Ship of Dreams — Brenda Hiatt

A HARMLESS LITTLE LIE

Accused of a crime she didn't commit, Della Gilliland flees San Francisco, barely escaping aboard an east-bound ship. Penniless yet proud, Della would never dream of approaching an attractive, charming passenger for help, but she's desperate.

GROWS INTO A PASSION

Businessman Kent Bradford is shocked when a beautiful, flame-haired woman unexpectedly introduces herself as his wife to an important investor. Afraid that a scene might risk a deal that could save his family's shipping business, Kent goes along with the charade, at least until they reach port.

BEYOND THEIR WILDEST DREAMS

But unforeseen factors -- as well as an intense mutual desire -- draw Della and Kent together, making their "marriage" of convenience more pleasurable than either ever dreamed. Just as their passion begins to bloom, however, a raging storm throws their precious love -- and their lives -- in jeopardy...