Heart Unseen

It was a good book, not the best that I've seen by Andrew but as always he manages to get you invested in the characters. I felt though that while warranted some of the 'arguments' between the characters were a bit repetitive. Still a good easy read!

Trevor is a playing and not looking for permanence . He also has lots of swagger and seems to rely on looks and charm to get what he wants. James' blindness really makes Trevor have to find a different way to get his attention. Trevor is pretty independent when he's in his routine but he's a bit thrown off during his first meeting with Trevor. But somehow Trevor is confused by his own feelings and we get to see him think through his own feelings. Sweet love story.

✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ FOUR & 1/2 - STAR ✩ REVIEW ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

> > Judging a Book by it's Cover < <
I passed this one when it first came out because it never really caught my eye, even though the synopsis did interest me.

> > Looking Deeper < <
POV ~> Third-person

Trevor's a good-looking, hard-working guy with a hobby of clubbing with his two best friends and scoring hook-ups as a way to escape the pain of his past.
James is a golden-hearted angel brought to the club by one of his friends, only to be abandoned shortly after arriving.
Trevor's drawn to the man who resists his initial advances and is not put off once he learns of James' inability to see.
Their chemistry was enjoyable. The secondary cast contained a wide variety of personalities. Dialogue felt natural, interactions were believable. The plot moved along smoothly and had just enough conflicts and dynamics to keep the pages turning. The conflicts were resolved fairly well.
One minor, unaddressed plot event kept nagging at the back of my mind: Trevor ran to the supermarket while James packed a bag to spend the night at Trevor's. The groceries were never mentioned again... I can't help but think they thawed or spoiled in the trunk, left forgotten in light of the situation that had occurred.
There were some minor points of predictability, ie (without spoilers): bill of sale / buyer and the Chase situation. However, while I suspected the big picture, the minor details in how it presented itself was still an unknown. The conclusion was solid enough, giving the reader an implied HEA that is satisfying.
Andrew Grey has a way of presenting characters that society labels disabled and showcases them in a way that highlights their strengths and capabilities. He creates memorable characters and amazingly warm reads.
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Rating: [R] ~ Score: 4.3 ~ Stars: 4.5

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When I begin an Andrew Grey book, I know it will be low on the angst and high on the sweetness. In that way Heart Unseen met my expectations. The depth of the characters exceeded my expectations though. I think this book will remain one of my favorites by this author because it never felt like the sappiness weighed down the characters. The characters and story still packed a punch that kept me engaged cover to cover.

Left blind from a childhood disease, James isn’t expecting to meet anyone when he agrees to go to a club one night with a friend. He especially doesn’t anticipate meeting hunky playboy Trevor, let alone being pursued by him. What followed was a really sweet love story about getting over past hurts and losses and choosing to move forward together in a new relationship. While there was definitely a touch of insta-love in Heart Unseen, I didn’t ever feel the romance was unnecessarily rushed. I enjoyed getting to know both characters and liked that despite the strong initial connection, the relationship progressed at a believable pace. There certainly were some toothache-inducing sweet moments in the latter half. However, I enjoyed the romance and characters so much that it didn’t turn me off.

The writing in Heart Unseen was smooth with a nice, easy pace. Using just the right amount of intonation and emotion in his voice, the narration by Mr. Tremblay fit the tone of the book very well and enhanced the story. If you’re looking for a low angst, sweet romance with charismatic characters, I definitely recommend this audiobook.

*Reviewed audiobook for Alpha Book Club*

In Heart Unseen, Grey takes on one of his favorite themes – a M/M contemporary love story with one partner having an impairment. And once again, it was very well done! I absolutely loved the juxtaposition of these two main characters – Trevor is a player who has always counted on his looks to meet men and get what he wants. While he’s out at the club, he notices a super hot guy across the room who has absolutely zero interest in him… which has never happened before. And Trevor cannot let it go – so he continues to try his luck with James, and realizes that he’s blind.

When we meet James, he is absolutely vulnerable and out of his element. Sitting in a booth at a club and his friend abandoned him. When Trevor approaches, he’s just so anxious – but ultimately lets Trevor help him. From there, a chance meeting brings them together again and they begin to build a friendship and a relationship.

The main plot of this story is two people from completely different backgrounds, coming together to make the other one better – and they absolutely do that. James, while used to being blind, is also somewhat nervous about being in public or embarrassing those around him (hello left-over family drama). Trevor is the owner of a chain of car repair shops and sees James as an equal – while he’s going through his own money-drama. Trevor takes James on his motorcycle to help free himself, and James does the same for Trevor (I won’t spoil how). 🙂

This is a great read for anyone who loves a good Andrew Grey read – but also, for readers who like untraditional couplings, two people coming together against all “outside” odds, overcoming obstacles, and navigating real life.

Review Copy of Heart Unseen provided by Dreamspinner Press for an honest review. Reviewed by Mel at Alpha Book Club.