What must you let go to find true love? When Maren Mitchell lost her husband, she felt adrift in choppy waters. She adjusts course as she's not one to ever act quickly. The handsome, decisive surgeon Steve Kramer devoted decades to advancing his medical career, but his personal life sailed past him...until Maren corners his curiosity. He encourages her to become a co-worker, but will she become more? The intensity that fills Steve's days drives Maren to anxious uncertainty. He's nothing like she's used to, making her quiver all right...as his impassioned first mate on his boat and as a skeptical observer off of it. Will a left-brained, logical man and a creative, cautious woman get tangled in their differences and past hurts...or surrender what they must to live fuller lives and forge a future together, especially through regional terror and personal panic? This edition/update contains special previews of SECOND CHANCES: BOOK TWO of THE MARYLAND SHORES, to be released spring 2015 Reader Praise: "I couldn't put LETTING GO down. The characters are realistic and the depiction of the Chesapeake and the historical events right on target. I found how the main character overcame internal struggles was very uplifting. A great read " ***** "I loved how the author wove in the Baltimore Ravens/Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry " ***** "If you're in your 30s to your 90s, you'll devour this sweet love story and feel a part of these families." ***** "The story line captivated me so much that I wanted to stay immersed in Maren, Steve and the Chesapeake Bay and was actually sorry to see it end. I loved the Pittsburgh and Disney references as well as the medical/hospital drama. It's full of real human emotion that women especially will recognize. Looking forward to BOOK TWO " ***** "Well-developed, authentic characters come to life in the novel LETTING GO: BOOK ONE of THE MARYLAND SHORES. Nautical imagery, football rivalries, and a very real picture of parenthood-plus some sexy moments-make it a page-turner." ***** "Bring back Steve I loved him." "The DC sniper terror was something that added drama to the book, and my family personally lived through this time. I highly recommend this book, which I've purchased for gifts, as well as the author, whom I hope is working on the next novel in the series."