A Flight to Remember — Helena Harker

Caroline is finally making headway with Jack, in spite of the interference of his estranged wife, who just can't let go. When a romantic hot air balloon ride ends in a crash that strands Caroline in the forest with Jack, she weaves a steampunk story to pass the time until they are rescued. The story helps her realize that Jack is also unwilling to let go, and she has to decide whether it's best to leave the man she is falling in love with, or give him the extra time he needs to cut the ties that bind him to his wife.