To Catch a Husband

by Laura Marie Altom

U.S. Marshal Charity Caldwell has been in love with Adam Logue for what seems like forever, but the fellow marshal sees her as nothing more than a friend. Scarred by the shooting of his first love, Adam doesn't think he's capable of being in a serious relationship ever again. Charity has faith that one day she'll get married and have the children she so desperately wants. The problem is, she doesn't want to spend her life with anyone but Adam. So...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373751273
• ISBN13: 9780373751273
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Harlequin American Romance
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

#4 of the U.S. Marshal Series - Adam Logue

A bit of a disappointment. You would think that in their 30's Adam and Charity would be a bit more mature. I really do like the whole series and their characters - U.S. Marshal Gillian Logue and Joe -- U.S. Marshal Caleb Logue and the Judge Allie -- brother, Beau and the chef, pregnant Gracie - now Adam Logue and fellow Marshal, Charity better known as "Bug". Only two of the books had any real action [or danger]. The hang-ups of the characters were handled exceedingly well. But the pre-marital sex is getting so boring with losing the anticipation of falling in love it becomes the same O, same O. But I read these books for the family involvement that is woven into the stories. The family interactions are great [except for Gillian having too much money]. I will share these books with other readers - not for my keeper shelf. As it is already excellently reviewed I thought to let out a few of my peeves - but am glad to have read this set of 4 and will recommend the set to others.

Perfect comfort read!

U.S. Marshal Charity "Bug" Caldwell has been in love with fellow Marshal Adam Logue for what feels like forever. Of course, the two of them are best friends and Adam treats Bug as one of the guys. Part of that is Charity's fault. Ever since her twin brother died, Charity tried to take his place to help her father heal. She's got a huge bug collection, hence her nickname, loves sports and did everything she could to become accepted as one of the guys. Right down to her current job. Charity is good at her job and always has been, right down to getting higher scores at marksmanship than Adam. Now, at thirty-five, Charity's biological clock has started ticking and she realizes she really does want a husband and children. Naturally, the object of her desires is totally oblivious. Ever since the woman he was due to marry, Angela, died in his arms when he was protecting her, Adam hasn't really lived his life. He's merely existed. And since he shot a man during his last assignment while protecting Gillian, his brother's wife, he's been ordered to undergo psychiatric counseling. When he tries saying what he thinks his therapist wants to hear, she sees through him and tells him to go on a date. After a few terrible dates, Adam decides he should date Bug. After all, the two of them get along well, they're always together, she is a woman and what better way to fool his shrink? When Charity finally goes to her sister to seek help, the first thing she does is turns Charity into a woman. No more baggy uniforms and sweats, Charity now dresses like a woman and even has her hair cut. Now that she appears like a woman, Adam is finally beginning to notice her as one. Will the two of them "date" to fool Adam's shrink? Will Adam be able to let of his guilt over Angela and see what's right in front of him? Will the two of them have a chance together? TO CATCH A HUSBAND is truly a heartwarming story. Once again, author Laura Marie Altom takes two wounded characters and brings them together in a way to leave us with the heartfelt sigh at the end. And is also typical of Laura Marie Altom, we even get some humor in the mix. I really love the way the whole Logue family decided to stick their collective noses into the "romance" between Charity and Adam and what they all did. Laura Marie Altom is one of my comfort read authors because I know when I finish a story she wrote, I'll always let out a heartfelt sigh at the end and know that true love does exist in the world.