Happy Wednesday Friends :)
I pray you're all doing well, and I want to thank you all for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess.
Today has already been a really awful day for me, and not going to lie, I've spent a large portion of it in tears.
However, as easy as it is to focus on the bad, I really don't want to do so, and instead, I want to focus on sharing a new book review with you all of a title from a series that is quickly becoming a favorite for me.
That series is the multi author Doors to the Past series, and today I'm excited to share my review of the upcoming fourth book.
Keep reading to see what I thought of this upcoming release.
Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel:
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Publisher: Barbour
Publication Date: September 1st, 2021
Genre: Christian Fiction/Dual Timeline
Series: Doors to the Past
Synopsis:
Two women, a century apart, are bound by a haunting secret aboard a legendary steamboat.
Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.
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.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
I'd previously read and really loved two other stories in the Doors to the Past series, and I was eagerly looking forward to diving into a third. This was my first experience with a Rachel Scott McDaniel novel, and wow I couldn't have enjoyed it more. She truly nailed the dual timeline, the two swoon worthy and heartwarming romances, and inspired me to study more about the steamboat that plays an integral role throughout the course of the stories happening in each timeline.
I loved how relatable each of the main female protagonists were, and my heart truly hurt for the many horrific things these ladies have had to go through. Perhaps my favorite part of the entire story is how strong the faith element was. With the obstacles that have been thrown into both Hattie and Devyn's pathways, it would have been easy for them to turn bitter and angry. However, instead each lady is determined to keep their eye on Jesus, and trust that He has a plan, even if it's not the plan they would have maybe chosen for themselves.
I can honestly say that this series is quickly becoming a new favorite for me, and I can't recommend this beautifully written dual timeline novel enough. Rachel Scott McDaniel effortlessly pulls the reader into her story, and I could barely bring myself to put this one down once I started it. I can't pick a favorite of the two timelines, as I honestly adored them both, and I was pleasantly surprised at how everything comes together to connect the two stories in ways I never could have seen coming.
Not only do I look forward to continuing on with reading more books from this series in the future, but I also cannot wait to read more books from Rachel Scott McDaniel. She's definitely impressed me with this one, and I can't honestly recommend it enough.
Final Rating: 5/5.
Thanks so much to Barbour Publishing for allowing me to advance read and review this!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Barbour) in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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