He was the strong, sexy hero who rescued her from an outlaw, then rode off before she discovered his identity. Eden Mallory has never forgotten the rugged stranger whose strong arms offered her comfort one night. But when family scandal forces her to flee the only home she's ever known, she must set aside her past. Finding refuge in Kentucky, Eden never anticipated she'd look once more into the striking face of her hero. But will the flesh and blood man live up to her fantasy?The Man Who Never Forgot Her...

Haunted by his past, Dr. Michael Jones buries himself in his work, certain he has no future to give to the autumn-haired angel who still lingers in his dreams. But when Eden walks back into his life, the passion Michael stuggles against rises to a fever pitch. Aching for the sweet balm of her caress, he tells himself he must defy his heart, for he hides a secret too painful to reveal. Fighting his will to protect, but driven by the hunger in his soul, Michael must prove to Eden that his is a hero's love.