Sailing Mrs. Clarkson : A Sapphic Lesbian Age Gap Romance (Secret Journeys #2)

Libby Jordan, 27, is a striking beauty whose captivating appearance conceals deep emotional scars. In 1947, she returns to Savannah, Georgia, from Jacksonville, Florida, seeking to reconnect with Jaclyn Clarkson, 46, a stunning and alluring former piano teacher who once offered her solace. Their past affair, forged in shared grief and betrayal, still lingers.

While Jaclyn has found peace in her new coastal retreat, Libby remains haunted by her wartime trauma. Jaclyn, deeply moved by Libby's ongoing pain and burdened by the anguish of ending their affair—an experience that nearly destroyed her because of how profoundly she loved Libby—is both eager to help and fearful of reopening old wounds.

When Libby arrives at Jaclyn’s secluded coastal home, Jaclyn is charmed by Libby’s maturity and undeniable allure. As they set out on a long-desired sailing trip to Key West—a voyage Libby had dreamt of nine years ago—they reignite their romance, falling in love anew with a deeper, more profound connection.

Their voyage turns perilous as a fierce storm engulfs them. Libby and Paper Moon struggle through the Atlantic's fury, trying to reach safety on an uninhabited island. When a broken boom sends Libby overboard, she loses consciousness and drifts into a peaceful dream. Jaclyn, braving the storm, dives into the churning waters to rescue her. As the storm rages, Jaclyn’s determined effort to bring Libby back to the boat becomes a tense struggle against nature’s wrath.