Not All Forms of Protection

by Beth Wilson

Marissa doesn't have anything going for her except a loving boyfriend, Kevin. Life at home with an addicted mother and a drunken father holds more downs than ups. When her father throws her out after she becomes pregnant with Kevin's child, she's happy when they marry, but marriage isn't always a bed of roses.Kevin loved Marissa, even with her depressed background. He married her when he found out about his child, but he had big dreams of college and independence from his family. Marriage at his age had a way to smash ideas, especially with a baby and expenses on the way.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2001

About the author

Beth grew up and spent most of her adult life in Oklahoma, a fact that has influenced the settings of many of her stories. She has been a grocery store clerk, a housekeeper, a tutor, a librarian, and a freelancer writing and editing internet content, articles for local publications, and more. Currently, she works at West Sound Treatment Center, an addiction treatment nonprofit, managing the website, social media, promotional materials and some fundraising. When she’s not at work or writing novels, she is spending time with her family or reading, doing crafty things, or working out.