Never Say Never by Dooley, Lena Nelson

When Charlotte Halloran’s husband was killed by a drunk driver, her heart died, too. Now, one year later, Charlotte and her teenaged daughter are boarding a cruise ship to take their minds off their loss. But when the Pearl of the Ocean’s captain catches her eye, Charlotte wonders if never was God’s idea or hers. Captain Gareth Van den Hout knows the pain of losing love. Three years ago, he lost his precious wife to cancer. His time aboard the cruise ship created a chasm of secrets between them and he’s vowed it will never happen again. But when he sees Charlotte, Gareth is compelled to risk his heart and get to know the petite, black-haired beauty – even if only for a short time. Could the Lord have plans to heal and unite two broken hearts convinced never is forever?