To the Highest Bidder Just a few months ago Freda recalled, she had been happy with her work and more than satisfied with life. What had happened to her? But she knew the answer: she was in love with a man who had little interest in her. In fact, Maurice Chandler seemed to have someone else in mind! The Wealth of the Islands Helen had fallen in love and married Michael Hastings. It was too late now to regret that brief marriage, but because of it, she was sure what she felt for Gregory de Vaux couldn't possibly be love. The expedition was over. So, Helen decided, she would go back to teaching and never go diving again! Winter at Cray After a tragic marriage Louise had tried hard to achieve a normal life for herself and her young son, Robert. She didn't want anyone resurrecting old memories now — especially not the unflappable, domineering Jonathan Darrell. Unfortunately her great grandmama, Emma Kincaid, was in league with Jonathan in trying to pull Louise out of her shell.