Georgia Timms now has eight goals for Hearts in this campaign
Hearts held off a Rangers comeback to move above their SWPL rivals into fourth in the table, as Leanne Crichton's side fell nine points behind leaders Glasgow City.
The hosts were 3-0 up at the Oriam after a Georgia Timms double - the first from the penalty spot - and a Georgia Hunter strike.
But Rangers fought back, with Kathy Hill netting before the break and Mia McAulay scoring a beautiful curled effort to set up a tense final 30 minutes.
Hearts held on though, with keeper Rachel Johnstone producing a few outstanding saves, and inflicted Rangers' third defeat in four SWPL matches.
