color of winter by Lisa Shapiro in a world that glorifies the mind but stifles the spirit to women's struggle to live life on their terms Sandra feared a bit e that had happened long ago she still fought the veteran inside clinging to the unchanged core like a fragile shell to rocks in a title pool. if she let go she was afraid she'd be tumbled at the mercy of the waves, crushed by the brutal force. even if she had the strength to swim beyond The breakers what guarantee that deeper waters were any safer? haunted by Ghost of the past Dr Sandra Ross 51 6 safety in the conventions of a conformity of academic. newly appointed to the history department of the University of California Berkeley she becomes faculty advisor to 29-year-old j-hope the rebellious daughter a wealthy philanthropist. Jay's inheritance is contingent upon her receiving a college degree before she turns 31, and her powerful mother will do everything she can to ensure that Jay plays by her rules. Jay has other plans Sandra looked at Jay desire the young woman's eyes was easy to read and she left and answering desire rise as heat to her face. I had to protect what I believe in. you're a student I can justify my feelings toward you. I could never justify the action. Jay smiled I'm going to keep coming here until you tell me to leave. Sandra hesitated she could face her fear but she could not speak it. all she had left was honesty I don't want to leave you.