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To Love and Protect: Shadow Chasing / For All My Tomorrows
Count on a Cop
Shadow Chasing
The last man Carla Walker's going to count on is a cop—as far as her love life's concerned. Her dad is a police officer, so she's already decided that's not the kind of future she wants. She knows about the long hours, the unpredictable calls, the danger.
Carla meets Philip Garrison on vacation, and it's more than a holiday fling. She falls for him. Hard. And then she learns he's a cop….
For All My Tomorrows
Lynn Danfort had always counted on the cop she loved—her husband, Gary—but she couldn't count on him forever. Gary was killed in the line of duty, leaving Lynn a widow and a single mom. His partner and best friend, Ryder Matthews, left town soon after. Now, three years later, Ryder's back—and it looks as though he wants to take Gary's place in her life!
Lynn's right; he does. The truth is, Ryder's in love with her. He's just not sure if she's ready to love him. Will her husband's memory stand in his way?
Shadow Chasing
The last man Carla Walker's going to count on is a cop—as far as her love life's concerned. Her dad is a police officer, so she's already decided that's not the kind of future she wants. She knows about the long hours, the unpredictable calls, the danger.
Carla meets Philip Garrison on vacation, and it's more than a holiday fling. She falls for him. Hard. And then she learns he's a cop….
For All My Tomorrows
Lynn Danfort had always counted on the cop she loved—her husband, Gary—but she couldn't count on him forever. Gary was killed in the line of duty, leaving Lynn a widow and a single mom. His partner and best friend, Ryder Matthews, left town soon after. Now, three years later, Ryder's back—and it looks as though he wants to take Gary's place in her life!
Lynn's right; he does. The truth is, Ryder's in love with her. He's just not sure if she's ready to love him. Will her husband's memory stand in his way?
432 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 26, 2014
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About the author
Debbie Macomber
903 books20.7k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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January 9, 2015
Seriously??? They fall in love in 3 days. She keeps running away and he lets her have her space but then magically shows up to help calm her. Gag!
September 1, 2017
First story,cute,but stupid. Carla won't marry a cop, but she will tease him and lead him on. She was immature and childish. Second story OK, but there was no understanding between them. I can't recommend this book.
September 7, 2014
Some old stories rereleased from my favorite author. I'm glad she's gotten better.
January 3, 2021
The 1st story was not good & took me forever.
Character was moody all the time. The second book was a pleasure to read.
Character was moody all the time. The second book was a pleasure to read.
June 18, 2020
This book is actually two in one. The first was very short and awful—1 star. The second started off great, but about halfway through turned into an overabundance of poorly-handled drama—3 stars.
The first story, Shadow Chasing, was a quick read, but the relationship between the main characters, Carla and Philip, was on again-off again every single chapter! They meet in Mexico and fall in love immediately (come on!), but he's a cop, but she loves him, but he lives in another city, but she loves him, but she doesn't want to turn out like her mom (married to a cop for 30 years), but she loves him, but, but, but . . . you get the idea. Spoiler alert, they end up together. Shocker!
The second story, For All My Tomorrows, started off with a lot of promise—it's better written than the first story, and there are some pretty entertaining kiddo characters—but similar to Shadow Chasing, this relationship moves along too quickly, with a serious lack of communication. An old friend returns to town, woos Lynn and her kids, and they end up married after just a couple months. But he rushed her into it, they didn't talk about anything couples should discuss before marriage (living situation, jobs, kids, dead husbands, etc.), and he eventually walks out on her because he found her looking at pictures from her first wedding. He's just an absolutely ridiculous man, but the author manages to fix all their problems in the last 3 pages with a little coffee and sex. Totally unrealistic and not sustainable. Not to mention all the typos!
The first story, Shadow Chasing, was a quick read, but the relationship between the main characters, Carla and Philip, was on again-off again every single chapter! They meet in Mexico and fall in love immediately (come on!), but he's a cop, but she loves him, but he lives in another city, but she loves him, but she doesn't want to turn out like her mom (married to a cop for 30 years), but she loves him, but, but, but . . . you get the idea. Spoiler alert, they end up together. Shocker!
The second story, For All My Tomorrows, started off with a lot of promise—it's better written than the first story, and there are some pretty entertaining kiddo characters—but similar to Shadow Chasing, this relationship moves along too quickly, with a serious lack of communication. An old friend returns to town, woos Lynn and her kids, and they end up married after just a couple months. But he rushed her into it, they didn't talk about anything couples should discuss before marriage (living situation, jobs, kids, dead husbands, etc.), and he eventually walks out on her because he found her looking at pictures from her first wedding. He's just an absolutely ridiculous man, but the author manages to fix all their problems in the last 3 pages with a little coffee and sex. Totally unrealistic and not sustainable. Not to mention all the typos!
October 25, 2025
This is actually two stories in one - Shadow Chasing and For All My Tomorrows.
If you want a quick, stupid love story, the first one is for you. They fall in love in a week. She takes a little longer to come around - like three weeks. Too unbelievable to be good.
The second story starts out better. Then, an old friend comes back into her life, aka the love interest. I don't care for the way he treated her. No means no. She was better off without him.
Luckily, this author has better books. Skip this one and read one of her later books.
If you want a quick, stupid love story, the first one is for you. They fall in love in a week. She takes a little longer to come around - like three weeks. Too unbelievable to be good.
The second story starts out better. Then, an old friend comes back into her life, aka the love interest. I don't care for the way he treated her. No means no. She was better off without him.
Luckily, this author has better books. Skip this one and read one of her later books.
November 18, 2018
Really disappointed in this story. First off what man will continue to peruse a woman who childishly gets upset and storms off. The second story the way he was persistent about them was semi like a stalker and gives women the wrong impression about saying NO in a relationship. Even after they are married she plays in to the submissive role.
April 24, 2025
good story, loved the 1st one - To love and Protect. Fun and full of sadness and mistakes. I'm the end Love comes to those who trust.
Shadow chasing - well, stubborn, opinionated - kind of a pushy guy, his way or no way. Sad to almost throw it all away over the past. I almost thought he wasn't going to move on.
Shadow chasing - well, stubborn, opinionated - kind of a pushy guy, his way or no way. Sad to almost throw it all away over the past. I almost thought he wasn't going to move on.
April 4, 2021
The first story was ok. The second one I was not a fan. It felt like he kept playing games with her, pushing her. Everyone expected she would know what was happening and no one wanted to have a conversation.
October 3, 2021
Definitely not my favorite Macomber book. I didn't care for Carla at all in the first book. She was very self centered and ignorant. The second book I felt the children needed an old fashioned spanking. I felt again the main character was a little self centered and flighty.
May 10, 2018
finished the first story the second one kind of dragged and i just gave up on it. overall, an ok story but I recommend reading Debbie books back to back. to go from a thriller to this didn't work.
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August 17, 2019Easy read, full of romance
May 16, 2021
I averaged a 3 and a 5 to come up with a 4!! I loved For All my Tomorrows!! Shadow Chasing, on the other hand, was corny and not very believable.
May 27, 2021
Especially loved the first story, “Shadow Chasing”!
September 18, 2021
Light romance. As expected, this book was a simple palate cleanser that I read between heavier books. Terrible at times. Heartwarming at times. Typical Debbie Macomber!
October 3, 2021
Nice romance book
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November 1, 2021
At end of the the first story, it left me wanting to read more. I was disappointed the story ended where it did. Otherwise I enjoyed the read.
January 19, 2022
Worst book ever. Boring, choppy, predictable plot with basic characters.
March 14, 2022
A nice book. I haven't read a romance for a while, and I cried a few tears. This is two books in one, and both books were good.
June 9, 2022
BookishBingo June 2022 ... A drink on the cover
July 1, 2022
Boring
July 28, 2022
Terrible. Beyond the fact that this is basically supposed to be a romance novel (which I typically don’t like), is stalking now supposed to be romantic vs creepy?
December 27, 2014
The plot of the first story is unbelievable, and the woman is a psychotic b-. I couldn't finish the second story. It's predictable, but at the same time unbelievable. Unfortunately Macomber has created characters that need slapped and plots that needs aired out. I think I was done when she called the little boy "lad." Sorry to be so negative, but I can't remember the last time I couldn't force myself to finish a book.
April 26, 2015
I don't know why I keep reading these "classic" stories, the women are weak and overly emotional, and the men are selfish unevolved stereotypes. I keep waiting for the book that set Macomber on the track she is on now, she has definitely gotten better, especially with the depth of character of her protagonists. Not a worthwhile read at all!
December 7, 2014
These two stories were light romantic, fun and delightful stories. The kind of stories I like to call "Mind Candy" reading. They were light uplifting stories, enjoyable, but also stories with an emotional journey of the heart with lovable characters. I enjoyed the book enough to award it 4 "Lovely" stars.
This book is a part of my personal library
This book is a part of my personal library
February 13, 2016
The start of book one was a turn-off for me and the angst was high. But appreciated all the Mexico info and was amused by Carla's Spanish attempts. Shadow Chasing a solid 3 star.
2nd book solid 4. Nice cohesive story. All the characters were "well drawn". Ryder is a honey. The ending was super.
2nd book solid 4. Nice cohesive story. All the characters were "well drawn". Ryder is a honey. The ending was super.
June 27, 2016
I read "Shadow Chasing", the first of the two novella's. It was good. A bit of an odd start, but it went okay. Found the heroine a bit too flaky with her fears. (Downgraded star rating due to this.) Second story didn't sound interesting enough so for now, I'm skipping it.
January 31, 2015
Good. These are two of Debbie's older stories both about police officers.
January 26, 2015
Two stories in one book. Both were quite good if very different.
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