I just finished this book and posted it, but there are more copies then mine listed.  It was written under the name Kay-Marie James, a pseudonym of a "New York Times" best selling author as a way to help a friend who was struggling financially.  On the back it's reccommended by:

Jeanne Ray (Julie and Romeo, Step Ball Change)

Anne D. LeClaire (Leaving Eden, Entering Normal)

Jo-Ann Mapson (Bad Girl Creek and Along Came Mary)

Jacquelyn Mitchard (Deep End of the Ocean)

I believe they all worked on this book together and the name of the author is a combination of thier names/kids names.  I looked on line trying to find the real name of the author but couldn't find anything.  It was a pretty good book that didn't get the attention it deserved.  Happy reading, Karen