Cherie Bennett

Cherie Bennett is widely recognized for her "Sunset Island" series, which became a popular staple in young adult fiction during the 1990s. She also co-created and wrote for the television series "Malibu Shores."

Cherie Bennett has also written under the pseudonym Cherie Blair for some of her young adult novels. She has also co-authored books with her husband, Jeff Gottesfeld.

Cherie Bennett's "Sunset Island" series was adapted into the television series "Malibu Shores," which she also helped develop and write for. Additionally, her novel "Life in the Fat Lane" was adapted into a television movie.

New readers interested in her young adult romance and drama should begin with the "Sunset Island" series, starting with the first book, "Sunset Island." For a standalone novel with a different tone, "Life in the Fat Lane" is a good entry point.