the whole ryan family, and poppy of course. I liked upton until the end. and one of my theories...mrs. ryan and upton affair in the past? that would explain alot. but honestly i loved the book despite all of the depressing side effects. can't wait till the next one.

Posted by Beaumont on March 26, 2009 at 01:47 PM EDT #

Okay so i read all 8 of your books this week. I think i have a serious addiction problem haha. When i finished revelation I didnt know that you had written another one so i thought it all just ended like that and i FREAKED OUT...i was so sad. then i went online to google and saw there was more and now im super stoked REED HAS TO LIVE what i want to happen the most of course is for josh and reed to get together forever Noelle and reed to be friends with josh's approval ivy to get back with gage and not be upset about it because she proved that she was actually pretty cool once she helped reed out. i just dont want her to throw a fit about josh and reed still loving eachother. anyways....thats my ideal happenings. love your books keep writing

Posted by Kendal on March 27, 2009 at 08:51 PM EDT #

Josh and Reed. I am dying not having them together.

Posted by JD on March 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM EDT #

hiiii, i've read this and loved it. but i was wondering is the next book Suspicion (coming out september 8th) because that is wayyyyy too long! i need a book for the summer and this is the only books i read! no jokee !! i'll check your blog for an answer :)

Posted by Noelle on March 28, 2009 at 10:48 PM EDT #

this is more of a question than a comment but if you could get back to me at doggoneawesome@hotmail.com. so here it is: Is paradise lost the last or just the latest book in the private series?

Posted by Angel on March 29, 2009 at 01:29 PM EDT #

OMG, Paradise Lost was one of the best so far. I still cab't wrap my head around the fact that Reed was PUSHED off a yacht, and on Casion Night, where'd she'd been so lucky! I have my suspicions about her stalker though. I can't wait to find out! And even though I always have an idea, you always surprise me, Kate! XOXO, Rachael

Posted by Rachael on April 08, 2009 at 08:29 PM EDT #

I really hope Josh and Reed can become a couple again.I would like to see Ivy still being friends with Reed as well.If they aren't together in PARADISE LOST...i hope they are together in SUSPICION

Posted by tory on April 12, 2009 at 10:41 PM EDT #

i hope in suspicion that Reed is still alive and they find the person who drowned her. OMG!!I dont think it was Poppy but...,you never know.I hope in Suspicion Ivy recovers.Upton shouldn't be with Reed anymore in my opinion because he sounds so sweet and cute...but i think them together will cause major trouble between MANY people.I would also like to see Josh and Reed back together some how.Anyways cant wait to Suspicion.!

Posted by tory on April 13, 2009 at 11:56 PM EDT #

I have just started reading Paradise Lost and I love it so far. I have not got to read Last Christmas or Privilege yet, but I plan to do so as soon as i am done with Paradise Lost. I hope to see Reed and Josh get back together because in my opinion they are perfect together. I would like to see Ivy stay in the picture though. And I was sooo happy that Noelle let Reed back in Billings. I figured she would.

Posted by Keisha on April 15, 2009 at 02:40 PM EDT #

OEMGEEEE JOSH SHUD JUST DUMP IVY ND GET BAC 2GETHER WITH REED!!!! SO WAT SHE GOT DRUNK ND ALMOST GOT SCREWED WITH DASH......THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO JOSH WITH CHEYENNE!! WHATS THE DIFFERENCE ND BESIDES SHE THOUGH HE DUMPED HER...THAT SOUNDS PRETTY CONVINCING TO ME YOU NO.HOW COME IN LAST CHRISTMAS OR PRIVILAGE ARIANA DOESNT TALK ABOUT SABINE????

Posted by Exceptionally Mimie on April 15, 2009 at 04:02 PM EDT #

Omg!i know Reed is still alive!i will no 4 sure in Suspicion!i know it!I think she should stay away from Upton, look at all the trouble he has gotten her into.w/ Poppy and those other girls.I do want Josh and Reed 2 get back 2gether, but i dont want Ivy out of the picture.Reed and Ivy have just become friends.i dNt lyk friendships to fall out bcuz of Josh.If they do get back together i still want ivy & Reed to b FRANDS!!(friends i know!)?R.B.+J.H.? is what Dey Write in their NoteBooKsZ!

Posted by tyRa on April 16, 2009 at 03:43 PM EDT #

aw , i love upton ! dont make him tha killer ! can we make it that annoying girl amberly so that she can get caught and get kicked out of tha school or sumthin ? and if not jus have Reed punch her or sumthin to put her in her place cause she drives me crazy .

Posted by Casey on April 19, 2009 at 07:01 PM EDT #

omg i absolutley loved this book i read in less than a day it was sepectacular. i love all the books! i can not wait till the next one! i can wait to find WHAT HAPPEND TO REED! its all i can think about! ahh i cant wait! i love your books!

Posted by cecilia on May 07, 2009 at 08:21 PM EDT #

I like Upton! But idk if Reed should stay away from him. He is such a player! I liked Paradise Lost, and I LOVE the series! I'm always thinking about it and what happened to Reed at the end. My friend and I can't wait for the next book to come out!!!!! Do you know when It will come out??

Posted by Kasia on May 23, 2009 at 04:59 PM EDT #

MAJOR SPOILER!!! Upton has to be the stalker. He's the only person that was with Reed when the horse almost killed her. Her jetski had also worked until her and Upton had stopped to converse. After Upton and Reed were caught in the act, Upton immediately went to comfort Poppy, which I think means that there IS unfinished business there: an indicator that Upton's loyalties may not lie with Reed. Besides, Reed caught Upton making out with Paige (or whoever it was) when he was drunk that one night. Another thing is that even though Upton has never told another girl that he loves her, he could also be doing it because he's never had the motive to kill a girl before. He's keeping his friends close and his enemies closer.

Posted by Alison on June 02, 2009 at 09:48 PM EDT #

I like read and upton together josh had his time with her and chose ivy so i think she needs to move on to a guy like upton who is hot but i loveddd the book and can't for for the next one to come out!!!

Posted by Private Fan on June 05, 2009 at 01:51 PM EDT #

OMG! I just finished Revelation and i am not going to get Paradise Lost for a while because it is checked out at my library! :( I feel like I am going to die! I need to know! Does reed get shot? Or does Josh? If reed doesn't get shot, then why does it say "then everything went black" if she didn't actually get shot? PLEASE TELL ME! I NEED TO KNOW!!!!!! e-mail me the answer at Lilskittle95@gmail.com! PLEASE! Oh yaya and JOSH AND REED FOREVER! :)

Posted by brenna on June 24, 2009 at 12:43 AM EDT #

who is sawyer's sister? is it cheyenne? Im wondering cuz i relle want 2 know! i love ur books kate!!!

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