This first book in Johnson's Georgia Coast Romance series has a touch of everything: romance, mystery, history, and a beautiful spiritual message about forgiveness.
Both Millie and Ben have strong reasons for finding the treasure, and as they search, they grow closer to each other. The development of their romance feels natural and believable, and their attempts to resist each other makes the relationship more appealing to the reader.
I loved the use of the old diaries to tell the story of the past, but it made it a bit more difficult to connect with the historical characters (as you would with a dual timeline story with two narratives), but I loved the use of the diary and letters to unravel the mystery. I was very invested in the mystery and its ultimate resolution was fantastic.
Millie's attitude and reactions are occasionally very immature and made her character less easy to relate to than Ben. Her overall growth is shown and her ability to forgive is meaningful in the end.
I look forward to other books in this series, the setting is magnificent and adds depth and character to the story.
Both Millie and Ben have strong reasons for finding the treasure, and as they search, they grow closer to each other. The development of their romance feels natural and believable, and their attempts to resist each other makes the relationship more appealing to the reader.
I loved the use of the old diaries to tell the story of the past, but it made it a bit more difficult to connect with the historical characters (as you would with a dual timeline story with two narratives), but I loved the use of the diary and letters to unravel the mystery. I was very invested in the mystery and its ultimate resolution was fantastic.
Millie's attitude and reactions are occasionally very immature and made her character less easy to relate to than Ben. Her overall growth is shown and her ability to forgive is meaningful in the end.
I look forward to other books in this series, the setting is magnificent and adds depth and character to the story.