Blue Emeralds — Jo Ann Algermissen

For Elaine Kramer, the green hills of North Carolina offered refuge from her painful past. Here, as a country midwife, she could forget the torment of a childless marriage and savor the satisfaction of coaxing babies into the world. Her life was on an even keel again... Until she met electrifying Stuart Cimarron.

Stuart soon proved he could bring the golden light of passion to Elaine's blue-emerald eyes. But, once before, fierce desire had left her with only the cold ashes of defeat. Dare she hope that warm, new joy could be born of Stuart's love?