New Releases by Laura Freeman

On a hot August night in 1878, Tom Harrington is found dead beside his burning barn. Arson and murder has descended on this small Ohio town. Liny Bauer, a young midwife, helps the sheriff document evidence, but the victim had many enemies—who had plenty of reasons to kill him. Handsome Deputy Cal Murphy admires Liny’s knack for uncovering secrets but fears her stubbornness may put her in danger. Can they piece together the clues to find the truth before the killer escapes or strikes again?

In 1876 society frowned upon illicit affairs, illegitimate children, and murdered lovers, but Deidre Pierce didn’t choose her unfortunate heritage. When Nate Burroughs shares her personal information, she chooses him to accompany her to the eightieth birthday party of her grandfather. Nate owes her, and she has no plans to forgive him. She hopes to learn more about her family, but sinister accidents begin to happen. Nate has vowed to protect Deidre and redeem himself, but how much will he sacrifice to reveal the depth of his feelings and win her love?