She would take him on -- any day

Molly Fairchild wasn't afraid of a challenge. And accepting the position of English teacher in Strawberry, Oregon, definitely qualified. Not only was she playing the schoolmarm among cowboys, but her new boss, rugged Cole Murdock was as arrogant as he was sexy.

Cole obviously thought she wouldn't last long there; Molly was determined to prove him wrong. But though their battle of wills led to a showdown, neither had any defense against the passion that blazed between them .. . .