Ship to Shore — Elizabeth Adams

Dodging and weaving her mother's attempts to get her married off and producing grandbabies as soon as possible, Maggie focuses on teaching and doing fun projects with her students -- like sending a box of cards to anonymous soldiers for the holidays. She's more than a little surprised when the receiving naval officer writes a proper thank-you letter. The magic ensues when Maggie writes back. She sees her new pen pal as an innocent diversion -- until he isn't.Lt. Commander F. Hawkins thinks he's writing to a sweet little old woman. Little does he know that the woman sending him baked goods is going to capture his heart. In a culture of online dating and hook-ups, Maggie and Hawkins find themselves transported through the old-fashioned act of letter-writing. His steadfast earnestness can't help but appeal. Her charm and vivacity can't fail to captivate. They never stood a chance.