Temporary Paragon

Beth's life was far from simple

Impulsive Beth Murphy tackled life's problems head-on. When her errant niece appeared in Boston "in terrible trouble," Beth promised Stacy that the culprit would marry her.

As a temporary secretary for Richard Macomber, English professor, writer and culprit, Beth put her plan into action. She soon learned the computer codes at Macomber Publishing -- and how to change them.

But Beth hadn't counted on her own warm response to Richard or the heartache of plotting his marriage to someone else.

Hero: Professor Richard Macomber
Heroine: Elizabeth "Beth" Murphy