*3.5 Stars*

I picked this up because it was suggested to me as similar to Susanna Kearsley whom I absolutely love. I definitely enjoyed it and think that that comparison is fair. The beginning hooked me immediately. I love an atmospheric, Scottish setting and the first few chapters in each time period left me wanting more when I turned the page to find we were shifting to the other time period. It did slow down for me though in the middle third or so of the book. I found myself wishing that some details would be revealed just a little bit faster. I had a feeling where it was going and wanted it to hurry up and get there! The final third moved along at just the pace I wanted and as the threads that were set up earlier in the book started to come together I couldn't put it down. After the slowdown in the middle this quickening of the pace really turned the book around for me. The resolution wasn't unexpected but was still satisfying.
I plan to pick up something else by this author to see if the trend continues. If you enjoy books with historical and contemporary settings that have a bit of mystery and light romance you should give this a try.