"Ms. Rice uses her delicious, subtle sense of humor to reunite us with her zany cast of characters... A definite keeper." ~ Romantic Times 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 Moon AWARDS: 4 ½ stars – Romantic Times REVIEWS "An intriguing romance filled with passion, corruption, and hidden secrets." ~ Rendezvous TOO HARD TO HANDLE, in series order Book 1: Texas Lily Book 2: Texas Rose Book 3: Texas Tiger Book 4: Texas Moon