"Boston, 1773: Emma Malcolm's heart belongs to Noah Winslow. But her father has promised her to Samuel Clarke, a sadistic man. After Emma is drawn into the Boston Tea Party, Samuel blackmails her. Emma realizes she must protect those she loves, even if it means becoming Samuel's wife. Present Day: Lieutenant Hayley Ashworth is determined to be the first woman in the Navy SEALs. When an unexpected encounter with the man she once loved leads to the discovery of a tea chest and the document within, she wonders if perhaps true strength and freedom are buried deeper than she first realized. Two women, separated by centuries, must find the strength to fight for love and freedom." -- Back cover.