Amber in Autumn — Susan Aylworth

Amber Reyes gave up a chance at love to take her dream job as principal of the elementary school in her beloved hometown of Destiny, California. Two years later, Amber has her days full, but her evenings empty. She yearns to marry and have a family, but the lack of eligible men in the quaint small town leaves her questioning if she made a mistake coming home.Devastated by his ex-wife's volatile life and tragic death, Max Burnett moves his grief-stricken six-year-old twins, Kate and Will, to Destiny, hoping that the town of his youth can offer a healing change. Believing himself too damaged to love or be loved, Max doesn't think he'll ever meet a woman who could be his partner in life and a mother to his kids.As the principal of Kate and Will's school, Amber takes on the delicate challenge of helping the troubled children adjust, but dealing with Max is a completely different matter. Their initial sparring leads to a powerful attraction. But, as Max andAmber's feelings deepen, so does the turmoil withKate and Will. How can Amber and Max heal the wounds of the past and build a positive future?