Waiting on Love

Elise Wright is bound to the ship and her grieving father due to promises she made to her dying mother. Nick Clark is hired as the Mary Elise's first mate, and he feels protective of the Wrights and their generous natures. When a rough new sailor causes trouble, tragedy swells up, and Nick and Elise must rely on their faith to see them through.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2021
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Elise Wright has grown up on her father's freighter ship, the Mary Elise, traversing the Great Lakes. She has developed a passion for cooking and caring for the crew, a life she cherishes. Unlike her estranged sister, Elise has declined numerous opportunities to lead a respectable life with their wealthy relatives. However, due to promises she made to her dying mother, she is now bound to the ship and her deeply grieving father more than ever.

Nick Clark is grateful for the opportunity to be hired as the Mary Elise's first mate, seeking to overcome his own guilt and the censure he faces for a tragic decision he made while captaining another ship. He feels a sense of protectiveness towards the Wrights, particularly when a rough new sailor appears to be causing trouble. As the sailor's misdeeds escalate, tragedy strikes from another angle. Left to pick up the pieces of their commitments to themselves and each other, Nick and Elise must rely on their faith to navigate through the challenges ahead.

Elise's journey aboard the Mary Elise is filled with both challenges and opportunities. She faces the daily rigors of ship life, from cooking and cleaning to navigating the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes. She also grapples with the emotional toll of her mother's passing and the responsibilities she carries as the daughter of a captain.

On the other hand, Nick's arrival on the ship brings a fresh perspective and a sense of stability. He is a skilled sailor with a reputation for being reliable and responsible. He quickly bonds with the Wrights, particularly Elise, and becomes an integral part of their family.

As the ship embarks on its journey, tensions rise between Nick and the sailor who has been causing trouble. The sailor's misdeeds grow more serious, and he becomes a threat to the safety of the crew and the ship. Nick and Elise must work together to confront the sailor and prevent further harm.

Through their struggles, Nick and Elise learn to rely on each other and their faith. They face difficult decisions and challenges, but they remain committed to their promises and to each other. They discover that their love and support can overcome even the most daunting obstacles.

In the end, the Mary Elise completes its journey safely, and Nick and Elise continue their journey together, stronger and more committed than ever. They have learned that true love and loyalty are not just about promises made, but about the actions and choices we make every day.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 215 x 140 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764232428
Edition number: Large Print Edition