The Taste of Light, by Giovanna Siniscalchi, is the second book in the Winemakers series, set in Portugal in 1872. Miss Anne Maxwell is a young English lady living with her brother’s family at a vineyard in the Douro Valley. When she visits a neighboring vineyard on an errand for her sister-in-law, the vineyard’s owner mistakes her identity. But before she can correct the misunderstanding with Pedro Daun, the Count of Almoster, the pair comes under attack when an evil man from Pedro’s past ambushes him in his home. They are forced to flee together and soon uncover a complicated conspiracy to frame Pedro for an attempt against the king’s life. Working together, can Anne and Pedro succeed in clearing his name?

I enjoyed reading this historical romance story. The author had a way of describing the sights, sounds, and scents of the historical scenes that allowed me to picture it vividly and imagine myself there in the main character’s place. I liked the element of adventure in this story when Anne and Pedro are running from his foe, the slave trader João Ulrich, trying to thwart the plot against Pedro and working to prove his innocence, not knowing who he can trust. They follow a trail of clues to discover the truth of what really happened when the king’s life was threatened and Pedro’s friend was killed. I liked reading about the various Portuguese locations that were visited throughout the book. I enjoyed reading the first and second books in this series and look forward to reading the next book, The Truth About Myths.

I felt a couple of things could have enhanced the reading experience. There were some things hinted at about past events at the start of the story, which were not fully revealed until near the end, but I felt these details should have been shared with the reader sooner. This book is a part of the Winemakers series; however, the vineyard location and wine-making only played a minimal role in the overall story.

The Taste of Light is an exciting historical romance story that takes readers on an adventure around Portugal. With vivid and detailed descriptions of the landscapes, readers will be transported back in time to this fantastic setting. Following the clues and solving the mystery at hand with romance building in each chapter will have readers hooked and turning the pages to see what happens to them next.

Pages: 376 | ASIN : B0BMMBJD4B