The Sailor

Alpha Cove, Book 2

By: Susan Stoker

Narrated by: Stella Bloom, Ryan West

In a sizzling return to New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker’s Alpha Cove, a former Navy chef meets his match in a woman who holds her own in a man’s world…and he wants her to be a part of his.

Like his brothers, Zach Young has recently moved home to Maine after the untimely death of his father. In addition to helping his mom maintain Lobster Cove, the family’s beloved property, the Navy cook has big dreams of opening his own restaurant…but, for now, has reluctantly settled for a lobster shack. Not exactly what he had in mind, though a new lobsterwoman in town has made his daily trips to the docks worthwhile.

Having been literally bullied out of her last port city a little farther down the coast, Marit Phillips isn’t in Rockville long before the familiar grumblings begin…hardened lobstermen thinking a petite woman can’t possibly do the job, no matter how experienced. Fortunately, her new boss judges her based on work ethic…and the handsome cook who visits their boat every day? He seems to see things in Marit that even she doesn’t.

But as much as Zach builds her up, there’s another man in town, his polar opposite, trying to tear her down. And he proves more determined than the couple thought possible…

©2026 by Susan Stoker. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Nice story

As usual Susan Stoker creates another series of well done, captivating stories. it is easy to become invested in the family members and to hope each one finds their happily ever after. She delivers the right amount of drama, heat and well written storyline to keep the reader's interest and well scripted. the audio was performed well.

Like Coming Home

Loved the narrators, who have both narrated other Susan Stoker titles, especially Stella Bloom. Good story, great characters. *sigh* Good stuff.

Immediate attraction

The immediate attraction between FMC and MMC was palpable. Enjoyed the intense feelings and tension between the pair. Susan Stoker never disappoints with her exciting twists and steamy love scenes. Highly recommend.

loved it

she's a good author. This was a really good book! I liked this author, I'll definitely have to read more!

Good addition to the series.

Good story! Second in the series! I loved that she is a lobsterwoman. Plus it shows the trials that she suffers while just trying to do her job.