The Mercedes Story Books in Order

Fifteen-year-old Mercedes conceals her HIV diagnosis from partners while facing pregnancy and upheaval at home. Her involvement with a married man also forces his wife Faith to confront the future of their marriage.

Fifteen-year-old Mercedes struggles with pregnancy, HIV and her attachment to married Tony. As bereavement and disturbing family secrets deepen her isolation, she searches for love while confronting the consequences of decisions that have hurt others.

Pregnant at fifteen and desperate for affection, Mercedes faces life without a stable home. Her search for love draws her into damaging relationships, while illness and resentment threaten to repeat the patterns she fears inheriting.

Mercedes confronts guilt and an unstable relationship with her mother while preparing for twins. A confession to Dre's mother risks another painful rejection, and trouble between Tony and Faith renews her hopes for their relationship.

Mercedes faces pregnancy with twins, HIV and an enduring attachment to married Tony. Her troubled relationship with her mother worsens as further family secrets threaten to overwhelm a teenager already struggling to make sense of her life.