title: Sign of the Carousel
author: Peart, Jane
description: When Stacey Thornton learns that a maiden aunt bequeathed to her a mansion and land on the scenic coast of northern California, she leaves her home and job in a San Francisco art gallery to check out her unexpected inheritance. Upon her arrival in Woodfern, Stacey has an . unpleasant encounter with Scott Lucas, a wealthy rancher who covets her property. Stacey opens an antique shop, The Carousel, in her Victorian mansion and is quickly accepted by the friendly townspeople. Only Scott and his foreman, King Steele, resent her decision. What means will Scott use to acquire her land? Will he and Stacy ever make amends?