Takeover Tour + Review: Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel

Undercurrent of Secrets JustRead Takeover Tour

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Undercurrent of Secrets
Title: Undercurrent of Secrets
Series: Doors to the Past
Author: Rachel Scott McDaniel
Publisher: Barbour Fiction
Release Date: September 1, 2021
Genre: Dual Timeline / Romance 

Two women, a century apart, are bound by a haunting secret aboard a legendary steamboat. 

As wedding coordinator for the 100-year-old steamboat The Belle of Louisville, Devyn Asbury takes pride in seeing others’ dreams come true, even though her engagement had sunk like a diamond ring to the bottom of the Ohio River. When the Belle becomes a finalist in the Timeless Wedding Venue contest, Devyn endeavors to secure the prestigious title with hopes to reclaim some of her professional dreams. What she hadn’t planned on was Chase Jones showing up with a mysterious photo from the 1920s. 

A century earlier, Hattie Louis is as untamable as the rivers that raised her. As the adopted daughter of a steamboat captain, her duties range from the entertainment to cook. When strange incidents occur aboard the boat, Hattie’s determined to discover the truth. Even if that means getting under First Mate Jack Marshall’s handsome skin. 

Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.

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My Review 🖤

I am in LOVE!!!  Rachel Scott McDaniel knocked this novel out of the water!  A dual timeline pulls you into a mystery like none I've ever read, introducing you to a historical steamboat and two fictional women who's lives are forever changed aboard it.

Hattie is the "admiral" of The Belle of Louisville, or the Idlewild as it was known at the time, her whole life absorbed by this vessel.  Hattie is a rare gem during this time of the 1920's.  Strong, independent, and self-assured, and  aspiring to be the first woman captain of the steamboat, Hattie is a character that I respect and admire.

Devyn is a modern day wedding planner who has had her heart smashed in the most public was imaginable, and is now focusing on advancing her career, until a mystery lands in her hands, and her life turns into a beautiful chaos.  Devyn is another character I admire, and love that two strong women drove this entire narrative.

I love that The Belle of Louisville is an actual steamboat, that is still working to this day.  Oh, if that steamboat could talk!  I could see a story like Hattie and Devyn's being an actual tale from this historical vessel, and love that though it is fiction it has an authentic, true to life feel.  I even had this dreamy haze that came over me while I was reading Hattie's story, and it was so cool!

I immensely enjoyed Undercurrent of Secrets and can't wait to see what's in store for the rest of the Doors to the Past series!

My Rating: ★★★

MORE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES

Be sure to check out my review for Bridge of Gold
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rachel McDaniel

Rachel Scott McDaniel is an award-winning author of historical romance. Winner of the ACFW Genesis Award and the RWA Touched By Love award, Rachel infuses faith and heart into each story. Rachel can be found online at www.RachelScottMcDaniel.com and on all social media platforms. Her work is represented by Julie Gwinn of the Seymour Agency. Rachel resides in Ohio with her husband and two children.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Undercurrent of Secrets and a $15 Amazon gift card!

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