Heart's Ease

He’s the kind of self-assured, handsome alpha male she finds intimidating, and though she’s drawn to Bran’s silvery-blue eyes, 28-year-old researcher Cassie knows trouble when she sees it. And this particular embodiment of trouble is the wealthy brother of Meredith, a former coworker whose non-support during an inquiry cost Cass her job. Following a serious auto accident, though, Meredith cannot rest or recover without Cassie’s forgiveness, so Bran, devoted brother at his wits’ end, insists Cassie travel immediately to the hospital in Virginia, via his private jet, of course. His haughty accusations—“Do you have any idea what you’ve done to my sister?”—establish their mutual antagonism, which is abruptly interrupted with a passionate birthday kiss. The first hardcover edition of Stuart’s 1984 pleasurable romance will draw new readers, while also delighting established Stuart fans happy to revisit or discover this classic. --Whitney Scott