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I just got Revelation yesterday and read it all last night, i think kate brain is a genius these books actully give me the chills i love them! hmm i think the scence i'd choose would be the last scence from revelation the sabine getting caught scene it's so intense and yet amamzing cause Reed is now innocent and noelle comes back to her and same with thomas. I think my mind makes up people but if a movie or tv show is made my mind's creation of the characters will adapt into what i see in tv.

Posted by Feresha on February 20, 2009 at 12:18 PM EST #

My favorite scene in the books of private is when read tells josh she loves him. I think its soo cute. The way he says "Breakfast, my love?" i think its adorable. And who i picture for the characters is hard to write down. Like for Reed i picture the main character from the movie Stick It. She is perfect for her. Soo yea private is most likely one of my favorite series of books and it even beats the A-List!!!!!

Posted by Leah <3 on February 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM EST #

Wow. Kate, I LOVE this series!<3 I REALLY REALLY REALLY want Reed and Josh to get back together! I love Josh. And so does Reed. Therefore i think they should get back together. And i read a description on the Paradise Lost somewhere and it said Reed got a new love interest and now i'm so sad. Anyways, i'm counting down the days till Paradise Lost comes out. 4 more days! =) And Kate, dont ever stop writing this series. I dont ever want it to be over! Thanks for being an amazing writer!

Posted by Mariam on February 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM EST #

Oh and i forgot to pick my favourite scene :P i would probably have to go with leah on that. When Reed tells Josh she loves hima nd it describes the look in his eyes "Like she had just given him the best present in the world" Omg, it was amazing. But i also like when Thomas goes into Reeds room to say sorry for pushing her in the woods the last night, Thomas ends up crying on her shoulder and she thinks "I new in that moment i would do anything for him" Awww it was so sweet.<3

Posted by Mariam on February 20, 2009 at 01:04 PM EST #

My favorite scene in the series would have to be when Reed tells Josh she loves him... in Inner Circle or in Revelation idk why, but I like the scene when Astrid and Reed were talking to Josh about Trey and the F.Y.R list and Josh goes " What is an F.Y.R list?"... i.d.k I just thought it was funny!! and In Revelation I really liked the intenseness of the ending scene. and I can not wait for Paradise Lost I read the first chapter online and it seems amazing!!! I love your series and I think Thomas should be played by Taylor Lautner and Noelle played by the girl on the front cover of Private.

Posted by katie on February 20, 2009 at 01:06 PM EST #

My favorite scene in the series would have to be when Reed tells Josh she loves him... in Inner Circle or in Revelation idk why, but I like the scene when Astrid and Reed were talking to Josh about Trey and the F.Y.R list and Josh goes " What is an F.Y.R list?"... i.d.k I just thought it was funny!! and In Revelation I really liked the intenseness of the ending scene. and I can not wait for Paradise Lost I read the first chapter online and it seems amazing!!! I love your series!

Posted by katie on February 20, 2009 at 01:10 PM EST #

Kate Brian!!!!!!OMG! you are just an amazing writer ever since i read the first book i was totally hooked,and i can't what any longer for paradise lost comes out.my friend Kate at ballet absoultly LOVES them too, and we have all these theories about what is going to happen next.One request we both have is that Reed and Josh get back together(Please!!!).Anyway Privledge was Amazing and can't wait for Beautiful Disaster, hope it is as good as the first book.I totally agree that Taylor Lautner should be thomas or even Dash(Dash is my favorite:])and that the girl on the cover if the first Private novel should bee Noelle.I most certainly hope that the rest of the series is as good and amazing as they all have been!!!!!!!!!!Looking forward to many more great books!!!!!!!!!LOVE THE SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:]:]:]

Posted by katie on February 20, 2009 at 01:30 PM EST #

I love the end in Revelations. It describes the moment perfectly. I felt like I was there. My heart was beating soo fast cause I didnt know if Reed would get shot. There are other scenes that are really really really awesome. Love your books Kate.

Posted by Paula on February 20, 2009 at 01:31 PM EST #

Yes, the girls on the book covers are who I picture. The middle girl is Noelle. Left is Kiran. Right is Taylor. Ariana is the girl on last xmas and privelege. reed is the back cover of private. The scene should be at Cheyenne's Christmas party when the girls confess what they did to Thomas. The end of Revelation. After Cheyenne's death. Or when Reed tells Josh she loves him. 4 more days!

Posted by Vicky on February 20, 2009 at 01:47 PM EST #

Hey Kate! I'm such a HUGE fan! I love all the books! their so exciting! My favorite part in the series would have to be in Untouchable, im pretty sure its untouchable.. anyways but its when they're throwing that party to remember Thomas, and josh, reed, dash, and gage are talking about thanksgiving break and josh is saying he's staying, reed says she is too,and dash and gage dont understand why he's happy to stay by himself and then he reaches under the table and touches reed's hand and says something like yea i'd rather be alone, and smiled. He's so adorable!! god, i lOVE him!! PLEASE KEEP WRITING! i love you lmao -KATIE <3

Posted by Katie on February 20, 2009 at 02:11 PM EST #

hi, I just got the paradise lost book today, i was so happy it came early! I imagine the characters as the people on the front of the books, each one looks mysterious in there own way. Also i think zac effron should be one of the boys, i am not fond of HSM but he looks the part! lol, keep writing your fabulous books, i'll always be a fan! ellie...x

Posted by ellie on February 20, 2009 at 02:15 PM EST #

HEY KATE! FIRST OFF I'D LIKE TO SAY THAT I REALLY ADMIRE YOU, YOU WRITE SUCH AMAZING BOOKS!!! ok, so this isn't answering your question, [sorry!] BUT i'm 13 years old...and if i do say so myself, im mature for my age, i truly love the books, but am i too young??? maybe sometime could you make a shout out about something about ages for reading the books and stuff like that, i would majorly appreicate it!! BTW if you DO think im too young, that won't mean i'll stop reading. ;) JOSH+REED=TRUE LOVE Kathleen

Posted by kathleen on February 20, 2009 at 02:19 PM EST #

ELLIE-HOW DID YOU GET PARADISE LOST EARLY?

Posted by Ginger on February 20, 2009 at 02:29 PM EST #

ummm...my favorite scene was in "Untouchable" when josh and reed are playing soccer, and Josh trips on purpose to kiss reed...awwwwwww! i just got teary!! anyway, i thought that it was adorable!!

Posted by rebecca on February 20, 2009 at 02:55 PM EST #

ok so i just started Private and i have to say i haven't read that many good books since the twilight saga and this is definetly on my "fav books of all time FOREVER" list! SO the scene i think should be done is (remember im only half way done with the first book, so bear with me!) the scene when Reed sneaks into Hale (Hell) Hall and steals the test for Ariana and then finds out that she dsnt need it!!! cast: Reed-ME Ariana-Brittney Snow Taylor-Alexis Bledel Kiran-the girl on the covor of Privlage: rite in the center! and Noelle-Ashley Green or Nicki Reed either could pull Noelle off!!

Posted by liz S on February 20, 2009 at 03:34 PM EST #

Hey do you think Paradise Lost will be out a few days earlier? The other ones have been in the past :)

Posted by Rachel on February 20, 2009 at 03:40 PM EST #

My favorite scene in all of the books would probably where Reed finds the truth about Sabine and when she tells everybody about at Kirans pre-birthday party. I thought it was sad(of course) but i liked how they found the truth about all about how things kept ending up in her room and stuff like that.You are an amazing writer. And i was wondering are you going to write more of the Private Series after Supsican(srry i spelled it wrong) or just keep on writing about Ariana after her sequel?

Posted by Laura on February 20, 2009 at 04:14 PM EST #

KATE I AM A HUGE FAN!!!!!!!!! But i have to say my favorite scean is at the end of invitation only when reed is on the train back home and josh sits next to her and he lets her fall asleep on him. i actually cried when that happend. But i have to say that Taylor-Brittney Snow, Kirian -Alexis Bledel Noelle-Ashley Green Ariana- Blake livly and Reed- Leighton Mester. And for guys Taylor Laundry- thomas. Josh- kellan lutz Gage- Ed wisterack Dash- Chase crawford

Posted by caitlyn on February 20, 2009 at 04:16 PM EST #

Okay, this is my first time commenting and i have to say i love ur books so much. im all caught up on the private series, but im still reading privileged and so far i love it...im at the part where ariana just took all the pills and now shes waiting for the Fourth. I cant wait to see how she does this. Alright the scene from private i like the most is the first time Reed and Thomas meet, the scene when Thomas is in reeds room appoligizing(pretty much any scene where reed and Thomas are together) But i still LOVE josh!! and another scene has to be the ending of revelation. i think the girl on in the center of the first book is Noelle, on the left is ariana, on the right is Taylor, and Kiran is on the back. i don't know who Reed should be though thats tough. And Zac Efron should def. be in there somewhere. And DEF. NO taylor lautner anywhere at all.

Posted by Morgan on February 20, 2009 at 04:36 PM EST #

i always picture noelle lange as the girl on the cover of Private right smack in the middle

Posted by kelly on February 20, 2009 at 04:36 PM EST #

oh yeah quick random question...did u ever say why Noelle has that scar on her hip?

Posted by Morgan on February 20, 2009 at 04:42 PM EST #

Ok so I was reading the comments and I bet like 90% of everyone favorite scene is when Reed tells josh she loves him. Or at least has to do with josh. So I think in order to keep all your fans happy( not to mention Josh and Reed) you need to have them back together. I for one would be extatic beyond belief. JOSH AND REED FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by kimmy on February 20, 2009 at 04:50 PM EST #

Ok so I just read Paradise Lost, it was soooo good. No spoilers of course, but I wish there was place where I could talk about it since most here don't have it yet!! Who else has read it?

Posted by casey on February 20, 2009 at 04:56 PM EST #

Ok so I just read Paradise Lost, it was soooo good. No spoilers of course, but I wish there was place where I could talk about it since most here don't have it yet!! Who else has read it?

Posted by casey on February 20, 2009 at 04:57 PM EST #

Kate, i can't tell you how much i love your books. You are the best author i have ever read and i love your edge in your books that are like no other. I am ADDICTED to them and have turned all my friends on to them. THey are so amazing please keep the private novels going for EVER they are just way too good and i will be so sad if they stop! -Carolyn

Posted by Carolyn on February 20, 2009 at 04:58 PM EST #

Ok, PARADISE LOST...ending is crazy. If the models on the cover are suppose to be looking like the people in the book, I think they do. Like I'm guessing the people on the cover of PARADISE LOST are suppose to be Paige, Sienna, and then I'm guessing Poppy is on the back?

Posted by Rebecaaa on February 20, 2009 at 05:19 PM EST #

omg well i think that my favorite scene is between josh and reed. i love it when reed tells josh that she loves him for the first time. it was like my favorite chapter. but i have to say my favorite character would have to be noelle she just has an edge and an attitude that none of the other characters have. plus i love the sarcasim she brings to the book.

Posted by gilmoregirl3232 on February 20, 2009 at 05:36 PM EST #

I picture the girls on the cover, if I knew who was who. I can't picture Reed, I don't see her as me though. :) On the first novel, I see Kiran as the chick in the middle, Noelle as the one with short hair on the back, Taylor as the one on the right, and Arianna the blond one. Can you tell us who is who? Like on all of the books? It would help me picture a face when I read your books. I like the parts when Reed and Thomas are together. Love you and all of your books!!

Posted by Duffy on February 20, 2009 at 06:40 PM EST #

PS: Please no Twilight characters if you guys are going to make a movie or television show! Those guys have Twilight pasted on their foreheads.

Posted by Duffy on February 20, 2009 at 06:47 PM EST #

ok i was on fanfiction and one person ordered the book got it read it and said a few things which made me mad kate- i love this seris but seriously HOW CAN YOU MAKE A BOOK AND NOT HAVE JOSH IN IT!?! THATS NOT RIGHT!! if anyone doesnt want to be semi-spolied stop NOW reed doesnt need a new man! un less hes a total hotty, even then its stilll not right, i hope this girl is lying :[ i really really do! cuase then i would be sad :[ (i love josh)

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 20, 2009 at 07:00 PM EST #

REBECCAA: Ur SO rite. I didn't even think about that. I think Kate Brian is trying 2 make us think it's Poppy who is the person who (you know wat I'm talking about), but it's probably not her. That would b 2 predictable n I mite stop reading these books b/c of that. I NEED more Josh. I <3 Ivy. I hope she's in Suspicion. :-) CASEY: I read Paradise Lost. Idt there's a place we can talk, but we can wait a few days... (cntd on next comment)

Posted by Steph :-) on February 20, 2009 at 07:07 PM EST #

(last comment cntd here) AMANDA (OR ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO TRY OUT MY AWESOME TECHNIQUE AT A BORDER'S NEAR YOU!!!): My Border's story: So, on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 While I was in school, my mom called Border's to c if Paradise Lost was in b/c I had gone there on Monday and asked when the shipment was to come in and they said either Wednesday or Thursday as u may recall. They said the books were here, but they looked again n said they couldn't release them until Feb. 24. (cntd on next comment)

Posted by Steph :-) on February 20, 2009 at 07:09 PM EST #

(last comment cntd here) My mom texted me n I was very sad. :-( I had gotten into my car (mom was picking me up from school) and was complaining to her that Paradise Lost hadn't come yet. She finally gave in a said that we could go 2 Border's n c if they'd give it 2 me. ;-) We got there n I scoped out the place 4 the stupidest-looking saleslady I could find. Once I found my victim (sry bout the word choice), I was like, "Hi, I'm looking for Paradise Lost by Kate Brian. I couldn't seem 2 find it." This was all part of my plan, I wasn't clueless n deprived of the release date. (cntd on next comment)

Posted by Steph :-) on February 20, 2009 at 07:10 PM EST #

(last comment cntd here) She's all like "Ok. Let's look it up then." She looks it up n she says "The book is supposed 2 b in the Young Adult section." She leads me there n of course it's not there. The lady's like, "Oh, that's funny. Mayb it hasn't been released yet." In my head I'm like "Oh sh*t! She caught me! She's gonna ruin my plan!" We go back 2 the computer to look 4 the potential release date. All it says is Feb. '09. Obviously she was looking in the wrong place cuz the guys who picked up the phone knew better. (cntd on next comment)

Posted by Steph :-) on February 20, 2009 at 07:11 PM EST #

(last comment cntd here) She goes, "It looks like there's 12 that we've received 2day. I guess we just haven't put them on the shelves. I'll go in the back, open up the box, and give u one." I am seriously about to hug her at this moment. I was talking about how gullible she was 2 my mom n how my amazing pok*r face (wouldn't let me submit that word!) was good 4 sumthing bsides cards when she's like, "Stop talking about it! We mite get caught!" I honestly felt like a spy. :-) The lady comes back, book in hand, and that is how I got 2 read Paradise Lost. (cntd on next comment)

Posted by Steph :-) on February 20, 2009 at 07:12 PM EST #

(last comment cntd here) It is going thru circulation rite now. The ending is SO intense! The idea crossed my mind b4 the book came out, but I never really considered it. Didn't think it could ACTUALLY happen. 2 dangerous. In the past 2 days I have gotten 10 ppl 2 start reading the Private series. They've all luved them. There's a waiting list like a mile long 4 each book. It's really exciting! KATE BRIAN, U'V CREATED A PHENOMENON!!!! I'M SPEAKING 4 ALL THE PRIVATE FANS I KNOW WHEN I'M SAYING THAT WE <3 U & 2 KEEP WRITING! My favorite part in the whole series so far, including PL, is in Legacy when they'r about to go 2 the Legacy and Josh follows Reed in2 the woods when she's undressing. She was about 2 take off her bra when he's like "Don't.". He didn't want ne1 c ing xcept him. That was SO sweet. :-) I wished they stayed home instead of going 2 the Legacy!!! (cntd on next comment)

Posted by Steph :-) on February 20, 2009 at 07:13 PM EST #

(last comment cntd here) AMANDA: He's a total hotty! Woot woot! Altho, I don't like him n I think Reed is el estupido. Sry I had so many comments n that they were so long. I have a lot 2 say!

Posted by Steph :-) on February 20, 2009 at 07:15 PM EST #

OMG!! i just read a few comments up, a post form amanda<3, that says Josh isnt even in the book. I FEEL LIKE CRYING. I'm so sad right now! I LOVE Josh. Why isnt he even in the book? Reed was drugged by Sabine, can't he forgive her like Reed forgave him when the SAME thing happened? Omg!! i dont wand Reed to get another man. NO other man is good for her. I havent even read about the guy but i KNOW he will never be as good as Josh and i'm all depressed thinking about it. KATE BRIAN, I BEG YOU TO GET THEM BACK TOGETHER. Doesnt have to be in the next book or the next book, as long as they DO get back together (and not like at the very end of the series, like they make up and then you never write another book- that would suck)i will be SOOOOOOO happy. I will cry with joy. So ya...thats all :) Kate you are an absolutly amazing writer. Right up there with Stephanie Meyer. :)

Posted by Mariam on February 20, 2009 at 08:18 PM EST #

Omg wouldnt Nick Jonas be a perfect Josh? (maybe if he were like 2 years older)

Posted by Mariam on February 20, 2009 at 08:31 PM EST #

Have you ever thought about this series becoming movies? They are so good! I think I'm addicted :) I cannot wait for PARADISE LOST to come out!

Posted by Sidney on February 20, 2009 at 08:34 PM EST #

Hey Kate, I definately think the scene where Reed confronts Sabine about being Ariana's sister is the best scene. It caught me off guard. I read it over like 4 times and I will probably have to read it again before I start Paradise Lost so that I get all nervous again haha. As far as the girls on the cover I think the first couple of books had good pictures but the girls seem to get younger and younger looking as the books progress. I always picture the girls to be around 20ish even though I know they aren't. Kate could you open up all of your contests and things to Canadians...we like private too! haha Cant wait for Paradise Lost

Posted by Lindsay on February 20, 2009 at 08:54 PM EST #

Omg i love These books!!! Favoeite scene? There are so many. Like everyone elese, the scene where reed tells josh she loves him is good. But idk, i still love when Reed goes to JOsh's apratment and they throw the paint and everythign aroudn the room. That was the moment she knew she liked him :) <3

Posted by Blair Weirth on February 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM EST #

Yeah Kate. really looking forward to Paradise Lost. Can't wait to see what you've come up with next. Gabriella

Posted by Gabriella on February 20, 2009 at 10:23 PM EST #

the scene in "confessions" where arianna admits to killing thomas is amazing. i loved the way everything plaid out. reed and arianna's cover girls look exactly how i picture them. and i'm getting paradise lost (early) this weekend, i'm so excited!

Posted by Becca on February 20, 2009 at 11:56 PM EST #

Ok is it wrong to cry over a book? Don't get me wrong Paradise Lost is an INCREDIBLE book BUT it broke my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I don't really think i should say why so lets just leave it at this... 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH and so kids if you love josh and totally need him in yours and Reeds life be a friend of the copy&paste method and send i few joshs towards kate just so she knows how we josh lovers feel!!!!!:)

Posted by kimmy(it wont let me put anymore joshs than that:( on February 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM EST #

just to throw a few more josh's your way! 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 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 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 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 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 kimmy on February 21, 2009 at 12:16 AM EST #

well its late so this is all for now!! Remember COPY PASTE can be your best friend if you let it. 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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH

Posted by kimmy on February 21, 2009 at 12:18 AM EST #

OK so a few more its tempting and im determined!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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH

Posted by kimmy on February 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM EST #

did i mention i love and miss 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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH

Posted by kimmy on February 21, 2009 at 12:20 AM EST #

my favorite scence was definetly when reed told josh that she loved him :) i just finished paradise lost, and i really loved it of coarse, but i just wished that it was more about what was going on at easton with josh and ivy, because REED AND JOSH HAVE TO GET BACK TOGETHER <3 also i imagine all the charactors as the models of the covers, i have to say that the covers are amazing and they let me imagine the book so much better!

Posted by Sheila on February 21, 2009 at 01:18 AM EST #

yeah i miss josh. of course i miss josh. i miss him like crazzy. its all i can do to keep from breaking down right now. but i think im too upset to cry.personally i dont think this really makes sence. Reed is in LOVE with Josh. has been since book 3. she spent all of book 7 pining over him and all of book 8 trying to win him back she begins book 9 with a realization that he still loves her. and now what she just forgets about it? on a side note, i also have a strong suspicion that we will be in the islands for a while. i can tell you one thing. i have a new least favorite game. The Upton one.

Posted by pri on February 21, 2009 at 01:22 AM EST #

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Posted by i love josh on February 21, 2009 at 01:25 AM EST #

I think Ariana's confession in "Confessions" defiantely serves as memorable. And I like to pick certain actors that I think in my mind fit the part of each Billings girl, or Easton guy.

Posted by Mirabelle on February 21, 2009 at 02:36 AM EST #

hi kate, omg! i hav just finished lost paradise! it is soo good! I'll try not to give anything away to anyone else who reads this but reed was worrying too much, but now i'm worrying for her! anyway keep writing! all my friends and I love! your books! thanks ellie...x

Posted by ellie on February 21, 2009 at 06:01 AM EST #

Hi, Ms Brian. I wanted to come out and declare myself the number 1 Rivy fan (Reed and Ivy's friendship), and possibly the only male reader in the world who will admit to that (and for the record, I'm straight -- not that I'm dissing the alternative). As for covers, I think that the girl in the middle of Book 7 is the perfect Ivy. The love-hate relationship between Rivy has become my favourite part of the series; you've created some fun interactions, with great potential for character development (as seen in 'Revelation'). Can't believe that I'll possibly have to wait 'til September for my next official Reed and Ivy fix. I've been reading fanfics in the meanwhile, though I can't find too many Rivy ones. In any case, this whole series is a stand-out. Best wishes.

Posted by James on February 21, 2009 at 06:29 AM EST #

I read Paradise Lost, and it was good; but I'm kinda disapointed about it:( I dont want to give the book away, but I kinda upset that a certain character was barely in the book:(. But I still liked the book, it was just that one thing. But it made me only want to read Suspicion even more!:) SO I cant wait until september:)

Posted by Vanessa on February 21, 2009 at 09:14 AM EST #

My favorite scene was at the end of " Confessions" when Ariana and Reed are on the roof and Ariana admitts to killing Thomas. And then Noelle saves her. I dont really think of anyone famous when i read i just make them up in my head. but if u ever made it into a movie or something dont pick famous people to play the character cuz that would just ruin the book. well the private series are my favorite books. I love them more than the twilight saga

Posted by Jagoda on February 21, 2009 at 11:06 AM EST #

I would have to say one of my favorite scenes is when Reed sees that picture of Thomas on Kirans cell phone. That was really my favorite book. Confessins. In that scene I could really put myself in Reeds position. I would be terrified (I actually was...I screamed and threw the book down. Sorry[:) And I would be upset because of my friends. And I really picture people in my mind as the characters. Even though Reed could be played by Kristen Stewart in my opinion. I get the Twilight's Bella vibe from her. And Thomas seems like he would be played by Chad Michael Murray. And Josh seems like a Jesse McCartney guy to me. Also I can not WAIT for Paradise Lost. It comes out 4 days before my birthday! And my best friend is getting it for me. Its going to be like the best birthday present ever!

Posted by Jamia on February 21, 2009 at 11:10 AM EST #

hey guys i have to agree with duffy on this one...there should definately not be any of the twilight characters as the cast of private. i don't think they suit private...and kate i would really like it if you could tell us who they girls on the covers are. thanks

Posted by lakin!!!!!! on February 21, 2009 at 11:21 AM EST #

Kate, I just finished Paradise Lost yesterday. My friend Olivia found it for me. I got it yesterday and stayed up all night to read it. It was amazing! I loved the cliffhanger ending!!! This series has to be one of my all time favorites. Keep 'em coming!! :)

Posted by Lindsey on February 21, 2009 at 11:21 AM EST #

i was thinking about the cast again and i think if astrid is in the scene she should be played by amber tamblyn. she would be perfect for astrids punkiesh style ( yes i make up words lol jk) and if any of you are wondering who that is it is the girl who played tibby in the sisterhood of the traveling pants

Posted by lakin!!!!!! on February 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM EST #

OH MY GODNESS!!! i just finished paradise lost, and it was utterly amazing, but I need to know when the next book is coming out. I know its so soon but the suspense is killing me!

Posted by kylie on February 21, 2009 at 11:33 AM EST #

Oh my goodness! This is probably one of the best series I have ever read! Same with Privilege. I just LOVE Arianna, and I have no earthly idea why, haha. I have a picture of Reed in my head, and I know it's a real person, but I can't remember where from. My favorite scene in the whole series is probably the scene where Arianna is up on the roof with Reed. I don't know why, but I just love that part.

Posted by Lo on February 21, 2009 at 11:48 AM EST #

Oh, and can Reed and Josh PLEASE get back together??? I HATE THEM APART!

Posted by Lo on February 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM EST #

I think the girl on the middle of the cover ( the girl with the black skirt) in paradise lost should be taylor and the girl in the white dress on the same cover should be kiran. i also think that the girl staring right at you on the cover of private should be noelle and i think Chad michael murray should be Dash. I think the girl in the middle with the coral shirt of revelation should be amberly carmichael. I think that the girl with the yellow sweater and shirt on the cover of inner circle should be Sabine. I also think that the girl with the beige sweater/wrap staring at the girl in the coral shirt in Revelation should be Ivy Slade. ill try to think of somemore

Posted by Bonnie on February 21, 2009 at 11:59 AM 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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH Pri: I second EVERY thing said!!!!!!!!

Posted by kimmy on February 21, 2009 at 12:22 PM EST #

Can someone please start a petition to get Suspicion released a little bit early? Maybe july? PLeasee, I NEEED that book!!!!

Posted by casey on February 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM EST #

OMG borders got paradise lost early! i got it last tuesday and i read it all as soon as i got it! wowww, it was so amazing! i wont say what all went down, but the end is definetly the biggest cliff hanger that kate brian has EVER written ! but, i have a question. is there gonna be another book in the private series after paradise lost? or is it just the privlige series???? im so confused because i wanna read about reed still, and not just ariana ! help ! lol well this is my all time favorite seriess ! :)

Posted by LAUREN NICOLE on February 21, 2009 at 12:33 PM EST #

warning... don't read this post if you haven't finished paradise lost wahhhhhhhhhhhh! finished paradise lost... don't get me wrong, it was good and all... the end was a shock but w/e (and now i have to wait until SEPTEMBER!!! for the next one.... fml) Kate, I love you and your books... but please... please please please please please please... BRING JOSH BACK! and have reed and josh get back together... please!!! and like someone said earlier... NOT at the end of the entire series (course i'm hoping that the series will continue for a LOOONG time) the next book... please?? for your fans... we want reed and josh back together!!! I LOVE JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Amanda on February 21, 2009 at 01:08 PM EST #

I ? 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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH HAha! It feels like we're protesting which we kinda are or making a movements thing like TWLOHA i like it!!!

Posted by Lauren on February 21, 2009 at 01:09 PM EST #

Kate, I loved Pardise Lost! But I can't believe we have to wait until September for the next book. I'm going to die. I need to know what happens!! Please release the next book early!!!!!

Posted by Tiffani on February 21, 2009 at 01:40 PM EST #

I thought Paradise lost comes out in 3 days... did it come out early? im s0o0o0o0 confused!!!! well i would say my favorite scene is when Reed tells Josh that she loves him. And i have a picture for each of the characters and its kinda the same in every book. and i just have to say... Joshua Hollis<3 Joshua Hollis<3 Joshua Hollis<3Joshua. Hollis. <3 Joshua. Hollis. <3 Joshua. Hollis. <3 Joshua. Hollis. <3 Joshua. Hollis. <3 Joshua. Hollis. <3 Joshua. Hollis. <3..so on and on. and i pretty much love him :)

Posted by Sarah on February 21, 2009 at 01:53 PM EST #

Is it me or did the company took money and effort on the cover of paradise. It's badly photoshopped and really kills all the nice covers from the previous installment. Please if your going to photoshop, do try to make the models actually look like they are in the same room, and not floating! And I'm not going to even start with the lighting and the hair! p.s. I'm hoping the cover i saw on amazon is different from the real thing.

Posted by Anna on February 21, 2009 at 02:58 PM EST #

I finished PARADISE LOST yesterday, when I was able to get it early. It sucks that my friends didn't get the book yet, so I have like no one to talk to. But I did read a few people who have read the book. And I hate spoilers, so I really don't want to spoil anything. But I have to let this out, "Oh. My. Gosh."

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 03:42 PM EST #

OMG...people who've read Paradise Lost are sooooo lucky. I preordered it on Amazon and it hasn't come in yet...however...I' reading something about Josh barely in the book and some things of Reed forgetting about him?! I literally broke down crying. They need to get back together. Pleasepleaseplease. I want R+J to have a happily ever after. And something about a major cliffhanger(the biggest one of all.) Then Suspicion doesn't come out til Sep. The SUSPENSE IS SO INTENSE. omg

Posted by Tess on February 21, 2009 at 03:44 PM EST #

Huge cliffhanger. But what do you expect from Kate Brian? LOL. I can't wait for Suspicion.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 03:48 PM EST #

STEPH: I totally agree with you. Ella es estupido. When I was reading PARADISE LOST, my feelings and emotions were so confused. I didn't know what to think.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 03:52 PM EST #

Josh.Isn't.In.It? You've gotta be kidding me. Suspicion comes out in like, September. Kate-your writing is amazing and please do not stop writing these series. Gosh, you don't even know how obsessed I am with these. I haven't read Paradise Lost yet, but I am dying to. Josh and Reed absolutely need to get back together...Josh and Reed. Josh.And.Reed.

Posted by Portia on February 21, 2009 at 03:56 PM EST #

ok i just had a question for kate. when u write the private books, did u have it all planed out what was gunna happen? or did u make it up as u went along. b/c the forshadowing in the books are amazing!!! just wondering -mrs. josh hollis!!!

Posted by Mary on February 21, 2009 at 04:26 PM EST #

JACQUELINE: i'm with you on. oh. my. gosh. doesn't even begin to cover it though!! i wanna scream. and we have to wait til SEPTEMBER?!?!?!?! what the heck........ahhhhhhhhh

Posted by Lacie on February 21, 2009 at 04:39 PM EST #

MARY: I'm sorry but, I'm the next Mrs. Josh Hollis. LOL.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 04:43 PM EST #

LACIE: I really wish I could tell you what I think without spoiling it for everyone, because I hate spoilers. But yeah, "Oh.My.Gosh." I also want to scream! For all the bad and good parts I liked.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 04:45 PM EST #

ok so i have grow to like ivy. and i like her. but her and josh arent working out for me. josh and reed NEED NEED NEED NEED NEED to get back together. but u can put ivy with someother nice boy. any other nice boy but josh! u dont understand!! we have had to put through 2 whole books of them not together! its killing me! and I heard that mr. sweet, loving, caring, hott josh wasnt in paradise lost! *crying* as long as hes in the next on, i think ill be able to pull myself together! o and jaquelen, im sorry girl, but no taking my man!!! dont u like thomas tho! JOSH HOLLIS IS MINE!

Posted by Mary on February 21, 2009 at 04:55 PM EST #

After reading PARADISE LOST, it makes me really really like Josh Hollis. For the people who have read it, I'm not sure if you can follow my logic here. But yeah....Josh Hollis *sigh*

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 05:01 PM EST #

MARY: HAHA...I do like Thomas, but I would go for Josh Hollis. Anyways, did you read PARADISE LOST?

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 05:02 PM EST #

ugh no!!!! arg im mad!! but im getting my hands on that book! and come on...none of the other books made u fall in love with josh. hes just so.....whats the word? PERFECT! lol

Posted by Mary on February 21, 2009 at 05:05 PM EST #

Josh is so sweet! I like him so much because he's not like those other guys. The players. I thought it was so cute when Josh first said he loved her in his room. He couldn't help saying it. "Did I tell you I love you today?" So, cute!

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 05:08 PM EST #

hey kate i have been dying 2 read paradise lost! if reed and josh don't get back 2gether i'm going 2 b soooo mad! this is like my fave series i finished it in like a week! keep writing! xoxo

Posted by Gloria on February 21, 2009 at 05:17 PM EST #

OMG I really hope the rumors are wrong... I LOVE JOSH!!! My favorite scenes are 1) When Arianna admitts to killing Thomas (caught me off guard), 2) When Reed told Josh she loved him ( my heart was pounding I was SOOO excited!!!) and 3) When Sabine admitted to being Arianna's sister... That one REALLY caught me off guard... I mean you think you know a person and look what happens! But ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~JOSH AND REED *****NEED***** TO BE TOGETHER!!! PLEASE MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE KATE!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Posted by isabella on February 21, 2009 at 06:11 PM EST #

These books are AMAZING! I love Josh! He and Reed are perfect for each other!I really hope they get back together! My favorite scene is when Sabine pulls the gun on Reed and Reed finds out that she didn't "technically" cheat on Josh! What happened to him, had happened to her too! Then the way it ended was extremely intense and I can't wait for Paradise Lost to come out! I'm soo excited! I hope this series goes on forever! It is one of my FAVORITES. I picture the characters a little differently. Its hard to describe how I imagine them, but Noelle is most likely the closest to the book cover.

Posted by Caitlin on February 21, 2009 at 06:17 PM EST #

By the way.....JOSH AND REED HAVE TO GET BACK TOGETHER! IM GETTING PARADISE LOST TOMORROW, AND IM SOO SCARED TO READ IT BECAUSE I HEARD THAT THEY DON'T!

Posted by Caitlin on February 21, 2009 at 06:19 PM EST #

It's not that I have anything against Ivy... I sort of like her now... but her and Josh? I don't know if I can go through another book were he and Reed aren't together knowing it wasn't her fault!!! I NEED JOSH!!!

Posted by isabella on February 21, 2009 at 06:26 PM EST #

I totally respect Ivy Slade. But I want Josh and Reed together.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 06:34 PM EST #

yah personally i rele like ivy. she is awsome! but her and josh arent working out for me!!! and now that josh know that thie whole thing w/ dash was a big mistake, he and reed can get back together. *ifngers crossed* lets hope!!! ok no, actually, they BETTER!

Posted by Mary on February 21, 2009 at 06:50 PM EST #

hey kate me again i dnt picture anyone in particular tht is already a star the characters tht i have pictured r only in my mind and noelle is my favorite character we r soooo much alike ull never see me wi my eues boggling out of my head and my mouth gaping open i kno evrything about evryone i can see rite thru evryone and i no wat noelle's fatal flaws r(she has only four)she always protecting her own and her revenge plans(shes always gonna get u bak) also her big mouth and her im never suprised act I LOVE UR BOOKS KATE KEEP WRITING MUAH!!!!LOL

Posted by megan h. on February 21, 2009 at 07:19 PM EST #

PARADISE LOST WAS AMAZING!! how did anyone find out when the next book is coming out because I've looked and haven't found anything...I freaked out when I finished paradise lost..i mean what a cliff hanger!!..and I cannot wait until the next book!!

Posted by Lauren on February 21, 2009 at 07:23 PM EST #

I LOVE THE PART WEN KIKI IS LISTENING TO HER IPOD THN SHE SEES TWO BILLINGS GIRLS IN AN ARGUMENT(IDK WHICH ONES)AND TAKES OUT HER EARPHONES AND SAYS'CAT FIGHT', I THOUGHT IT WAS SOOOO FUNNY(IDK WHICH BOOK)AND THE GIRL ON THE COVER OF UNTOUCHBLE(THE ONE WITH THE WHITE UDERSHIRT AND THE LOMG PINK OVER SHIRT)SHE SHOULD BE NOELLE

Posted by megan h. on February 21, 2009 at 07:28 PM EST #

LAUREN HOW DID U READ PARADISE LOST IT HASNT COME OUT YET

Posted by megan h. on February 21, 2009 at 07:29 PM EST #

i always kinda pictured taylor as looking like taylor swift. not exactally, but.

Posted by Mary on February 21, 2009 at 07:35 PM EST #

josh i dont think i can put a face to. he is like my own creation in my head and i canr find anyone who could mach up to him. also if they made like a movie ect. i would die if they get the wrong josh. so. i cant really put faces to charecter tho. i have them all in my head. o so ny fav. scenes. i love when josh tells reed he loves her. i like in private when thomas is crying on reeds sholder at the end. i love when josh is talking to reed at nite rite before they arest him. and even tho i absolutly HATE this part more than anything, i couldnt stop reading when josh finds reed at the legacy w/ dash. ok well lets face it, in every book, every time josh apeared, i reread that part like a million times after th book was done

Posted by Mary on February 21, 2009 at 07:49 PM EST #

I love the Private Series, and absolutely love Reed, Josh, and Noelle. Ivy's alright, but I don't like her w/ Josh. Can't wait til Paradise Lost!

Posted by Elle on February 21, 2009 at 08:11 PM EST #

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Posted by kimmy on February 21, 2009 at 08:25 PM EST #

LAUREN: I totally agree with you. I freaked out. And it sucks that my friends are getting PARADISE LOST, like on Tuesday. I can't tell them what I'm thinking and stuff. But I'm rereading PARADISE LOST again.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 09:00 PM EST #

When will suspicion come out!?

Posted by Vanessa on February 21, 2009 at 09:08 PM EST #

There's this one scene that I can picture perfectly. And probably a scene that'll stick with me really well, only because it was so devastating. It's at the end of INVITATION ONLY. When Josh finds out why the police are at Easton, and he comes running to Reed and tells her that they found Thomas's body. I cried so hard. And whenever I reread that part, I start crying.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 21, 2009 at 09:09 PM EST #

hey, so...my fave part would have to be the part at the end of Confession, Reed is on the roof calling the police (after Noelle,Ariana and Kiran told her what they did to Thomas) and then Ariana comes and like smacks Reed around and then Noelle comes and shes like "i knew it!" and Ariana confessed and then the ditective comes. my fave part for sureeee. or the part in private, when Thomas and Reed where in the woods at that party, and he pushed her, and all the girls ran over to see if shes okay, and yelled at thomas, and they took Reed home. :) :)

Posted by ashley on February 21, 2009 at 09:21 PM EST #

PT. 2 i picture reed as Willa Holland ! i think shes PERFECT. check her out. (kaitlyn cooper from the OC) and i picture noelle as Michelle Trachtenberg.(georgina sparks from gossip girl!) and dash or thomas as James Lafferty (nathan from one tree hill) i think the reed i picked is perfect in my eyes. so seriously check her out ! :)

Posted by ashley on February 21, 2009 at 09:22 PM EST #

I just finished Paradise Lost. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't as much Billings Girls bonding as the previous books. Also I don't like the relationship between Reed and her vacation fling, he's such a player...the ending of him leaving reminds me of the first A-list book. And...TYPOOO!!! Page 216. It should be Poppy that says the last couple lines, not Paige. Though I should let you know, Kate. :)

Posted by Carolyn on February 21, 2009 at 09:35 PM EST #

omgg i totlyy do NOT picture the girls on the covers like the cherctors in the book! i think that megan fox would make the BEST noelle EVER!! if there are ever movies about these she beter be noelle! and i dont get whyy everyone obsesses over twilight these are sooo much beter! there addictingg! an NOT about vampires!! lol. like i used to call people geeks who always had there head in a book but when i statred private i became a geek!

Posted by Kayla on February 21, 2009 at 11:12 PM EST #

I can't even begin to explain how incredible your series is. I've been reading it for so long now, and I have to say you are by far one of my favorite authors. I love all of the books, I actually just finished the first Privilege novel - it was so good, and pretty intense! Hahah, you have a pretty creative mind to come up with the plans Ariana does. Anyways - about the pictures on the covers of the books, I don't really pay attention to them much, no offense at all. I just have my own picture of all of the characters in my head. By the way! I wasn't sure when Paradise Lost was coming out, so I went to a bookstore yesterday and today! Haha, well it's safe to say I definitely cannot wait until the 24th! I'm so excited, and I can't wait for the next Privilege book! Sorry, I sound a bit obsessive, but, your series is so addicting! Haha, well thank you for taking the time to read this extremely long comment if you did and thank you for writing this freaking amazing series!

Posted by Gina Marie on February 21, 2009 at 11:16 PM EST #

Please Please Please tell me theres gonna be more books puh-lease??!?! I got Paradise Lost yesterday (Amazon shipped it early Ohmygod) and yeah i dont want it to be the last one i want more. I agree Taylor Launtner would be a pretty hot Dash

Posted by Nikki Gee on February 22, 2009 at 02:26 AM EST #

is there really gonna be a show or something or is that post just an 'if' thing? but for me, its really hard to pick just one. i guess i'd go with the part before everyone leaves for the legacy. when josh follows reed to change. and i really hope reed and josh get back together!

Posted by maisarah on February 22, 2009 at 03:47 AM EST #

STEPH- why dont you like him? is he an a*s? oh and i went to borders yesterday and they said it could be another 3 weeks, but the person was so old idk if she knew what she was talking about. so that means im going to have to go on this mad hunt for this book. (trust me i will) :[ boo borders. that ruined my day.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 22, 2009 at 09:44 AM EST #

Lauren- around semptember 9th reading through the comments evreyone is talking about this cliff hanger...dont tell me what it is but is it something we've thought about happening but never accctually thought would?

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 22, 2009 at 09:48 AM EST #

Nikki Gee- no suspision is coming out next, then 2 books after that. unless she decides to do more books there is only ganna be a 12 book series.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 22, 2009 at 09:50 AM EST #

at first the only reason i read these books was cause my friend kept recommending them to me and wouldnt leave me alone! i liked the boooks i thought they were ok, that was untill the last one (revelation) that i got sucked into love them. now im obsessed.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 22, 2009 at 09:54 AM EST #

omg, omg, omg!!!!!!!!!! i got paradise lost yesterday at b&n and i finished it yesterday too. I have to say it's the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think its my new favorite :) I just love the book and i want the nest one right now!!!!! it was soo good but the cliff hanger at the end of the book againg is just driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!!! Well kate this is one of the best private books u wrote!!!!! all of u that comment here u have to read paradise lost right now its ahmazing

Posted by Jagoda on February 22, 2009 at 10:07 AM EST #

COME ON! THE PEOPLE WANT JOSH! :o)Pleeeeease! And I just finished Paradise Lost, WHY DO YOU END ON SUCH A CLIFF HANGER?! It's driving me CRAZY!

Posted by Lo :o) <3 on February 22, 2009 at 11:13 AM EST #

paradise lost came from amazon like almost exactly a week ago and i can say that i was sufficiently disappointed. i HATED upton he was so annoying and such a player and i wanted to slap reed for believing him when he said he was 'falling in love with her'. they've known each other for like a week. ALSO upset by the palpable joshless-ness that was this book. he was in the first chapter and then disappeared into oblivion for the rest of the novel. the ending was very good and i wish i had been as excited by it as i was by the end of revelation. but due to the fact that i did not like the book in general, i honestly did not even care about the ending. i didn't get excited i didn't go call my friends and tell them that i finished the book becuase i didn't care.

Posted by whitney on February 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM EST #

kate, your books are amazing but this was 'ehh' at best for me and i have been reading private for 2 1/2 years. but perhaps that's just because i am absolutely in love with josh. either way, it was kind of cool to see some of the characters from last christmas and great to see kiran and taylor again. why is suspicion's release date 7 months from now? that seems a little long to wait...?

Posted by whitney on February 22, 2009 at 11:17 AM EST #

OMG i freakin love these books. I cant get enough of them. I havent read PARADISE LOST yet but I know its going to be great!! Ok so I have more then 1 favorite parts, i actually have 4!! My first favorite parrt was when Reed told josh that she loves him, My 2nd favorite part was is Invitation only at then end where Reed and Josh where sitting on the train and Josh let Reed lay down and fall asleep on him. My 3rd favorite part was when Reed went to Josh's room and they were throwing paint everywhere. And my last favorite part was in Private when Reed and Thomas met eachother in the very beginning. I absolutely love this series, it is one of the BEST series ever. Oh and I read Last Christmas and that was AWESOME, I read that book in like 2 hours. Well i cant wait for PARADISE LOST!!

Posted by Hannah <3 on February 22, 2009 at 11:26 AM EST #

Amanda<3: Its only a 12 book series!!!??? AHHHHHHH. I'ts going to be over before we know it!! Will that be enough time for Reed and Josh to get back together? OMG it better be! I NEED Reed and Josh to get back together. Not even want anymore. NEED. I really hope they dont like get back together in like the last chapter of the 12th book. Give us at least 1 more book together. Please Kate. I beg u.

Posted by Mariam on February 22, 2009 at 11:56 AM EST #

so wait 1 minute who got shot in revelation then who died?

Posted by kelsey on February 22, 2009 at 12:41 PM EST #

I love the books i'm almost done with the series, in 3 days i Have read 3 books. My favorite part is when Reed Noelle Ariana and Kiran are at Cheyrenne's house in the room wherre they are trying on all the dresses and taking pictures at that point it seems like everything is going to be alrightt(even though its not). I also like it after cheyrenne's death when Josh comes over to Reed and askes her if shes okay and comforts her. Reed should be played by the girl from Stick it or the girl from juno. Noelle should be played by alexis bledel from gilmore girls. One of the boys maybe Thomas should be Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl and one should be Daniel Radcliffe from Harry Potter. Rose should be selena gomez Blair from gossip girl shoud be kiran or someone.

Posted by Laura on February 22, 2009 at 12:41 PM EST #

Hey again. The model on the cover os Untouchable could definately be Kiran. I also always think of Ali Larter(on Heroes) as Noelle(??? Idk why???. Also I always think of the blonde on the cover of the first four books as Reed, I know it's supposed to be Ariana, but thats what I picture her as.

Posted by Gabriella on February 22, 2009 at 01:13 PM EST #

I just finished Paradise Lost, and it's insane at the end! Please tell me you're going to be writing a squeal to it, because I'm dying to know if Reed's okay, how Upton feels about it, and who pushed her. Don't let the series end now, I'm addicted to these books. Haha (: <3 Casie.

Posted by Casie Kamph on February 22, 2009 at 01:19 PM EST #

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Posted by mariahhh! on February 22, 2009 at 01:50 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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH

Posted by mariahhh! on February 22, 2009 at 01:51 PM EST #

my favorite part out of all the books and i nominate it for this oscar thingy is....: /....in inner circle on pg. 109!

Posted by mariahhh! on February 22, 2009 at 01:53 PM EST #

WE NEED MORE OF JOSH! WHOS WITH ME!!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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH

Posted by Mary on February 22, 2009 at 01:59 PM EST #

mariahh i dont have the book, what part is that?

Posted by Mary on February 22, 2009 at 02:00 PM EST #

-"On, Reed. You're so droll," she(Cheyenne)said, sipping her apple juice. "This is a free country. I can choose who I want to eat breakfast with." -"Well, so can I," I replied, standing up and lifting my tray. -"Your prerogative," Cheyenne said with a shrug. -Josh got up as well, but Cheyenne grabbed the arm of his frayed corduroy jacket. -"You can stay if you want you know," she said, blinking up at him with her big blue eyes. -Josh smirked and shrugged. "Where Reed goes, so go I."

Posted by mariahhh! on February 22, 2009 at 02:01 PM EST #

MarY: i just posted it

Posted by mariahhh! on February 22, 2009 at 02:02 PM EST #

**Oh, Reed

Posted by mariahhh! on February 22, 2009 at 02:03 PM EST #

OMGGGG! 2 more long boring days till paradise lost! katee! i love ur series so much im reading it like i suppose backwards. i read revelation, then ambition, then legacy, and so on!

Posted by MariahhHollis <3 on February 22, 2009 at 02:05 PM EST #

thank mariahh! omg thats so cute, i forgot about that part! o i love it now!!! haha thanks!

Posted by Mary on February 22, 2009 at 02:05 PM EST #

wait, ur reading it backwards! o wow, thats a little confusing, and rele not how ur soposed to read it. but if its working for u

Posted by Mary on February 22, 2009 at 02:08 PM EST #

ur welcome:)

Posted by MariahhHollis <3 on February 22, 2009 at 02:08 PM EST #

i think u should change it from "Where Reed goes, so go I." to "Where MARY goes i go." lol...........b/c well me and josh are secretly dating. lol

Posted by Mary on February 22, 2009 at 02:10 PM EST #

not like backwards backwards but not reading the series in order

Posted by MariahhHollis <3 on February 22, 2009 at 02:11 PM EST #

im sure. did he tell u we were already married. i am, afterall, Mrs. Mariah Hollis or Mrs. Josh Hollis. whichever you prefer <3MariahHollisx]

Posted by MariahhHollis <3 on February 22, 2009 at 02:12 PM EST #

OMG Kate your books are my life! I jusr finished Paradise Lost, i think in canada we get all the books early i guess, Ive read all the private novels, last christmas and privilege they are the best books ever written! I love all the characters and the books are so intense! When is the next private novel coming out?!?! Love your biggest fan!!<3

Posted by HeidiMalley on February 22, 2009 at 02:29 PM EST #

i just read paradise lost, and there better be another one...

Posted by joanna on February 22, 2009 at 02:30 PM EST #

kate is there a book after suspicion? i'm realy curious can please please reply! thanks!~ big fan

Posted by Bonnie on February 22, 2009 at 02:42 PM EST #

yah well mariahh i guese josh didnt tell you about our wedding and how we are happily married.

Posted by Mary Hollis on February 22, 2009 at 02:56 PM EST #

I've already read Lost Paradise. Will there be another book after that? I really hope Josh and Reed get back together. I can't really figure Upton out. I think he's just playing Reed. I really want to know who is after Reed! I think it may be Paige for some strange reason. Well I just wanted to say I do not picture the girls on the cover as the characters. I don't even picture Noelle with dark hair.

Posted by Lindsay on February 22, 2009 at 03:36 PM EST #

I GOT PARADISE LOST YESTERDAY FEB 21 ITS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by tara on February 22, 2009 at 04:16 PM EST #

i just finished Paradise Lost and I'm wondering if there will be another book? I am now starting Last Christmas. I am wondering why in the beginning of Last Christmas Noelle, Paige, and Daniel are talking about Christmas in locations other than St. Barths; the way their Christmas plans were talked about in Paradise Lost I assumed they never broke this tradition. Is there a specific reason you chose to write different Christmas plans for these two families that usually spend the holiday together?

Posted by meredith on February 22, 2009 at 04:21 PM EST #

my favorite scene is from paradise lost having to do with the death of a loved animal and the lunch after that ahahah soo good. but other than that i would have to say the cafeteria scene in private where noelle and ariana and kiran and taylor meet reed. classic noelle. i picture noelle as the girl in the center of the first book, whom she obviously is. reed, i personally picture as the dirty blond on inner circle through legacy. if there were to be a tv series it would have to have at least that girl as noelle!!

Posted by *Kelly* on February 22, 2009 at 04:23 PM EST #

I just finished Paradise Lost and started Last Christmas (all today lol). But I have a question about the difference in christmas plans in the two books. In Paradise Lost, noelle, paige, and everyone else makes it very clear that they have been going to St. Barths for christmas since they were very young. However, in the beginning of Last Christmas, these characters are all discussing different plans for the holiday. Is there a reason for this difference?

Posted by meredith on February 22, 2009 at 04:26 PM EST #

this might sound slightly demanding and im sorry but WRITE FASTER :D

Posted by kacee on February 22, 2009 at 04:34 PM EST #

My Cast of Private: Reed-Jaimie Alexander Noelle-Megan Fox Ariana- Teresa Palmer Kiran-Leighton Meester Taylor-Taylor Momsen Cheyenne-Kristen Bell Thomas-Max Theiriot Gage-Ed Westwick Josh-Zachary Abel Dash- Alex Pettyfer Sabine-Nicole Fiscella Ivy- Sienna-Nan Zhang London-Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Constance-Dreama Walker Whit-Spencer Breslin Natasha- Trey-Chace Crawford Tiffany- Lorna- Astrid- Missy- Amberly- Kiki- Rose- Shelby-

Posted by Meg on February 22, 2009 at 05:02 PM EST #

hey kate....i am dying to buy PARADISE LOST!!! i cannot wait...i am in love with your series!!! im wondering is there really going to be a show or movie or something about the series?

Posted by x on February 22, 2009 at 05:41 PM EST #

I think that Willa Holland would make a good Reed, and Haley Bennett would make a good Ariana.

Posted by Lo :o) <3 on February 22, 2009 at 05:41 PM EST #

WE NEED MORE OF JOSH! WHOS WITH ME!!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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH

Posted by Amanda on February 22, 2009 at 06:07 PM EST #

WE NEED MORE OF JOSH! WHOS WITH ME!!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 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 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 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 JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH

Posted by Amanda on February 22, 2009 at 06:08 PM EST #

Paradise Lost was awesome! I got it on early release. I really hope you don't put Reed and Josh back together...I hate Josh. He's so dumb and such a hypocrite. Reed can do better and seems to be moving on but this Upton guy seems a bit shady. Love the cliffhangers. The only problem I have with this series and the spin-off series is that I finish them too quickly! I'm hoping for a nice long one at some point...they're so good! Keep up the good work!!

Posted by Sami on February 22, 2009 at 06:12 PM EST #

OMG I just finished paradise lost!!!!! it was soooo good. i guess the borders got it early. but it was soooo good!!!!! All the books are awesome!! you have to let us know when the next one is coming out!

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

josh is amazing. i have loved these books forever. i hate that now, there is one that i just feel "ehhh" about. Paradise lost had no josh. therefore there WAS no paradise and it WASNT lost. just bring him back. pleasse. lastly i hate that read "loves" upton. but dont worry i have a theory. Upton is the one after her. either that or Upton and sawyer have a thing (lovee)and therefore sawyer is trying to get rid of reed. OR sawyer likes reed and is going to get rid of upton. kate does this ALL the time. gets us to focus on the mean girls (paige, sienna, poppy) or the creepy ones(the paige and daniel family) but its ALWAYS the one you would never expect. and this way reed cant be with upton HAH! lastly what was she thinking "no guy has looked at me this way before" oh im sorry reed, lets flash back to just before the legacy with josh. yeah, i thought so. TEAM JOSH (because there IS no other team.)

Posted by Pri on February 22, 2009 at 06:27 PM EST #

I can't really picture the characters that well. Reed would be hard to cast. But i think Noelle reminds me of a Blake Lively (if only she looked more mean, hah). And there would have to be a lot of attractive guys because as Reed has all her encounters with guys in ambition, she describes them all as being hot. And no, i don't really picture the girls on the cover being anybody..

Posted by Michelle on February 22, 2009 at 06:42 PM EST #

i just read paradise lost it was good!! i am not a josh fan and im glad he wasnt in there much i did like upton but there it there seems something weird about him. cant wait till september for the next one!

Posted by amy on February 22, 2009 at 07:05 PM EST #

STEPH- sorry but my book story so beats yours lol... so i went into barnes and nobles and guess who was there? kate from john and kate plus 8!!! i started freaking out! (is that jsut an east coast show or is it country-wide?) but anyway got the book at 3 got home at 3:30 just finished the book 10 minutes ago (about 4 hours of non stop reading) and it was AMAZING seriously i feel so bad for reed, she DOES need like EXTENSIVE theary, poor girl, for everyone who has read it who do you think did it? at first i thought Arianna but she would have said something about it in Privielge right? does pagie have blonde hair? idk and personaly i love Upston (his name bothers me tho!) but at the end of the book he got me mad.

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 22, 2009 at 07:10 PM EST #

I agree with everything Pri said. This book was my least favorite in the entire series. It didn't make ANY sense. Reed can't go from being completely in love with josh (and he in love with her) to being "in love" with Upton. I hate Upton. And I also think that he is going to be the one we least suspect, which means he's either the killer or he's going to be killed. I love Josh. Reed started liking him in book 2 and their relationship is far from over. It can't be. And I know that it's not, but I'm really hoping that they get back together before the last book of the seires (whenever that is) I don't want this to turn into a Ross and Rachael/Lorelai and Luke fiasco.. where we have to wait until the end to get what we want. Please kate, bring Josh back. And everyone who agrees with me and Pri, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell kate you want josh back too.

Posted by Amanda on February 22, 2009 at 07:21 PM EST #

For me this was the best book in the entire series =]. And as much as I love Josh, I definitely think Reed and Sawyer should end up together, I love him already and I don't really know anything about him. Finally, could Noelle's father have pushed Reed over? He seems like the usual "switches between overly nice and kinda shady" background character that ends up being the surprise killer.

Posted by Amanda on February 22, 2009 at 08:26 PM EST #

Oh I also think it is Noelle's father because Upton is super shady, and he and Mr. Lange are apparently in on something, because of that one time that Reed heard them talking about her. Maybe Upton is getting close to Reed on Noelle's dad's orders as part of some plan to do something to Reed.

Posted by Amanda on February 22, 2009 at 08:30 PM EST #

Are there more books after Paradise Lost?!?!?! I really hope so because I don't know if I'll ever sleep again without another one! I also can't decide if I like Upton or not. I need more about his life to decide. Really wanna know what happens and what happened :)

Posted by Kassandra on February 22, 2009 at 08:43 PM EST #

Oh yeah, and a little late on the uptake sorry, I think its kinda hard to figure out who's who on the covers (is the girl in the middle of the cover on Paradise lost a girl in the show gossip girl?) i definetely think that Reed is on the first book, the one on the back cover. Oh yeah and who pushed Reed, maybe Mr. Lange? I agree with Amanda because also, didn't whoever pushed her pull the necklace off before she fell?

Posted by Kassandra on February 22, 2009 at 09:00 PM EST #

I loved Paradise Lost! The ending was great, I have noo idea who it might of been. Maybe Mr. Lange, who knows. I'm not sure how i feel about Upton, his name was weird too, mainly cause it's my last name though lol. He seems kinda shady though, too good to be ture. I can't wait for the next Private novel to come out!!

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

I kinda feel like i started a JOSH frenzie! Lol! too all of you who posted JOSH over and over and over and over and wel... over !!! thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I will if you will!

Posted by kimmy on February 22, 2009 at 09:46 PM EST #

So i just read Paradise Lost and I CANT WAIT for the next one. Im really mad it doesn't say when it's coming out. Does anyone know? Also Reed and Josh should TOTALLY get back together.

Posted by Alanna on February 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM EST #

Hey Kate! I LOVE YOUR BOOKS! OK, so i think my favorite scenes are when Reed and Josh are together because they are so cute!!! I picture Chase Crawford as Josh but Reed is difficult to picture for some reason...BUT please dont take out the Reed and Josh scenes, PLEASE!!! LMAO c: okay well keep writing!!!

Posted by Holly on February 22, 2009 at 10:21 PM EST #

omg kate brian are you joking i finished paradise lost two days ago. it felt like i read it in like two seconds, i cant belive how short it felt. it was really good but it felt kinda different from all of the other private books. probabaly becuase there was nothing about easton, josh, or most of the billings girls. i didnt hate upton but josh is just so josh and upton is just so not. lol. the ending was so surprising but honestly SEPTEMBER? SEVEN MONTHES? youve got to be kidding me right? your going to move the date up or something right? YOU HAVE TOO!

Posted by sabine on February 22, 2009 at 10:27 PM EST #

OMGsh!!!! i just go paradise lost and read it all in 2 hours!!!! it was amazing when does the next book come out? cause i reall want to know if reed survived the fall and if the find her:)

Posted by Brianna on February 22, 2009 at 10:43 PM EST #

I really love the Private series. I've read them all, I plan on reading the Privilege but I just haven't had the chance. I hear there is talk about making the series into a TV show. I think that would work a lot better then a movie. I was wondering how you pick the cover models? I know a few books back there was a contest and I was wondering if you were going to anything like that again? I really wanted to enter the contest, but I got busy and forgot. I hope you do another contest like that. Or maybe one to cast the characters in the series? Either way would be awesome.

Posted by Sarah on February 22, 2009 at 11:06 PM EST #

I think that this seires is the best i have ever read. There are so many charatcters to choose from, i have to say i loved thomas alot and was devestaed when I found out he died. But the whole group of books has turned to sursprise me all the time! I really like Reed for the characters not cause she's the main one but she stands up for herself and takes risks when needed and knows how to pix things. She has guts and thats what i like. For the boys i really like Gage, he'a a type of guy that knows he's a player and doesn't really much care what other people think of him. He hets his way alot and he's pretty funny on the other hand. I think your a genius kate! And i was also wondering are you writting another book after Paradise Lost?, cause it is just bugging me that i don't know who it is, i mean i have an idea but like i can't know for sure until you told me. And then again you surprised me in that book too, you took like a whole other turn not that i don't like it, I do, it's very ne egde and intesne. But I want to know whats going on back home at Easton and everything else, Keep writting!!!!!!!! xoxo, Maddie

Posted by Maddie on February 23, 2009 at 12:16 AM EST #

BOOKS ARE AWESOME! I would pick Reed not cause she's the main character but cause she stands up for herself and is a risk taker but knows when to do things and when not to do things. Also for the boys i would pick Gage cause he knows he's a player and just like Thomas he doesn't really care what people think of him he's hot with a body and is really funny. But my main question is...Are you writting another bok after paradise lost? Cuase i am just dying to know and when it comes out so i can read it. PLEASE let me know! Thanks! xoxo, Maddie

Posted by Maddie on February 23, 2009 at 12:20 AM EST #

is it me or do any of you picture josh with medium brown hair, noelle with really dark hair, kiran brown hair also, ariana of course blonde, gage tall buzz cut dark blonde, thomas's hair a little longer than gage and about the same color, reed with light brown hair, taylor with light brown or dirty blonde hair. I TOTALLY AGREE with everyone about JOSH..........I LOVE HIM !!!!!!

Posted by !!!!!lakin !!!!! on February 23, 2009 at 07:58 AM EST #

woot wooooottt! I just got Paradise Lost, and I can't wait to crack it open and delve into the world of fabulosity! haha....Kate, i was wondering, since your series is my favorite, and warriors by Erin Hunter is my 2nd, do you think I can makes you a warrior name? I mean, you donts have to, but if you want....just post it in the next blog or anything(if you read this comment, which i doubts because there are atleast 180 before me.)becaus e i'd loves to give you a warrior name....you're just that awesome c:

Posted by Alyy :3 on February 23, 2009 at 08:31 AM EST #

SABINE: I totally agree with you. After I finished I was like, "Did I just finish the book?" I liked it.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 23, 2009 at 09:54 AM EST #

At first I didn't like it because I was expecting to read about Josh and Reed, but I got a totally different thing. LOL. And I felt so sorry for Reed about the whole 'therapy' thing. Then I reread PARADISE LOST, and I grew to like it. It's actually a good book.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 23, 2009 at 10:02 AM EST #

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Posted by Amanda S. on February 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM EST #

Why cant reed ever be happy? WHY??!!!!!! and i really really really really really want reed and josh to get back together. BUT if they dont i'd rather reed get someone good she can actually STAY with and for people to stop trying to murder her! but i do love ivy. so if ivy and josh stay together please get reed a good guy!!!

Posted by Jenny on February 23, 2009 at 02:13 PM EST #

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Posted by kimmy on February 23, 2009 at 04:02 PM EST #

Josh and Reed are SO in love you can tell!! So, if we're pretending every bodys real heres my oppinion! So i know Josh needs time or whatever because he's in pain but can't he at least tell Reed this because shes so far gone past the level of freaking out. Im just waiting for her to have 1 HUGE melt down and Josh be the one to comfort her b/c lets face it its happened before in quoteing the book he's her rock and probably always will be so bring on Josh and have them talk and take a step towards fixing things!!

Posted by kimmy on February 23, 2009 at 04:10 PM EST #

SPOLIERS READ ONLY IF YOU"VE READ PL: one thing i didnt like about Paradise Lost was the fact that noelle is totally different towards reed. now it just seems like shes pretending to be reeds friend. i understand she was hurt and all but seriously she needs to get over the fact that it WASNT ON PURPOUSE (shes my fav character too) but seriously she needs to start acting better to reed. PLUS does she seriously expect reed to sleep in the same bed as sabine did THE GIRL TRIED TO KILL HER i never knew noelle could be so dumb/heartless. now that i think about it i think it was noelle was probably the one that did it (trying to get rid of her so she wouldnt have to pretend to be friends with her) i know how stupid it sounds and totally not true but w/e lol

Posted by Amanda <3 on February 23, 2009 at 04:17 PM EST #

OMG I just called Books A million and they said they have 2 Paradise Lost books in Stock so yea i am so excited!!! And My favorite seen is probably any scene with Josh in it especially the one on thanksgiving break with the paint fight and then the soccer game where they kiss and then the officer and dean show up!!!! Yea I loved untouchable. I think that had the best scenes and then the end of Revelation I SWARE my heart stopped the ending was unbelievable and i was so worried Reed or Josh or even Noelle got hurt the suspense was killing me!!! But now I am going to get the book. I read the first chapter online and all i can say is JOSHHHHHH KISS HER, MAKE UP WITH HER, DO SOMETHING!

Posted by Marisa on February 23, 2009 at 05:08 PM EST #

P.S. I agree with kacee write faster!!! ~Marisa~ And another thing don't you think Taylor momsen would be to young to be Taylor shes like 15?

Posted by Marisa on February 23, 2009 at 05:11 PM EST #

These books are THE best!!!!! My favorite part out of all of the books is when Reed tells Josh she loves him!! When he thought she waz thinking of something else, and then he waz SOOOOO excited when she said it!!! My Josh looks like that blonde guy from Fired Up!!! Excatly like that and then Thomas looks like the brown haired guy from Fired Up!!!! Love that movie I recomened it!! My mom said it waz an eye opener to see how boyz really are!!! hahahaha!! Got to LOVE life!!! :)Kaleigh<3

Posted by Kaleigh on February 23, 2009 at 05:20 PM EST #

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Posted by pri on February 23, 2009 at 05:20 PM EST #

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Posted by pri on February 23, 2009 at 05:20 PM EST #

Amazing. I read paradise lost and completely loved it. But is there another book afterwords? I might die without knowing. When i was at barnes & nobles with my friends I completely didn't see it then one of them pointed it out, I almost screamed and I dropped to the floor, my heart racing. At first I thought it wasn't real then I totally freaked.

Posted by Alex on February 23, 2009 at 05:24 PM EST #

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Posted by Pri on February 23, 2009 at 05:26 PM EST #

By the way I waz wondering, what is up with Noelles scar on her hip????? what is that?????? AND OMG!!! HOW HAVE PEOPLE ALREADY GOTTEN PARADISE LOST!!!! I LIVE IN THE US!!! AND IT CUOMES OUT 2MORROW!!! AND OMG!!! DID JOSH AND READ NOT GET TOGETHER IN IT!!!! I LOVE HIM SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!! PLEASE DON'T LET IVY DIE!!!...AND OMG!!! JOSH AND REED HAVE TO BE TOGETHER!!!!! THAT IS JUST THEM!!! i cant wait to get my copy I have it on hold!!!!! Got to LOVE life :)Kaleigh<3

Posted by Kaleigh on February 23, 2009 at 05:33 PM EST #

how many more private books are you planning on writting? KEEP WRITING! (= ?

Posted by Jordann on February 23, 2009 at 06:57 PM EST #

Hi Kate! I absolutly love your books. They are my all-time favorite! I was just wondering, how many books are you planning on writing and when's the next one coming out? No pressure or anything i just don't think i can wait that long. lol

Posted by Alex on February 23, 2009 at 07:51 PM EST #

Reed- Shenae Grimes. Noelle- Megan Fox? Ariana- Taylor Momsen. Taylor- Victoria Justice. Just my opinion !

Posted by Brianna on February 23, 2009 at 08:08 PM EST #

omgsh i go it sat and read it i was getting hamlet for english and i went to go check just incase and it was there!!! i really wanna kno what happens to reed and josh whens the next book coming out?

Posted by Soyeon on February 23, 2009 at 08:09 PM EST #

i think adam gregory should play gage.. possibly or trey.

Posted by lakin!!!!!! on February 23, 2009 at 08:30 PM EST #

I got Paradise Lost early and i got to say i'm super stumped on the events that occured and who might have (you know what) but i think it might be someone that we know well in the book. Whos knows though Kate Brian always finds a way to suprise us. Oh and i also want think Garrett Hedlund would make a fine Josh, even though hes a little more older hes still uber dreamy:)

Posted by Jeanne on February 23, 2009 at 08:58 PM EST #

Okay, so reading these comments makes me feel a bit odd about being an 18 year old who reads these books. A lot of these comments are from 12-16 year olds ? -- But why are you all suggesting the characters be played by the models on the cover or actors in Gossip Girl or Twilight or some other teen fandom ? Wouldn`t it be smart to assume they`d never be able to [ or possibly not be interested in ) playing a Private character, because they`re busy with their current show ? -- There was only one comment I agreed with: the one that said Nikki Reed should play Noelle. She could totally play the biitch role that Noelle has perfected. -- Evan Rachel Wood, could play Kiran or Taylor. -- Matt Lanter might make a good Josh. -- Katie Cassidy would make a good Ariana. -- Sabine could probably be played by Laura Ramsey. -- I see Brock Kelly playing Thomas. -- I can kind of see Megan Fox playing Ivy. -- There's no actresses I can think of that make me think "She`d make a good Reed".

Posted by SovayCruz on February 23, 2009 at 09:19 PM EST #

I love the Private series! Its like my own little drug. I'm addicted to the books and can't until tomorrow to get it! Kate Brian is a stellar writer and should keep on writing. I wonder what will happen to Reed and Josh? Are they going to get back together? Who knows. Just have to find out on my own. Veronika :D

Posted by Veronika on February 23, 2009 at 09:22 PM EST #

I Think at the end of paradise lost the person that did you know what at the end is Taylor!!! THink at her in the book, it makes sense!

Posted by kimmy on February 23, 2009 at 09:37 PM EST #

Id like to say that i bought Paridise Lost on 2/19 at Barnse and Noble and it wasnt supposed to come out till tomarrow so . . . . .

Posted by Meggan Kiddmen on February 23, 2009 at 09:57 PM EST #

i know i spelled barnes wrong . . . it was on purpose

Posted by Meggan K. on February 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM EST #

Oh my goodness. I totally love Adam Gregory. He's so cute from 90210...except for the recent episode when he didn't shave. LOL.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 23, 2009 at 10:23 PM EST #

So, i got paradise lost today and i finished it litterally 5 minutes ago. Kate, your books are so amazing. They are SOOOOOO grabbing! I was sick all of last week, and i must have read 8 of your books. And not all of them were from the private series. My favorite scene in paradise lost is definitely with Upton and Reed in the bedroom with Poppy and Mrs. Ryan ( I hate her! ). It was so funny and i felt so bad for the girl! I know who the perfect actor would be for Josh, I just dont know what his name is because he wasn't in any big movies that he would be known for, just one or two. Whenever I think of Upton, I think of Ed Westwick! I mean, how perfect, scruffy hair, and he even has the British Accent. I hope im not ruining the book so I'm trying as hard as possible not to give anything away besides any names. When is the next book coming out? sorry, but with an ending like that, you can't keep us all hanging!

Posted by Molly on February 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM EST #

Kate! wow. you have certainly outdone yourself again. I just got down reading Paradise Lost and seriously, i loved it. I loved the way you brought back old billings girls and created new characters. Not to give anything away, i just wanted to say that the ending left me speechless. you always leave me wanting more. I cant wait for the next book and pray that there are many more to follow. I am a dyslexic so when i was little, i hated reading. The first book i ever read that inspired me to be the speed reader i am today was Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys. I read it over and over till i memorized certain parts. Then when private came out, to be honest i wasn't going to read it. But then my friend told me that it was really good and i should give it a shot. As a book lover, i think Private is better than any series out there. I know the whole "Twilight" craze is going on, but truthfully, I would rather spend a day with Noelle Lange and Reed Brennan then Edward Cullen in a heart beat. [continued....]

Posted by Rio Nicolette on February 23, 2009 at 10:32 PM EST #

When does the next book(Suspicion) come out??

Posted by Kimi on February 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM EST #

wow. kate, your books are absolutely phenomenal!!! I have suggested them to everyone I know, I have even compared them to the Twilight novels and I think both series are pretty equal. I haven't yet read Revelation or Paradise Lost but am DYING after the way Ambition ended!! Your books always, ALWAYS have a huge suprise in them whether it's a scandal or a murder or a hookup or a bust or whatever, they are "sitting on the edge of your seat" novels. Now for answering your question, none of the girls on the front remind me of any of the Billings Girls. By the way is the girl on the cover of Private supposed to be Reed or Noelle? The only model I think resembles one of the Billings Girls is the one for Ariana. And I haven't seen any actors that fit the characters yet but hopefully one will pop up!

Posted by Grace on February 23, 2009 at 10:57 PM EST #

Hi again, Ms Brian. Number 1 Rivy fan here. Even though Ivy wasn't really used, I wanted to say I quite enjoyed 'Paradise Lost.' Reed, my other favourite character, was as entertaining as ever here (maybe more entertaining than ever). This book REALLY highlights why she's such an intriguing protagonist. Without really giving anything away, I'll just say that I quite liked her calmness and assertiveness when dealing with Upton. Speaking of that guy, I think you've created quite an interesting character there (as opposed to the stereotypical "popular guy"), and I also liked the Reed/Upton relationship. Quite an ending, too. Hope to see Ivy and Reed interacting again soon. Take care.

Posted by James on February 23, 2009 at 11:08 PM EST #

Amanda, I think it might have been Noelle to maybe like for those same reasons you said it could be.

Posted by amy on February 23, 2009 at 11:35 PM EST #

GUYS GUYS GUYS! If you read back on Reed's last thoughts before she was pushed she says she smelled "a musky scent" which reminded me that musky=old or dusty. ANND what smells old and dusty? BOOKS. ANND who always has his nose in a book? SAWYER. Bam! Killer.

Posted by Marisa on February 23, 2009 at 11:55 PM EST #

haha maybe marisa but i hope not, i love sawyer i want him and reed to get together =]

Posted by Amanda on February 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM EST #

what is the next book called and when does it come out??!!! i dont think i can wait.

Posted by kay on February 24, 2009 at 12:28 AM EST #

<B>Ahh Paradise Lost comes out today!!

Posted by mariahhh! on February 24, 2009 at 06:58 AM EST #

I think for Private, my ideal Easton boys and Billings girls are as follows: Ariana: Scarlett Johansson http://www.ugo.com/movies/scarlett-johansson-spotlight/images/scarlett-johansson.jpg Noelle: Michelle Trachtenberg http://images.quickblogcast.com/102785-95632/mtract.jpg Taylor: Emma Watson http://www.softpedia.com/screenshots/Emma-Watson-Lovely-Screensaver_1.png Kiran: Zooey Deschanel http://azwanxious.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/zooey-deschanel-in-style-march-2006-1.jpg Reed: Ellen Page http://gregwilker.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/whip-it-ellen-page-drew-barrymore-8.jpg

Posted by Katie!!!! on February 24, 2009 at 10:39 AM EST #

OMG!!!!!!! My favorite scene is probably when Reed and Josh are in his room alone and they're messing with the paints and the almost kiss! Thats. So. HOT!!!!!! Oh and by the way......... 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 Jessica on February 24, 2009 at 02:56 PM EST #

For me, my favorite scenes in the book would have to be:::::The train ride back from the first Legacy. At least, i think it's from the Legacy. Thats when I first really began to like Josh and saw the possibility of a relationship in the future. I know it had been mentioned before, but that is when I really liked the idea.::::As for the way I picture the girls. I think that the cover of the later books look nothing like the way I imagined the charecters. The girl on the cover of Untouchable is how I imagine Noelle. She looks very fierce and pretty. As far as Reed, I picture her to have a sweet innocence look about her. Like she is just a scholarship student from a boring town, and she has never been in trouble. However, as the story progresses and ecspecially in Lost Paradise (after she has had all those things happen to her) I think she has changed. I think she would look more mysterious and in pain because she has had so many problems. The girls on the cover of Legacy is how I imagine Amberly and her crew. Young, but rich and snobby.::: I hope this all made sense, haha!

Posted by Mikayla on February 24, 2009 at 05:27 PM EST #

Oh Kate, you have heard this a million times but for number 1,000,001 I would like to say YOU ARE AN AMAZING AUTHOR:) I have only been posting on this website for about a month because before that I read it but it wouldn't let me comment and now it does! My favorite private moment? oh wow kate seriously? don't u know us? Like we could ever pick one! lol:) Well there are so many but I have to say the smile on my face when Reed leaned on Josh on the train in Invitation Only was so big! It was so exciting that she was slowly and silently falling for him.I liked how she didn't know where it was going to go but she took a risk...a good one:) comment continued..

Posted by Faith on February 24, 2009 at 06:18 PM EST #

...comment continued I also think there was this one moment in the series that I really hated but it was definitely very dramatic! When Reed saw Cheyenne on top of Josh I could just picture it all in my mind and feel how Reed must have felt, heartbroken. I cried it was so sad. I could definitely picture that scene. It was sad but it was great writing. So I wasn't happy when I read that but it got to my heart:) I also clapped for Reed in Private when thomas is talking about being a jerk and Reed says "what am I supposed to say? duh." lol I was so happy for Reed. And of course when josh is kissing her fingers, and when she tells him she loves him, and alot of other scenes! Keep on writing Kate:) Love, Faith

Posted by Faith on February 24, 2009 at 06:22 PM EST #

Oh ya and I have always pictured the characters as the girls on the cover. They are just perfect for them. But for the people no one famous like the twilight guy or zac efron I want someone fresh and new. I just think people would think its weird if zac efron wasn't singing or something. They would think of him as the same character. I think it would be better to get someone only in a few small things. That is my opinion.

Posted by Faith on February 24, 2009 at 06:27 PM EST #

omg noelle should be played by MEGAN FOX!!!! she just needs some brown contacts and were good to go. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1083271/ her imdb

Posted by alex on February 24, 2009 at 11:02 PM EST #

when i read the book i think of what i think they look like...then when i am just hanging out in public i will look at someone and think of one of the charcters and i will keep their faces in my mind. i have a girl in my math class is a dead ringer for ariana...honestly if u saw her u would take her picture and use it for every shot of ariana

Posted by Lilly on February 25, 2009 at 06:36 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 08:49 PM EST #

kate i just loveeeeeeeee this seriesss soooooooo much its insaneeeee. anywayy, if i had to pick my favorite scene it would probably either be the end of confessions or the end of revelation becasue those were the two scenes that were literally jaw dropping. if i had to chose who would play who i picture noelle as the girl on the cover of confessions in the orange shirt but i cant picture reed for some reason. for the other characters i just have made up images of them in my head. PLEASE DONT END THE SERIES AT 12 BOOKS!!

Posted by maddie on February 26, 2009 at 04:52 PM EST #

OH.MY.GOSH. A.T.M.I am reading Ambition, I am kinda lovin' the FUN REED!!! haha, she is AH-MAZING!!! and i simply luff the REBOUNDS!!! Hunter sounds so adorable...but JOSH!!! JOSH, JOSH!!! I hope he comes back!! I mean how cute do his curls sounds!!! Luv ya so UBERLY much Kate...KEEP WRITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luv Tay =}

Posted by Tay on February 26, 2009 at 10:54 PM EST #

i love these books sooo much! I always imagine the characters as people from tv shows.Here is who I imagine: Reed- annie from 90210 I love reed because she is from central PA and so am I;Noelle- Blair from gossip girl Josh- Ethan from 90210; Dash- chace crawford...who do you guys imagine Upton as?

Posted by Miranda on February 28, 2009 at 03:58 PM EST #

I think if they were to make a movie for this series, that megan foxx would be awesome as noelle!!!

Posted by jill on February 28, 2009 at 05:20 PM EST #

OMGGGGGG!!!!!!!! I'm going crazy. I've read your books since the first one came out right away and whenever the new one comes out I get it the first day! I finished Paradise Lost AMAZINGGGGG. Just like Revelation, this ending is killing me! I want to know what happens sooo badly! I have always loved Reed and Josh together but, Upton and her were so cute too! I really hope that Upton wasn't going to see Poppy in the ending.. I have a bad feeling about that.. and some ideas. & to the person above who said it might be Sawyer. . I don't think so.. reed was only trying to include him and make him feel like hes part of the group.. what would his motives be to hurt her? . .. AHH! pleaseee release the frst chapter of the next book out just like you did for after that amazing ending in Revelation ;]

Posted by kaylyn on March 01, 2009 at 04:59 PM EST #

A lot of the characters are my own creations so I can't really pick one face for them..but I think of Noelle as looking like Megan Fox. And I don't really have a favorite part of the series...I just love all of it in general! If I had to choose one it would be the whole Ariana, Noelle, Reed roof scene. That was pretty sick.

Posted by Nicole on March 04, 2009 at 03:36 PM EST #

HMM. Well yes actually, I see Reed as the girl in the front cover of one of the books, can't remeber which one, but she's wearing an orange shirt and has brown hair.lol And Thomas?Hmmm, Taylor Lautner perhaps?lol ALL I COULD THINK OF.LOL:)

Posted by Ivonne. on March 05, 2009 at 01:54 PM EST #

wow guys whoever said josh wasnt in Paradise Lost was wrong he is... but not for a large part of it hmmm..... i actually picture taylor swift as taylor cause of her hair

Posted by Allie on March 12, 2009 at 12:54 PM EDT #

I love your books so much; I hope they get made into a TV show! (I can live with the fact that they're not all going to look like how I pictured them!) But here's how I do picture (the one's that actually exist..mostly they're just in my head): Noelle-Megan Fox! Don't know why, she just always pops into my head when someone says Noelle. Taylor-Lauren Storm. (She's from a DK show Flight 29 Down and had like 5 minutes in The Game Plan.) She reminds me of Taylor so much! I don't know why again...she probably doesn't even fit the description ahaha.

Posted by Nicole on March 19, 2009 at 10:41 PM EDT #

None of the girls make me think of anybody in the books. But I do cast parts in my head, and it goes like this- Reed - Shenae Grimes (Annie from 90210). Noelle- Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl). Ariana- Taylor Swift. Kiran- Megan Fox (Transformers). Taylor- Sarah Roemer (Disturbia and Fired Up). Thomas- Shia Lebouf (but with a little more tan and muscle to him :D ). Upton- Cam Gigandet (James in Twilight). Poppy- Samantha (From America's next top model cycle 11). Well that's all I got, and all I can remember, hahaha.

Posted by Maddie on April 13, 2009 at 11:40 PM EDT #

I dont know if it should be made into a movie or tv show cus its not gunna be as good and its going to ru out of ideas as well its a really good series and i love them but the movies might ruin it.

Posted by Loveyall on April 22, 2009 at 09:21 PM EDT #

best scene... by far the bit int he first book where reed first meets thomas. when i read that i knew that something was going to happen. also i love all the kiran bits because she is my fave charcter and i would love to be her.... she is very shallow though. but funny too. anyway yeah those would eb it lol xxxxxxxx

Posted by betty on May 01, 2009 at 07:15 AM EDT #

I always see Karlie Kloss in my head for Kiran.... =)

Posted by Megan on May 03, 2009 at 08:38 PM EDT #

i love the series i read all the books i cant wait for more !!!!!!!!!

Posted by iman on November 14, 2009 at 04:57 PM EST #

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