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Ailis was expecting a simple night out for her last night on land. She'd go to a bar, do a little flirting, and go home to get some sleep before shipping off on a two-year ship deployment around the world with the Navy. She'd never planned to meet the love of her life, but from the first moment Mia smiled at her across the room, Ailis was sunk on her. A night of passion and falling in love was all they got before she had to sail away, not returning for years. Life moved on, but Ailis never forgot the woman who stole her heart.
Six years and a career change later, Ailis finds herself face to face with Mia again, this time with a little boy with Ailis' ears and eyes. Will true love conquer all of the trials this life will throw at them? Or will it be a sinking ship?
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