Hardheaded Woman — Terry Essig

From His "Damsel in Distress"...

He says: "First, she's changing her hair color, next, it's karate lessons. Doesn't Claire know she's already perfect? And why does a sweet, wonderful woman, with two adorable kids, want to turn into 'Ms. Tough Cookie of the Year'? If she was mine, I'd know just how to handle her...."

She says: "Divorce taught me that a woman has to be independent. The last thing I need is a self-appointed guardian. Okay, so he's great with my kids -- and really handsome -- and when he's not around, I actually miss him. But I don't want another man running my life. If G.T. was mine, I'd show him how willful a woman can be...."