Tiffany Smith

Growing up, Tiffany S. Smith never imagined stability as something within her reach. Dysfunction was all she knew; trauma sought her out. As she suffered through one terrible environment after another, she wondered if things would ever get better-if she'd ever escape the madness, and live a normal life. She may have missed out on a father figure, but surely she hadn't missed out on love? In Don't Tell My Secrets, Smith explores with gritty honesty...

A thoughtful, gleeful encyclopedia of emotions, both broad and outrageously specific, from throughout history and around the world. How do you feel today? Is your heart fluttering in anticipation? Your stomach tight with nerves? Are you falling in love? Feeling a bit miffed? Do you have the heebie-jeebies? Are you antsy with iktsuarpok or filled with nakhes? Recent research suggests there are only six basic emotions. But if that makes you feel uneasy,...

Gemma, a big city architect, must fly to the Hawaii in order to handle the estate of her late Aunt. At her Aunt's request, she must first renovate the house. Ben, a handsome country-boy contractor helps her revive the home and in the process revitalizes Gemma.

We all know the pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune. The Germans named this furtive delight in another's failure schadenfreude (from schaden damage, and freude, joy), and it has perplexed philosophers and psychologists for centuries. Why can it be so satisfying to witness another's distress? And what, if anything, should we do about it? Schadenfreude illuminates this hidden emotion, inviting readers to reflect on its pleasures, and how we use...

Jason becomes a mounting distraction in Lauren's professional and academic life. Heidi finally gets her big chance to work in the nightclubs, but it couldn't have come at a worse time. When a model drops out at a key Teen Vogue fashion show, Whitney must rise to the occasion.

Teen Vogue sends Lauren on an overnight errand that lands her in New York City and returns to LA only to find a major surprise from her past waiting for her. Heidi realizes that work in party promotion isn't just a party. And Audrina looks for love with Brian.

When an ex-boyfriend reappears in Lauren's life, she is surprised to see she might not be as "over him" as she thought. Meanwhile at her new job, Heidi asks if the price of paying her dues is worth the cost.

Jason wants to make Lauren's 20th birthday special but when she lies to him about working with male models for a Teen Vogue assignment their relationship is put to the test. Heidi begins to question her relationship with Jordan after hearing he told Jason something he wasn't supposed to.

As Lauren Conrad juggles fashion school, a demanding internship and an unpredictable roommate who sabotages her work event, she learns quickly that everything is bigger in Los Angeles, including her problems.