Well considering that it was set in a particular era, the stereotyping was in inevitable. But I did like Rafe since he was funny and kind of unpredictable in a harmless way.
Maggie was fire with insecurities of her own and she dealt with them in her own time.
The love between brothers felt really good to read.
I think I liked Kathleen the best. Never have I read about a housekeeper who is messy and a terrible cook yet the sweetest person.
Started on the second book immediately since the stories seem to be running parallelly.