Knowing You is the third book in the Pictures of the Heart series. I found it could be read just fine as a standalone if you haven't read the previous books in the series.

This book was fascinating! I didn't know much about Japanese history or culture before reading this book, and I definitely walked away feeling like I had learned a lot of interesting facts about both. It was interesting to learn not just more about that culture, but also how people of mixed ethnicities were treated during this time. While I enjoyed the historical aspects, it was also blended really well with the romance and some mystery too! And of course, a beautiful message of faith and the reminder that God looks at our hearts and not what is on the outside. Overall, I found this to be a really beautifully written story. If you enjoy a good historical romance, this is certainly one worth checking out.

**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All opinions are my own.

Knowing You is the third part of the Pictures of the Heart series. It can be read alone but reading the entire series will enhance the story for the reader. Ms. Peterson is a master of historical fiction and brings the reader back into the time period she is writing about. Knowing You tackles the prejudice against the Japanese. May Parker was introduced in the other titles in the series but this title brings the reader a view of her life from when she was young up until the World Expo.

The reader is quickly drawn into the world of the affect of prejudice both here in America and in Japan through May’s family. In addition to how May navigates being from a mixed race. The reader continues to get a glimpse of the world expo in this title and it’s impact on the city of Seattle. A mystery moves the plot foward and keeps the reader turning the page. Knowing You is highly recommend for any historical history fan or Christian romance fan. Ms. Peterson never disappoints.

The third installment in this series is an interesting one to be sure!
May is my favorite character. She charismatic and charming. I love her heart and the way she wants to help people.
Racism is very strong in this book. Peterson handled this subject very well. I was sad for Lee's parents as they couldn't see past the end of their noses. I don't like people like that.
I had fun at the World's Expo seeing all the different things that people invented. Henceforth, our world today.
I devoured this book in one day. It was so very good!
I do have a favorite scene but I really don't want to give it away except to say that it involves a trolley.
The author shows us that God does have a way of putting people in our lives once again when different circumstances takes us away from friends or those we love and admire.
This is a fast paced novel as with all of Tracy's novels are and the historical World's Epo setting was my favorite part of the book. I love fairs. This book was able to let me see and feel to be what's it like to be there.
5 stars for a wonderful adventure.
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was my first time reading a book by this author. I enjoyed the intriguing story line and the various plot twists. I did feel that there were a few portions that felt rushed and could have been developed more fully. I would have liked to feel the emotions of the characters more and not just read the facts of the story.

I found it interesting how the author brought in different historical aspects and integrated racial prejudices against Chinese and Japanese immigrants. She spoke out against racism of all types by incorporating Scripture into the story.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and am curious to read the first two books in this series.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

While I did not enjoy KNOWING YOU quite as much as the others in this series, it was nonetheless a wonderful novel that I highly recommend.

My main issue is that the beginning does not exactly invite the reader into the story, or at least not as well as the other books in the series. It took me some time to find my footing. However, once I did, I thoroughly enjoyed the novel. The author has done a remarkable job of researching Japanese customs. The suit of armor provides an intriguing catalyst to get the story going.

The racial prejudice is absolutely heartbreaking, but the author handles it gracefully and of course it's good to learn about history.

I enjoyed how May reconnected with Lee.

The art forger angle seemed somewhat forced, like the author felt she had to make the story more exciting.

Nonetheless, I highly recommend this book for fans of inspirational/clean historical fiction.

I was given a free e-galley by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers; all opinions are completely my own.

This is the third book in this series that I have read, and enjoyed! This one did not disappoint!

We are back with the camera girls and we are updated on past characters, and the baby!

This is May's story's a young woman of mixed heritage, her mother is Japanese. May is a gifted artist and shares her gifts with others, but is so wanting to learn her mothers country and all that goes with that, including food and language, but it seems to be very painful for her mother to tell anything!

May does become reunited with her childhood friend Lee, and in this book he does become more than a friend, but they are met head on by prejudice!

This read give a lot, master art forgers, greed, sweet romance, hate, along with those with big hearts that go above and beyond for those less fortunate. Such a great read, and I'm sad to leave!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.

I didn’t remember I’d requested this book from NetGalley until I got the approval email! Whoops!

I’d struggled with the two prior books in this series due to writing style and over telling (something I’d not recalled from reading the author’s earlier books. Unfortunately, this one continues in that vein, so is a DNF for me (even though it takes place where I grew up)! I gave it a try since I was approved for it; if you read and enjoyed the others, you likely will this one too.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

"Knowing You" is a Christian romance set in 1909 in Seattle, Washington. Interesting historical details about the Expo and the prejudices of the time were woven into the story. The main characters were likable and behaved realistically. The story was mostly about May's cultural heritage. She had a (white) America father and a Japanese mother, but her mother refused to talk about Japan due to bad memories. Despite this and the bullying she received for her Asian looks, May's obsessed with learning more about Japan. May spent much of her free time at the Japan exhibit and took detailed pictures and sketches of the samurai armor so she could paint it. One picture captured a known art forger studying the armor, and Detective Lee saw this picture. Can he arrest the forger before he steals the armor and replaces it with a copy?

When she was young, Lee protected her from bullying even though his own parents despised Asians. So May and Lee were already close friends, and they realized how much they meant to each other as they spent time together. Lee's parents objected so strongly that they threatened to disinherit him if he married May, so he debated how to honor his parents when he knew their prejudice wasn't biblically based. And they quote Scripture at each other over the topic.

This book was the third in a series, but it can be read as a stand-alone. However, it spoiled the main events of the previous books. May and Lee were both Christians who prayed to God and read their Bibles for guidance. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable historical romance.

'Knowing you' is the third and final book in the 'Pictures of the heart' series. In this story, the main character is half Japanese which made for an interesting story including elements of the Japanese culture.

I liked the main characters in this story. They were strong, thought logically and answered questions using scripture. I loved the mystery elements and the continuity of the camera girls used through all three books.

I receive complimentary books for various sources including, Netgalley, Authors, and other such sources. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received compensation.

This is the second book I’ve enjoyed from this series. Tracie Peterson continues to be a favorite author for me! I love how she intertwined different parts of each story into the other stories of a series, revealing different aspects of all the characters. This story also explored many aspects of growing up as different nationalities in a world with so many stereotypes and cultures. This story is about a young girl growing up with a Japanese mother and American father. In this story, we follow the life of May. As with the last story on this series, much of the story takes place around the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. May is one of the photographers, but she’s also a very talented artist.

I will continue to seek and enjoy the works of this author. I love her style!

Thank you, Bethany House and Netgalley, for this wonderful opportunity to read these books for free in exchange for an honest review.

KNOWING YOU is the third novel in the Pictures of the Heart series by TRACIE PETERSON, but it can easily stand alone. It is an interesting book with great characters, a well thought out,plot and a strong Christian message. The author has obviously done a great deal of research on Japanese history and customs.
The story takes place in 1909 in Seattle at the Alaska-Yukom-Pacific Exposition, where there is a special Japanese exhibit. May Parker, who works as a camera girl for Fisher Photography, is particularly interested in all things Japanese, having a Japanese mother, and is delighted when she is offered 100 dollars to do a detailed painting of a rare suit of samurai armour for a couple who claim it has ties to their family.
Lee Munro, who May has not seen since they lived next door to one another ten years ago, is a police detective who is working at the expo, and the two friends are delighted to meet up again…….
It is a time when there is little tolerance for the Japanese and Chinese, and we see this prejudice when the Munros sell their house and move away because they do not want to live next door to the Parkers, thus separating the two young friends.
I like to see how Lee and May, as strong Christians, deal with the animosity they receive from Lee’s family…….
The story is exciting, with Lee chasing a well known forger who has been eluding capture for some time, and who seems to have his eye on the valuable samurai armour……
I like the camaraderie amongst the Camera Girls who watch out for and pray for one another…
This is a most enjoyable book and one I highly recommend to anyone wh enjoys this genre.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

A wonderful story with many twists and turns in the plot. The characters are believable and true to life, inspiring and I have been encouraged by things they did to make personal changes to my life.