Private Corners — Catherine Healy

LOVE PLAYED HER ON A LONG LINE

Portillo ski resort, synonymous with sleek money, sleeker patrons. Reporter Anne Mahoney was wrung dry by tragedy stories ... and by her best friend's death. In this cushioned holiday climate she would feel again, some said. The idea didn't appeal to her.

Unfortunately, Chilean exporter Tavo Mohr de la Huerta did. She'd planned a brief encounter, but his seductive sincerity left its mark on her empty heart.

When Tavo exposed his fear of loving and losing, Anne believed she still had a chance. She had to hold on to her heart....