title: Heart of a Hero
author: Yeary, Celia
description: Matt Carrington escapes a terrorists' prison while in the Army, but he has difficulty escaping the trappings of a demanding fiance and his own parents. To get away to think, he meets pretty, girl-next-door Lauren Delaney, the kind of woman he desires. But his fiance and his parents have other plans. They determine to have their way-no matter what Matt wants.
   Lauren Delaney is an independent young woman who quickly befriends the soldier hero who comes to town. Knowing he has another life in Dallas, she holds a secret, too. But she pretends neither have a problem in order to have the summer with him.
   During the long hot months, a hurricane almost destroys the town. Matt and Lauren work with a team to save as many residents as they can, and in the process fall deeply in love. When the danger is past, the two lovers suffer from their own lies and misunderstandings. Can they find peace and happiness without hurting others?
   About the Author: Celia Yeary
   Celia Yeary is a seventh-generation Texan, and her life revolves around family, friends, and writing. She has five published romance novels, one short story in an anthology, four "coming soon" novels, and published essays with a local magazine. The author is a former science teacher, graduate of Texas Tech University and Texas State University, mother of two, grandmother of three, and wife of a wonderful, supportive Texan.