To First Be Friends

by Joan Elliott Pickart

Shep Templeton was alive! The award-winning journalist, the only man Emily Templeton had ever loved, hadn't died in the Pataguam jungle, but was coming home — only to learn his wife had divorced him. Eight months before, after a night of reckless passion, he had left for his next dangerous assignment. She'd vowed then it was the last time Shep would leave her. Love for Emily was all that had kept Shep going, had made him want to live through months of pain and recovery. Now he had to fight for a new start, had to prove he'd changed, but would Emily believe he wanted a family and a future together more than he needed his freedom? She was seared by his kisses and ached to be cherished, but how could she trust a man who broke promises as easily as he made them? Sharing secrets and spending time with Shep filled Emily with hope, but so many doubts remained. Could he convince her that he'd always be her best friend, that he was home to stay?

179 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 1989

About the author

Joan moved to a sleepy little town in Arizona, situated on the Mexican border, when she was thirteen. She has 3 grown-up daughters and a grandson.

When she isn't writing, she enjoys watching football, knitting, reading, gardening and attending craft shows on the town square.