Daughter of a prominent nineteenth-century Maine shipbuilder,Cherish Winslow had a deep love for ships, the ocean—and herfather's apprentice, Silas van der Zee. Once his childhood companionin Haven's End, Cherish wished Silas could see she was no longer agirl in pigtails but a woman in love.To Silas, Cherish was a beacon of light, illuminating his lonelylife...yet he doubted a lowly apprentice could win the heart of suchan elegant young lady. A stolen kiss brought a moment's hope...but hesoon found himself tossed out on the street, with no job, no home, nochance of a future. In his darkest hour, Silas must find the strengthto fight for his life—and for his beloved Cherish.