by Ted Turner
First published 1979
Captain Jack Morrison grips the wheel as his yacht cuts through choppy waters off Newport. The America's Cup looms ahead, and Morrison knows this race will make or break his career. His crew depends on split-second decisions while rival boats close the gap behind them. Morrison battles not just the elements but his own doubts about whether he has what it takes to win at the highest level. Corporate sponsors breathe down his neck, demanding results that could secure his future or end it entirely. The wind shifts unexpectedly, forcing Morrison to choose between playing it safe and risking everything on a dangerous maneuver. His relationship with sailing instructor Sarah Chen hangs in the balance as the pressures of competition strain their connection. Morrison must prove he belongs among sailing's elite while staying true to his love for the sport itself.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary, sports
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Newport
Period: Contemporary
Hardcover · Simon & Schuster