Star-Crossed (Novel)

Star-Crossed is a novel written by Maryam Wells. It tells the story of two teenage siblings of two rival salon owners fall in love, much to the disapproval of both their older sisters. It is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in modern-day Los Angeles, California.

Synopsis
Years ago, Erica Bryant and Heather Campbell were best friends with aspirations on becoming hair stylists. However, in the summer of 2008, they both fell in love with a boy and the two had a falling out, ending their friendship.

In the present day, Erica's sister, Michelle is a cheerleader who meets Ethan Campbell. They start seeing each other. Erica is happy for her sister. But they learn that their older sisters know each other. Ethan turns out to be Heather's brother. Angered, Erica tells Ethan to leave her sister alone, while Heather forbids Ethan from seeing Michelle. Monica, Erica and Michelle's aunt and Jason, Heather and Ethan's uncle, who are more civil than their older nieces, try to find out how Erica and Heather have a fall-out years ago. Then Ethan and Michelle sneak around and met up at a school dance.

The Bryants

 * Michelle Bryant - The Juliet
 * Erica Bryant - Michelle's sister, owner of Erica's
 * Annette Prestolani Michelle's best friend
 * Monica Bryant - Erica and Michelle's aunt

The Campbells

 * Ethan Campbell - The Romeo
 * Heather Campbell - Ethan's sister, owner of Salon Vintage
 * Matt Gilbert - Ethan's best friend
 * Jason Campbell - Ethan and Heather's uncle.