When the Professor meets his match, romance and risk may write the final test. With her only child off to Harvard, recent widow Francie Davis is finally going to college. But when a grumpy and undeniably attractive new boss and an unexpected visitor enter the picture, she realizes life still has a few surprises in store for her. Meanwhile, Professor Alex Diederik's life is spiraling out of control. His bitter ex-wife is trying to poison his relationship with their daughter, and his attractive new administrative assistant is a distraction at work. As he tries to navigate the complexities of his personal life, he finds himself drawn to Francie in ways he never thought possible. But when secrets are revealed and tensions mount, their budding romance—and their lives—are at stake. You won't be able to put down this gripping novel of love, loss, and the unexpected twists that life can throw our way. Books in the Safe Harbors Series A Change of Plans (#1)Torn Canvas (#2)Swing Vote (#3)The Widow and the Professor (#4)Kings Crossed Lovers (#5)***The Widow and the Orphan began its life as a novella, Second Chances 101. It is how double it's original size and includes a suspense subplot and more details than the original novella had. It still has characters who appear in three Ripple Effect Romance Novellas, Safe Harbors, and Billionaires of REKD***