title: Alaina
author: Obrien, Cheryl
description: Alaina Beniti made a choice for her life. Entering her junior year of high school she approached her wealthy father, Antonio and asked him to send her to the Hathaway School for Girls. She wasn't surprised when he and his new wife Francesca jumped at the idea. She had become a visible disruption to the life each of them seemed to want. Dropped off at the school by a chauffeur, Alaina makes herself comfortable in her new room and awaits her roommate. In walks Casey Smith, an encouraging strategist who will change Alaina's life in ways she could never dare to imagine. Casey has connections to Spanya, Denitte, and Cleo. Together Alaina's new friends transform her into who she was meant to be so that she can finally enjoy life and experience living. This is a book a hope, friendship, romance, and courage of the heart.