Finding Us: (A Christian Historical Romance Book Set in the Pacific Northwest) (Pictures of the Heart)

Finding Us by Tracie Peterson is the second book in the Pictures of the Heart series. It can be read as a standalone if you have not read Remember Me. The story transports readers back to 1909 in Seattle where the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition is taking place. The author's descriptions bring the scenes to life. I could imagine the bustling exposition, the flora and fauna in Seattle and Alaska, the streets of Seattle, and even the sinking of the ship. I enjoyed learning about the exposition and the Camera Girls. A picture taken by one of the Camera Girls may have been only ten cents but that was a fortune for some people. I was surprised to learn that the "new" Brownie camera cost only ten dollars. I can tell the author did her research on the exposition. I enjoyed getting to know Eleanor and Bill. We also get to know Bill's brother, Wallace and his wife, Amelia. Grady Masterson is an evil man intent on revenge. I did feel that Bill and Eleanor's romance moved too quickly despite the explanations. Wallace had a crisis of faith which is understandable after the loss of a loved one. It is reasonable to wonder why God lets bad things happen especially to good people. I did feel that Wallace was a little quick to change his tune when hope came his way. Faith, God, and scripture are strong themes in the story since faith is a big part of the main characters lives. I like that we got to catch up with Addie and Isaac from Remember Me. The story does contain violence (fisticuffs, abuse, and murder). Key details are repeated throughout the story. I can understand repeating them once or twice, but no more than that. I felt that Finding Us was a nice but predictable story. In Finding Us the author has combined love, loss, hope, revenge, greed, friendship, and faith into one heartwarming tale.