Gifts from the Sea Author:Jane Goodger On Cape Cod, a woman watches the sea -- and prays that her sailor husband, whom she refuses to believe is dead, will return to her. Instead, the mysterious captain of a whaling ship drifts ashore -- and gives her the courage to live, and love, again... — SOMETHING LOST, SOMETHING FOUND — For months, Rachel Best has been watching the ocean from the... more » beaches of Cape Code for any sign of her missing husband, whose disappearance has left her to raise their daughter alone. Although a funeral service was held, Rachel refuses to believe her husband is truly gone. Her hopes are dashed when she helps to bring a single whaling boat ashore, only to discover not her missing husband, but a brute of a man who is his complete opposite.
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.
Brought together by fate, Rachel and Jared sense a growing affection -- and a love that can heal them from guilt and fear if they'll only take the risk...« less