Phoenix House

Dorrie Carpenter's dreams lay shattered. Thrilled at the opportunity to work near Liam, the love of her life, Dorrie has accepted a teaching position in a school for troubled children in upstate New York. In time, however, Dorrie finds herself in more and more difficulty. Not only does she struggle to maintain order in her classroom, but she discovers some unpleasant facts about Liam. And then Alex MacIntyre keeps turning up at the wrong time. Yet Dorrie is desperate to please Liam and be the person he thinks she is. But can a person change her basic makeup? Will Dorrie ever possess a quiet heart?