Risking It All by Melissa Stevens

A woman struggling.
A new job.
More than she ever thought she’d find.
Widowed with four young children, Nancy was left broken beyond words She’s struggled to rebuild her life and herself so she and the kids can move on. But she never thought about meeting someone new. How could she love anyone without betraying the husband she lost fighting for their country?
Thorne has been teaching for years. He loves his job, but doesn’t take time for much else. The first week of school a new teacher started in the classroom across the hall. She’s not the usual fresh out of school twenty three year old teacher they usually get at Blackjack High. She’s older and the sadness in her eyes, speaks to him, but he can tell she’s not ready for anything but friendship.