Laura Freeman

Laura Freeman was a reporter for 16 years for Gannett Media in Kent, Ohio and covered local news in Summit County. She won the Press Club of Cleveland's Ohio Excellence in Journalism award in 2013 and 2014 and the Ohio Newspaper Association awards in 2011, 2013, and 2014.

New release Jan. 12, 2026 of "Inheriting Love's Secrets," a historical romantic mystery. 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?

"Sailing into a Storm" is a historical women's fiction novel released Jan. 8, 2025. Lady Meg bears scars on her back, reminders that she has no choice but to marry a stranger in the American colonies at her father’s command. He insists the marriage is for a family alliance, but she suspects a darker motive and resolves to escape her fate. Intrigue and betrayal surround Meg and her siblings, and her attraction to the handsome sea captain delivering her to her future husband complicates her plans. Will her determination to find the truth set them all free?

"Tangling a Web of Deceit" is a romantic mystery released Feb. 5, 2024. After stepping in dog doo, Emily Stevenson finds a body in the canal. The dead woman turns out to be the mistress of her co-worker’s spouse. She’s determined to keep her friend from taking back her cheating husband but becomes tangled in a web of deceit and danger.

Officer Travis O’Toole wants to become a detective but not only is Emily a charming distraction, she and her friends keep interfering with the case. He tries to keep her out of trouble only to realize she’s a better partner than adversary.

"Raining Tears" is a female detective mystery. Detective Sydney Harrison thought the police shooting of an armed robber was cut and dry, but when the facts don’t add up, she finds herself in a cat-and-mouse game with a drug-addicted woman willing to sacrifice the lives of others to feel normal.

Claire’s life spiraled out of control when a grab and dash for a purse turned into a chance meeting with a stranger in a dark alley. His death wasn’t her fault, but the police are searching for her. Before running she needs to tie up loose ends even if it means another person has to die.

A holiday novella "Tackling Molasses Crinkles" features a meet-cute gone wrong when Nick tackles Crystal thinking she is a porch pirate. The two adversaries need to find common ground and discover the tragic secrets from their pasts. A print version is available in the anthology "A Hint of Vanilla."

Six historical romance novels take place around the Civil War and feature the six Beecher sisters.

"Impending Love and War" takes place in the fictional town of Darrow Falls and includes the Underground Railroad, a canal boat ride and a courtroom drama in 1860 Akron, Ohio. Abolitionist Cory Beecher must examine her beliefs when Tyler Montgomery knocks on her door looking for a runaway slave.

Her second novel "Impending Love and Death" takes place in 1861 after the Battle of Bull Run. Jem travels from Darrow Falls to Washington City searching for news about the fate of her husband. Logan Pierce searches for answers to why the Union lost the battle.

"Impending Love and Lies" is her third novel set in 1862. Blake meets Colleen "Cole" Beecher in Akron, Ohio, and they travel to Washington City and the Battle of Antietam. Cole has to decide between a life of luxury or a life of challenges.

"Impending Love and Capture" is the fourth book in the series and takes Jessica Beecher and Major Morgan Mackinnon from Gettysburg to Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

"Impending Love and Madness" covers the assassination of President Lincoln and the aftermath. The couple must join forces when the hero is burned, poisoned, and shot.

The final book in the series, "Impending Love and Promise" finds Jules and Dr. Roe Greystone traveling to Kentucky in 1866 to find her orphaned cousins with a madman on a killing spree following them.

Her publisher is The Wild Rose Press.

Romance is a battlefield for the hero and heroine in her historical romance thriller novels. Not only do the characters battle their conflicting emotions, but they are also caught in a struggle of life and death that exposes their love.