Seeing His Face: Book 1 in the Love Senses: A Neurodiverse Romance Collection

by Jenny Rabe

If she can’t recognize his face, how can she prove to him he is all she sees?

Red hair.
Man bun.
Green eyes.

That is all Chloe can remember about the man who enters her tea shop and makes a disastrous spill all over her new couch. Even though she can't recognize his face, or anyone else's for that matter, he makes an impression on her heart. As he continues to visit, showing more and more interest in Chloe, she must prove to him that although she can't find him in a crowd, he is the only person in her heart.

200 pages, Paperback

Published March 16, 2024

About the author

After going on over 150 first dates, Jenny has a a wealth of dating experience. She lives with her husband and three kids near the mountains, drawing inspiration from the constant ups and downs of relationships. When she's not writing clean, swoony romances, she's following some other dream to make a difference in the world.

Check out her inspirational romances under the penname of June B. Anderson.

Reviews

[Lindsey Forkel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet read!💖

I found this author through TikTok and she has lived up to and went above and beyond expectations!
It was so easy to read and fun, while also making me laugh and want to cry at the same time.
I will definitely be reading this again!
Hopefully I can order more of her books!

[Larae Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Seeing His Face" by Jenny Rabe is an enchanting tale that left me utterly captivated from start to finish. I simply couldn't put it down! Rabe's writing effortlessly draws readers into the intriguing world of Chloe, a woman facing a unique challenge – the inability to recognize faces. Despite this hurdle, Rabe skillfully weaves a heartwarming narrative of love, acceptance, and the power of connection.

One of the most compelling aspects of this novel is the depth of emotion portrayed by the characters. Chloe's struggle with prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is portrayed with sensitivity and authenticity, allowing readers to empathize with her journey. The mysterious stranger who enters her tea shop adds an element of intrigue and romance, sparking a whirlwind of emotions as Chloe grapples with her feelings for him.

Rabe's storytelling prowess shines through in her ability to create vivid imagery and evoke strong emotions. From the quaint tea shop setting to the blossoming romance between Chloe and the mysterious man with red hair and green eyes, every scene is brought to life with exquisite detail. I found myself completely immersed in the story, rooting for Chloe as she navigates the complexities of love and self-discovery.

What truly sets "Seeing His Face" apart is its powerful message about the nature of love and perception. Through Chloe's journey, Rabe reminds us that true love transcends physical appearances and societal norms. The bond that forms between Chloe and her mysterious suitor is a testament to the resilience of the human heart and the beauty of finding connection in unexpected places.

In conclusion, "Seeing His Face" is a masterpiece of contemporary romance that will leave readers breathless and yearning for more. Jenny Rabe has crafted a truly unforgettable tale that resonates long after the final page is turned. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone in search of a heartfelt story about love, identity, and the power of seeing with the heart. Five stars simply aren't enough to express my admiration for this extraordinary novel!

[Sophie Bowns · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect holiday read.

This book really fascinated me as the main character had ‘face blindness’ meaning that they can’t recognise people’s faces.

The storyline was interesting and the writer had a fluent and engaging writing style. It was a lovely story. I’ll be checking out more of Jenny Rabe’s fiction!

[LaceyBanana Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super sweet romance about a girl with prosopagnosia or face blindness and how she operates in the world without recognizing faces. She owns a tea shop and meets a man who comes into her shop. It was very sweet watching him learn about her prosopagnosia and do everything he could to make her feel comfortable and loved since some of her closest people had not even taken the same care with her until this point.

[Kristen Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute love story

Chloe who lives with face blindness goes through the struggles not many people deal with. She can't recognize people by faces, just their features and the sounds of their voices. This causes her a lot of trouble with crowds, her parents and her relationships. When she meets Miller, she's willing to try her and date despite all the issues she has had in the past. Miller, the absolute sweetheart he is learns all he can about her disability and does anything he can for her to feel comfortable. Just because he wants nothing more than for her to love him.

This book has such a cute love story and a ton of humor. All the characters you meet in the story has personalities and traits you feel in love with. It was such a nice, easy and light read, making you smile with the love felt in the story. I am absolutely looking forward to reading the next book of this series and other book series by this author.

[Natasha Durgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first and certainly not only Jenny Rabe book. In this book we meet Chloe who navigates through her life feeling the effects of being neurodiverse. Miller, the male main character is the sweetest kindest most gentle man I have read about in a long time! I highly recommend you check out this book!

[Shannon Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75

[Andrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5*

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learned about a condition I didn’t know existed. Face Blindness. Loved Miller and how patient and understanding he was with Chloe. How he stood up for her. Read this. It’s so good. 🥰🥰

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I read by Jenny and I look forward to reading more! I enjoyed her story telling throughout this book.

This story was told beautifully. I enjoyed learning about face blindness and I also just enjoyed a well told story.

This story was told so well in my opinion, that it felt realistic. Which is what I enjoy most about books!

This book had real moments and of course Grandpapy brought the comedy! I couldn’t put this down once I started it! This is definitely a fast read!

I would highly recommend this book!

[Sabelle C · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book is so beautifully written.
This is the 1st book in Jenny Rabe’s “Love Senses” collection

In this book, Jenny is bringing awareness to Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness -
It’s a condition that makes it difficult for people to recognize faces. It can be caused by brain injuries to the occipital or temporal regions, or can be something a person is born with.

The MFC, Chloe, struggles with Prosopagnosia and everyday life comes with its challenges.
Growing up, Chloe’s mother was constantly reminding & berating Chloe with blatant remarks and underhand comments her entire life.

Chloe did her best to remove herself from the toxic environment in which she was raised by opening a tea shop and finding an apartment of her own. Chloe, along with her dog Banjo, live a pretty secluded life outside of her tea shop.

MMC Miller works in a shop down the street building shelves and countertops. He finally decided to stop in at Tea for Two, Chloe’s tea shop, and finds himself instantly mesmerized and nervous around Chloe. Miller is so drawn to her that he quickly wants to learn everything he can about her.

This book navigates the life of person diagnosed with Prosopagnosia. It draws you into the life and experiences that typically come with living a life being face blind.

Not knowing who walks through the door or interacting with a person you meet on the street, Chloe is constantly feeling herself being on-edge and quickly looking for signs or listening to voices to try and figure out if she knows the person in front of her.
Miller is trying his best to both understand and be vigilant about her condition and wants nothing more than to make her feel safe in this world.

The sidekicks in this novel are just as special and important as the MC’s themselves:

One of her regular customers, Jackie, becomes one of the closest friends Chloe has ever known. Jackie’s husband suffers from Alzheimer’s and she looks at Tea for Two as place of relaxation from her everyday life of caring for her husband. Jackie truly comes in clutch and helps Chloe through some pretty difficult transitions and showing her more support than either of her parents ever did.

Grandpappy is Millers grandfather and he is the stories comic relief and totally loveable. He keeps Miller on his toes and keeps him accountable in the funniest (and most sarcastic) way.

Beautifully written and executed with a sweet innocent romance that will make your heart happy 💞

[Shashareviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is mainly about a woman named Chloe who is a tea shop owner and she is diagnosed with a rare Neurodivergent illness that causes face blindness. Which makes it impossible for her to recognize a person’s face.

Despite her illness, there is a strong love interest between herself and Miller. Miller enjoys Chloe’s company and finds her to be independent, and very intelligent, and very attractive.

One question I had throughout the story was, wondering if Chloe realizes what type of beauty she possesses since she cannot recognize faces?

One day a man named Miller stopped by her tea shop for tea and something to eat, though her sandwiches are bite sized for a man his size he stood around and was one of the last customers there.

One thing led to another and Miller spilled tea on her couch! This irritated Chloe a bit, but she quickly learned that Miller was just clumsy.

He offered to buy her a new couch, he insisted but Chloe declined the offer in a gentle gesture.

Slowly but surely, Miller becomes a strong love interest for Chloe. Things take off smoothly, she ends up telling Miller about her illness. Though she was afraid to die to feeling rejected and outcasted. She was brave enough to tell him, and Miller was very accepting of it. He was even more interested if anything!

If you want to know what happens next with Chloe and Miller, then I highly recommend you purchase this book!

Jenny Rabe is a fantastic author! Her words flow beautifully and it’s a good, age-appropriate, clean, romance!

[Kylie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars

This was very sweet romance...oh wait. I wouldn't call this a romance. It is lacking in emotional depth between the two characters. I'm not saying I needed angst. I'm saying they needed more time together .I felt like I wasn't giving enough time to know them as a couple. They spent too much time apart. Also, Miller, MMC, did not feel like a good enough hero. He have a lot of hangups and is a pushover. I do believe in his genuine feelings for Chloe, FMC. As for Chloe, she also lacks a sense of strength. I question her genuine feelings for Miller since she spent so much not being around him. I understand she can't recognize him but why is it only towards the end of the book does she tell Miller she has six siblings. Heck, the way the author basically set it up like she was an only child. Also, Chloe isn't a good dog owner since she spent so little time with her dog.

Now that the ugly is out of the way, here is why it is 3.0 not 2.5. I enjoy the atmosphere of this book. I thought the author did a nice job setting up the tea shop. I enjoy several side characters. And I think I liked Chloe and Miller separately than I did as a couple. And I do appreciate the author bringing awareness to a neurodivergent trait.

Final thoughts are the book needed more editing and more to length in order to develop the relationship. but there was also some good parts to it.

[🐷Shay loves books🐷 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing! Def an eye opener, I had no idea face blindness was even a thing, until I read this book. This story follows Chloe, having suffered with face blindness her whole life and over coming many obstacles to learn to cope and deal with her neurodivergent disorder, she runs her own very successful tea shop. She’s never really dated too many people because of the disorder, but something about Miller, just catches her heart. Then she leaves for Japan for 6 months to further her business and career. Will Chloe and Miller’s relationship be able to survive this long away from each other? Read the book and find out! I cried, laughed and all the emotions while reading this book! It’s such a good wholesome read and you learn so much about the issues Chloe faces, that is an actual issues in real life for a lot of people! 10/10 recommend anyone to read!!

[Jessica LC Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I read each of her books, they become my favorite Jenny Rabe book! In Seeing His Face, I fell in love with the FMC, Chloe, and the MMC, Miller! When an author can literally make a reader see and hear the characters and the setting, one finds oneself living in their world. I find myself sitting in Chloe's tea shop, reading a book, drinking tea or coffee. Maybe I'll have a book club meet there! The neurodivergent aspect of the book, prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is fascinating. This is book 1 of her neurodivergent romance series. People with these diagnoses deserve love stories! I'm so glad the author is shining a positive light on differences. This book is worthy of so much more attention than it is getting. If you are reading this, and considering reading it, consider no longer. Just buy it and read it. You'll fall in love like I did.

[Mae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very interesting story about a woman who experiences face blindness and her journey of falling in love.

I thought these characters were all very well-rounded AND there was a lovable grandfather (this adds a whole point just by itself!). I thought our main characters could have had more time together, or possibly just more shown communication. I loved that both of our characters got to explore what they needed and wanted out of life... I just also wasn't necessarily attached to their love as much as I was attached to them as individuals.

In Conclusion:
This was a very quick read that put you in the shoes of someone living with face blindness and gave me more than a few chuckles. Also, there's a dog!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chloe and Miller are great main characters in Seeing His Face. I found them to be likeable and fascinating, especially Chloe with her face-blindness. I loved that Miller wanted to know all about it and how to make her more comfortable. I did get frustrated with them for taking so long to admit their feelings to each other, but it made the book more engaging. I was happy when they got their HEA. There's a touching epilogue that finishes the book off nicely. I definitely want to read the second book in The Love Senses. I have enjoyed many of author Jenny Rabe's books.
I got my copy through KU.

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the warmth I needed on these rainny couple of days. Seeing his face was a beautfully writen story and it truely lives up to its genre Sweet romance. This is a clean romance so In my opinion this book is fine for all ages. In fact I'd go futher and say this is a wonderful exsample of what love should be. *spoiler ahead* Chloe's condition isn't "cured" and can't be but this story shows a lovely exsample of loving someone regaurdless of thier diffrences. Grandpappy's humor is a welcome break from the pinning love story I enjoyed the warmth and sweetness this read brought. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a realistic tale of love, anxiety and devotion.

[Shental · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and tender story!

This is a sweet and tender story of someone who doesn't feel like they can be loved!

The MC has face blindness. An interesting condition where she can't see people's faces. The author has done good job of bringing awareness to this type of condition with ease and even respect.

She presents the character just a normal person with a few tweaks!! Just like the rest of us!

Her story is wrapped in a clean, endearing story of her finding the one, the one that will see past her condition to "see" her!!

This is a short story, just under 200 pgs. But an enjoyable one!!

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this book and had hoped to finish it quickly. It took me longer to read because I had library books to finish first.

I really enjoyed this story of a Chloe and Miller. Chloe does not recognize faces. So when she meets someone for the first time she looks for distinguishing things about the person, such as eye color, hair style or color, piercings etc.

Chloe owns a tea shop and loves what she does. When Miller walks in they first meet the interaction is sweet.

This is a great light read. I enjoy romance both with spice and without. This is one without and it was so enjoyable. I was rooting for Chloe and Miller the whole time.

[Tabitha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just right. Sensitive to those with face blindness, aware of the problems with relationships including family, friends, and romantic, and powerful in showing that these all can improve on both sides with education and effort. Clean romance, sweet story and set up, interesting developments in character in both the heroine and the hero. Nothing happens too fast or too slow, and it kept me reading til the end. Highly recommend. Definitely a keeper.

[D Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is sweet romance and a great read. It’s a neurodiverse romance, the main character has prosopagnosia. The author did an expert job of weaving a heartwarming story around the condition and explaining it in a way that educates the reader about the condition without it feeling like a classroom lesson. The story delves into the ways the character uses different clues to remind herself who people are since she can’t recognize faces. It’s very enjoyable and such a creative, cute story.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved every minute of this clean romance book! Such a fun and unique twist to have a neurodiverse character in the book who has prosopagnosia (face blind) yet falls in love not being able to recognize her lovers face. Very unique and enjoyable! I feel like I learned more about those with prosopagnosia at the same time. Can't wait for the rest of the Love Senses collection! If you haven't read anything from Jenny Rabe you have to go find her many books and read them! LOVE love love Jenny Rabe!

[Tyra West-Pitman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't even know the main characters disability even existed before reading this book. It was beautifully written and lets you witness the daily struggles of someone one with face blindness and how she used accommodations to help her navigate the world around her. This book also showed you that love knows no disability and will find a way. If you love clean hallmark style romance, the Jenny is your girl. This was my first exposure to this author, and I can't wait to read more.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

neurodivergent romance

This is a sweet little romance following a girl who can’t recognise faces, as she falls for the boy in her tea shop. The two complain bitterly about their snail paced romance while it simultaneously tried to give me whiplash with its acceleration. But despite that it was an adorable read and kept me turning the pages. Enjoy this book with an aromatic cup of tea, a soft rain and a blanket to snuggle!

[Amber Boggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved it!

This was such a sweet book, that had me smiling throughout. Jenny did a wonderful job writing this story and bringing awareness about face blindness, I can’t remember the medical term for it.
I enjoyed getting to know Miller and Chloe, as well as Grandpappy and Ginger! Jackie was also a great addition to this book and really helped add to the story line, I enjoyed seeing how her friendship with Chloe grew during her time of grief.

[Michele Marrero · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this book is short it is packed with a bunch of sweetness. This was wholesome and super cute and romantic to me. The female main character is face blind and through the story you come to see how she navigates her life, what it means for her running her business and how her dating life has been affected by it. Her family dynamic also has its strains. It’s beautiful to see how she gains independence and finds the right support from others. I loved it from start to finish.

[Cyle Tramel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not the normal romance reader but after hearing about the concept to this book I decided to give it a read. I was most definitely satisfied with the outcome. The story here is unique and, as far as I'm concerned, it was a good first first read of the year.

If it says anything, I ordered the second book before I finished the first one.

If you like romance, or if you're considering the genre, this is a good book, period.

[Anson Burch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well rounded characters

This read was amazing. I was not even aware this condition existed. To have an understanding from two different sides of this diagnoses just made the book. The story flowed so well. I struggled to put the book down. I loved the compassion and understanding written into it. More than just the main characters were a part of the story. It was literally like reading someone's life as it plays out. I'm going onto the next book!

[Zulma · Rating 5 out of 5]

this story was so cute. chloe has prosopagnosia which means she doesnt recognize faces, not even those close to her like parents, siblings, friends or herself. she owns a small tea/coffee Shop where she meets People and remembers different things about them since she wont know their faces. she metes meets Miller and Jackie along her Journey and without spoilers the story is so sweet and romantic. this is book one in Neurodiverse romance series.