Autumn's Fresh Beginning — Gail Gaymer Martin

In high school, Derek Randolph, a bungling, chunky sophmore and her best friend's brother was the bane of Jessany Cosette's senior year. When Meg convinces her to return to town for their high school's centennial celebration, she agrees and finds herself staying in Derek's home with Meg. But to her shock, Derek has become a handsome hunk with a killer smile and a newscaster on TV. Derek can't believe the skinny string bean friend of Meg's has become a gorgeous woman. Yet past memories remain for Jess and old friend's won't let it go. Even though she agrees to appear as Derek's girlfriend to aid his possible promotion, can her growing feelings survive the past that she can't forget?