Laguna Beach: Life inside the Bubble »

Welcome to Paradise. Otherwise known as Laguna Beach.

You've seen the backstabbing, betrayal, and small-town gossip set against the wealthy beachside paradise that is Laguna Beach, California. You've seen hook-ups, break-ups, screw-ups and make-ups -- and all just during two years of school. Now find out what life was like for the stars of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County before the hit MTV series. Think you know Kristin, Talan, Stephen, Taylor, LC, and their friends? Think again. You'll find out:

• How and when Stephen and LC hooked up and the "drama" that followed

• How Stephen and Kristin started dating

• Why Trey got interested in activism and politics

• How Lo learns that it's better to go to a party in Laguna Beach than to give one

• Talan's life as a pre-teen football star

• Taylor and Alex M.'s early fights over boys

• What their lives were like growing up

• What they all thought of each other when they first met, how their friendships formed, and more

Packed with tons of exclusive material from embarrassing baby photos to first-kiss stories, here is everything you ever wanted to know about Laguna Beach's teen royalty.