For chief librarian Joanna Lee, the highlight of her working life is the annual Poetry Event she organizes. This year, she eagerly anticipates the arrival of the author who has won the competition. Instead of the bookish man she imagined, the lumberjack who steps off the train seems rough-hewn and brashly confident. If a poet is hiding behind Sam Greenaway's big, unkempt frame, Joanna fails to see where.

To make matters worse, Sam has brought his little girl. He is determined to have a good time in his own way and Joanna is gradually drawn in by his warm spirits and good humor. Sam is intrigued by her unaffected manner, unique style, and sharp mind. She suspects that his devil-may-care attitude hides a deep loneliness. Joanna is willing to take her growing affection as far as she can, but will Sam ever take anything seriously?

Words of Love is her third novel for Avalon.

Avalon Career Romances by Rachel Evans:
TRUE NORTH
DOWN THE GARDEN PATH
LOVE RUNS TRUE
WORDS OF LOVE