More Than Great Riches — Jan Washburn

Tracy Dixon is an unwitting suspect in a high-profile jewelry theft. The NYPD warns her not to leave town. But Tracy gets word that her beloved brother, Jeff, is barely clinging to life, seriously burned in an automobile accident. Although she had vowed never again to set foot in her hometown, Tracy throws caution to the wind and rushes back to Allerton. Leif Ericson, Allerton's chief of police, can't forget that he was lured into a trap by a pretty woman. His bad knee is a constant reminder of his moment of weakness. How can he trust this beautiful stranger who claims to be Jeff Dixon's sister? The gossips in Allerton warn him about her shady reputation. Tracy faces a tough battle to prove her innocence, earn Leif's trust, and reclaim her good name.