Harstad

Comparisons can be drawn with the very excellent Julia Spencer-Fleming, although there's no romantic conflict in Harstad's books.

Unsung Heroes 2007

Harstad shrugged as she allowed La Forge to take the bag she carried in her hands.

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Her smile fading and her expression turning to one of mild confusion, Harstad asked, “I beg your pardon?”

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“Maybe, but Geordi wants me to introduce him to my new medical intern, Dr. Harstad, so he owes me a favor or two.”

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Once Jordan departed, Harstad smiled again, leaning closer so that she could be heard over the sounds of music and other conversations filling the lounge.

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Even as he spoke, he searched his memory, trying to remember if he had ever seen Harstad in the lounge before this evening, and coming up with nothing.

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Harstad stepped closer, as though concerned that her words might carry across the open cargo bay, and reached out to lay a hand on his arm.

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Her expression changing to one of regret, Harstad squeezed his arm.

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Taking a sip of her own drink, Harstad nodded in approval at the martini before returning her attention to him.

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Harstad said, “She did tell me that you were wanting to talk to me about questions you had pertaining to your own implants.”

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