About the Book

Title: The River Queen

Author: Stephenia H. McGee

Publisher: ‎By the Vine

Publication date: ‎October 10, 2023

Back Cover:

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.

Purchase Link:

Direct from Author (plus read early Sept 26 when you buy direct): Ebook, Audiobook, Paperback (US & International

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

My Thoughts

If you’re a fan of Anne of Green Gables or of Pepper Basham’s Mistletoe Countess, you’re going to love Stephenia H. McGee’s Anola Flynn! Full of quirky characters and baffling adventures, I loved this romantic mystery on the mighty Mississippi. Anola’s eccentric family turns out to be just what Emmett needs, even though he doesn’t know it yet! This book will take you on a wild ride with river pirates, strange occurrences, hard decisions, betrayal, and falling in love—not just the characters, because you are going to fall in love with the Flynn family. Their faith in God and love for each other carry them through the toughest of storms. I loved this book and I highly recommend it. The River Queen is acceptable for all readers through teen to adult. There are mentions of alcohol consumption, pubs, illegal drugs, drug consumption, and gambling, but it is never glorified or explored in detail. Anola is innocent about romance and the ways of the wicked, which makes her even more endearing along with her spunky personality and trust in people to do the right thing.

About the Author

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.