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Anne Norris moved to Savannah, Georgia, for a fresh start. Now her pirate-tour business is flagging, and paying the rent requires more than wishful thinking. When she discovers evidence of a shipwreck off the coast of Tybee Island, she knows it could be just the boon she needs to stay afloat. She takes her findings to local museum director Carter Hale for confirmation, but she runs after a disastrous first meeting.

Carter has been searching for the location of the wreck detailed in the worn pages of an 18th-century diary, the discovery of which could open the door to his dream job at a prestigious museum. But convincing Anne to help him fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle is no easy task. And working with Carter means that Anne will have to do the one thing she swore she'd never do again: trust a man.

Finding a monetary backer and sticking with a search that's turning up nothing will take all their dedication--and every secret they've tried to hide. If they can find the lost ship, they may discover a treasure worth more than all the pirate gold in the world--love.

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Publishers Weekly Review

This entertaining tale from Johnson (A Sparkle of Silver) explores a woman's slow process of forgiving herself. Anne Norris, disgraced and ashamed after serving time on "accessory to domestic terrorism" charges for unknowingly helping her boyfriend bomb an oil rig, has run from California to live a quiet life in Savannah, Ga. But her pirate-tour business, centered on the historic buccaneer haven of Tybee Island, is struggling. Days after a hurricane, Anne stumbles upon the golden hilt of a sword buried in the sand that she believes could lead to treasure that would change her life. She takes it to Dr. Carter Hale at a local museum, and he is delighted to see the sword hilt, which he thinks is described in an 18th-century family diary. Believing the sword hilt proves the existence of a nearby shipwreck, Carter convinces Anne to work with him to locate the ship--despite her reservations about letting anyone new into her life. Launching herself into the search, Anne learns that she doesn't have to hide from her past and that God has forgiven her mistakes. Both an exciting treasure hunt and penetrating exploration of overcoming past mistakes, Johnson's excellent novel will captivate readers. (Aug.)

Booklist Review

Anne Norris has left California, her family, and her memories of a costly mistake to move to Savannah, Georgia, where she owns a struggling company that offers tours of pirate wrecks. When a hurricane stirs the waters, Anne discovers the gold hilt of a sword and hopes it might lead to a sunken ship and save her floundering business. But can she risk bringing attention to her past by contacting a local museum director, Dr. Carter Hale? Carter, it turns out, has worries of his own. His museum is almost out of money, his sources have dried up, and he refuses to ask his wealthy father for help. As the search for treasure brings Anne and Carter together, they are both guided by their Christian faith as they seek solutions to their troubles. Johnson weaves in excerpts from a diary written by one of Hale's ancestors, who disguised herself as a boy to board a sailing ship and search for her lost brother. This gentle romance, set in an intriguing locale, is greatly enriched by the historical dimension.--Candace Smith Copyright 2010 Booklist

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Liz Johnson is the author of more than a dozen novels, including A Sparkle of Silver , A Glitter of Gold , The Red Door Inn , Where Two Hearts Meet , and On Love's Gentle Shore , as well as a New York Times bestselling novella and a handful of short stories. She makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona.