Playing With Fire — Gemma Brocato

Every day is filled with conferences, obligations, and disciplinary meetings for Assistant Principal Sarah Willis. When a student is sent to her office, a confrontation with his father, the new fire marshal in Granite Pointe, doesn't extinguish her instant attraction to the man.

When his son gets into trouble at school, Cris Bayfield discovers he's hot for teacher. His interest in Sarah goes beyond parent-teacher conferences, but her artistic side and his past history could spell doom for any potential relationship.

When the theatrical director for the high school play resigns unexpectedly, Sarah has to step in as the understudy, throwing her in Cris's path on a regular basis. As they spend more and more time together, her resolve to not get involved with a parent goes up in flames.