To Love, Honor, and Defend (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1362) [Mass Market Paperback]

Beth Cornelison (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Intimate Moments | Publication Date: April 1, 2005

Two years ago, Cal Walters was unfairly convicted of assaulting a man in a bar fight. With his conviction, he lost his job as a firefighter, his marriage, and custody of his little girl. Now out of jail, Cal's determined to regain custody of his daughter, who is living in squalor, neglected by his ex-wife. His criminal record hurts his chances of gaining custody of his child, but Cal has a plan ...

Through her job, Assistant District Attorney Libby Hopkins has earned a stalker. Someone has been following her and sending her threatening letters. As if the stalker's menace weren't enough to shake up her staid life, bad boy Cal Walters, an old flame who broke her heart years before, has re-entered her life with a startling proposal ... marriage!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... Cornelison delivers the quintessential Intimate Moments. Multi-faceted characters and (an) innovative plot make a fast-paced, delightful ... read." -- Bestselling author Linda Castillo

"With wonderful characters, deep emotion, and page-turning suspense, Beth Cornelison makes an unforgettable debut with TO LOVE, HONOR, AND DEFEND." -- Intimate Moments Author Jenna Mills

A book that will keep you glued to your seat, while your heart races... -- Romance Junkies- Cathy Cody, Sr. Editor

Brace yourself for an exciting rollercoaster ride. TO LOVE, HONOR AND DEFEND is pure enjoyment. ... Fast, furious and thrilling. -- The Romance Reader at Heart- Debbie Jett

TO LOVE, HONOR AND DEFEND is a thrilling romantic story, where emotions and suspense run high. -- Cataromance.com reviews- Amelia Richard

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373274327
• ISBN-13: 978-0373274321
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award-winning author Beth Cornelison worked in public relations until she moved with her husband to Louisiana, where she decided to pursue her love of writing fiction. Since that time, she has published numerous romantic suspense books with Harlequin/Silhouette as well as single title books with Five Star Press, Sourcebooks, and Samhain Publishing. In December 2011, she released her first independently published contemporary romance for Kindle titled, TRUST IN ME.
She has won numerous honors for her work including the coveted RWA Golden Heart. Her books have been nominated for Romantic Times Reviewers Choice awards, the RWA Rita and her 2009 release, THE CHRISTMAS STRANGER, won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Best Series Romantic Suspense. Beth lives in Louisiana with her husband, one son, and a variety of cats who think they are people. She invites readers to visit her website at www.bethcornelison.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming debut novel, March 26, 2005

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This review is from: To Love, Honor, and Defend (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1362) (Mass Market Paperback)

Cal Walters has only once chance to reclaim his four-year-old daughter from his drug-addicted ex-wife in a custody hearing. But given that he is an ex-con, his chances don't look good--unless he can convince a judge he really is a model citizen. And what better way than to be married to a prosecutor? And what better prosecutor than his ex-girlfriend, Libby Hopkins, whose heart he shattered?

Libby agrees to a marriage of convenience for the sake of the child, but she intends for Cal to keep his hands off her. But soon she finds their old attraction rearing its head, and she and Cal must find their way to a deeper understanding of the problems that ripped them apart before theirs can become a real marriage.

In her debut novel, Beth Cornelison explores the many facets of betrayal, the many faces of guilt and innocence, and a world where nothing is black and white. Her portrayal of this complex relationship goes well beyond the problem of simple forgiveness, delving deep into the characters' hearts so that they forge a new understanding that has the reader truly believing this relationship can last. As a bonus, the character of Cal's daughter, Ally, is heartwarming and realistic. I even liked the cat.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A debut that's a real keeper, March 29, 2005

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Danielle Savington "peytonsmomie" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Love, Honor, and Defend (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1362) (Mass Market Paperback)

The previous review explains a lot of why I also loved this book. I think the final thing that sealed this book as a keeper is the way the author handles the motivations and personality of secondary characters. There are NO cardboard characters here. No scapegoating, NO sugar coating. This book features normal people who have made the choices similar to what we have all faced. Some with good results, some with poor ones.

The tension between Libby and Cal is real, and not based on a silly miscommunication. I will be rereading this one again and again. As well as anything Ms. Cornelison writes. I highly recommend you check this book out as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars What would you do to save a child?, April 11, 2006

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Holly Fuhrmann (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Love, Honor, and Defend (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1362) (Mass Market Paperback)

If you're Cal Walters, you'd ask a woman you know you should leave alone for her help. If you're Libby Hopkins, you'd agree to Cal's absurd plan...a marraige for his child's sake. If you're the reader, you'd fall in love with this story about true-love between two very real characters. People who make mistakes, live with the consequences...and find a way for their love to prevail.

A wonderful story!