I recently came back to this one and finally read it all the way through. While I still had some of the same reservations as before, it did eventually grow on me and there are some very poignant and touching scenes, as only Thomas can write them. It reminds me that I need to check up on what else she may have done since this or has coming soon. Far and above a lot of historical romance, but I also may feel that way because I don't read much of the genre anymore.