SEA OF HOPE, by Penelope Marzec.
Published by Awe-Struck E-Books
An EPPIE Award Winner for Best Inspirational Novel 2002
ISBN:1-58749-044-7 (E-Book)
ISBN:1-58749-165-6 (Print)
Book Blurb: Doria Hanrahan returns to her hometown expecting to cash in on her father's fishing trawler. However, the boat has been willed to a stranger, Murray Santoro, who cared for Doria's father during his final illness.
Since Doria quit her job in the city before coming home, she is desperate for cash and joins the crew of the Merrichase, her father's ship. Out on the ocean, far from land, she learns that Murray is not only a doctor, but is suspected in the community of murder and is awaiting trial.
As the two work together, they begin to trust each other, and it is on that ship that Doria begins to understand her need for the faith she had abandoned. Still, it is not until Murray nearly loses all hope in God that he realizes life without Doria would be empty.
Cindy Penn of WordWeaving, very highly recommended this book and said, "Author Penelope Marzec appropriately chooses a modern day fishing village for this gentle inspirational romance that allows these strong-willed characters to rediscover faith. Like the disciples in the bible, these characters struggle with painful circumstance to build love for God. The boat becomes the center of their struggles, representing peace for Murray and a means to an end for Doria. Yet together, it becomes the symbol of healing and peace."
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http://www.penelopemarzec.com
She is an excellent writer - this should be good.
marr794 4 years ago