Heart of Gold

When Thomas Lancaster finds himself the guardian of his angry young nephew, he enlists the help of the boy's teacher and finds more than he bargains for in the process. Can he break through her facade and get to the fiery woman underneath? Alice Crenshaw loves her position as Shasta's schoolteacher. Even though some of the rules are rigid, she's never considered breaking the one against courting--until she meets Thomas. When she finds herself getting too close to him, she must confront demons from her past and the possibility of losing the livelihood she loves so much.