To the citizens of Mineral Springs, Texas, Janice Harrison is no more than a dowdy schoolmarm. But Peter Mulloney catches a glimpse of the woman she hides, a woman worth having¿if he wasn¿t running out of time. Without a loan to purchase the mountain of gold he¿s discovered, he¿ll never escape his wealthy, corrupt family.Janice only wants what¿s best for her fragile little sister Betsy¿while keeping her secrets. A strong, experienced man like Mulloney, with his hungry kisses, could keep her and Betsy safe¿or shatter her soul and leave her worse off than before.Previously titled: Paper MoonAWARDS: 4 ½ stars ¿ Romantic TimesREVIEWS"An intriguing romance filled with passion, corruption, and hidden secrets." ~Rendezvous"Ms. Rice uses her delicious, subtle sense of humor to reunite us with her zany cast of characters... A definite keeper." ~Romantic Times