Winter Hearts — Maureen McKade

THE LAWMAN
Sheriff Matt Brandon senses something mysterious about the lovely new schoolteacher, Libby O'Hanlon, and he resolves to keep an eye on her. Although the curves Libby hides under her drab clothing stir long-dormant desires, it's the compassion in her green eyes that cracks the shell around his heart.

THE LADY WITH A SECRET
Libby has settled in Deer Creek to start a new life - and the last thing she needs is to let the sheriff get close enough to learn a secret that could send her to the gallows. Yet his nearness arouses fantasies that make Libby's heart race with desire - and as they are drawn together in a mission to rescue a young boy, she and Matt can only surrender to the sweetness of love...