Sailing out of darkness

the long version

When Samantha flies to Italy to gain distance from a disastrous affair with her childhood best friend, the last thing on her mind is romance. But Teo Anderson is nothing like her philandering ex-husband or her sailing buddy, Jack, who caught her off guard with his flashing black eyes. Teo has his own scars, both physical and emotional, that he represses by writing mysteries. He offers friendship to this obviously hurting woman, a friendship that threatens to upend his fragile peace of mind. A haunting story of mistakes and loss and the grace that abounds through forgiveness.