Code Of Honor (Hqn Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Catherine Mann (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hqn Romance | Publication Date: July 26, 2005

One last mission

Air Force captain Joe Greco had stood silently by when photojournalist Brigid Wheeler fell for his best friend, and he lent her comfort when Cooper was killed. Now he was forced to play protector as they embarked on the most dangerous mission of their lives.

One last chance

The covert operation was a chance for Brigid to avenge Cooper's death, and nothing would stop her from following Joe into the action. Though the grief they shared had brought them close, they'd never crossed the line. Until now.

One last betrayal

In the heat of danger Joe and Brigid finally surrendered to the explosive passion that burned between them. Then they discovered a shattering truth: Cooper was alive . . . and the ultimate betrayal was still to come . . .

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

When U.S. Air Force captain Joe Greco's best friend and combat photojournalist Brigid Wheeler's lover, Cooper Scott, is found alive after they thought he was killed by insurgents in Iraq, the two of them have to confront their own long-denied feelings for each other, which they have honorably kept at bay for two grieving years. However, all three of them become involved in a special ops mission; then, when Joe and Brigid finally succumb to passion, they discover that their overheard mention of Cooper almost blows his secret CIA cover. As if he wasn't already in enough trouble after falling hard for the desperate mistress of the special-ops--targeted drug lord, who decides to kill them all. The intertwining of good plotting with grief, honor, and guilt makes for a great read in the first of a new Special Ops series by Mann, already a RITA Award winner for her Wingmen Warriors series. Mary K. Chelton
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Review

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"Catherine Mann writes another . . . novel that is as gripping in its suspense as it is touching in its emotional pull." -- Romance Junkies

"Riveting action, relentless suspense, heroes to die for -- Catherine Mann delivers!" -- New York Times bestselling author Suzanna Brockmann

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 426 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books (July 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373770499
• ISBN-13: 978-0373770496
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #342,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA Today Bestseller Catherine Mann has over two million books in print in more than 20 countries. A RITA Award winner and five time nominee, she writes romance novels for Harlequin, Berkley & Sourcebooks. She resides in Florida with her military flyboy husband and their four children. FMI: http://catherinemann.com

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vivid story, excellent storytelling, August 4, 2005

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HJM (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Code Of Honor (Hqn Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Having never read a novel by Catherine Mann, and having had a recent streak of rotten luck trying unfamiliar authors, I was hesitant to read Mann's Code of Honor. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I came to care for Mann's main characters. Even better, her narrative was so vivid I had little trouble picturing the events unfolding in my mind. Her knowledge of the military way of life and its equipment added realism to her story that many authors would have been able to pull off as well. No unending techno-babble to prove research was done, just enough detail to get the point across and add to the plot - not distract from it. The complex friendship between main characters Joe Greco and Brigid Wheeler keeps you turning the page as they sort through their feelings for each other, their past, a dangerous mission and a heartbreaking betrayal. If you enjoy a good, romantic page-turner, I recommend Catherine Mann's Code of Honor. I'm now looking forward to reading other novels she's written!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Complex romantic duo, August 7, 2007

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Tracy Vest (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Code Of Honor (Hqn Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Air Force Pilot Joe Greco has nursed a crush on his best friend's girlfriend Brigid since he first laid eyes on her. Cooper Scott is a Green Beret on a mission in Iraq when his squad is ambushed. Piloting the rescue helicopter with photojournalist Brigid in the back documenting the action, Joe is horrified when he has to abandon his mission and later learns his best friend has died, along with the rest of his team. Mourning Cooper for two years, he has always been a shoulder and sense of strength for Brigid. But Brigid's feelings are starting to change, and when she offers to be his boinking buddy, Joe is at first shocked, but willing to take any scrap he can get. Spiriting her away to Cortina, a small South American country with a drug problem and ties to the terrorists responsible for Cooper's death, he wants her to document the action. Their stint as lovers lead to deeper emotions, but what'll happen to the new relationship when they learn that Cooper was not killed after all, and he's been living a covert life that's about to collide with theirs?

Mann has a gift for military storytelling, often providing a little too much realism and detail. Joe is probably one of her greatest heroes - he's not over the top like a superhero - he's human and emotional and has plenty of demons. The relationship between the two is complex and the chemistry is sizzling. Cooper gets his own romance as a secondary storyline, though I would have preferred to have kept it to one couple. Mann often has numerous couples in her storyline, taking away from the primary storyline.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A suspenseful and irresistible love story, August 7, 2005

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A. Richard (NC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Code Of Honor (Hqn Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

In the first book of the new series by Catherine Mann, she tells about those brave individuals who fly missions for the Air Force Special Ops. With Ms. Mann's insight of those who serve our country, she has once again created a set of beloved characters who will find a place in your heart. The story is tension-filled, whether from the real danger surrounding the hero and heroine or from the chaotic state of their emotions. With the very believable storyline where hints were given about what could happen next, I kept hoping for a miracle. In CODE OF HONOR, all my expectations were met and then some, in this unforgettable romantic adventure.

When you want to read an irresistible love story combined with intriguing suspense in a military setting, then the books by Catherine Mann are second to none. Her characters are written with a deepness, which makes them seem like real men and women who must make life and death decisions while serving their country. Brigid, Joe and Cooper were close friends, and they are all struggling with demons which have haunted them for the past two years. For any of them to find real happiness, they will have to look within their hearts and acknowledge their unspoken feelings. With the threat of danger never far from any of the characters, the continuous conflicts they encounter kept my own heart racing. CODE OF HONOR is a love story about trust and forgiveness, where passions are fiery and the action is constant, and will stay in your mind long after the book is finished.

Amelia Richard, CataRomance Reviews