Healing Hearts — Leslie Brannen

Though Maddy Sullivan wasn't a medical doctor, her herbal remedies and bedside manner made her invaluable to the people--and animals--of Little Falls, Missouri. But her notorious temper, as fiery as the mass of red curls upon her head, scared most men away. Her greatest friend was Zeke, a devoted coonhound who shared her painful past. At twenty-four, Maddy had resigned herself to a life alone. Until Dr. Paul Wills came to town. A Harvard-educated physician, his true love lay with animals. Maddy was ready to resent the big-city doctor. But, she--and the entire town--were won over by his gentle strength. With more in common than not, their mutual respect turned to attraction--and their healing touch became the bond that would change their lives forever...