As a nanny, Millicent Fairweather poured her energy and talents into the two young charges under her care – only to have them suddenly and without explanation sent to a boarding school. Bereft and unsure of where life would lead her, she agrees to accompany her sister and brother-in-law to America. The board the Opportunity, confident a better life awaits.

Widower Daniel Clark determines to begin life anew in Gooding, Texas operating a mercantile. But when his nanny leaves him stranded aboard the ship with his young son, he finds himself in dire need of assistance. Obtaining temporary help from steerage, Daniel is initially taken aback by the pretty bundle of energy who takes over his suite. Yet Miss Fairweather’s unique child-rearing techniques and tireless devotion to his son soon win him over.

Where tragedy ensues and a Whirlwind decision is made, Daniel and Millicent’s lives irrevocably intertwine, will love soon follow?

David Timms teaches and chairs the Graduate Ministery Department at Hope International University in Fullerton, California.