Linda K. Hubalek

I liked that one of the main characters was a photographer and seeing how different photography was in 1886 (even though the photography wasn't discussed much). It was interesting to see that there were black and white photographs and tinted photographs (oils on the black and white). It was also interesting to see what people thought needed to be in a photo. (Not just family but sometimes livestock or heirlooms or prized possessions as well). I also liked reading how Fergus got interested in photography.

I thought the way Fergus and Iris met was different from the norm seen in the sweet romance genre. There's also a reminder that the freedoms enjoyed today were not always the case. Iris was a slave--more educated than some. She was also treated as property, even though she should not have been, and given away to pay a debt. The man she was given to abused her to the point that she attempted suicide to get away from him. There's also societal taboos such as a man and woman spending time together if not married.

Fergus is an honorable man--almost too good to be true in our culture today, though maybe less so in the time period this is set. I enjoyed this book and hope I get the chance to read others in the series.… (más)