Texas Moon — Patricia Rice

To the citizens of Mineral Springs, Texas, Janice Harrison is no more than a dowdy schoolmarm. But Peter Mulloney catches a glimpse of the woman she hides, a woman worth having -- if he wasn't running out of time. Without a loan to purchase the mountain of gold he's discovered, he'll never escape his wealthy, corrupt family.

Janice only wants what's best for her fragile little sister Betsy -- while keeping her secrets. A strong, experienced man like Mulloney, with his hungry kisses, could keep her and Betsy safe…or shatter her soul and leave her worse off than before.

Previously titled: Paper Moon