Lara Hastings' kindness to Jason, the orphaned nephew of a notorious tycoon, only enraged "Uncle" Grey Barratt. Clearly, Grey suspected Lara, a beautiful elementary-school teacher, of using Jason to gain his favor. Yet Grey reluctantly turned to Lara when his housekeeper became ill. Soon she was living in his mansion, caring for Jason - and falling for the man who held love at bay.