Title: Love Comes in Darkness
Series: A Senses Series story
Author: Andrew Grey
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novel (204 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (August 9th 2013)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: 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 news: his sister died, leaving him her daughter to care for. Howard now faces his greatest challenge yet: 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?
Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4071
Reviewer: Tams
Review: 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 Love Comes Silently you’ll be familiar with Ken, Patrick, and Hanna. In Love Comes 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 who 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!