The Tenant Who Came To Stay — Pamela Toth

"Don't you want me?" she asked in a small voice.

Of course Wade Garrett wanted her. He'd wanted Pauline Mayfield ever since he'd convinced her to rent him a room in her boardinghouse. But he wasn't sure if he was ready to trust women again. Especially one who until recently seemed so intent on keeping their relationship platonic in order to avoid small-town gossip. Still, he couldn't deny their attraction, and if Pauline was ready to take their relationship to the next level, he wouldn't say no, even if it meant putting his heart on the line -- not to mention her reputation!