With her frayed jeans and cascade of tousled dark hair Lynn Shaw looks more like one of the teenage residents of Horizon House than their counselor So its no wonder State Senator Erik Gunther mistakes her for one Not that he exactly fits the description of a politician with his movie-star looks and athletic build Even Lynn cynical stubborn and decidedly not looking for a relationship cant ignore her bodys response to the manAllegedly hes come to defend Lynn from angry locals who dont want her home for delinquent girls in their neighborhood But as far as Lynn is concerned hes looking for a photo op a chance to play the herothe last thing either she or her troubled girls needWhat they need is understanding Lynn knows teenage rebellion all too well And she knows firsthand its heartbreaking price She wont touch the good senator with a ten-foot pole only to watch him disappear once he gets what he wants Unfortunately Erik refuses to go awayThe moment Erik looks into her emerald eyes his interest in work falls into serious competition with his interest in Lynn Shaw Her rejection of his assistance only intrigues him further He is determined to know herand to help her If that means practically moving into Horizon House so be itBut as the two engage in a battle of hearts it becomes clear that Lynn is waging a private war of her own against demons of the pastand against her overwhelming desire for the one man who may be worth fighting forFrom the Hardcover edition.
