She's haunted by her history, but he's the warm embrace she craves. Can they weather the storm and win their forever?

Faith Cadwell fought like hell to give her daughter a fresh start. Resolving not to repeat the same mistakes she made with her abusive ex-husband, she swore off men the moment she fled his controlling clutches. But the handsome mute guy at her little girl's recital has her struggling to ignore the feelings stirring in her heart... and on a mission to learn to sign.

Fox Smith's tough exterior hides a gentle soul. So when a casual encounter re-introduces him to the gorgeous single mom, the born-mute bartender is eager to let his real self show. But when he witnesses Faith's clear connection with another man, he fears he has no hope for true love.

When Faith's terrifying ex shows up making menacing threats, she's grateful for her quiet new hero's protection. And though Fox still believes the fiery woman belongs to another, he's determined to fight for their future by any means necessary.

Can they overcome misunderstandings and threats to find their path to happily ever after?

Faith & Fox: Smith's Corner is the enthralling fourth book in The Heartwood romance series. If you like strong-minded women, protective men, and steamy passion, then you'll adore Jayne Paton's pulse-pounding tale.