An adventure seeking woman and a security-minded ship builder are shipwrecked together. Still grieving the loss of her mother--and private tragedies of her own--Hope Westcott plays the part of a dutiful admiral's daughter. But longing for the love and acceptance she never felt at home Hope plunges into Charles Towne society...and an illicit affair with Lord Falkland. For Captain Nathaniel Mason wealth means security so he is determined to build his shipping business--ignoring God's call on his life to become an impoverished pastor. He also ignores his attraction to the frivolous vain Hope Westcott. Hope's adventure seeking lands her in the hands of an unscrupulous ship captain who wants to sell her to the highest bidder. When Nathaniel sees Hope on the auction block will he listen to God and sacrifice his ship cargo and security to save her? From the Carolina Coast to the Caribbean through stormy seas and shipwreck can Hope and Nathaniel put aside their painful pasts listen to God's voice and find true love and acceptance?
