Regina Lafayette had done as she was told her entire life. It was her duty, as a daughter, to marry the man her father had picked. Therefore, she would marry Obediah Stillwell even if she could barely stand the sight of him. But when James Carter abruptly enters her life, Regina begins to see the world differently. What if she were to disobey? What would life be like married to a tall handsome ship builder? While she begins to dream, would she ever dare to find out?

Lily Carter has one chance to save her family from destitution. She must marry. The real question now is who? Lily longs for one man, but her attempts to attract Eric Sampson are foiled at every turn. Eric can’t see a future when he’s still tangled in his past, and Lily is forced to consider other suitors despite loving Eric. When one suitor comes forward who could threaten Lily’s well-being, Eric must set his doubts about marriage aside to protect her. But events have been set in motion neither of them can stop. Will his past destroy both their lives?