Blind Curve (Warner Forever) [Mass Market Paperback]

Annie Solomon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Warner Forever | Publication Date: February 1, 2005

From Darkness Bullets are whizzing around him, but he can't shoot back. In the middle of a weapons bust, undercover cop Danny Sinofsky suddenly goes blind. Now this man who has always looked out for himself can't cross a room without the help of his mobility instructor, Martha Crowe. Furious and frustrated, he'd almost rather die than live this way-and someone is more than willing to grant him his wish. To Danger Hiding her emotions beneath a calm, practical facade, Martha is sure Danny doesn't remember her, the plain girl from his high school who had a crush on him. When she witnesses an attack on his life, the two are thrown into a safe house, and this man without sight starts to see deep inside the soul of a courageous, passionate woman. Their very lives will depend on their fragile connection-and their ability to move as one, combining Danny's razor-sharp instincts with Martha's eyes. Because an enemy is stalking them both, moving in closer and closer for the kill.

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'Annie Solomon knows how to keep the reader glued to the page' -Rendezvous

About the Author

After a 12-year career in advertising, where she rose to Vice President and Head Writer at a mid-size agency, Annie Solomon abandoned her job for her first love - romance. An avid knitter and mother of a daughter attending college, she now lives in Nashville with her husband.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Forever (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446613584
• ISBN-13: 978-0446613583
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,114,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Strong Suspense Read Without Pretty Characters!!!, January 12, 2005

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blind Curve (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)

Ms. Solomon has penned a story that has been a long time in coming. Neither main character is perfect. Our hero Danny is blind, and our heroine Martha is homely. Together they find a way to deal with what life has given them and at the same time find love. This is not to say that this is easy...it's not, but they deal with what life deals them and come out in the end better.

Danny has not had an easy life. He watched his mother work herself into an early grave. He made a promise the day they scattered her ashs that he would take care of his younger sister Beth. He has done just that but when a police bust goes bad Danny receives an injury that does not appear right away but when it does his whole life will change. Days later he is in the middle of another deal when the lights go out. He can see nothing. Danny who is a cop and needs to see in order to do his job is now blind and the doctors tell him that in all probablity he won't see ever again. He now must re-learn everything from dressing to eating. Martha is going to help him learn provided he tries. He is not willing to give up yet. This is only a temporary thing it has to be.

Martha went to school with the beautiful Danny. He is drop dead gorgeous and would not give her a second thought if he could see her. Well, he can't and she has a job to do. Teach him how to be self sufficient. While at his house teaching how to get around an intruder comes and attacks Danny. Martha is injured and now the two are on the run. Someone wants Martha and Danny dead but who? Is this from one of Danny's old cases or is it a new case. While on the run they are both dependant on the other. Danny teaches Martha that physical looks although importanat are not the only way a person can fall in love. Marthat teaches Danny that even though you may like to stand on your own two feet, it's not a bad thing to need help. Can they stay one step ahead of a killer to realize a happy ending?

This was a very good book which did not rely on beautiful people to tell the tale. As a result Danny and Martha are two characters that readers can relate to. The story line was a fast paced one with a fair amount of description regarding the changes that Danny had to make in order to function, as well as the suspense storyline on who was trying to kill them and why. Ms. Solomon's descriptive way of writing showed us how frustrating Danny's situation was and as a result this was one of my favorite parts of the story. I could see and feel his struggle and frustration. This was truly a very good book and I look forward to reading her back list. Ms. Soloman is an author I have no problem recommending.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book to enjoy and learn from, March 10, 2005

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This review is from: Blind Curve (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)

I bought this book because the plot sketch on the back cover sounded different and interesting. I was not disappointed. This story throws a curve to readers of romantic intrigue by introducing a compelling true life drama: the pain and struggle of someone suddenly faced with blindness. It's clear the author did her research because she authentically portrays the scope of the tradegy as well as the path to recovery -- not of sight, but of life, of independence in a world gone dark. I also was impressed by the detail and authenticity of the police procedural elements of the story. Solomon seems to know enough about how cops work and talk to make her characters believable. I've given the book 4 stars because I thought the ending was a little too pat (could she really get over all the pain of his abandonment in the span of just one conversation?!), and because I thought the father's sudden interest in his daughter was never explained -- seemed a little too out-of-the-blue to ring true.
Imperfect or not, I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys real suspense, a tension-filled romance, and who likes to broaden their perspective by learning something new.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real life story and a keeper, February 25, 2005

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stacey renee (rochester new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blind Curve (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've never read annie solomon's books before as I am not a fan of contemporary writing. But this back cover blurb really drew me to this book. And it lives up to every expectation. It is well written and fast paced. The characters have depth that makes them touchable. It's always a bit tough to have the hero prettier than the heroine but we can't all be gorgeous! These 2 characters show over and over how to make lemonade out of lemons and what is most important in life......It is just excellent and I highly recommend it!