Publisher Description
“Anne Norris moved to Savannah, Georgia, for a fresh start. Now her pirate-tour business is flagging, and paying the rent requires more than wishful thinking. When she discovers evidence of a shipwreck off the coast of Tybee Island, she knows it could be just the boon she needs to stay afloat. She takes her findings to local museum director Carter Hale for confirmation, but she runs after a disastrous first meeting.
Carter has been searching for the location of the wreck detailed in the worn pages of an 18th-century diary, the discovery of which could open the door to his dream job at a prestigious museum. But convincing Anne to help him fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle is no easy task. And working with Carter means that Anne will have to do the one thing she swore she’d never do again: trust a man.
Finding a monetary backer and sticking with a search that’s turning up nothing will take all their dedication–and every secret they’ve tried to hide. If they can find the lost ship, they may discover a treasure worth more than all the pirate gold in the world–love.”
My Review:
There’s so much to love about this split-time romance. Carter Hale has an old diary that tells of a shipwreck, a handsome captain, and Rebecca, who posed as a boy on the “Catherine” to find her missing brother. Carter is desperate to locate this sunken ship to secure funding for his maritime museum. Anne Norris runs Rum Runners Tours in Savannah. She’s always loved the tales of the pirate history around Savannah, yet she’s struggling to keep her business open. As Anne is walking along the beach after a hurricane, she finds evidence of the shipwreck that has washed to shore. Carter and Anne find that they must work together to solve the mystery of the ship’s past in order to secure their future together.
What I loved most about this book was Rebecca’s diary entries of her life aboard ship. Posing as a boy was working well for her until the ship’s captain inadvertently discovers her true identity. I almost wish this whole book had been written about Rebecca and the captain. Their story was compelling and romantic. However, Anne also had my sympathy. She had been falsely accused and paid the price for it, and she was struggling to begin her life again. She and Carter had a long way to go to find their happily-ever-after, and I became absorbed in their story, too.
I’ve read several of Liz Johnson’s books and enjoyed them, and this is my favorite so far. It’s always nice to read such a well-written, lean and sweet book. The fact that this one is faith-based makes it that much better.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.