Until Spring — Libby Sydes

SHE NEEDED PROTECTION. HE NEEDED A WIFE TO RASIE HIS SONS AND WARM HIS BED...

Addie Smith had already buried one brutal husband. Now Zeke Claiborne offered her refuge from her callous, lustful brother-in-law who returned to claim her and all her worldly goods. So Addie married for convenience, willing, even eager, to raise Zeke's sons, yet vowing never to risk her heart with this handsome stranger -- the husband who was determined to brand her with passion and possess her very soul.

She looked defeated, resigned to an arranged marriage. But soon Zeke's reluctant wife became a beauty of indomitable spirit, blossoming before his eyes, consuming him with desire. He thought he could live without love -- until Addie challenged his manhood and made a mockery of his restraint. No matter what it took, he would teach her to trust again, never reckoning the cost...