A Whale of a Marriage — Diann Hunt

Since she first heard her father's tales of life aboard a whaling vessel, Adelaide has wanted to experience the adventure herself. But in 1856, "respectable" woman do no such things - and Adelaide is convinced her dreams will never become reality. Then Captain Josiah Buchanan enters her life.

In need of a cook for his whaling ship, Josiah proposes a marriage of convenience with Adelaide. The arrangement works perfectly - until the two begin to realize the consequences of their impulsive action.

Can Josiah ever move on from the memory of his late wife? Will Adelaide have to be satisfied with a pretense of marriage when she longs for so much more?