Hearts Divided — Francine Rivers

Carla Gelsey returns to her childhood home intent on restoring the Victorian mansion she always admired. But handsome Blake Mercer is equally determined - along with the town council - to tear it down. When Carla hires a group of carpenters to begin work, Blake reveals that he owns ten percent of the house - and announces he's moving in!

Tempers flare as Carla and Blake are drawn into the thick of battle. But soon the sparks flying ignite not flames of antagonism, but a blaze of longing -- and Carla can't help responding to Blake's fiery touch. Still she refuses to concede victory -- even to the man she loves.