Book excerpt: The Silk Sisters--longtime friends Janelle, Sandra and Vicki--have turned their business savvy into a top-tier event agency. And in the wealthy enclave of Wintersage, Massachusetts, there's an abundance of lavish parties, society drama and longing hearts to keep them busy. Growing up among the powerful and privileged, formal-wear designer Sandra Woolcott learned early on to never show weakness--just smile and hold your head high. And ten years ago, when her young heart was broken, she learned just how strong she really was.... When Isaiah Jacobs left for the Naval Academy, he said he didn't want to hold Sandra back--although he really wanted to hold on to her forever. Sandra let him go, masking her hurt with a glittering social life and career. Now Isaiah is back in Wintersage to care for his ailing father. And when he and Sandra meet again, it's all they can do not to fall for each other once more. But they've built such different lives, and so many years have passed--is their long-ago love worth the risk? Can they bury the pain of the past and build a promising future together?