Gifts from the Sea — Jane Goodger

For months, Rachel Best has been watching the ocean from the beaches of Cape Cod for any sign of her missing husband. Although a funeral service was held, Rachel refuses to believe he is truly gone and she must now raise their daughter alone. Her hopes are further dashed when she helps to bring a single whaling boat ashore, only to discover yet another orphan of the sea -- a brute of a man who is the complete opposite of her lost husband.

Captain Jared Mitchell of the Huntress was in great spirits -- celebrating a successful voyage -- when he was separated from his ship. But finding himself under Rachel's care, and as weak as a kitten, is too much for the hardened sailor to bear -- and a painful reminder of a personal tragedy he cannot forget.

Now, brought together by fate, Rachel and Jared sense a growing affection -- and a love which can heal them from guilt and fear if they'll only take the risk...