Lessons for the Heart — Susan Kirby

Suddenly Tiona Monti's peace in Sutter's Grove was shattered by vicious pranks and scary phone calls. It was like the harassment she'd known in Chicago after identifying some hoodlums who had attacked her fellow teacher, Mark Tyson. Then Mark came to Sutter's Grove to woo Tiona and to learn if her new tormentor was connected with the events in Chicago.

Handsome, arrogant Yonce Sutter also seemed eager to protect Tiona--only to keep her as his niece's tutor. Secretly Tiona adored Yonce, but he had no use for women, especially brainy teachers. In her head Tiona knew that, just as she knew her life was in danger. Yet her heart kept ignoring the obvious facts--and foolishly chased the impossible.