Nothing But Trouble — Sandra James

FRANKIE WAS TROUBLE WAITING TO HAPPEN

Thirteen-year-old Frankie Lombardi was a "problem student," and Samantha Taylor, her school guidance counselor, was determined to find out why. Sure, Frankie acted tough, but Samantha suspected that her swaggering exterior hid a frightened little girl.

Juvenile probation officer Vince Larusso disagreed. Frankie was a convicted thief, he pointed out, and becoming involved with her would only bring grief.

Samantha cared for Vince, but she went ahead with her plan anyway: she became Frankie's Big Sister. And the experience confirmed that Frankie was not what she seemed. Now Vince had to understand that Samantha couldn't commit to him unless he accepted Frankie....