Miriam Smith: 6 books

For Stella and Josh, being friends has always been easy. But things change and being friends isn't what either wants anymore.

(This version was revised and re-edited January 2011) Pressured by his dad and brother, Daniel Costa attends A.S. Finance's New Year's party. The night proves to be no different than parties of the past, until he catches sight of the woman in the purple dress.

James Michaels was only supposed to visit an old buddy. He didn't plan on being reintroduced to his ex-fiancee or to admit he still loves her. Gracelynn Hall never thought she'd see him again. She thought she'd moved on but knows she'll always love him. She still wants him and he's going to prove he's willing to make it work by making her fall in love with him all over again.

Edith Conrad's sister is getting married in ten days. Instead of hanging around town, Edith flies to where the wedding will be hoping for an escape and peace of mind. She meets Jake Beckhand, her old friend Mac's co-manager, and he's her date to the wedding. She likes him but is ten days too soon to really fall in love?

Dylan can't say he's ever met someone like Bre before. She's warm, giving, loving and compassionate. Dylan just doesn't realize how giving she is until she suffers an immense loss. It's not about just understanding but about depending on each other. It's about Dylan giving her what she's always given away so easily: love.

Alison's family has been gone for four years. The ache of their loss still exists. Her boss, Cole, is close to his own family and they welcome her with open arms. As Cole pursues her, as their feelings for each grow, Alison knows she'll have to tell him. She just doesn't want to relive that loss when she does.