Book Looks by Lisa: The River Queen

Book Description:

River pirates, a stolen steamboat, and a deadly chase down the Mississippi—but falling in love might be the real adventure.

When river pirates attack and steal his steamboat, Emmett Carter barely escapes. Rescued and transported to a magnificent world of glitz and showbiz aboard a flashy showboat, Emmett is immediately captivated by something more than recovering his lost inheritance—The River Queen’s beautiful, but quirky, songbird.

Anola Flynn, the star singer on The River Queen, is struggling to keep the business running as attendance dwindles during the 1923 season. With her dreams of saving the family legacy—and the only life she’s ever known—slipping away, she forges an alliance with Emmett to keep her family afloat.

Now, to outsmart the gangsters chasing them, Anola and Emmett must wade through a dark current of deception and betrayal to save not only their dreams, but everyone they care about, from sinking deeper into the Mississippi River.

My Review:

It just wasn’t Emmett Carter’s day. How did an accountant find himself being thrown overboard and his riverboat stolen? How would he ever tell his brother who is part owner what happened? As Emmett escapes the dangerous water, he finds himself aboard another vessel, The River Queen. Here he meets the unusual and captivating, Anola Flynn living on it and performing along with her family.

Mystery, deceit, murder, nefarious gang activity, and love are all a part of the story that Stephen McGee has written to make an interesting story. Anola’s family are a great addition and are quite resourceful and wise in routing the bad guys and trusting Emmett even when it seems he’s guilty. Readers of all ages will enjoy the escapades on the Mississippi.

I received a complimentary copy of the book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.

Author Bio:

Stephenia H. McGee is a multi-published author of stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. She lives in Mississippi, where she is a mom of two rambunctious boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Her novel The Cedar Key was a 2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Readers’ Choice award winner. A member of the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), she loves all things books and history. Stephenia also loves connecting with readers and can often be found having fun with her Faithful Readers Team on Facebook. For more on books and upcoming events and to connect with Stephenia, visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com.

Buy Links:

Please note that ebooks preordered directly through the author can be read on Sept. 26 and paperbaccks can be ordered from the author’s bookshop on Sept 19. Audiobooks will also be available!

Direct from Author (plus read early Sept 26 when you buy direct): https://shop.stepheniamcgee.com/products/ebook-the-river-queen

Amazon (Available Oct. 10): https://www.amazon.com/River-Queen-Christian-Historical-Romances-ebook/dp/B0C8L8DXPN

Barnes and Noble (Available Oct 10): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-river-queen-stephenia-h-mcgee/1143824046

Kobo(Available Oct. 10): https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-river-queen-1

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