Love Story Picture Library #963

In 1853, Julia Damien watches helplessly as her father’s beloved showboat, the River Belle, is lost to a notorious gambler. Now, years later, Julia finds herself drawn back to the river—and to the man who once took everything from her—when a new showboat arrives with a familiar name on its hull. As secrets from the past stir beneath the surface, Julia must navigate old wounds and unexpected connections, all while the currents of fate threaten to pull her under.

John Farmer’s grand gestures to win Susie’s heart start to feel heavy, not sweet, as his spending grows reckless. When she finally tracks him down at work, she uncovers the truth behind his expensive promises—his financial dreams were built on bets, not a steady job.