Golden Bird — Jo Ann Algermissen

Dangerous Territory

Laura Lee Shannon was a pint-size package of blond beauty, mischievous spirit and fierce Southern pride. She'd do almost anything to get the money to save her war-ravaged plantation -- even promise to marry a man she hardly knew. But she would not go to Texas with that domineering, obstinate, cocky brother of his who had come to fetch her!

She'd sooner shoot Jack Winthrop than smile at him. But his dark eyes beckoned her close, and a wild longing threatened her defenses. They were both safer if she hated him. But how long could her icy words cool the fire burning in their hungry hearts?