Most romance novels are predictable, so what makes one good
is a combination of great characters and unique circumstances (whether it be
action, setting, etc). The characters and the heroine’s unique profession for
the time make this book an enjoyable read. Adeline came to Dodge City with her
uncle to escape her past. When he dies, she’s left to run the photography
studio alone. However, her past comes back to haunt her when a shopkeeper is
murdered and her shop is vandalized. Will she finally break free from the
choices she made?
In a time and setting where the only women who ran
businesses opened brothels for traveling cowboys, I love Adeline’s character.
She has a flair for capturing her clients , a fierce determination to succeed
in a time when women didn’t own businesses, and an independent nature that
comes from a past filled with mistakes. I think my favorite part of her
character was her personality coming out through her photography. The author does a great job capturing the spirit
of the West’s women.
The murder and the addition of Adeline’s friend’s story kept
the book moving at a quick pace, making for a quick and enjoyable mystery. I
was surprised somewhat who the murderer was, and I was glad the author didn’t
take the predictable route in that.
Overall, fans of Christian fiction, especially historical
fiction will enjoy this romance with interesting characters and a bit of
mystery.
I received this book in exchange for my review. My thoughts are
my own.
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