Just One Chance By Carly Phillips -

Emily smiled, feeling a glimmer of hope. "Me too, Alex."

As they stood there, the music and laughter swirling around them, Emily found herself drawn to Alex. She couldn't help but notice the way his eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled, or the way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck. But she pushed those thoughts aside, reminding herself that she was here for Jake. Not Alex. Yet, as the night wore on and Jake failed to appear, Emily found herself growing more and more frustrated. Where was Jake? And why was she still standing here, talking to Alex? Just One Chance by Carly Phillips

The dimly lit club was pulsing with energy, the music thumping through the crowded room like a living thing. Emily Wilson had agreed to meet her high school sweetheart, Jake, here tonight, hoping to recapture some of the magic they'd once shared. As she scanned the room, her eyes landed on a tall, broad-shouldered figure standing at the bar. But to her surprise, it wasn't Jake. A Glimpse of the Past The man in question caught her gaze and raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. There was something familiar about him, something that tugged at her memory. And then it hit her - Alex Harris, Jake's best friend. The one person she'd avoided for years. Emily smiled, feeling a glimmer of hope