The Long Hot Summer — Rochelle Alers

After his wife walked out on him and his son, veterinarian Ryan Blackstone swore never to love again. He'd tried to dislike beautiful Kelly Andrews -- the teacher hired to run Blackstone Farms Day School -- on general principle, but failed. And it wasn't long before the sultry widow had ignited a firestorm of emotion that was burning a sensuous trail...straight to his heart!

Ryan had shattered Kelly's visions of a lonely future since that first mind-bending, knee-weakening kiss. Before she knew it, he was oh-so-close to tearing down her defenses. Even as Kelly gave in to the passion they both ached to satisfy, Kelly wondered -- was what Ryan felt for her love or just lust?