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More Books and Short Stories 
by Laura DeHart Young

Laura DeHart Young has written seven books, as well as short stories published in author anthologies capturing unexpected moments of love and adventure.

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Intimate Stranger

 

While covering a gruesome murder, Chicago Tribune crime photographer Cole Evans finds herself strongly attracted to the victim's niece, Tray Roberts. Although Cole has yet to resolve her feelings for her ex-lover and best friend, she and Tray begin a heated flirtation that quickly ignites into blazing passion.

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Private Passions

 

To outside observers, Atlanta-based advertising executive Sara Gray is a pillar of strength -- the picture of a woman in total control. But deep inside, her life is raging in turmoil. The daily stress of competing in the dog-eat-dog corporate world is being cruelly intensified by the emotional strain of a terrible secret -- the physical and emotional battering she received at the hands of her ex-lover.Scores of women would love to give Sara the comfort she needs, including popular club owner Kristie Trevor, and dynamic local activist Jasmin Matthews. But how can she bring herself to trust them? For despite what her mind and body may tell her, Sara's wounded heart is still held prisoner by the devastating power of the past.

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Family Secrets

 

An exhilarating blend of romance and suspense that will keep you enthralled from the first page to the sensational climax.

Orphaned as a child when her parents were killed in a tragic car wreck, Meg Rhyland is shocked when a stranger appears claiming to be her half-brother and demanding his share of her inheritance. To make matters worse, Meg and Kit, her partner of four years, are having serious problems – and Kit has begun drinking heavily. After Meg catches her lover in bed with a close family friend, Kit moves out, leaving Meg alone to deal with her alleged sibling.


When Meg learns that the car crash that killed her parents might not have been an accident, she hires Private Detective Susan Marks to find out the truth about her father's past. As the women unravel the tangled knot of lies and family secrets, they discover that Meg is the target of a terrifying conspiracy. But will they be able to stop it before the killing begins?

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Enough Said

A rocky start and ongoing communication difficulties just make Kate more determined to get to know Casmin.

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"Enough Said" originally appeared in The Touch of Your Hand published by Naiad Press.

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Night Watch

Drew Logan works rotating security shifts at an architectural design firm. The one person she can count on to brighten her day happens to be vice president of the company, way out of her league. Kathleen Jordan spends far too much time at work for a VP—late nights, weekends, weekend nights—and Drew likes being to one to watch over her.

 

"Night Watch" originally appeared in Dancing in the Dark Published by Naiad Press.

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Southern Nights

When her relationship crumbles, Sara knows there’s only one person she’ll go to—her best friend Kelly. Kelly, who’s been there every time…and knows just how hot those Southern nights can get.

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Now or Never

Hesitant by nature, Jamie Reed watches her terminally ill brother embrace life and its challenges. Can she do the same for love?

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"Now or Never" originally appeared in The Very Thought of You Published by Naiad Press.

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Hearts of Summer

Grad student Lori runs out of habit, not for enjoyment. When she notices Jackie sitting outside watching her, she has a reason to run each night.

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Hearts of Summer originally appeared in The First Time Ever published by Naiad Press.

Short Stories

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