Across A Summer Sea

Voyage of New Beginnings

In the summer of 1946, spirited seamstress Eleanor “Nell” Gallagher boards the SS Cornflower bound for New York, eager to shake off wartime memories and embrace a brighter future. With her needle and thread, she dreams of opening a boutique in Manhattan’s bustling garment district—until she crosses paths with charismatic ship’s officer Jack Donovan. Between deckside dances under starlight and chance encounters in the ship’s smoke-filled lounge, Nell discovers that hope and heartache can travel in tandem across the Atlantic. But as the Cornflower cuts through glassy seas, whispers of smuggled relics and clandestine meetings threaten to throw their fragile bond into stormy waters.

Waves of Change

Upon arriving in a city alive with postwar optimism, Nell and Jack find themselves navigating more than just crowded streets. Nell’s ambition draws her into a tight-knit community of immigrant entrepreneurs, each chasing the American Dream—and guarding their own secrets. Meanwhile, Jack is torn between his naval duties and his growing affection for the resilient young woman who refuses to be defined by her past. When a series of startling betrayals ripple through their circle—threatening Nell’s fledgling business and Jack’s career—they must decide whether to trust in each other or be carried apart by the currents of doubt.

Shores of the Heart

As autumn leaves begin to fall over Central Park, Nell and Jack confront the greatest test of their newfound love. With Jack deployed on a covert mission and Nell racing to save her boutique from financial ruin, distance and danger loom larger than ever. In a climactic reunion beneath the glowing marquee of Broadway’s grandest theater, they must choose between the safety of solitude and the courage to risk everything for a future together. Through whispered promises and lingering touches, they learn that true home is found not in a place, but in the arms of the one who believes in your dreams.

. Lyn Andrews, bestselling author celebrated for her richly woven sagas of love, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family, invites readers on an unforgettable journey across the summer sea and into the heart of hope.