To Have and To Hold

Series · 8 books · 1983-1987

By Cally Hughes, Ann Cristy, Jennifer Greene, and more

Books in series

The Testimony

1983

Six months after his imprisonment for standing up for his ideals, journalist Jesse Ludan returns home to his wife, Christine, and finds that picking up where they left off could prove difficult.

Tread Softly

1983

Cady Densmore's love for her husband Rafe never dimmed. Not once in the months he lay paralyzed and she struggled to fulfill his seat in the Senate. Not once during the dangerous surgery that restored him. Not once on the long campaign for his reelection. Rafe regards her efforts warmly and supports her firmly against malicious politicians and hostile family members. He holds her close to his side. But misunderstandings lie heavy between them, and he is quick to anger. Deep inside, Cady's heart is breaking. She's trying to tread softly on Rafe's dreams . . . but he is shattering all of hers.

Hold Fast Till Dawn

1987

Jenny loved Larry's sun-bleached hair, his dazzling smile, his love for the sea—and his love for her and their children. Their marriage of fifteen years was as solid as the rock-hard muscles that enveloped her in the most intimate embrace each night. Nothing could shake it. Nothing, perhaps, except the arrival of an Oriental beauty from Larry's past. Ky tempts Larry with torrid memories, torments him with ancient guilt, and sends him and Jenny spinning into a vortex of whirlwind emotions. Suddenly the foundations that had felt so stable, so sure, are threatened with rumblings of doubt and discord...

#14

Sunburst

1984

For better, for worse... After nine years of marriage, Erica McCrery fears she's losing her husband. After Kyle's father died and the couple left their affluent lifestyle in Florida to take over the family business in Wisconsin, there has been a tension between them. The nights are as passion-filled as ever, but in the light of day, their relationship no longer seems to work. For richer, for poorer... Kyle works long hours, keeps Erica in the dark about financial matters and doesn't seem to believe that she actually enjoys helping out in the woodworking shop. Erica is desperate to spend some time alone with her husband so they can work through their problems, but the situation becomes even more complicated when an old friend, notorious playboy Morgan Shane, invites himself for an extended visit... 56,000 words Previously published.

#15

Whatever It Takes

1984

They married too young, and now five years later, with two children and a huge mortgage, Marcie's husband wants to sow his wild oats. The kids aren't returnable. No one will buy the house. So Thad wants a divorce ... Marcie tries to understand, but deep inside she's baffled. By day Thad is restless and silent as they move toward a separation. But each night an unquenchable craving brings him naked to her bed, where their pleasures flare fierce and all-consuming. Marcie desperately loves her husband, but can she do whatever it takes to keep him happy?

#16

Lady Laughing Eyes

1984

At their preposterous first meeting, he was that creature so beloved of fortune tellers: a tall, dark, and handsome stranger. She played the part of a Regency Hoyden: his Lady Laughing Eyes. Predictably, their courtship was wacky and wonderful. But that was once upon a time...before the rigors of Nick de Conti's musical career robbed his wife Cami of the dizzying pleasure of his presence-and stole the laughter from her eyes. Given Cami and Nick's penchant for emotional pyrotechnics, their reconciliation was bound to be a spectacular display-but even they couldn't guess just how explosive the fireworks would be...

#28

Trouble in Paradise

1984

From blind date... He's divorced, eleven years older and the father of three. Not exactly every girl's Ideal Man. But as soon as reserved bookstore owner Susan meets charismatic Griff Anderson, she's smitten—and just three passion-filled months later, she's his wife. To instant family... Their idyllic honeymoon spent restoring a majestic Victorian is cut short when the newlyweds happily—but unexpectedly—find themselves with full custody of his children. Now, instead of enjoying passionate nights and lazy mornings-after with Griff, Susan finds herself thrust into the role of Mom to Tom, Barbara and Tiger. And quarrelling with her husband over how to handle the drama that comes with a house full of tweens and teens. When pet problems, party crashers and pregnancy scares threaten their happiness, Susan can't help but wonder what Griff really a wife, or a mother for his children? Previously published. 57,000 words

#44

Conquer the Memories

1984

After four years of marriage, Sonia and Craig Hamilton are as much in love as ever. But their happiness turns into a nightmare when they are violently assaulted while taking a late-night walk in a Chicago park. Back home in Cold Creek, Wyoming, far from the dangers of the big city, they try to put the attack behind them. But it's not long before Sonia realizes Craig is haunted by the memory, and his inability to protect her. His obsession with keeping her safe, and getting revenge, soon threatens to tear them apart... 56,000 words Previously published.

Authors

AKA Helen Mittermeyer, Hayton Monteith, Danielle Paul

Jennifer Greene

Author · 67 books

Winner of over 15 national awards, including the RWA Hall of Fame and the RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, Jennifer Greene weaves real issues, warm characters common-life humor, and page-turning romance and suspense into her stories. Jennifer sold her first book in 1980, and since then has sold over 85 books in the contemporary romance genre. She won her first professional writing award from RWA, a “Silver Medallion” in 1984, followed by over 20 nominations and awards—including achieving RWA’s HALL OF FAME status, and the most coveted Nora Roberts LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Jennifer has regularly been on a variety of bestseller lists, and has written for Harlequin, Avon, Berkley and Dell. Her books have sold all over the world in over 20 languages. She also accumulated a number of pseudonyms—most recognizably JENNIFER GREENE, but also JEANNE GRANT and JESSICA MASSEY. She was born in Michigan, started writing stories in 7th grade, and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in English and Psychology. The University honored her with their “Lantern Night Award”, a tradition developed to honor fifty outstanding women graduates each year. Exploring issues and concerns for women today is what first motivated her to write, and she has long been an enthusiastic and active supporter of women’s fiction, which she believes is an unbeatable way to reach out and support other women. Jennifer lives in Michigan, just a short distance from Lake Michigan, with her husband Lar. Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. (1)romance aka Jeanne Grant

Lee-Damin

Author · 1 books