Yeah me too I am the same - I dont necessarily like all this mushy stuff. Real life is not like that after all!
I dont think I have read any by Emily Barr or Faith Bleasdale but would be interested in checking them out.
I also have The Devil Wears Prada to read - seen the film but heard that the book is slightly different.
I actually prefered the book of The Devil wears Prada to the film but then I generally prefers books to films.
Def check out Emily Barr tho or Faith Bleasdale, bit more interesting that some of the usual chicklit mush.