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Blind Curve (Warner Forever)

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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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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.

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!

Martha had a crush on Danny in high school, and that hasn't changed now that they are all grown up. Danny is experiencing what may or may not be temporary blindness due to a stroke caused by hitting his head and Martha is a mobility instructor. They are thrown together again as danger stalks Danny and Martha.

Sound dramatic enough? Well it was pretty far fetched to me. I get the plain-Jane had a crush on the cute jock and he wasn't awful to her in high school. However, he has turned into a self absorbed jerk of an adult - seriously, there wasn't a lot about him I liked. Also, Martha was a bit too one dimensional for my liking. I think her father would have been interesting to know more about, but we never know why he is so comfortable on the harsher side of life...

Basically, there were a lot of plot holes, and some very loosely strung together scenes. The possibilities for this story were there, but the execution just wasn't solid. I have read a few other books by this author and always feel the same way. That being said, it wasn't an awful book by any means. As another reviewer mentioned, it does the trick if you have nothing else to read. I have a feeling I will give the author a few more tries, but her books will be ones that I check out and put at the bottom of my pile to read. I prefer Andrea Kane's newer works, Michael Prescott, Anne Frasier, Karen Rose, Lisa Jackson, Tami Hoag, etc...

Blind Curve allows one the to feel what it might be like to suddenly find oneself without vision. The raw emotion and frustration of having to learn a new way to "see" one's world and function in that world is so real. Couple that with a struggle for survival against unseen dangers and you have a page turner that keeps you reading long into the night.

Annie Solomon joins the short list of most exciting new author I have read in a while. Pamela Clare was the other one. Blind Curve is a romantic suspense that kept me glued to the story from start to end. There was definitely no pause, no slow spot, and no lag. This one was up there with the likes of Linda Howard and Suzanne Brockmann.

Danny Sinofsky is working a gun trade as an undercover cop but when he arrives at the warehouse something goes very wrong. The guy selling the gun ends up dead and Danny ends up blind.

Martha Crowe is a mobility instructor and when Danny loses his sight, she is called to help him cope with his new blindness. Danny might be blind but Martha isn't and when she walks in on an attempt to Danny's life, she becomes a witness.

Now Danny and Martha are on a race against time, trying to keep in front of the assassins while trying to find out who has betrayed them to the enemy.

The narratives in this book keeps you on the edge and just turning the page to find out how these two will pull themselves out of the mess they're in.

I had issues with the dependency between these two characters, but Solomon handles that potential problem with great tack and wonderful forsight. This one is a book you must not miss!!!

Martha Crow is a strong loner who is in some ways still hiding behind her sadness of her youth. She was known as Scarecrow and teased about being tall and her looks (or lack there of). Her mother deserted her and her father after he was in an accident that caused him to loose use of his legs, throwing Martha into adulthood rather early.

Danny is a tough cop who has the most amazing eyes. He was a "tough guy" in high school but he was also looking out for his sister and his mother. He has been an undercover cop now for a number of years and also doesn't seem to keep any women around for more than a few months.

Danny and Martha are thrown together when he looses his sight. After being hit he suddenly is blind and Martha is a therapist who teaches blind people how to live and take care of themselves. While Danny doesn't know who she is she immediately is again drawn to him, as she has never really gotten over the crush she had on him in high school. The problem is that someone wants Danny dead and when Martha sees this person they suddenly want her dead also. This is where the adventure begins. They are spirited off to a safe house by his supervisors and then thing go even further wrong and they are on the run for their lives.

I have to say one of the most compelling things about this book is that Martha doesn't suddenly transform into a beauty. This is a story about 2 survivors who finally find each other and come together to make a wonderful team. But, will Danny blow it all due to his pride. The story is well written and the first by AS that I have read (going to read the others now). Characters are real and you can see how they react to things as normal people would.

I recommend this book to all who like romantic suspense.

Two days ago Sokanan, New York undercover cop Danny "Turq" Sinofsky banged his head during a crime scene, but thought nothing of it. Now he is working a sting operation to buy illegal weapons from a teenager at the abandoned McClanhan warehouse when shots are fired. The fifteen years old seller is hit and Danny is unable to see. His "ghosts" come to the rescue.

The doctors explain that he suffers from cortical blindness caused by a stroke when he hit his head two days ago. He is irate and feeling hopeless, but insists he will see soon. Orientation mobility specialist Martha "Scare" Crowe is assigned to teach Danny how to live in the dark, but he rejects her overtures. She, in turn, hides her identity because back in high school she fell in unrequited love with her patient. As she bullies him, someone fears he will regain his vision and eye witness the criminal so attempts are made on his and Martha's lives. No place, not even a safehouse, can keep the pair out of harm's way; though Martha's wonders if the real danger is to her heart.

The key to the terrific BLIND CURVE is the professional relationship between Danny and Martha as she cajoles, nags, and challenges him to adjust while he clings to the hope that he will wake up with his eyesight back. The intrigue is well done enhancing this fine tale as Annie Solomon uses Danny's new blindness as a handicap to their safety and in turn to his mental well being. The story line starts off as a police procedural but switches more into a medical romantic suspense starring a teacher and her angry reluctant pupil.

Harriet Klausner

This romantic thriller is about two people who have to learn to trust:

Danny is a cop who has lost his sight and must trust others (mainly Martha) to help him lest he stumbles. He questions his brothers-in-arms, did someone in the police department set him up? Can he trust the feelings he is experiencing for Martha....is it just gratitude for her help?

Martha went to the same high school as Danny. There she was teased as she is tall and rather plain. Nicknamed Scarecrow. Will Danny remember her and what she looks like? Can she trust that the feelings he has will remain if he gains his sight? Can she trust herself enough to let go of her past dissapointments in order to give love with the risk of having her heart broken? Can she trust her Dad who has not been there for her in the past to help her in their quest to find out why Danny is the target of an assassin?

This story combines elements of constant danger with the emotional journeys both characters must face.

The only criticism I have of this book is that I did not believe the motivation of the villian. He or she went to a lot of trouble and effort for what in my opinion gained them very little. Having said that, it did not take much away from what I felt was the main story, but did leave me with a slight feeling of disappointment.

I definitely plan to read more Solomon books.

Happy reading!

I learned quite a lot about blindness in this book, what the newly blind go through, all that they have to learn. I liked the realistic ending (no medical miracles) and real relationship. Danny & Martha made sense.