The Sea Star — Jean Nash

When Susanna Sterling's brother loses his half interest in the Sea Star to Jay Grainger, a powerful hotel magnate, she fears that Grainger will ultimately gain full control of her beloved hotel. As she battles to regain her birthright, Susanna finds herself falling in love with her irresistible adversary. Meanwhile, her mother, who abandoned the family years ago, returns to the Sea Star to further complicate Susanna's life.

In time, duplicity, a tragic secret, and a devastating fire threaten to destroy Susanna's love for Jay and all that she holds dear.