The Christmas Stranger by Beth Cornelison --Silhouette Romantic Suspense Novel

This book is one of my favorites!  I have never rooted for a man so much in my life.  Holly Bancroft Cole is still trying to pick up the pieces after her husband is murdered.   She is a kindergarten teacher, does volunteer work, and is currently renovating the house she and her husband had purchased.  Along comes Matt Rankin, a nearly homeless man with a sad story and a kind heart to give Holly the help that she needs, and not just with renovating her house.  When Matt realizes the connection he shares with Holly, he fears that it will ruin everything; but after all, honesty is his policy.  You really have to read this book to feel the intensity of the story and see how murders are solved and loose ends tied.  An absolutely beautiful story.