A Match Made for Eden / Jennifer Zwaniga / 427 pages / 7 Swans a Swimming December Challenge

Eden and her friends, Mark and Rebecca, are not part of the in-group at high school. Josh who is, however, is attracted to her and is matched with her for a computer date dinner dance. There are several seemingly insurmountable problems that will need to be solved if their relationship has a chance. First, there is Josh's steady girlfriend, Victoria, who is mean and a bully to boot. Second, is the fact that Josh works for Vicky's father. And third, neither friend set seems willing to accept a new member. This is all about first love, high school cliques, friendship, and doing the right thing at the right time. One of the major protagonists, Josh, plays on the high school basketball team and is frequently shown shooting hoops with his best friend, Chris, so this book satisfies the 7 Swans a Swimming challenge.