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.