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Senses #2
Love Comes in Darkness
A Senses Series Story
Howard Justinian has always had to fight for his freedom. Because he was born blind, everyone is always trying to shelter him, but he’s determined to live his life on his own terms.
When an argument with his boyfriend over that hard-won self-reliance leaves Howard stranded by the side of the road, assistance arrives in the form of Gordy Jarrett. Gordy is a missionary’s son, so helping others is second nature—and he does it in such an unassuming manner that Howard can’t say no.
Life is barely back on track when Howard receives shocking his sister died, leaving him her daughter to care for. Howard now faces his greatest challenge for Sophia’s safety, he’ll need to accept help, but will he learn to accept it from Gordy, the one man who will not curb his independence?
Howard Justinian has always had to fight for his freedom. Because he was born blind, everyone is always trying to shelter him, but he’s determined to live his life on his own terms.
When an argument with his boyfriend over that hard-won self-reliance leaves Howard stranded by the side of the road, assistance arrives in the form of Gordy Jarrett. Gordy is a missionary’s son, so helping others is second nature—and he does it in such an unassuming manner that Howard can’t say no.
Life is barely back on track when Howard receives shocking his sister died, leaving him her daughter to care for. Howard now faces his greatest challenge for Sophia’s safety, he’ll need to accept help, but will he learn to accept it from Gordy, the one man who will not curb his independence?
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August 12, 2013
2.5 stars
While I really loved reading the first book in the series, this one didn't do much for me.
There are several reasons, I think.
First, the first book is character driven, while this one is plot driven. As a result, the relationship building between Ken and Patrick feels more real and romantic. Here, it feels like Howard and Gordy play roles to be boyfriends simply because the plot says so. Partly perhaps because here the disabled one, Howard, is the narrator. I found him a bit too whiny and events are taking place despite his actions.
Second, in the first book the way to approach Patrick's disability is quite fresh, while this one is a bit too full of cliche (an evil abusive Christian father, an evil ex, the sister must die so they could have kid to complete their lives, and so on). Not to mention they hit the sack quite fast.
Third, I cannot help to feel the sense of recycling of the winning elements from the first book (apart from disable characters):
- Both have scars. Ken's self- doubt and Patrick's disability is repeated here as Howard's self-doubt and disability and Gordy's abused body.
- Nice kid characters.
- The exes.
Finally, I also feel that some scenes are there to milk emotion, and as a result, cheapen them. Compare that to the first book where the emotion is subtle. This one is so rough that the character has to say, "I want to show that I love you," or to that effect to deliver the message. Meanwhile, the message of the first book, that love can be shown in many different ways, is delivered without any of the characters uttering it because it's shown in their actions.
It's not a bad book. It's just an okay one full of cliche.
While I really loved reading the first book in the series, this one didn't do much for me.
There are several reasons, I think.
First, the first book is character driven, while this one is plot driven. As a result, the relationship building between Ken and Patrick feels more real and romantic. Here, it feels like Howard and Gordy play roles to be boyfriends simply because the plot says so. Partly perhaps because here the disabled one, Howard, is the narrator. I found him a bit too whiny and events are taking place despite his actions.
Second, in the first book the way to approach Patrick's disability is quite fresh, while this one is a bit too full of cliche (an evil abusive Christian father, an evil ex, the sister must die so they could have kid to complete their lives, and so on). Not to mention they hit the sack quite fast.
Third, I cannot help to feel the sense of recycling of the winning elements from the first book (apart from disable characters):
- Both have scars. Ken's self- doubt and Patrick's disability is repeated here as Howard's self-doubt and disability and Gordy's abused body.
- Nice kid characters.
- The exes.
Finally, I also feel that some scenes are there to milk emotion, and as a result, cheapen them. Compare that to the first book where the emotion is subtle. This one is so rough that the character has to say, "I want to show that I love you," or to that effect to deliver the message. Meanwhile, the message of the first book, that love can be shown in many different ways, is delivered without any of the characters uttering it because it's shown in their actions.
It's not a bad book. It's just an okay one full of cliche.
August 10, 2013
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This is a beautiful story. If you have read Love Comes Silently, you are already familiar with Ken, Patrick and Hanna. In Love Comes in Darkness the reader is introduced to Howard Justinian, who is blind and fiercely independent. After his loser-almost-ex-boyfriend leaves him in a dangerous and vulnerable position, he is helped by the kindness of a stranger, Gordon (Gordy) Jarrett. The two slowly get to know each other over time and before long they are in the midst of a new relationship... a relationship that is still very new when the unthinkable happens and Howard loses his sister and is given the responsibility of raising her six-year-old daughter, Sophia.
As with Love Comes Silently, I shed a few tears while reading this one. My heart broke watching Howard come to terms with not only the loss of the sister he was close to, but with trying to take care of his sister's child. Throw the little girl into the mix who just lost her mommy and I didn't stand a chance. I adored Gordy from the start and it was a pleasure to watch as he and Howard came together as a unit to not only care for Sophia, but to become a family.
Ken, Patrick and Hanna from Love Comes Silently are in this book quite a bit and I loved seeing them again and seeing how Hanna is farther down the road.
Excellent book and highly recommended.
This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This is a beautiful story. If you have read Love Comes Silently, you are already familiar with Ken, Patrick and Hanna. In Love Comes in Darkness the reader is introduced to Howard Justinian, who is blind and fiercely independent. After his loser-almost-ex-boyfriend leaves him in a dangerous and vulnerable position, he is helped by the kindness of a stranger, Gordon (Gordy) Jarrett. The two slowly get to know each other over time and before long they are in the midst of a new relationship... a relationship that is still very new when the unthinkable happens and Howard loses his sister and is given the responsibility of raising her six-year-old daughter, Sophia.
As with Love Comes Silently, I shed a few tears while reading this one. My heart broke watching Howard come to terms with not only the loss of the sister he was close to, but with trying to take care of his sister's child. Throw the little girl into the mix who just lost her mommy and I didn't stand a chance. I adored Gordy from the start and it was a pleasure to watch as he and Howard came together as a unit to not only care for Sophia, but to become a family.
Ken, Patrick and Hanna from Love Comes Silently are in this book quite a bit and I loved seeing them again and seeing how Hanna is farther down the road.
Excellent book and highly recommended.
This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August 1, 2013
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Andrew Grey’s Love Comes in Darkness is one of his most touching books. The characters are beautifully developed and a lot of research has gone into writing them so realistically. The plot flows from a terrible event in the first pages to a satisfying HEA at the end. And in between those points lies the story.
Howard is blind but he is not damaged. He is simply without the sense of sight. A cruel boyfriend has left him by the side of the road, lost and alone, without even his cane for guidance and protection, when Gordy finds him and takes him safely home.
Howard has many friends but his best friend is his sister. When she is killed, leaving a six year old daughter in Howard’s custody, he momentarily questions his ability to care for the child but quickly realizes he needs little Sophia as much as she needs him. But how does Gordy fit into that picture? It is something both Howard and Gordy will have to figure out, together. There is another child in this book, Gordy’s niece, who is wise beyond her years and compassionate beyond the ability of most adults. I love the way Andrew Grey writes families. The children are smart and loving but not precociously annoying.
The question for Howard is how he can accept the help he needs without abandoning his principals and his need to be independent as a sightless man in a visual world. Andrew Grey answers this with kindhearted reassurance. Another notch in Andrew Grey’s stock of terrific books.
Andrew Grey’s Love Comes in Darkness is one of his most touching books. The characters are beautifully developed and a lot of research has gone into writing them so realistically. The plot flows from a terrible event in the first pages to a satisfying HEA at the end. And in between those points lies the story.
Howard is blind but he is not damaged. He is simply without the sense of sight. A cruel boyfriend has left him by the side of the road, lost and alone, without even his cane for guidance and protection, when Gordy finds him and takes him safely home.
Howard has many friends but his best friend is his sister. When she is killed, leaving a six year old daughter in Howard’s custody, he momentarily questions his ability to care for the child but quickly realizes he needs little Sophia as much as she needs him. But how does Gordy fit into that picture? It is something both Howard and Gordy will have to figure out, together. There is another child in this book, Gordy’s niece, who is wise beyond her years and compassionate beyond the ability of most adults. I love the way Andrew Grey writes families. The children are smart and loving but not precociously annoying.
The question for Howard is how he can accept the help he needs without abandoning his principals and his need to be independent as a sightless man in a visual world. Andrew Grey answers this with kindhearted reassurance. Another notch in Andrew Grey’s stock of terrific books.
September 22, 2014
In the second book of this wonderful series about physically challenged men and their worlds, one of the main characters is blind. He has been blind from birth, so many of the visual cues sighted people use (like color) don’t mean anything to him. The detail and accuracy of the way he experiences life is amazing, and I was quickly fascinated with Howard’s observations and way of dealing with everyday situations. Once I thought about it from his perspective, it all made perfect sense, and Andrew Grey did a great job in bringing that to life. Ken and Patrick from book one are friends of Howard’s, and I was really happy to see them return for a supporting role in this volume. It is as stunning as the first!
Howard is a vey tough cookie, He has had to battle his mother and sister’s overprotectiveness (all meant well but somewhat stifling), has managed to carve out an independent life for himself, and has even moved to a new town to be far enough away from their direct influence. Only to find that his a888hole of a controlling boyfriend wants to take it all away again. And what does the jerk do to prove that Howard is helpless? He kicks him out of the car next to a busy freeway. I was so angry! That is lower than low. Thank God Howard doesn’t panic and is able to call Ken for help. Before Ken can get to him, a man stops and asks if Howard needs help. This could have gotten even scarier, but Howard quickly establishes the man is a good guy and starts a conversation. A few days later they run into each other again and they begin to become friends with Howard wanting more, having ended things with the now-ex, but not daring to hope it will ever happen.
Gordy is a missionary’s son, so helping others comes natural. His father kicked him out when Gordy told his parents he is gay, so Gordy is on his own. The friendship with Howard is great, and he tries hard to figure out when to help and when to let Howard deal with things himself. Gordy is very good a this. And when Howard’s sister dies, he is there for Howard all the way. There is only one problem: Gordy wants more and is not sure Howard wants the same.
These two men very clearly love each other deeply, but they have a ways to go to figure out how to make it work. Howard doesn’t think anyone will ever love him just for him, and let him be. Gordy has a few self-esteem issues himself, and doesn’t want to make Howard feel like less of a man but he does want to help, especially once Sophia enters their lives. In the end, the love they share is more powerful than all the obstacles, and I loved watching them get their well-deserved happy ending.
If you like stories about men who are challenged by life, be it living without sight, or living with the knowledge they were rejected by thei parents on a very fundamental level, if you want to read an emotional story about love conquering all, and if you’re looking for a gentle, touching love story, then you will probably like this novel. I totally adored it and look forward to the next one.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Howard is a vey tough cookie, He has had to battle his mother and sister’s overprotectiveness (all meant well but somewhat stifling), has managed to carve out an independent life for himself, and has even moved to a new town to be far enough away from their direct influence. Only to find that his a888hole of a controlling boyfriend wants to take it all away again. And what does the jerk do to prove that Howard is helpless? He kicks him out of the car next to a busy freeway. I was so angry! That is lower than low. Thank God Howard doesn’t panic and is able to call Ken for help. Before Ken can get to him, a man stops and asks if Howard needs help. This could have gotten even scarier, but Howard quickly establishes the man is a good guy and starts a conversation. A few days later they run into each other again and they begin to become friends with Howard wanting more, having ended things with the now-ex, but not daring to hope it will ever happen.
Gordy is a missionary’s son, so helping others comes natural. His father kicked him out when Gordy told his parents he is gay, so Gordy is on his own. The friendship with Howard is great, and he tries hard to figure out when to help and when to let Howard deal with things himself. Gordy is very good a this. And when Howard’s sister dies, he is there for Howard all the way. There is only one problem: Gordy wants more and is not sure Howard wants the same.
These two men very clearly love each other deeply, but they have a ways to go to figure out how to make it work. Howard doesn’t think anyone will ever love him just for him, and let him be. Gordy has a few self-esteem issues himself, and doesn’t want to make Howard feel like less of a man but he does want to help, especially once Sophia enters their lives. In the end, the love they share is more powerful than all the obstacles, and I loved watching them get their well-deserved happy ending.
If you like stories about men who are challenged by life, be it living without sight, or living with the knowledge they were rejected by thei parents on a very fundamental level, if you want to read an emotional story about love conquering all, and if you’re looking for a gentle, touching love story, then you will probably like this novel. I totally adored it and look forward to the next one.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
April 19, 2016
I really liked this book it was a fun sweet read and so easy to get into. Our MC Howard was born blind, he had good and loving parents who have both passed away so all the family he has in the world is his sister and niece. He's dating a jerk named Cedric (and did I mention that Cedric is a Jerk!!!)
I really like Howard. He's not perfect and in hindsight he realizes that there were things that he's made mistakes which didn't seem like mistakes at the time (ok, anyone who's never done this, I totally tip my hat to you because I'm on team Howard on this one), we have Geordy, he's just a mountain of sweet, adorable, considerate, helpful man (we all needs us one of these) now if this isn't enough add in a little tragedy, a sweet little girl named Sophia who loves her Uncle and one incredibly intelligent seeing eye dog named 'Token' and you are guaranteed to keep me reading and that is all it takes. But just to be on the safe side let's throw in Patrick & Dan from book 1 Love Comes Silently because I loved these two men they were so sweet and sexy and wait I said sexy right? Ok, so now you've pretty much got the picture right?
There were 2 things in this book that made me pause and have a "WTF?" moment the first was when Cedric, you remember him, right? Think jerk, well he shows up and that's all that I'm saying unless you read the spoiler.
The next "WTF?" moment was when Token the wonder guide dog managed to open a locked door so he could put himself to bed. I have no problem with him putting himself to bed we were told numerous times what an incredibly smart dog he was but really opening a locked door? Sorry can I just say opposable thumbs? And yes I actually went back and reread this scene just make sure I didn't miss something and no it did not indicate that the door was unlocked between when Howard locked it and when Token put himself to bed so yes I had a "WTF?" moment.
However, in spite of all that I really liked this book and the fact that I read it in basically a day I think is evidence of that as well as the fact that I am already into book #3.
I really like Howard. He's not perfect and in hindsight he realizes that there were things that he's made mistakes which didn't seem like mistakes at the time (ok, anyone who's never done this, I totally tip my hat to you because I'm on team Howard on this one), we have Geordy, he's just a mountain of sweet, adorable, considerate, helpful man (we all needs us one of these) now if this isn't enough add in a little tragedy, a sweet little girl named Sophia who loves her Uncle and one incredibly intelligent seeing eye dog named 'Token' and you are guaranteed to keep me reading and that is all it takes. But just to be on the safe side let's throw in Patrick & Dan from book 1 Love Comes Silently because I loved these two men they were so sweet and sexy and wait I said sexy right? Ok, so now you've pretty much got the picture right?
There were 2 things in this book that made me pause and have a "WTF?" moment the first was when Cedric, you remember him, right? Think jerk, well he shows up and that's all that I'm saying unless you read the spoiler.
The next "WTF?" moment was when Token the wonder guide dog managed to open a locked door so he could put himself to bed. I have no problem with him putting himself to bed we were told numerous times what an incredibly smart dog he was but really opening a locked door? Sorry can I just say opposable thumbs? And yes I actually went back and reread this scene just make sure I didn't miss something and no it did not indicate that the door was unlocked between when Howard locked it and when Token put himself to bed so yes I had a "WTF?" moment.
However, in spite of all that I really liked this book and the fact that I read it in basically a day I think is evidence of that as well as the fact that I am already into book #3.
July 11, 2013
I have a 3 yr old niece that was born without eyes (she really likes to smell things, rub her hands on your cheek, have someone singing to her, adores kisses, and loves the wind blowing on her) so this story caught my interesting from the get go. That fact that I love this writer is just a bonus. :)
I think this is the first book I've ever read that doesn't go into detail about what the characters look like. The story had many descriptions that made it feel authentic, there was lots of textures, smells, hearing, etc. - the only sense not described was sight. Despite this there was no sense of anything lacking. The other senses were well written that you hardly noticed the lack of "sight". It was all so very intriguing.
It's hard for me to explain what I mean - I'm not very eloquent. Just know this book is heartfelt, emotionally moving, and very well written. I feel as if I got a glimpse of the kind of world my niece lives in.
I think this is the first book I've ever read that doesn't go into detail about what the characters look like. The story had many descriptions that made it feel authentic, there was lots of textures, smells, hearing, etc. - the only sense not described was sight. Despite this there was no sense of anything lacking. The other senses were well written that you hardly noticed the lack of "sight". It was all so very intriguing.
It's hard for me to explain what I mean - I'm not very eloquent. Just know this book is heartfelt, emotionally moving, and very well written. I feel as if I got a glimpse of the kind of world my niece lives in.
August 12, 2015
I loved Howard and Gordy. The final is really amazing and made me cry. And brings back Ken, Patrick and Hanna
August 8, 2013
This is the second book in a series and although this installment could be read alone, I’d still recommend reading Love Comes Silently first. For those that have already read Silently you’ll be familiar with Ken, Patrick and Hanna. In Darkness we are introduced to Howard Justinian and Gordon Jarrett (Gordy).
Howard was born blind, so he’s never known what colors are aside from the way they feel. When someone tells him he’s smiling, he can’t visualize that concept because he’s never seen a smile. He’s extremely independent and self resilient, living on his own and running his own business designing a type of audio software for the blind. His current boyfriend resents his independence and in an attempt to make Howard bend to his needs, he leaves him stranded on the side of the road. He wants to show Howard that he HAS to depend on him, big mistake.
Gordy is quite literally a big teddy bear! The son of a preacher man that was abused because of his sexuality, he hides the physical and emotional scars well. Its second nature for him to help others, so when he sees a blind mind stranded on the roadside, of course he stops to help. What started out as a chance meeting quickly grows into more. There is an attraction there from the start, but Gordy will have to prove to Howard they can be a couple and still maintain their individuality. Just as their relationship is beginning, Howard’s sister is killed and he’s left to raise his niece, Sophia. Howard now faces the daunting task of proving he’s a suitable guardian for his niece. Will Gordy stand beside him, or call it a day?
I loved watching these various characters grown throughout the story, not just the blossoming relationship between Howard and Gordy, but the addition of Sophia as well as they built a family. Grey has a very descriptive style of writing that allows the reader to feel what that particular character is feeling. I do love a HEA Romance, and that is precisely what this book delivers. Oh, and there is some pretty steamy bedroom antics going on as well, always a plus!
Howard was born blind, so he’s never known what colors are aside from the way they feel. When someone tells him he’s smiling, he can’t visualize that concept because he’s never seen a smile. He’s extremely independent and self resilient, living on his own and running his own business designing a type of audio software for the blind. His current boyfriend resents his independence and in an attempt to make Howard bend to his needs, he leaves him stranded on the side of the road. He wants to show Howard that he HAS to depend on him, big mistake.
Gordy is quite literally a big teddy bear! The son of a preacher man that was abused because of his sexuality, he hides the physical and emotional scars well. Its second nature for him to help others, so when he sees a blind mind stranded on the roadside, of course he stops to help. What started out as a chance meeting quickly grows into more. There is an attraction there from the start, but Gordy will have to prove to Howard they can be a couple and still maintain their individuality. Just as their relationship is beginning, Howard’s sister is killed and he’s left to raise his niece, Sophia. Howard now faces the daunting task of proving he’s a suitable guardian for his niece. Will Gordy stand beside him, or call it a day?
I loved watching these various characters grown throughout the story, not just the blossoming relationship between Howard and Gordy, but the addition of Sophia as well as they built a family. Grey has a very descriptive style of writing that allows the reader to feel what that particular character is feeling. I do love a HEA Romance, and that is precisely what this book delivers. Oh, and there is some pretty steamy bedroom antics going on as well, always a plus!
August 23, 2013
Andrew Grey has done it again, providing another beautiful story about facing the challenges in life and finding happiness.
Howard was born blind and his independence is extremely important to him. Early in the book he is thrown into a terrifying situation, being abandoned on the side of a highway by a boyfriend with a point to prove. By abandoning him, Cedric is trying to show Howard how much he needs help. Howard manages to contact his friends (Ken and Patrick from book 1 book:[Love Comes Silently|15998792]) but before they arrive, Gordy arrives on the scene and stays with Howard until his friends arrive. This is the start of a relationship between Howard and Gordy.
I liked the way Gordy was so accepting of a Howard's situation, giving him support and freedom at the same time. He trusted that Howard was capable of taking care of himself while acknowledging the practicalities of not having sight.
While still establishing their relationship, things are thrown into chaos when Howard's sister dies. Howard needs to deal with her death and arrange the funeral, but most importantly make some life changing decisions regarding his niece. Howard also reacts badly to Gordy's actions when all Gordy is doing is providing the love and support as any boyfriend would do when a partner is going through a family trauma.
Love, heartache, friendship and a lovely happy ending!
"....Living with a blind person isn't easy, and one with a child, no less. I hope you know that."
Gordy held him tighter and then rolled them on the bed. "I know exactly what I am getting myself in for: a lifetime of love. That's all I need; the rest isn't important."
I now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
Howard was born blind and his independence is extremely important to him. Early in the book he is thrown into a terrifying situation, being abandoned on the side of a highway by a boyfriend with a point to prove. By abandoning him, Cedric is trying to show Howard how much he needs help. Howard manages to contact his friends (Ken and Patrick from book 1 book:[Love Comes Silently|15998792]) but before they arrive, Gordy arrives on the scene and stays with Howard until his friends arrive. This is the start of a relationship between Howard and Gordy.
I liked the way Gordy was so accepting of a Howard's situation, giving him support and freedom at the same time. He trusted that Howard was capable of taking care of himself while acknowledging the practicalities of not having sight.
While still establishing their relationship, things are thrown into chaos when Howard's sister dies. Howard needs to deal with her death and arrange the funeral, but most importantly make some life changing decisions regarding his niece. Howard also reacts badly to Gordy's actions when all Gordy is doing is providing the love and support as any boyfriend would do when a partner is going through a family trauma.
Love, heartache, friendship and a lovely happy ending!
"....Living with a blind person isn't easy, and one with a child, no less. I hope you know that."
Gordy held him tighter and then rolled them on the bed. "I know exactly what I am getting myself in for: a lifetime of love. That's all I need; the rest isn't important."
I now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
August 12, 2013
Andrew Grey is a serious hit or miss with me. The first story in this series got a 4 stars. I remember really liking the story and had only one or some quips.
This one just didn't do anything for me. Howard is blind and you are reminded CONSTANTLY he is unable to take visual cues and see objects. I know Howard is blind but beating me in the head with it was annoying. Howard, of indeterminate age, is still smarting over being born blind. Me thinks that's a bit much really. Not that being blind would't be part of Howard's story but that's all there is really.
Howard whines and snaps at people, because he is blind, all through the 60% of the book I read.
Gordy seemed a nice enough fellow. There isn't much about Gordy not to like in this story. He had a rough coming out. I just didn't fall for Gordy. He was seemed 2 dimensional.
The other issue is the kids. And this is a complaint for lots of books with stories that have children in them. Authors: Go hang out with kids of the age you are going to write about please. It make the story so much more cohesive when the actions match the age. There is a scene with a 3 year old girl and she is asked what her age is, she replies 'free'. That is adorable is she were 1 1/2. Maybe. Not all three year old girls have lisps.
Thank you,
Mom of a 2 and 4 year old who speak coherently.
This one just didn't do anything for me. Howard is blind and you are reminded CONSTANTLY he is unable to take visual cues and see objects. I know Howard is blind but beating me in the head with it was annoying. Howard, of indeterminate age, is still smarting over being born blind. Me thinks that's a bit much really. Not that being blind would't be part of Howard's story but that's all there is really.
Howard whines and snaps at people, because he is blind, all through the 60% of the book I read.
Gordy seemed a nice enough fellow. There isn't much about Gordy not to like in this story. He had a rough coming out. I just didn't fall for Gordy. He was seemed 2 dimensional.
The other issue is the kids. And this is a complaint for lots of books with stories that have children in them. Authors: Go hang out with kids of the age you are going to write about please. It make the story so much more cohesive when the actions match the age. There is a scene with a 3 year old girl and she is asked what her age is, she replies 'free'. That is adorable is she were 1 1/2. Maybe. Not all three year old girls have lisps.
Thank you,
Mom of a 2 and 4 year old who speak coherently.
November 5, 2013
I really like this series. This is the story of Howard, a man blind from birth, who meets Gordy, a sweet, helpful young man, when Howard is left by the side of the highway when his former boyfriend viciously kicks him out of the car.
These two MCs are great together and if I could find a Gordy in my life, it would be a very happy day indeed. Characters from Love Comes Silently are the major secondary characters in this one so it helps to read the other book first but it's not really necessary. Thank you for including them, Mr. Grey, because it was really wonderful to see how their relationship has progressed.
It's obvious that the author has done his homework on what it's like to live in blindness and the information presented via the MC's POV is refreshingly different and thought-provoking. If you are a fan of Andrew Grey, by all means, read this series. If you've never read his work, try these two books. They're both excellent. 4.5 stars rounded up.
These two MCs are great together and if I could find a Gordy in my life, it would be a very happy day indeed. Characters from Love Comes Silently are the major secondary characters in this one so it helps to read the other book first but it's not really necessary. Thank you for including them, Mr. Grey, because it was really wonderful to see how their relationship has progressed.
It's obvious that the author has done his homework on what it's like to live in blindness and the information presented via the MC's POV is refreshingly different and thought-provoking. If you are a fan of Andrew Grey, by all means, read this series. If you've never read his work, try these two books. They're both excellent. 4.5 stars rounded up.
August 15, 2014
While I didn't think this story was quite as good as Love Comes Silently, I still quite enjoyed it. I am thankful that it also wasn't such a heartbreaking story. I know that the third book will be out in a couple of days and I find myself looking forward to it.
Gordy and Howard were kind of unexpected. And in a totally good way. Howard is blind and very independent and Gordy doesn't take that away at all. It was good to see.
Gordy and Howard were kind of unexpected. And in a totally good way. Howard is blind and very independent and Gordy doesn't take that away at all. It was good to see.
August 12, 2013
I loved this one too the second in the series! I really enjoyed getting to know, Howard, Gordy and little Sophia was a sweetheart and I felt so bad when she lost her Mama. I can't forgot their four legged family member Token. I loved how Howard 'saw' the world it makes you think what we seeing take for granted. Another beautiful story by Andrew Grey!
September 9, 2013
I almost didn't finish this...by halfway through, if not before, it seemed less a love story and more a story about how much a blind man can do without help...and because the story seemed so focused on that, I never felt the connection between Gordy and Howard...
August 9, 2013
2.5 stars - An enjoyable read, though I felt there was something missing, something that kept me from giving it 3 stars. Still, it's a nice continuation of this series.
August 11, 2013
It was nice reading material. Maybe a little bit to much about being blind and little bit to little about the romance between main characters.
June 19, 2015
Loved this Story
This is a great story! A story about overcoming difficulties and not judging a person based on disabilities or perceptions! Excellent!
This is a great story! A story about overcoming difficulties and not judging a person based on disabilities or perceptions! Excellent!
August 9, 2013
4 Stars
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Andrew Grey has once again written a warm hearted story depicting genuine, brave characters working their way through hardships and heartache to a HEA.
This book is the second in his “Senses” series, with the wonderful Love Comes Silently (which I highly recommend reading) being the first. It could be read as a stand-alone, as the main characters are new, although characters from the first book do play a prominent role here. It is told in third person, and features some expressive dialogue.
Howard is a successful, fairly independent man who has his own business, home, wonderful friends and family and….he just happens to have been born blind. He also has Cedric, his boyfriend of several months who is very pushy and controlling – basically a jerk. Early on I got the strong feeling that Howard wasn’t the type to take BS from anybody, so it seemed perhaps the real reason he fancied himself in love with Cedric was to “have someone” to count as a significant other, a helpmate, and also to have a warm, available body for sex. Only after Howard got dumped by the side of the road by Cedric during one of Cedric’s snits did his friends and sister tell Howard that they had all felt Cedric was a low life, and no good for him. Between getting left stranded at an indeterminate location, his friends’ distaste for Cedric (ok, so they wanted to throttle him after he left Howard at the side of the road), and having heard Cedric in bed with someone else a few days prior, Howard quickly made that relationship history. Hallelujah!
Getting back to the side of the road….this is where Howard’s life began a major change. As he was calling his good friends Ken and Patrick (the amazing guys from Love Comes Silently), to see if they could come pick him up, he heard a vehicle stop and a deep, melodious voice asking if he needed help. This would be Gordy. Gordy entered Howard’s life that day and his heart shortly there-after. The two quickly began dating, learning of one another’s pasts, and discovering their fears. Seems Gordy had a less than understanding family, to say the least. After working through some issues together, they settled into a romantic and sexual relationship.
Howard’s only family is his sister, Lizzy, and her six year old daughter, Sophia. They are all very close to each other, and although Lizzy does live 2 hours away, they visit often. Sophia is also fast friends with Ken and Patrick’s daughter, Hanna. The children in this book were so genuine, I loved their un-filtered comments, especially when they were relating things they were seeing or doing to the sightless Howard. I enjoyed the author’s portrayal of how Howard experiences the world around him utilizing senses other than sight. At the same time, it was really nice to get more of Ken and Patrick and see how they were doing. I specifically enjoyed how Patrick and Howard interacted and communicated, with Patrick being mute and Howard being blind. This seemed well researched and I found it enlightening.
Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and Lizzy dies in a car accident. Howard not only finds himself navigating a relationship with a new man in his life, but he must now deal with the grief of losing his sister and the uncertainties and trepidation that comes with being Sophia’s guardian. Howard was uncertain as to how much he should lean on Gordy – their relationship was so new, they had not spoken of love or commitment. Now he was facing the questions of whether he should take custody of Sophia as Lizzy had wanted, where they should live, would Gordy stick around through it all, would Sophia implode, would child services approve of blind man raising a child, would Cedric cause issues, and on and on. I really liked the characterizations in this book. Howard was shown to be stubborn and independent, yet also working to come to terms with needing help, with allowing Gordy to help him. Gordy could be stubborn too, but he was a solid rock, always there to truly help Howard maneuver through life rather than take control of, or from him. Ken, Patrick and Hanna were right there providing any support Howard needed, be it emotional, physical or logistical.
I did feel as though I wasn’t shown quite enough evidence of how and when Howard and Gordy’s personal relationship developed to the point of love and commitment. I would have liked more scenes of the two of them alone together, to witness deep emotions developing. I realize it was a short relationship, and gaining guardianship of Sophia was a huge curveball for them. Yes, Gordy was by Howard’s side through thick and thin, which indicated a lot about how he felt, they just seemed to lack a strong sense of togetherness and emotional interdependency.
Right around the time Howard met Gordy, he received a guide dog, Token. Token and Howard bonded immediately and Howard was awarded a whole new sense of independence that came with having this incredible dog at his side. It was gratifying to see this portrayal of a guide dog at work. I have the utmost respect for these remarkable dogs and their trainers, however, due to my personal background, I had a huge “what the heck” moment when Token’s trainer brought the dog to Howard’s house, spent one afternoon working with them, and proceeded to leave Token with Howard – never to be heard from again. Not a realistic portrayal according to what I know and have been informed about guide dogs. Generally the bonding, the actual training of the person with the dog, and the transition – including the person learning to trust the dog – takes weeks. Sometimes people go through more than one dog before they find the right “fit”. I had a hard time suspending disbelief with this aspect, due to what I know, and it took me out of the story quite a bit.
All in all this was an endearing story about people coming together to work through the complex and heartbreaking challenges that life has thrown them, and finding love in the end. I did find I favor the character development and relationships in Love Comes Silently over those in this book.
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Andrew Grey has once again written a warm hearted story depicting genuine, brave characters working their way through hardships and heartache to a HEA.
This book is the second in his “Senses” series, with the wonderful Love Comes Silently (which I highly recommend reading) being the first. It could be read as a stand-alone, as the main characters are new, although characters from the first book do play a prominent role here. It is told in third person, and features some expressive dialogue.
Howard is a successful, fairly independent man who has his own business, home, wonderful friends and family and….he just happens to have been born blind. He also has Cedric, his boyfriend of several months who is very pushy and controlling – basically a jerk. Early on I got the strong feeling that Howard wasn’t the type to take BS from anybody, so it seemed perhaps the real reason he fancied himself in love with Cedric was to “have someone” to count as a significant other, a helpmate, and also to have a warm, available body for sex. Only after Howard got dumped by the side of the road by Cedric during one of Cedric’s snits did his friends and sister tell Howard that they had all felt Cedric was a low life, and no good for him. Between getting left stranded at an indeterminate location, his friends’ distaste for Cedric (ok, so they wanted to throttle him after he left Howard at the side of the road), and having heard Cedric in bed with someone else a few days prior, Howard quickly made that relationship history. Hallelujah!
Getting back to the side of the road….this is where Howard’s life began a major change. As he was calling his good friends Ken and Patrick (the amazing guys from Love Comes Silently), to see if they could come pick him up, he heard a vehicle stop and a deep, melodious voice asking if he needed help. This would be Gordy. Gordy entered Howard’s life that day and his heart shortly there-after. The two quickly began dating, learning of one another’s pasts, and discovering their fears. Seems Gordy had a less than understanding family, to say the least. After working through some issues together, they settled into a romantic and sexual relationship.
Howard’s only family is his sister, Lizzy, and her six year old daughter, Sophia. They are all very close to each other, and although Lizzy does live 2 hours away, they visit often. Sophia is also fast friends with Ken and Patrick’s daughter, Hanna. The children in this book were so genuine, I loved their un-filtered comments, especially when they were relating things they were seeing or doing to the sightless Howard. I enjoyed the author’s portrayal of how Howard experiences the world around him utilizing senses other than sight. At the same time, it was really nice to get more of Ken and Patrick and see how they were doing. I specifically enjoyed how Patrick and Howard interacted and communicated, with Patrick being mute and Howard being blind. This seemed well researched and I found it enlightening.
Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and Lizzy dies in a car accident. Howard not only finds himself navigating a relationship with a new man in his life, but he must now deal with the grief of losing his sister and the uncertainties and trepidation that comes with being Sophia’s guardian. Howard was uncertain as to how much he should lean on Gordy – their relationship was so new, they had not spoken of love or commitment. Now he was facing the questions of whether he should take custody of Sophia as Lizzy had wanted, where they should live, would Gordy stick around through it all, would Sophia implode, would child services approve of blind man raising a child, would Cedric cause issues, and on and on. I really liked the characterizations in this book. Howard was shown to be stubborn and independent, yet also working to come to terms with needing help, with allowing Gordy to help him. Gordy could be stubborn too, but he was a solid rock, always there to truly help Howard maneuver through life rather than take control of, or from him. Ken, Patrick and Hanna were right there providing any support Howard needed, be it emotional, physical or logistical.
I did feel as though I wasn’t shown quite enough evidence of how and when Howard and Gordy’s personal relationship developed to the point of love and commitment. I would have liked more scenes of the two of them alone together, to witness deep emotions developing. I realize it was a short relationship, and gaining guardianship of Sophia was a huge curveball for them. Yes, Gordy was by Howard’s side through thick and thin, which indicated a lot about how he felt, they just seemed to lack a strong sense of togetherness and emotional interdependency.
Right around the time Howard met Gordy, he received a guide dog, Token. Token and Howard bonded immediately and Howard was awarded a whole new sense of independence that came with having this incredible dog at his side. It was gratifying to see this portrayal of a guide dog at work. I have the utmost respect for these remarkable dogs and their trainers, however, due to my personal background, I had a huge “what the heck” moment when Token’s trainer brought the dog to Howard’s house, spent one afternoon working with them, and proceeded to leave Token with Howard – never to be heard from again. Not a realistic portrayal according to what I know and have been informed about guide dogs. Generally the bonding, the actual training of the person with the dog, and the transition – including the person learning to trust the dog – takes weeks. Sometimes people go through more than one dog before they find the right “fit”. I had a hard time suspending disbelief with this aspect, due to what I know, and it took me out of the story quite a bit.
All in all this was an endearing story about people coming together to work through the complex and heartbreaking challenges that life has thrown them, and finding love in the end. I did find I favor the character development and relationships in Love Comes Silently over those in this book.
July 6, 2017
Not quite the same weight class as the first of the series, but still enjoyable.
They were a few things that undermined authenticity and just pulled me out of enjoying the story.
A review I had read before getting started on the book myself criticised the death of the sister. I have to admit I too wish authors would find another way to append children to their same-sex couples than killing somebody from the family. Adopting an orphan is such a beautiful act, surely there is a way to incorporate it into a story. Plus it's a way to make the audience aware of what procedures, limitations, etc are involved. Kind of like info-mercials wrapped in MM romance..
I also thought Cedric, the bad ex, was completely obsolete. There were many ways a meet between the main characters could be arranged. And since the author dwelled on Cedric very little, it just further cemented my conviction that he as a secondary character was just unnecessary.
Otherwise, I really enjoyed the story. It was soft, void of unnecessary drama and angst. And yes, I agree with another reviewer, more plot driven and much less character driven. I usually favour the latter, there's more artistry behind such works than behind plot-driven ones.
They were a few things that undermined authenticity and just pulled me out of enjoying the story.
A review I had read before getting started on the book myself criticised the death of the sister. I have to admit I too wish authors would find another way to append children to their same-sex couples than killing somebody from the family. Adopting an orphan is such a beautiful act, surely there is a way to incorporate it into a story. Plus it's a way to make the audience aware of what procedures, limitations, etc are involved. Kind of like info-mercials wrapped in MM romance..
I also thought Cedric, the bad ex, was completely obsolete. There were many ways a meet between the main characters could be arranged. And since the author dwelled on Cedric very little, it just further cemented my conviction that he as a secondary character was just unnecessary.
Otherwise, I really enjoyed the story. It was soft, void of unnecessary drama and angst. And yes, I agree with another reviewer, more plot driven and much less character driven. I usually favour the latter, there's more artistry behind such works than behind plot-driven ones.
July 6, 2025
This was a cute MM romance about Howard, who is blind. He meets his man when his a-hole ex dumps him at the side of the highway. His ex did it just to show that Howard wasn't independent and as a way to control him. His ex had also cheated on him and rearranged his furniture to mess with him. When he magnanimously came back for him, Gordy had already stopped to help him. Knowing what his ex had done, Gordy told him to leave or he'd call the cops and tell them what he'd done. Howard's sister ended up dying in a car accident and he got custody of his niece. Gordy moved in 3 months later and HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2021
This is a pretty good romantic book. Howard is a blind man and very independent. He has two good friends and one of them cannot talk. He meets Gordy unexpectedly comes into his life and they really get along. The issue is whether Howard will allow himself to depend on Gordy.
I would have given more stars but the author used an outdated and nasty term. But the book is good.
I would have given more stars but the author used an outdated and nasty term. But the book is good.
June 28, 2015
Previously Posted on Love Bytes Reviews
4.5 Stars
**Spoiler free review.**
In this book, “Love Comes In Darkness”, Andrew Grey leaps from the A List of talented writers to virtuoso. He takes us from the colorful mental landscapes of the typical romance novel, and places us in the dark. In the utter black Grey skillfully, and with gentle tact, tells the story from a blind man’s POV. We read, and imagine the world he creates, and enjoy it all while crafting a tale in our heads without once using visual descriptions.
The main character in Love Comes in Darkness, is, you guessed it, blind. From birth, Howard has been blind, and he has fought all along to maintain his independence and be self-sufficient. Here, Grey could have fallen for the trap of making this book a hurt/comfort trope, and we would have still enjoyed it. Yet here is where Grey makes the best, and bravest choice of an author: he goes against expectations. We are gifted with the tale of an exceptional, and stubborn, young man who wants to live his life on his own terms, and maybe carve out some happiness while he’s at it. Gordy, the other MC, is a man with his own past and trials, and Grey has Gordy take the roll of the emotionally vulnerable one, and he slays it. Gordy is a giant with a soft heart, and we learn to love it just as Howie does, and without once ‘seeing’ Gordy in the flesh.
Grey did serious, and legit, research for this book. He approached them seriously, the issues of blindness and disability, and while at times I may have felt like I was receiving a PSA about the MC’s blindness, never once did I feel Grey was merely doing the issues lip service. He walked right up to the delicate topic, gripped it with both hands, and rocked it. I learned more about how a blind man LIVES, exists in the day-to-day, by reading this romance novel, than I have by experiencing lectures on disabilities.
We hear, taste, feel, smell the story, and never once do we see it. We should be unfulfilled and lost, left gasping for a lack of description and scene, yet we are never blind to the story or the characters. Grey guides us like the Seeing Eye dog in the book, carefully taking us from the frightening opening chapter full of vulnerability, through the last half of the first act where Howie’s independence takes back seat to the needs of another, to the indecision and maturity required of all adults when things get real, and scary.
The true skill and ability of a writer becomes apparent when he or she tackles a subject, situation or/and character outside their usual expertise. Here, in this book, and with this author, we are shown just how truly talented and skilled an artist he is—Andrew Grey, considered one of the m/m genre’s most popular writers, has always been very gifted at telling a romantic tale and making us feel. He does this as almost everyone else does, and in a way we all take for granted: he shows us, and doesn’t TELL us the story. He draws a world we can see, hear, feel, taste and smell, and we get carried along on the current of the story along with his characters.
So I need to say, with this relatively simple tale of love and tragedy, Andrew Grey left me with anything but a simple impression: Grey is not just talented, but a master storyteller.
*I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review.
4.5 Stars
**Spoiler free review.**
In this book, “Love Comes In Darkness”, Andrew Grey leaps from the A List of talented writers to virtuoso. He takes us from the colorful mental landscapes of the typical romance novel, and places us in the dark. In the utter black Grey skillfully, and with gentle tact, tells the story from a blind man’s POV. We read, and imagine the world he creates, and enjoy it all while crafting a tale in our heads without once using visual descriptions.
The main character in Love Comes in Darkness, is, you guessed it, blind. From birth, Howard has been blind, and he has fought all along to maintain his independence and be self-sufficient. Here, Grey could have fallen for the trap of making this book a hurt/comfort trope, and we would have still enjoyed it. Yet here is where Grey makes the best, and bravest choice of an author: he goes against expectations. We are gifted with the tale of an exceptional, and stubborn, young man who wants to live his life on his own terms, and maybe carve out some happiness while he’s at it. Gordy, the other MC, is a man with his own past and trials, and Grey has Gordy take the roll of the emotionally vulnerable one, and he slays it. Gordy is a giant with a soft heart, and we learn to love it just as Howie does, and without once ‘seeing’ Gordy in the flesh.
Grey did serious, and legit, research for this book. He approached them seriously, the issues of blindness and disability, and while at times I may have felt like I was receiving a PSA about the MC’s blindness, never once did I feel Grey was merely doing the issues lip service. He walked right up to the delicate topic, gripped it with both hands, and rocked it. I learned more about how a blind man LIVES, exists in the day-to-day, by reading this romance novel, than I have by experiencing lectures on disabilities.
We hear, taste, feel, smell the story, and never once do we see it. We should be unfulfilled and lost, left gasping for a lack of description and scene, yet we are never blind to the story or the characters. Grey guides us like the Seeing Eye dog in the book, carefully taking us from the frightening opening chapter full of vulnerability, through the last half of the first act where Howie’s independence takes back seat to the needs of another, to the indecision and maturity required of all adults when things get real, and scary.
The true skill and ability of a writer becomes apparent when he or she tackles a subject, situation or/and character outside their usual expertise. Here, in this book, and with this author, we are shown just how truly talented and skilled an artist he is—Andrew Grey, considered one of the m/m genre’s most popular writers, has always been very gifted at telling a romantic tale and making us feel. He does this as almost everyone else does, and in a way we all take for granted: he shows us, and doesn’t TELL us the story. He draws a world we can see, hear, feel, taste and smell, and we get carried along on the current of the story along with his characters.
So I need to say, with this relatively simple tale of love and tragedy, Andrew Grey left me with anything but a simple impression: Grey is not just talented, but a master storyteller.
*I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review.
September 22, 2016
Loves Comes in Darkness (Senses #2) by Andrew Grey
4 stars
M/M Romance
Triggers: Physical Abuse, death,
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
This is the second book in this series and I really enjoyed the first one. This one was enjoyable, but was a little more forced in the relationship department.
I really enjoyed Howard. I thought that he had a great outlook on his own abilities and life, but I also think that he allowed himself to be used, simply because he doubted he was good enough. That phrase, "good enough" was used a lot throughout this story and began to become annoying. That was my biggest complaint in this story - both main characters had this self-doubt that detracted from their story.
Howard wants to be independent - he wants to be treated like everyone else. The problem with that is he's not like everyone else. Once he learns to accept that, his life becomes much easier. I loved when he received Token. I want Token for myself!
Then you have Gordy. Despite being successful, Gordy's past gives him a complex. He worries that someone will find a flaw in him - that he's also, not good enough. While his attraction to Howard was almost instant, the development of the relationship from Gordy's perspective was slow and methodical. I liked how he was much more open with his emotions and how he just told Howard how it was.
The relationship aspect between Howard and Gordy was somewhat forced and because of the twists in the story, not as organic as I would have liked. While everything worked out well for the couple, I think that this book would have been better if their relationship had taken longer. Too insta-love for me. Despite that, I did enjoy the dynamics of both main characters and the secondary characters.
4 stars
M/M Romance
Triggers: Physical Abuse, death,
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
This is the second book in this series and I really enjoyed the first one. This one was enjoyable, but was a little more forced in the relationship department.
I really enjoyed Howard. I thought that he had a great outlook on his own abilities and life, but I also think that he allowed himself to be used, simply because he doubted he was good enough. That phrase, "good enough" was used a lot throughout this story and began to become annoying. That was my biggest complaint in this story - both main characters had this self-doubt that detracted from their story.
Howard wants to be independent - he wants to be treated like everyone else. The problem with that is he's not like everyone else. Once he learns to accept that, his life becomes much easier. I loved when he received Token. I want Token for myself!
Then you have Gordy. Despite being successful, Gordy's past gives him a complex. He worries that someone will find a flaw in him - that he's also, not good enough. While his attraction to Howard was almost instant, the development of the relationship from Gordy's perspective was slow and methodical. I liked how he was much more open with his emotions and how he just told Howard how it was.
The relationship aspect between Howard and Gordy was somewhat forced and because of the twists in the story, not as organic as I would have liked. While everything worked out well for the couple, I think that this book would have been better if their relationship had taken longer. Too insta-love for me. Despite that, I did enjoy the dynamics of both main characters and the secondary characters.
August 12, 2013
Howard is blind, but he lives relatively independently. But, he was dating a man named Cedric who is very controlling. Ultimately, Cedric breaks up with Howard and leaves him for lost on the side of the highway. Fortunately, a prince-among-men, Gordy, picks him up on the side of the road and takes him to a location where he will be safe.
As anticipated, a relationship develops between Howard and Gordy, that rapidly becomes more than just a casual thing. With every Andrew Grey novel, this is the point where there is a tragedy that affects the main characters. In this case, Howard's sister dies in a car accident, and our main character is left to make the determination whether he will be his niece's guardian or not.
The determination to be his niece's guardian also affects his developing relationship with Gordy. There are a couple of contrived road blocks that are put in Howard's way by the court system and the Department of Social Services concerning leaving his six year old niece in his custody as a blind man. But as with Andrew Grey's novels, this will have a happy ending. (Although this one is particularly riddled with sicky sweetness.).
The plot of this story is fairly simplistic. I was a little disappointed because the characters were not well developed for an Andrew Grey novel. Ultimately, I rate this as 3.5 stars. Read it if you are an Andrew Grey fan, but realize it is not as good as many of his other stories.
As anticipated, a relationship develops between Howard and Gordy, that rapidly becomes more than just a casual thing. With every Andrew Grey novel, this is the point where there is a tragedy that affects the main characters. In this case, Howard's sister dies in a car accident, and our main character is left to make the determination whether he will be his niece's guardian or not.
The determination to be his niece's guardian also affects his developing relationship with Gordy. There are a couple of contrived road blocks that are put in Howard's way by the court system and the Department of Social Services concerning leaving his six year old niece in his custody as a blind man. But as with Andrew Grey's novels, this will have a happy ending. (Although this one is particularly riddled with sicky sweetness.).
The plot of this story is fairly simplistic. I was a little disappointed because the characters were not well developed for an Andrew Grey novel. Ultimately, I rate this as 3.5 stars. Read it if you are an Andrew Grey fan, but realize it is not as good as many of his other stories.
January 8, 2014
I liked this. I listened to it over a few days on the to-and-fro work trek. The narrator felt a bit off sometimes, which was a minor issue, but to judge the story itself, it was light and sweet.
When Howard - who is blind - is left abandoned at the side of the road by his boyfriend after a fight, a stranger pulls up and helps him while he waits for the friends he has called to come pick him up. This stranger - Gordy - has an immediate attraction to Howard, and the two of them have a chance to reconnect a short while later. But dating a blind man is a no easy task, Howard knows, and having just come off a relationship with someone very controlling has been hard - Howard values what independence he has managed to create for himself.
If that had been the sole source of stress in the story - these two men navigating the give-and-take issues made all the more difficult with the inclusion of Howard's blindness, then it would likely have fallen a little short. But Love Comes in Darkness goes further, and throws a massive new event directly into the life of Howard, and shakes everything to the core. Being independent is no longer the primary concern for Howard, and everything else might have to go if he's to do the right thing by those he loves.
Well told, and I have realized since that this is actually book two, and that some of the supporting characters were the main pair in book one. I'll be adding it to my queue.
When Howard - who is blind - is left abandoned at the side of the road by his boyfriend after a fight, a stranger pulls up and helps him while he waits for the friends he has called to come pick him up. This stranger - Gordy - has an immediate attraction to Howard, and the two of them have a chance to reconnect a short while later. But dating a blind man is a no easy task, Howard knows, and having just come off a relationship with someone very controlling has been hard - Howard values what independence he has managed to create for himself.
If that had been the sole source of stress in the story - these two men navigating the give-and-take issues made all the more difficult with the inclusion of Howard's blindness, then it would likely have fallen a little short. But Love Comes in Darkness goes further, and throws a massive new event directly into the life of Howard, and shakes everything to the core. Being independent is no longer the primary concern for Howard, and everything else might have to go if he's to do the right thing by those he loves.
Well told, and I have realized since that this is actually book two, and that some of the supporting characters were the main pair in book one. I'll be adding it to my queue.
August 27, 2013
Love Comes In Darkness is the second in the Senses Series. I haven’t read book one, and while I believe book two can be read as a standalone, some may feel as though they’re missing out on the first couple’s story. In that case, read Love Comes Silently first.
There were a few skeptics wondering how a blind guy who lived alone could take care if a child, but it all works out in the end and everyone gets what they need at the end of the day. I loved how it wasn’t drawn out into something more confrontational.
I’m not overly fond of kids in the stories I read, but this just worked. I’m very happy I didn’t let this one go by. Overall, this was a very sweet story, and I enjoyed reading it very much. Andrew Grey fans will not be disappointed.
You can read the rest of Lynn's review at The Novel Approach
There were a few skeptics wondering how a blind guy who lived alone could take care if a child, but it all works out in the end and everyone gets what they need at the end of the day. I loved how it wasn’t drawn out into something more confrontational.
I’m not overly fond of kids in the stories I read, but this just worked. I’m very happy I didn’t let this one go by. Overall, this was a very sweet story, and I enjoyed reading it very much. Andrew Grey fans will not be disappointed.
You can read the rest of Lynn's review at The Novel Approach
November 25, 2014
Really good story about Howie, a man who has been blind from birth, and how he falls in love with Gordy, a man who seems to instinctively understand when to help and when to let Howie do something himself. After a tragic event, Howie is pushed into a difficult situation, but with Gordy and friends he will not just survive, but thrive!
Howie's blindness is dealt with very sensitively, and I really liked . Another wonderful Andrew Grey book!
Howie's blindness is dealt with very sensitively, and I really liked . Another wonderful Andrew Grey book!
January 4, 2014
Truly beautiful story! Andrew Grey has done it again. Howard was a most exceptional character, and being blind never held him back from living a full and loving life. Holy shit when sleezeball left him on the side of the freeway I almost hyperventilated, I swear I could literally feel exactly how Howard was feeling by the way this incredible author explained this scene. And okay who didn't love Gordy, he was incredible and he truly loved Howie for who he was and not what he was. Sad about Lizzie but I'm glad the Howie and Gordy became parents for Sophie.
December 31, 2019
I was so in love with Gordy.... how amazing he was!
Howard got annoying to me at times with all the I'm blind stuff, only because he got mad for people mentioning it, but it seemed to be all he talked about... what he could and couldn't do, almost like he wanted to talk Gordy out of being with him all the time... but Gordy stuck by him through it all and I loved how it turned out... I really felt for Sophia and I'm glad she had Hannah and Ken and Patrick were loads of help too... I swear they have to be my favorite!
Great read! I loved it!
Howard got annoying to me at times with all the I'm blind stuff, only because he got mad for people mentioning it, but it seemed to be all he talked about... what he could and couldn't do, almost like he wanted to talk Gordy out of being with him all the time... but Gordy stuck by him through it all and I loved how it turned out... I really felt for Sophia and I'm glad she had Hannah and Ken and Patrick were loads of help too... I swear they have to be my favorite!
Great read! I loved it!
August 12, 2014
****audibles edition****
I only listened to the first chapter of this audiobook before I gave up. I am not sure who makes the decision on who narrates M/M romance, but they really did a bad job on this choice. The narrator sounded like the same narrator from Winnie the Pooh. That is NOT what I want to hear when listening to romance. It was rather creepy to hear him talking about sex.
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