Eliza — Annie Seaton

Eliza Pengelly has always led the life she wanted, but sometimes poor choices lead to heartbreak.
The final choiceâ€"and the biggest mistake of her life -- sees her fleeing to Pentecost Island. Desperate to make a fresh start, Eliza is happy to work -- and hide -- on the island for as long Pippa needs a carpenter to achieve her dream. Having friends around to support her through tough times is a bonus.
But Eliza quickly learns you can't outrun your demons. The arrival of charismatic sailor, Phillipe Renton threatens the safety of the new life Eliza is creating.
Living his life on the oceans and travelling the world, Phillipe doesn't do relationships, but the attraction to vulnerable Eliza is impossible to resist.
Will her dark secret be revealed -- a secret that could destroy any chance of happiness for her new life?