Is her secret past. The key to their future? Luci Walker has come a long way from her sheltered upbringing. Now she's back in Pronghorn, Oregon, helping to revive the local school and inspire kids like her who want to see the world. Yet she's kept her past a secret from her fellow teachers--especially the frustratingly easygoing Mateo Lander. But when Mateo and Luci must work together to turn the old hotel into a student dormitory, Luci's past becomes very present, and she faces a tough lesson of her own: how to accept her history--and the love of her best friend. The Teacher Project From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Teacher Project Book 1: Lessons from the Rancher Book 2: Winning the Sheriff's Heart Book 3: Mistletoe at Jameson Ranch Book 4: Her Secret Homecoming.