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The Shipwright’s Daughter of Starfall Cove: A Second Chance Regency Romance
She inherits a seat at the table. He never expected to share it, least of all with the woman he left behind.
Nora Penryn travels to London expecting little from her late uncle’s will. Instead, she is named equal partner in Penryn & Kincaid Shipping, sharing control with Captain James Kincaid, the man she once loved, and the man she believes rejected her in a single cruel letter.
James arrives certain he will gain sole authority. He is blindsided to find Nora in the room, and the board of older merchants is worse, openly doubting a woman’s right to hold power in trade. Nora survives the scrutiny by speaking the language she grew up hull curves, stress points, ledgers, and tides.
Back in Starfall Cove, the harbor is restless with rumor. Cargo has spoiled in “intact” holds. Repairs look rushed. A rival magnate circles, and evidence begins to point to sabotage. Nora and James are forced into partnership on land and at sea, rebuilding trust at the same time they rebuild safety.
When the storm finally breaks, Nora must claim her authority in public and in private, refusing to become an ornament in any man’s life. James must decide whether love is worth more than pride. And between them is a brass compass, a promise of a shared course, if they are brave enough to set it.
A standalone Regency romance in the Legacies of Fortune and Love series.
Nora Penryn travels to London expecting little from her late uncle’s will. Instead, she is named equal partner in Penryn & Kincaid Shipping, sharing control with Captain James Kincaid, the man she once loved, and the man she believes rejected her in a single cruel letter.
James arrives certain he will gain sole authority. He is blindsided to find Nora in the room, and the board of older merchants is worse, openly doubting a woman’s right to hold power in trade. Nora survives the scrutiny by speaking the language she grew up hull curves, stress points, ledgers, and tides.
Back in Starfall Cove, the harbor is restless with rumor. Cargo has spoiled in “intact” holds. Repairs look rushed. A rival magnate circles, and evidence begins to point to sabotage. Nora and James are forced into partnership on land and at sea, rebuilding trust at the same time they rebuild safety.
When the storm finally breaks, Nora must claim her authority in public and in private, refusing to become an ornament in any man’s life. James must decide whether love is worth more than pride. And between them is a brass compass, a promise of a shared course, if they are brave enough to set it.
A standalone Regency romance in the Legacies of Fortune and Love series.
- GenresNautical
432 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2025
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About the author
Eva Lyndale
49 books1 followerEva Lyndale is a historical fiction author and lifelong explorer whose curiosity has carried her to more than forty countries. Her writing blends meticulous historical research with vivid storytelling, offering readers a window into distant eras and the lives shaped within them.
From crumbling coastal ruins to bustling cities layered with centuries of change, the places Eva visits often spark the settings for her novels. She is especially drawn to overlooked moments in history—those quiet, human stories that unfold in the shadows of larger events. Through richly drawn characters and immersive environments, her work explores themes of connection, transformation, and the passage of time.
Eva approaches each project with the mind of a researcher and the heart of a traveler, weaving cultural detail and atmospheric depth into every page. When she’s not writing, she can often be found exploring local archives, wandering through museums, or sketching story notes in a tucked-away café somewhere new.
From crumbling coastal ruins to bustling cities layered with centuries of change, the places Eva visits often spark the settings for her novels. She is especially drawn to overlooked moments in history—those quiet, human stories that unfold in the shadows of larger events. Through richly drawn characters and immersive environments, her work explores themes of connection, transformation, and the passage of time.
Eva approaches each project with the mind of a researcher and the heart of a traveler, weaving cultural detail and atmospheric depth into every page. When she’s not writing, she can often be found exploring local archives, wandering through museums, or sketching story notes in a tucked-away café somewhere new.
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January 22, 2026
A good mix of mystery, history and romance
A nicely written story with a nautical setting.
I enjoy historical fiction with romantic undertones.
This includes mystery and a touch of danger, similar to a couple others I have recently read.
The partnership of the main characters is beautifully written, such that it is not all rainbows and butterflies, but has a few rough patches.
A clean romance without scenarios that might offend.
A nicely written story with a nautical setting.
I enjoy historical fiction with romantic undertones.
This includes mystery and a touch of danger, similar to a couple others I have recently read.
The partnership of the main characters is beautifully written, such that it is not all rainbows and butterflies, but has a few rough patches.
A clean romance without scenarios that might offend.
Displaying 1 of 1 review