Love Comes in Darkness

Well, I finished this book, #2 in the Senses series (or as I call it: The Bring Tissues Cause it Gets You Right in the Feels Series) Yet another fantastic book by Andrew Grey, and another that I just couldn't put down. It had such well-rounded and deep characters that you can't help but fall in love with. You feel their sadness as your own and rejoice in their happiness. As always it leaves you wanting more while still giving you the sense of Happily Ever After that you crave. Perfect.

Review posted on Books on Silver Wings blog.
3.5 stars rounded to 3
Howard is born blind but wants to be independent and live a normal life. When Cedric, his ex boyfriend, dumps him by the side of a highway, Gordy comes along and helps him out. As Howard gets a guide dog and deals with death in the family, his relationship with Gordy deepens.
As the story progresses, Howard gets more responsibility and actually becomes as independent as he wished. He gets a leader dog to guide him and also gains experience taking care of another rather than letting others take care of him. Later on, he steps up for his family and takes responsibility for his niece. I love the way the story progresses and shows how much Howard grew to live independently but also become someone who's don't afraid to ask others for help. His relationship with Gordy and his niece are portrayed wonderfully.
Gordy is a softhearted giant man from a homophobic family. He understands Howard's need for independence and doesn't want to control him like Cedric. Sometimes, he knows Howard better than himself and gives him space. All in all, he has a very caring and considerate personality that fits perfectly with Howard's.
The story events are on the mild side. Nothing thrilling or suspenseful happens that have me gripping my seat and turning the pages. The main attraction to the story is to see how Howard grows as an adult and cope with changes in his life, from having a lover to taking custody of a child.
Fans of Andrew Grey's earlier work, Love Comes Silently, would enjoy to have Ken, Hanna, and Patrick back and see how their lives continue on. Love Comes in Darkness isn't as intense and doesn't have the threat of death hanging around for the majority of the story like Love Comes Silently, but it is still a very enjoyable read.
*review copy received in exchange for an honest review*

The story is about Howard , who is blind since birth. He was left in the side of the road by a ex boyfriend ... That is how He meets Gordy, who help him to wait for his friends , Patrick and Ken. Howard is fairly independent and has a difficult time letting others help him. He is really intelligent and works to make computers programs voices better. Gordy is the county engineer , He has been abandoned by his own family for being gay. A twist of fate , changes Howard life. He had a make a difficult decision when his only sister dies and leaves him custody of his niece Sophia. With the help of friends and Gordy, He takes her home.
The story is heartwarming and the love between Howard and Gordy is special. Also comes to show your senses are important and nothing is difficult if you put your mind to it.

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.\"

Love Comes in Darkness is the second book in his Senses series, Love Comes Silently being the first. As you can see from above, Howard has not had a great time of finding a partner worth having. Then one day his “partner” decides to “teach him a lesson” and strands the man on a major highway, alone, with dangerous traffic. . . Thankfully this is where his friends Patrick and Ken and a Good Samaritan, Gordon, come in.
The writing was, as always, exemplary, but what truly makes this story so wonderful is that you feel like you are right there with Howard and Gordon as they manoeuvre through finding their way together, both relationship wise and through a horrible tragedy and major life changes for Howard.
I loved so many things about this story, but Token is my favourite support character. *Have to give props to the awesome service animal* The emotions Andrew pulls from his characters and from us, as the readers, is simply amazing. He also tackled a touch topic, blindness, with honestly, love, and strength.
Love Comes in Darkness is one book I would give more than 5 Drops to if I could! It earns my Award of Excellence for showing that disability does not make the man, rather his heart and spirit. Thank you Andrew for sharing such a wonderful story of strength, hope, and love!