Kieran Scott

Kieran Scott is a renowned American author, well-known for her works in the chick lit and young adult genres. She has written more than fifty books for children and teenagers, with eight of them being New York Times bestsellers. Scott has also written under the pen name Kate Brian, under which she published the popular Private and Privilege series. These series, along with her other works, have gained her a large following of teenagers and hopeless romantics, both in America and beyond.

Scott's novels are known for their genuine and enthralling portrayals of young love and the journey of self-discovery that comes with it. Her characters are relatable and realistic, and her stories are set in high school, a time that is formative for many. Some of her notable works include The Cheerleader Trilogy, The So Trilogy, Shadowlands Series, Private Series, and Privilege Series. In addition to these, she has also written young adult fiction and non-fiction stories.

Born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Scott attended Pascack Hills High School and later went on to study English and Journalism at Rutgers University. She now lives in River Vale, New Jersey with her husband and two sons. Scott's personal experiences and background have undoubtedly played a role in shaping her writing and her ability to connect with her audience. Her works continue to be popular among young readers, who find themselves drawn to the relatable characters and engaging storylines.
Alias Books
# Title Year
1 Replaced 2003
2 The Pursuit 2003
3 The Pursuit (By: Lizzie Skurnick) 2003
4 Replaced ( As: Emma Harrison) 2003
5 Shadowed 2004
6 Father Figure 2003
7 Shadowed (By: Lizzie Skurnick) 2004
8 Father Figure (By: Laura Peyton Roberts) 2003
9 Disappeared 2003
10 Disappeared (By: Lynn Mason) 2003
11 A Secret Life 2003
12 A Secret Life (By: Laura Peyton Roberts) 2003
13 Sister Spy 2003
14 Sister Spy (By: Laura Peyton Roberts) 2003
15 Recruited 2003
16 Recruited (By: Lynn Mason) 2003
17 The Pursuit (By: Elizabeth Skurnick) 2003
18 Close Quarters 2003
19 Close Quarters ( As: Emma Harrison) 2003
20 Two of a Kind? 2003
21 Two of a Kind? (By: Greg Cox) 2003
22 Secret Identities - An Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Alias 2003
23 Free Fall (By: Christa Roberts) 2004
24 Free Fall 2004
25 Infiltration (By: Breen Frazier) 2004
26 Infiltration 2004
27 Vanishing Act (By: Sean Gerace) 2004
28 Vanishing Act 2004
29 Skin Deep (By: Catherine Hapka) 2004
30 Skin Deep 2004
31 Faina (By: Rudy Gaborno, Chris Hollier) 2005
32 Faina 2005
33 Mind Games (By: Paul Ruditis) 2005
34 Mind Games 2005
35 Collateral Damage (By: Pierce Askegren) 2005
36 Collateral Damage 2005
37 The Road Not Taken (By: Greg Cox) 2005
38 Authorized Personnel Only 2005
39 Authorized Personnel Only (By: Paul Ruditis) 2005
40 Vigilance 2005
41 Vigilance (By: Paul Ruditis) 2005
42 Once Lost 2006
43 Old Friends (By: Steven Hanna) 2006
44 Old Friends 2006
45 A Touch of Death (By: Christina F. York) 2006
46 A Touch of Death 2006
47 Once Lost (By: Kirsten Beyer) 2006
48 Namesakes 2006
49 Namesakes (By: Greg Cox) 2006
50 Strategic Reserve 2006
51 Strategic Reserve (By: Christina F. York) 2006
52 The Ghost 2006
53 The Ghost (By: Brian Studler) 2006
Betty & Veronica Books (as Emma Harrison)
# Title Year
1 Betty & Veronica's Guide to Crushes 2005
Charlie's Angels Books (as Emma Harrison)
# Title Year
1 Full Throttle 2003
Escaping Perfect Books (as Emma Harrison)
# Title Year
1 Escaping Perfect 2016
2 Finding What's Real 2017
Everwood Books
# Title Year
1 First Impressions 2004
2 Moving On 2004
3 Love Under Wraps 2004
4 Slipping Away 2005
5 Worlds Apart 2005
6 Change of Plans (By: Laura J. Burns) 2005
Love Stories Books (with Rhys Bowen, with Elizabeth Craft, with Katherine Applegate, with Cameron Dokey, with Wendy Loggia, with Elizabeth Chandler, with Elizabeth Winfrey, with Randi Reisfeld, with Julie Taylor)
# Title Year
1 Sharing Sam (By: Katherine Applegate) 1995
2 The Boy Next Door ( By: Rhys Bowen) 1995
3 More Than a Friend (By: Elizabeth Winfrey) 1995
4 Hot Summer Nights (By: Elizabeth Chandler) 1996
5 My So-Called Boyfriend (By: Elizabeth Winfrey) 1996
6 Who Do You Love? ( By: Rhys Bowen) 1996
7 He's Not What You Think (By: Randi Reisfeld) 1997
8 Love Happens (By: Elizabeth Chandler) 1997
9 Together Forever (By: Cameron Dokey) 1997
10 What We Did Last Summer (By: Elizabeth Craft) 1998
11 Crushing on You (By: Wendy Loggia) 1998
12 Trust Me 1998
13 Kiss and Tell 1998
14 Falling for Ryan (By: Julie Taylor) 1998
15 At First Sight (By: Elizabeth Chandler) 1998
16 I Do (By: Elizabeth Chandler) 1999
17 While You Were Gone 1999
18 Torn Apart ( By: Rhys Bowen) 1999
19 How Do I Tell? 1999
Love Stories Books (with Rhys Bowen, with Elizabeth Craft, with Katherine Applegate)
# Title Year
1 Sharing Sam 1995
2 The Boy Next Door 1995
3 Who Do You Love? 1996
4 What We Did Last Summer 1998
5 Trust Me 1998
6 Kiss and Tell 1998
7 While You Were Gone 1999
8 Torn Apart 1999
9 How Do I Tell? 1999
10 Justin & Nicole 2000
11 Jake & Christy 2000
Love Stories Super Edition Books (with Elizabeth Skurnick, with Craig Hillman)
# Title Year
1 The Dance 1999
2 The Dance (With: Elizabeth Skurnick, Craig Hillman) 1999
Mary Kate & Ashley Sweet Sixteen Books
# Title Year
1 Never Been Kissed 2002
2 The Perfect Summer 2002
3 Sweet 16 2002
4 Starring You and Me 2002
5 Keeping Secrets 2003
6 Little White Lies 2003
7 Little White Lies (By: Carol Ellis) 2003
8 Truth or Dare 2004
9 Forget Me Not (By: Cameron Dokey) 2004
10 Forget Me Not 2004
11 Suddenly Sisters 2005
Mary-Kate & Ashley Graduation Summer Books (as Emma Harrison, with Cameron Dokey)
# Title Year
1 We Can't Wait 2004
2 Everything I Want (By: Cameron Dokey) 2004
3 Everything I Want 2004
4 Graduation Summer Trilogy 2007
Non-Blonde Cheerleader Books
# Title Year
1 I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader 2005
2 Brunettes Strike Back 2006
3 A Non-Blonde Cheerleader in Love 2007
Private Books (as Kate Brian)
# Title Year
1 Private 2006
2 Invitation Only 2006
3 Untouchable 2006
4 Inner Circle 2007
5 Confessions 2007
6 Legacy 2008
7 Ambition 2008
8 Revelation 2008
9 Last Christmas 2008
10 Paradise Lost 2009
11 Suspicion 2009
12 Scandal 2010
13 Vanished 2010
14 The Book of Spells 2010
15 Ominous 2011
16 Vengeance 2011
Private Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 Last Christmas 2008
2 The Book of Spells 2010
3 Private 2006
4 Invitation Only 2006
5 Untouchable 2006
6 Confessions 2007
7 Inner Circle 2007
8 Legacy 2008
9 Ambition 2008
10 Revelation 2008
11 Paradise Lost 2009
12 Suspicion 2009
13 Scandal 2010
14 Vanished 2010
15 Ominous 2011
16 Vengeance 2011
Privilege Books (as Kate Brian)
# Title Year
1 Privilege 2008
2 Beautiful Disaster 2009
3 Perfect Mistake 2009
4 Sweet Deceit 2010
5 Pure Sin 2010
6 Cruel Love 2011
He's So/She's So Books
# Title Year
1 She's So Dead to Us 2010
2 He's So Not Worth It 2011
3 This Is So Not Happening 2012
Shadowlands Books (as Kate Brian)
# Title Year
1 Shadowlands 2013
2 Hereafter 2013
3 Endless 2014
True Love Books
# Title Year
1 Only Everything 2014
2 Complete Nothing 2014
3 Something True 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Trust Me 1998
2 Kiss and Tell 1998
3 While You Were Gone 1999
4 How Do I Tell? 1999
5 Jingle Boy 2003
6 The Princess and the Pauper 2003
7 The V Club 2004
8 The V Club ( As: Kate Brian) 2004
9 The Virginity Club / The V Club ( As: Kate Brian) 2004
10 The Virginity Club / The V Club 2004
11 Lucky T 2005
12 Lucky T ( As: Kate Brian) 2005
13 Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys 2005
14 Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys ( As: Kate Brian) 2005
15 Tourist Trap ( As: Emma Harrison) 2006
16 Tourist Trap 2006
17 S.C.A.M. ( As: Emma Harrison) 2006
18 S.C.A.M. 2006
19 Fake Boyfriend 2007
20 Fake Boyfriend ( As: Kate Brian) 2007
21 The Best Girl 2007
22 The Best Girl ( As: Emma Harrison) 2007
23 Geek Magnet 2008
24 Ex-Mas ( As: Kate Brian) 2009
25 Ex-Mas 2009
26 Snow Queen ( As: Emma Harrison) 2009
27 Snow Queen 2009
28 What Waits in the Woods 2015
29 Pretty Fierce 2017
30 What Waits in the Water 2017
31 Wish You Were Gone 2021
32 Regrets Only 2023
33 People Will Talk 2024
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Leonardo DiCaprio 1998
2 Ultimate Cheerleading 1998
3 Matt Damon 1998
4 I Was a Mouseketeer! 2001
5 Cameron Diaz 2001
6 Salma Hayek 2001
High School Musical Books
# Title Year
1 Disney High School Musical Trivia/Quiz Book: Expert Edition (By: Kieran Viola) 1970
2 East High Yearbook ( As: Emma Harrison) 2007
3 High School Musical (By: Walt Disney, N.B. Grace, Peter Barsocchini, Marc Blackwell) 2008
4 Disney High School Musical Lasting Impressions (By: Suzanne Harper) 2008
5 High School Musical 3 (By: Sarah Nathan) 2008
6 Disney High School Musical Say What? A Wildcats Fill-In Story (By: Walt Disney) 2008
7 Take a Bow (By: Walt Disney, Lara Bergen, Peter Barsocchini, Kenny Ortega) 2009
8 Curtain's Up (By: Helen Perelman) 2009
9 High School Musical The Musical (By: Walt Disney) 2020
10 In the Spotlight (By: Walt Disney) 2020
Charmed Books
# Title Year
1 The Power of Three 1999
2 The Power of Three (By: Eliza Willard) 1999
3 Kiss of Darkness (By: Brandon Alexander) 2000
4 Kiss of Darkness 2000
5 The Crimson Spell 2000
6 The Crimson Spell (By: F. Goldsborough) 2000
7 Whispers from the Past 2000
8 Whispers from the Past ( By: Constance M. Burge) 2000
9 Voodoo Moon 2000
10 Voodoo Moon ( By: Wendy Corsi Staub) 2000
11 Haunted by Desire 2000
12 Haunted by Desire (By: Cameron Dokey) 2000
13 The Gypsy Enchantment (By: Carla Jablonski) 2001
14 The Gypsy Enchantment 2001
15 The Legacy of Merlin (By: Eloise Flood) 2001
16 The Legacy of Merlin 2001
17 Soul of the Bride (By: Constance M. Burge, Elizabeth Lenhard) 2001
18 Soul of the Bride 2001
19 Beware What You Wish 2001
20 Beware What You Wish (By: Diana G. Gallagher) 2001
21 Charmed Again (By: Elizabeth Lenhard) 2001
22 Charmed Again 2001
23 Spirit of the Wolf 2001
24 Spirit of the Wolf (By: Diana G. Gallagher) 2001
25 Garden of Evil 2002
26 Garden of Evil ( As: Emma Harrison) 2002
27 Date with Death (By: Constance M. Burge, Elizabeth Lenhard) 2002
28 Date with Death 2002
29 Dark Vengeance (By: Constance M. Burge, Diana G. Gallagher) 2002
30 Dark Vengeance 2002
31 Shadow of the Sphinx 2003
32 Shadow of the Sphinx (By: Carla Jablonski) 2003
33 Something Wiccan This Way Comes 2003
34 Something Wiccan This Way Comes ( As: Emma Harrison, With: Diana G. Gallagher) 2003
35 Mist and Stone (By: Constance M. Burge, Diana G. Gallagher) 2003
36 Mist and Stone 2003
37 Mirror Image 2003
38 Mirror Image (By: Jeffrey Mariotte) 2003
39 Between Worlds 2003
40 Between Worlds (By: Bobbi J.G. Weiss, Jacklyn Wilson) 2003
41 Truth and Consequences (By: Constance M. Burge, Cameron Dokey) 2003
42 Truth and Consequences 2003
43 Luck Be a Lady 2004
44 Seasons of the Witch, Vol. 1 ( As: Emma Harrison, With: Constance M. Burge, Laura J. Burns) 2003
45 Inherit the Witch 2004
46 Luck Be a Lady (By: Scott Ciencin) 2004
47 A Tale of Two Pipers 2004
48 Inherit the Witch (By: Laura J. Burns) 2004
49 The Brewing Storm 2004
50 A Tale of Two Pipers ( As: Emma Harrison) 2004
51 Survival of the Fittest 2004
52 The Brewing Storm (By: Paul Ruditis) 2004
53 Pied Piper 2004
54 Survival of the Fittest (By: Jeffrey Mariotte, Constance M. Burge) 2004
55 Mystic Knoll 2005
56 Pied Piper (By: Constance M. Burge, Debbie Viguié) 2004
57 Changeling Places 2005
58 Mystic Knoll (By: Constance M. Burge, Diana G. Gallagher) 2005
59 The Queen's Curse 2005
60 Changeling Places (By: Constance M. Burge, Micol Ostow) 2005
61 Picture Perfect 2005
62 The Queen's Curse ( As: Emma Harrison) 2005
63 Demon Dopplegangers 2005
64 Picture Perfect (By: Cameron Dokey) 2005
65 Hurricane Hex 2006
66 Demon Dopplegangers (By: Greg Elliot) 2005
67 Hurricane Hex (By: Constance M. Burge, Diana G. Gallagher) 2006
68 As Puck Would Have It 2006
69 Sweet Talkin' Demon 2006
70 As Puck Would Have It (By: Constance M. Burge, Paul Ruditis) 2006
71 Light of the World 2006
72 Sweet Talkin' Demon (By: Laura J. Burns) 2006
73 Light of the World (By: Scott Ciencin) 2006
74 House of Shards 2006
75 Phoebe Who? 2006
76 House of Shards (By: Micol Ostow) 2006
77 High Spirits 2006
78 Phoebe Who? ( As: Emma Harrison) 2006
79 Leo Rising 2006
80 High Spirits (By: Scott Ciencin) 2006
81 Leo Rising (By: Constance M. Burge, Paul Ruditis) 2006
82 Trickery Treat 2008
83 Trickery Treat (By: Diana G. Gallagher) 2008
So Little Time Books
# Title Year
1 Instant Boyfriend 2002
2 Instant Boyfriend ( By: Megan Stine) 2002
3 Tell Me About It 2002
4 Tell Me About It ( By: Megan Stine) 2002
5 Dating Game ( By: Kylie Adams) 2003
6 Dating Game 2003
7 So Little Time the Friendship Collection ( By: Megan Stine) 2003
8 So Little Time the Friendship Collection 2003
9 The Love Factor 2003
10 The Love Factor ( By: Rosalind Noonan) 2003
11 Boy Crazy ( By: Megan Stine) 2003
12 Boy Crazy 2003
13 Spring Breakup ( As: Emma Harrison) 2004
14 Spring Breakup 2004
15 Girl Talk ( By: Megan Stine) 2006
16 Girl Talk 2006
Kieran Scott Anthologies
# Title Year
1 All Good Things Come to an End 2011