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Blind Faith #2
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Sei mesi dopo aver lasciato Carter Reece e Isaac Branningan, li ritroviamo ancora insieme e molto innamorati.
I due vanno avanti con la loro vita, emozionati dall’arrivo di una nipotina, fino a quando degli eventi inattesi non minacciano il loro futuro.
A Isaac accade qualcosa che lo spaventa molto e il mondo di Carter inizia a vacillare. Le cose si fanno ancora più complicate con l’entrata in scena di Joshua, il nuovo collega di Isaac.
Mentre Isaac lotta per ottenere ciò che vuole, le sue azioni rischiano di costargli ciò di cui ha più bisogno.
I due vanno avanti con la loro vita, emozionati dall’arrivo di una nipotina, fino a quando degli eventi inattesi non minacciano il loro futuro.
A Isaac accade qualcosa che lo spaventa molto e il mondo di Carter inizia a vacillare. Le cose si fanno ancora più complicate con l’entrata in scena di Joshua, il nuovo collega di Isaac.
Mentre Isaac lotta per ottenere ciò che vuole, le sue azioni rischiano di costargli ciò di cui ha più bisogno.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2013
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N.R. Walker
133 books5,268 followersAuthor also writes as A. Voyeur
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn't have it any other way.
She is many things; a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who she gives them life with words.
She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things...but likes it even more when they fall in love. She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.
She’s been writing ever since...
https://www.facebook.com/N.R.WalkerAu...
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January 19, 2020
Through These Eyes kind of ruined the first book Blind Faith for me. The story digs deeper into Carter and Isaac’s relationship and personalities, and it is ugly. (It’s not Carter whom I’m talking about, though.)
Their relationship is very unbalanced. While Carter is amazingly loving and understanding and caring with Isaac, Isaac is hurtful, insincere, and selfish. Blindness is not an excuse for everything.
The story is about a relationship crisis of the two of them, and this crisis has many causes. One of them is an , and though it is valid and realistic, his behavior is so outrageous that even couldn’t make me feel sorry for him, or sympathize with him. And I really didn’t like how easily things were solved at the end. Oh, and the airport scene… How cliché!
The repetitive writing style exhausted me: almost all the humor is based on the banters between the characters. It can be funny, sure, but after a while it is simply irritating.
There were some sweet and funny moments, that’s why the two stars. But overall I’m disappointed.
“I’m so stupid,” he said between sniffles.
“Ssh,” I tried to soothe him. “You’re not stupid.”
“Why do I push you away when I need you the most?” he asked. “Why do you put up with me?”
“Because I love you.”
He cried harder. “I treat you like shit.”
I couldn’t help but chuckle. “Not all the time.”
Their relationship is very unbalanced. While Carter is amazingly loving and understanding and caring with Isaac, Isaac is hurtful, insincere, and selfish. Blindness is not an excuse for everything.
But Isaac was Isaac. Proud, stubborn, gorgeous, and utterly amazing.
But he was also independent, and very, very stubborn. If anyone did anything for him without him asking, such as suggest driving him to and from work, or do the laundry, or cook dinner, they’d have their head ripped off and handed to them.
The story is about a relationship crisis of the two of them, and this crisis has many causes. One of them is an , and though it is valid and realistic, his behavior is so outrageous that even couldn’t make me feel sorry for him, or sympathize with him. And I really didn’t like how easily things were solved at the end. Oh, and the airport scene… How cliché!
The repetitive writing style exhausted me: almost all the humor is based on the banters between the characters. It can be funny, sure, but after a while it is simply irritating.
There were some sweet and funny moments, that’s why the two stars. But overall I’m disappointed.
“He definitely knows we're together.” I smirked at them. "Last weekend when he was here, I made sure I took my shirt off in front of him so he could see love bites all over me."
Carlos shook his head, but Hannah laughed. "Really?"
I laughed and nodded. "I even had fingernail scratches down my back."
Hannah clapped her hands. She seemed genuinely proud of her brother. "Oh, my God. Isaac's an animal."
Carlos was smiling now. "Lucky Carter's a vet."
"I'm gonna have a shower and go back to bed," Isaac mumbled, his voice fading as he walked down the hall.
"Well, I'm gonna…" I said, looking around, not sure what I was going to do.
Mark pushed me in the direction Isaac just disappeared. "Jeez Carter, your half-naked, gorgeous boyfriend just said 'shower and bed' in the same sentence… do the math."
July 16, 2017
Re-read November 2015: Just a great, great book to visit again! I loved it just as much the second time as the first!
Even better than the original Blind Faith, if you can believe it. N.R. Walker digs deep into Issac and Carter's relationship in this one and rips the reader's heart to shreds with a shitload of angst. But in the best way, because the HEA payoff was absolutely worth every tear. I just fucking loved it!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!
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Even better than the original Blind Faith, if you can believe it. N.R. Walker digs deep into Issac and Carter's relationship in this one and rips the reader's heart to shreds with a shitload of angst. But in the best way, because the HEA payoff was absolutely worth every tear. I just fucking loved it!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
March 9, 2013
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4.5 stars
DAH!!!!! I loved THIS BOOK!
I was a fan of “Blind Faith”, book 1 in the series. NR Walker has fast become a must-read for me.
Book 2, “Through These Eyes” is even better!!! Carter, our patient and adoring vet, is even more amazing. Isaac, our blind and stubborn teacher, is even more temperamental, but even more lovable in his vulnerability. And the reader is treated to their LOVE for each other growing even stronger and richer.
And then shit hits the fan! And right as I’m settling into my dream mansion in BLISSVILLE, all hell breaks loose and I’m finding myself BAWLING and my heart BREAKING and I’m FREAKING OUT!!! IT HURT!!!!
I won’t spoiler any of the details, but it’s no secret that NR Walker knows how to write a sweet HEA. This one was hard-earned, it was painful getting there, but THANK GOD she kept true to her strengths.
I love Carter and Isaac. Dare I say it? I WANT MORE!!!!!
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July 4, 2024
Through These Eyes is book two in the Blind Faith series by N.R. Walker. This is a continuation to Isaac and Carter’s story which comes to a complete ending with a HEA. While I enjoyed spending more time with these two, my feelings haven’t much changed from the first book. I love Carter. He is truly the sweetest, most patient, loving man. My feelings for Isaac are a little more complicated. While I understand the motivation behind his actions, I still couldn’t justify what he did, how he was so hurtful.
Carter and Isaac have now been together for a year. They love each other and Isaac has been doing a lot better with his temper. But Isaac’s self confidence suffers a setback which rocks both of their worlds. Soon after, Isaac finally asks Carter to move in with him. It was everything Carter had dreamed of. To finally live together and share their lives. Only they have another hurdle thrust into their lives.
A colleague of Isaac’s begins to insert himself into their lives. Isaac seems thrilled to have a new friend but Carter sees something different. Something he can’t quite put his finger on but he doesn’t trust him. And once again, before they even had a chance to adjust to living together, their lives are turned upside down. The future Carter dreamed of with Isaac suddenly seems like just that, a dream that will never come true.
First, I loved getting to know Isaac’s sister Hannah and her husband Carlos better in this book. I love those two. And Carter’s best friend, Mark, is so hilarious. The entire book is told from Carter’s point of view but we are eventually given explanations that were what motivated Isaac’s angry words. When he got angry, he went for the worst possible thing he could say to hurt Carter and I just couldn’t forgive him for that. But Carter did. They truly did love each other. And, of course, they do work it all out. It had such a lovely ending. And I feel like Isaac is finally in a better place both for himself and for Carter.
The next book, Blindside, is Carter’s best friend, Mark’s book and I’m really looking forward to reading it. He’s so much fun but I know there is a story there too and I can’t wait to find out what it is.
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Carter and Isaac have now been together for a year. They love each other and Isaac has been doing a lot better with his temper. But Isaac’s self confidence suffers a setback which rocks both of their worlds. Soon after, Isaac finally asks Carter to move in with him. It was everything Carter had dreamed of. To finally live together and share their lives. Only they have another hurdle thrust into their lives.
A colleague of Isaac’s begins to insert himself into their lives. Isaac seems thrilled to have a new friend but Carter sees something different. Something he can’t quite put his finger on but he doesn’t trust him. And once again, before they even had a chance to adjust to living together, their lives are turned upside down. The future Carter dreamed of with Isaac suddenly seems like just that, a dream that will never come true.
First, I loved getting to know Isaac’s sister Hannah and her husband Carlos better in this book. I love those two. And Carter’s best friend, Mark, is so hilarious. The entire book is told from Carter’s point of view but we are eventually given explanations that were what motivated Isaac’s angry words. When he got angry, he went for the worst possible thing he could say to hurt Carter and I just couldn’t forgive him for that. But Carter did. They truly did love each other. And, of course, they do work it all out. It had such a lovely ending. And I feel like Isaac is finally in a better place both for himself and for Carter.
The next book, Blindside, is Carter’s best friend, Mark’s book and I’m really looking forward to reading it. He’s so much fun but I know there is a story there too and I can’t wait to find out what it is.
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December 28, 2021
I'm gonna write only one review for this couple. I think this book had a really abusive character, who happened to be blind.
I know, I know how that sounds, the guy is blind and his life is hard. I understand that, that's why I gave the first book 4 stars, because in the beginning I thought it was normal, loving for the first time is scary and the dude could lash out.
Then I read this one and he kept doing it, and being shitty not only to Carter, but to Hannah his own sister, was it scary what happened to him in here? Hell to the yeah, but hurting the people who love you is not right.
Maybe I shouldn't have picked this one up right now, but it hurted seeing him abusing the others and maybe in another moment I could have understood more, but I dunno, right now it just seemed cruel.
Still, this had the insta fluff and attraction that Walker is known for, I loved the dogs, God bless their souls, they are the best and Walker described them so well, I want a Brady.
So I liked the first one a lot, this one made me uncomfortable and... that's about it. 🤔
I'll try to read it when I'm in a different mood to see if I can be more flexible. ❤💋
I know, I know how that sounds, the guy is blind and his life is hard. I understand that, that's why I gave the first book 4 stars, because in the beginning I thought it was normal, loving for the first time is scary and the dude could lash out.
Then I read this one and he kept doing it, and being shitty not only to Carter, but to Hannah his own sister, was it scary what happened to him in here? Hell to the yeah, but hurting the people who love you is not right.
Maybe I shouldn't have picked this one up right now, but it hurted seeing him abusing the others and maybe in another moment I could have understood more, but I dunno, right now it just seemed cruel.
Still, this had the insta fluff and attraction that Walker is known for, I loved the dogs, God bless their souls, they are the best and Walker described them so well, I want a Brady.
So I liked the first one a lot, this one made me uncomfortable and... that's about it. 🤔
I'll try to read it when I'm in a different mood to see if I can be more flexible. ❤💋
October 18, 2025
This book made me cry, and want to scream in frustration, and I'm so mad because I honestly don't know how I feel about it 😂
Carter is a sweetheart, and I loved him deciding to finally move on... and then I lost all respect for him! There's just no way I could have forgiven Isaac for how he behaved because how long until it happened yet again??
Isaac is infuriating. He says sorry so many times that the word loses all meaning. My son is disabled and I'd be absolutely horrified and so disappointed if he ever treated a partner the way Isaac treats Carter and throws it in their face!!!
So I'm conflicted! The book was great because it kept my attention, had good pacing, and made me feel so many emotions. BUT Isaac is an absolute cunt and Carter became a doormat - one of those sturdy, bristly ones, but a doormat nonetheless.
Carter is a sweetheart, and I loved him deciding to finally move on... and then I lost all respect for him! There's just no way I could have forgiven Isaac for how he behaved because how long until it happened yet again??
Isaac is infuriating. He says sorry so many times that the word loses all meaning. My son is disabled and I'd be absolutely horrified and so disappointed if he ever treated a partner the way Isaac treats Carter and throws it in their face!!!
So I'm conflicted! The book was great because it kept my attention, had good pacing, and made me feel so many emotions. BUT Isaac is an absolute cunt and Carter became a doormat - one of those sturdy, bristly ones, but a doormat nonetheless.
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March 11, 2013I hate to be a party pooper, but unfortunately I didn't like this book at all.
I really liked both Carter and Isaac in the first story and although sometimes Isaac wasn't an easy character to like I still sympathized with his plight and I felt so sorry for him at the end when he tried to prove himself, but ended up in the hospital, it was a humiliating experience I didn't think he deserved. But in this book Isaac just pushed all my limits and I kinda hated him by the end and I wanted Carter to just move on and find someone else, someone who'd be less ungrateful and egocentric.
The whole thing with Josh was extremely frustrating. I was so pissed on Carter's behalf, because Isaac's cozy relationship with Josh drove me crazy. I mean he asked Isaac out in front of his boyfriend, so I think it's entirely justified for the said boyfriend to dislike him to put it mildly. And still Isaac was blind (no pun intended) to Carter's reaction or he just didn't care enough and was so enamoured with Josh, that he kept inviting him over and chatting with him constantly, smiling and laughing with him, while he bristled and treated Carter like dirt for every little wrongdoing. I was so angry when Carter's been happy when Isaac so much as smiled at him a little when he got out of the car, but he's been laughing with Josh when Carter returned home and Carter didn't hear him laugh in days. I know at the end Isaac said it's never been 'like that' with Josh, but I still see it as a betrayal and if Josh didn't turn out to be a con man, who knows where their relationship with Isaac would have gone. It certainly seemed to me he has a lot more in common with Josh, than he's ever had with Carter, who looked like an odd man out for the most time. We didn't have Isaac's pov and I still have my doubts. For such a big built up I'd like to see a more definite resolution.
The relationship between Carter and Isaac became too one-sided for my liking. It's like Carter was the one doing all the loving (again no pun intended) and Isaac just accepted it. It's like Carter's whole world revolved around Isaac and he's been dancing on his tiptoes around him all the time. It was too much even bearing Isaac's disability in mind. And when shit hit the fan I really thought Carter was absolutely right, I mean there's so much fraud and crime going on it doesn't take much to fool even an able-sighted person, so how could he not worry about Isaac? I don't think Carter did something awful, which he needed to apologize so much for, and the amount of pain and heartbreak he went through has been too much for me. I wanted for him to just forget about Isaac and fucking move on and stop calling him and leaving the humble voicemails.
And at the end it was resolved just too quickly and easily and not at all satisfying for me. Apparently the whole thing with that operation in Argentina was just because Isaac wanted to be able to see Carter. He hid it well, I'd say, because I'd never think that, judging by his behaviour toward Carter during the whole story. I'd like for Isaac to do a lot more groveling for all that grief he's caused to Carter and Hannah. This small sorry just doesn't cover it and it reminds me of all his little sorrys he's been saying to Carter in the beginning of their relationship.
The sad thing is that after all that drawn out affair with Josh and Isaac's hideous behaviour, his hurtful words and Carter's long suffering I just stopped rooting for them as a couple and the whole HEA with a couple therapy, new house and the rings just didn't cover the previous mess for me and prevented me from enjoying the story. And I feel like it spoiled the first book for me too, as I wouldn't want to re-read it now, knowing what happened later.
I'm nervious about the sequel to my favorite Breaking Point now, since I just don't want to see things go that bad for Mattew and Kira :/
I really liked both Carter and Isaac in the first story and although sometimes Isaac wasn't an easy character to like I still sympathized with his plight and I felt so sorry for him at the end when he tried to prove himself, but ended up in the hospital, it was a humiliating experience I didn't think he deserved. But in this book Isaac just pushed all my limits and I kinda hated him by the end and I wanted Carter to just move on and find someone else, someone who'd be less ungrateful and egocentric.
The whole thing with Josh was extremely frustrating. I was so pissed on Carter's behalf, because Isaac's cozy relationship with Josh drove me crazy. I mean he asked Isaac out in front of his boyfriend, so I think it's entirely justified for the said boyfriend to dislike him to put it mildly. And still Isaac was blind (no pun intended) to Carter's reaction or he just didn't care enough and was so enamoured with Josh, that he kept inviting him over and chatting with him constantly, smiling and laughing with him, while he bristled and treated Carter like dirt for every little wrongdoing. I was so angry when Carter's been happy when Isaac so much as smiled at him a little when he got out of the car, but he's been laughing with Josh when Carter returned home and Carter didn't hear him laugh in days. I know at the end Isaac said it's never been 'like that' with Josh, but I still see it as a betrayal and if Josh didn't turn out to be a con man, who knows where their relationship with Isaac would have gone. It certainly seemed to me he has a lot more in common with Josh, than he's ever had with Carter, who looked like an odd man out for the most time. We didn't have Isaac's pov and I still have my doubts. For such a big built up I'd like to see a more definite resolution.
The relationship between Carter and Isaac became too one-sided for my liking. It's like Carter was the one doing all the loving (again no pun intended) and Isaac just accepted it. It's like Carter's whole world revolved around Isaac and he's been dancing on his tiptoes around him all the time. It was too much even bearing Isaac's disability in mind. And when shit hit the fan I really thought Carter was absolutely right, I mean there's so much fraud and crime going on it doesn't take much to fool even an able-sighted person, so how could he not worry about Isaac? I don't think Carter did something awful, which he needed to apologize so much for, and the amount of pain and heartbreak he went through has been too much for me. I wanted for him to just forget about Isaac and fucking move on and stop calling him and leaving the humble voicemails.
And at the end it was resolved just too quickly and easily and not at all satisfying for me. Apparently the whole thing with that operation in Argentina was just because Isaac wanted to be able to see Carter. He hid it well, I'd say, because I'd never think that, judging by his behaviour toward Carter during the whole story. I'd like for Isaac to do a lot more groveling for all that grief he's caused to Carter and Hannah. This small sorry just doesn't cover it and it reminds me of all his little sorrys he's been saying to Carter in the beginning of their relationship.
The sad thing is that after all that drawn out affair with Josh and Isaac's hideous behaviour, his hurtful words and Carter's long suffering I just stopped rooting for them as a couple and the whole HEA with a couple therapy, new house and the rings just didn't cover the previous mess for me and prevented me from enjoying the story. And I feel like it spoiled the first book for me too, as I wouldn't want to re-read it now, knowing what happened later.
I'm nervious about the sequel to my favorite Breaking Point now, since I just don't want to see things go that bad for Mattew and Kira :/
September 30, 2019
I don’t know what’s up with me, but I was an emotional mess towards the end of this book. Shame on Isaac for being such a jerk to Carter. He was a stubborn one. NR Walker writes some of the best love stories. This was heartwarming.
March 11, 2013
I am such a happy bunny at the moment. I'm doing happy dances and smiling to myself like a loon! And its all because I've finally finished this amazing book and because I can go back to giving N.R a true no holds barred 5 star rating that I couldn't quite give to ' Blind Faith' ( I gave it 4.5* but rounded it up). I hated doing that because N.R is one of my fave authors... So technically all her books hit the big 5 for me....no make that 10!
I'm not going to do rehashes of plot because I think everyone should discover how great this story is for themselves, but I will say that Isaac is just as heart stoppingly gorgeous, exasperating and stubbornly set in his ways as he was before, Carter is still sexy and a saint in so many ways, just as endearing and lovely, Mark is fabulous and I desperately want to get my chops round his ........story!! And Hannah and Carlos plus their brand new arrival are still two of the best supporting characters ever in a m/m romance and Joshua ( boo hiss) does not disappoint in his ability to make you want to kick his arse from here to Timbuctoo if it means getting him out of Isaac and Carters life , damn the man! My god did his actions have me on pins towards the end....
Lastly the animals still add their cuteness, perhaps not quite as prominently as before but you still want to hug and pet them and theres another arrival - this was a little poignant moment.
Truly romantic, sexy and full of delicious angsty moments that pull you in and keep you on the edge of your toes - but not in a gloomy way - I was left feeling delightfully satisfied and of course nicely weepy in that girly crying way that as females ( and some males, no sexism in my reviews ! ) we thoroughly enjoy - what's that all about- really? Lol.
The ending is perfect and this time so was the book. Big love Ms Walker. :D
I'm not going to do rehashes of plot because I think everyone should discover how great this story is for themselves, but I will say that Isaac is just as heart stoppingly gorgeous, exasperating and stubbornly set in his ways as he was before, Carter is still sexy and a saint in so many ways, just as endearing and lovely, Mark is fabulous and I desperately want to get my chops round his ........story!! And Hannah and Carlos plus their brand new arrival are still two of the best supporting characters ever in a m/m romance and Joshua ( boo hiss) does not disappoint in his ability to make you want to kick his arse from here to Timbuctoo if it means getting him out of Isaac and Carters life , damn the man! My god did his actions have me on pins towards the end....
Lastly the animals still add their cuteness, perhaps not quite as prominently as before but you still want to hug and pet them and theres another arrival - this was a little poignant moment.
Truly romantic, sexy and full of delicious angsty moments that pull you in and keep you on the edge of your toes - but not in a gloomy way - I was left feeling delightfully satisfied and of course nicely weepy in that girly crying way that as females ( and some males, no sexism in my reviews ! ) we thoroughly enjoy - what's that all about- really? Lol.
The ending is perfect and this time so was the book. Big love Ms Walker. :D
April 1, 2023
I cried. I wasn’t a fan of Carter lying and going behind Isaac’s back, and I definitely wasn’t a fan of Josh, and I was very mad at Isaac for letting the asshole come between him and Carter. But I cried, and that’s a sign I loved the book.
I saw some reviews hating Isaac. Calling him abusive. I understand. Pain and insecurities turn people into assholes. Isaac was lashing out. Being hurtful. Horrible. And that made me love him even more.
Couples go through hard times. I’ve been with my husband almost twenty years. We’ve both said horrible things out of pain and mental struggles. Love hurts. Sometimes. You just can’t give up on each other.
I’ll add that I much prefer this side of NR Walker than the sickeningly sweet and perfect stories she specializes in these days.
I saw some reviews hating Isaac. Calling him abusive. I understand. Pain and insecurities turn people into assholes. Isaac was lashing out. Being hurtful. Horrible. And that made me love him even more.
Couples go through hard times. I’ve been with my husband almost twenty years. We’ve both said horrible things out of pain and mental struggles. Love hurts. Sometimes. You just can’t give up on each other.
I’ll add that I much prefer this side of NR Walker than the sickeningly sweet and perfect stories she specializes in these days.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 19, 2013
3½ Stars! Another beautiful story about Isaac and Carter, not as good as the first book, but still quite enjoyable.
I seem to be in the minority with my rating on this book, most people loved this one better than Blind Faith, for me it was the opposite. My problem here was that the dialogue and scenarios were repeated one too many times. However, the underlying theme in the book, low-life’s preying on those who are at disadvantage, was very well done. There are those with absolutely no morals whatsoever, and that they would bring false hope to someone and steal not only their money, but shatter their dreams, makes me sick.
I’ve seen many people with disabilities from birth say they don’t miss what they never had, but if you had something and then lost it, it’s a much harder cross to bear. Isaac could see at one time, and even though he’s been without sight for nearly two decades and has adjusted well, there are times when it cuts to his core. He becomes an uncle when the lovely Hannah gives birth. He can touch little Ada, smell her, but his longing to be able to see her touched me so deeply it brought tears to my eyes.
"Isaac, baby, you okay?"
He shrugged.
"Isaac?"
He sighed into my chest. "I've been blind for almost nineteen years…" He trailed off.
"And?"
"I mean, I've always wanted my sight back, but there's only been a handful of times when I'd have honestly killed to be able to see."
Oh, Isaac.
I tightened my arms around him and kissed the side of his head. "And today was one of those days." It wasn't a question.
He nodded against me, and his voice was quiet, "Just once, ya know? If I could see her, just once."
Wow…break my heart why don’t you! The author has an amazing ability to allow the reader to feel along with the characters, so much so, that at times I felt like I was suffocating.
Gosh, I just loved Carter, but sometimes I wanted to smack him for allowing Isaac to be so cruel to him. I found it hard to accept that after a year of Carter’s devotion and undying love, that Isaac could still think Carter thought of him as a burden. He has trouble believing this man that literally has brought so much joy into his life. Carter has to reiterate over and over again that Isaac’s blindness is a part of him, and no matter, he loves him unconditionally. Hence, the scenarios I was speaking of playing themselves over and over.
Hannah has a bigger part in this book and it was a joy to see her again, along with her wonderful husband Carlos. Also Mark, who doesn’t love Mark, with his over the top comments and his crazy ways?! What a character, and he’s the most devoted friend to Carter and now to Isaac too. I would love to see N.R. Walker write a book about him. He so complex and would make for an interesting read.
I enjoyed the dramatic ending and then the sweetness that followed. I think Carter and Isaac’s story played out nicely in the first book, Blind Faith, and could have ended there, but I’m grateful to the author for allowing us back into their lives. They will remain forever in my heart.
Once again thank you to Susan for recommending this series. Now tell me my friend what book should I move onto next?
August 12, 2015
Thank goodness I've managed to get back to my 5 star NR Walker rating, much better than Blind Faith in my opinion, and an amazing book given what the author has had to go through in recent months.
This is not going to take long, rave reviews have already been done, so I'll just say thanks to the author, and pretty please, when can we have a story about Mark??
November 2, 2015
So many feels. I cried. I felt all the pain and all the love. These guys are believable. Loved it!
January 27, 2021
The Brady Bunch or Missy's play group
The hazards of being blindsided are much greater when you are blind. You have no way to recognize it. You have to trust your friends and family. And just when things seem hopeless, your trained dog tells you what you need to know. Do not rush unverified hope I've the know of love.
The voice of a home invader and the bark of a dog can reveal much about your life. The love of a friend is better when mutual, even if you cannot see it. Feelings are tough when you have limited senses, but when all the senses agree, you should listen and learn.
Stubbornness is an asset and a liability depending on the reason for it, but it is best to be stubborn over love to keep it than to loose it forever. A cat can influence dog lovers by being stubborn, too, as it changes attitudes and sheds fur everywhere. This book is full of smells of people and animals, but Ada smells the best to Isaac.
The hazards of being blindsided are much greater when you are blind. You have no way to recognize it. You have to trust your friends and family. And just when things seem hopeless, your trained dog tells you what you need to know. Do not rush unverified hope I've the know of love.
The voice of a home invader and the bark of a dog can reveal much about your life. The love of a friend is better when mutual, even if you cannot see it. Feelings are tough when you have limited senses, but when all the senses agree, you should listen and learn.
Stubbornness is an asset and a liability depending on the reason for it, but it is best to be stubborn over love to keep it than to loose it forever. A cat can influence dog lovers by being stubborn, too, as it changes attitudes and sheds fur everywhere. This book is full of smells of people and animals, but Ada smells the best to Isaac.
September 2, 2014
So some friends of mine here were all like 'you're a huge loser because you haven't read this series yet' and I was all like 'shut up'...but now I agree with them. I was a huge loser because for some reason I hadn't read this N.R. Walker series when I know how fabulous a writer she is. What was a waiting for?? What was I to do except read all three books this weekend...DUH! Let me just focus on this one for right now.
Hope is a powerful thing. It sometimes makes us lose objectivity because we want something so badly. The absolute worst thing about hope is when the person you love the most starts to kill it with questions and doubt.
This book tests the new love between Carter and Isaac and I thought it was a brilliant story. I felt for both Carter and Isaac as the plot was unfolding. I could see both points of view and it tore at my heart when things weren't going so great between them. It was hard to see Isaac treating Carter poorly at times, but I think he was aiming his temper at his dwindling hope, but Carter was just the easy target.
I thought the ending was great. Again, I loved Mark and Hannah (and Brady and Missy). HUGE N.R. Walker fan and this series just reinforced that feeling!
Hope is a powerful thing. It sometimes makes us lose objectivity because we want something so badly. The absolute worst thing about hope is when the person you love the most starts to kill it with questions and doubt.
This book tests the new love between Carter and Isaac and I thought it was a brilliant story. I felt for both Carter and Isaac as the plot was unfolding. I could see both points of view and it tore at my heart when things weren't going so great between them. It was hard to see Isaac treating Carter poorly at times, but I think he was aiming his temper at his dwindling hope, but Carter was just the easy target.
I thought the ending was great. Again, I loved Mark and Hannah (and Brady and Missy). HUGE N.R. Walker fan and this series just reinforced that feeling!
January 3, 2015
*** 4.5 Stars ****
I still want to punch Isaac in the face 90% of the time, but this book was one giant feels-fest and I loved it (big, melodramatic Hollywood ending and all).
I still want to punch Isaac in the face 90% of the time, but this book was one giant feels-fest and I loved it (big, melodramatic Hollywood ending and all).
March 15, 2013
I had issues going into this with Issac and not really liking him from the first book. I warmed up a bit by the end of Blind Faith and honestly it took me a while to warm up to him again here.
I had to put the book down because he was pissing me off and oddly I eventually ended up reading this one backwards. I needed assurance that Carter was being treated respectfully by Issac because it bothered me that much. An odd way to go but it worked for me and when I could connect emotionally with Issac I felt better going through the stages of his attitudes and harshness.
Still not a favourite character by far. I think I understand him more and that really allowed me to let myself enjoy the story. A rough start but I loved Carter so I was happy for him and with how this played out in the end.
I really want Marcus' story though. He's a scene stealer.
I had to put the book down because he was pissing me off and oddly I eventually ended up reading this one backwards. I needed assurance that Carter was being treated respectfully by Issac because it bothered me that much. An odd way to go but it worked for me and when I could connect emotionally with Issac I felt better going through the stages of his attitudes and harshness.
Still not a favourite character by far. I think I understand him more and that really allowed me to let myself enjoy the story. A rough start but I loved Carter so I was happy for him and with how this played out in the end.
I really want Marcus' story though. He's a scene stealer.
March 10, 2013
Dear Isaac. I love you. I hate you. You have shown me all the ways stubborn isn't just a word but, an attitude.
I wanted to junk punch you multiple times in this book but, by the end you really pulled it together-- thus the I love you.
Another really great read by this author. I wasn't sure what to expect based on the blurb but NRW really put me through the ringer on this one. It was the same great Carter and Isaac together but now we are 12 months in and we get to see them more settled together...and then shenanigans ensues.
Some authors have a hard time revisiting characters. Whether its giving us a fresh look at the same couple or maintaining continuity from one book to the other or just keeping the characters consistent but, NRW did it and did it well.
A truly enjoyable read.
Up next is Mark's story right?!?! ;)
I wanted to junk punch you multiple times in this book but, by the end you really pulled it together-- thus the I love you.
Another really great read by this author. I wasn't sure what to expect based on the blurb but NRW really put me through the ringer on this one. It was the same great Carter and Isaac together but now we are 12 months in and we get to see them more settled together...and then shenanigans ensues.
Some authors have a hard time revisiting characters. Whether its giving us a fresh look at the same couple or maintaining continuity from one book to the other or just keeping the characters consistent but, NRW did it and did it well.
A truly enjoyable read.
Up next is Mark's story right?!?! ;)
September 30, 2015
Isaac is finally starting to allow himself to love and allow himself to be loved, he learns good things like love, are worth the risk. Carter wants to move with Isaac, but Isaac doesn’t want to be a burden, he doesn’t want Carter to see how much he struggle. Although Carter loves him exactly how he is, Isaac wants to be ‘normal’ for him, he wants to be able to see.
"I'll never be able to see you."
I took his other hand, holding both in mine. "You do see me. No one has ever seen me like you do." I lifted his hands to his face. "You know me, you see me, like no one else."
"Not through my eyes."
"No," I agreed quietly. "You see me with your heart"
Everything is changing for Isaac and Carter when Isaac new colleague, Joshua enters the picture. I don’t want to give anything away, so I will tell you only this – no cheating!!!
Carter is the same sweet guy and Isaac is the same independent stubborn. Sometimes he was so infuriating. There were a few times when I wanted to smack him in the face.
I really liked the storyline, way better than the first book in the series, it really kept me intrigued because I wanted to know what’s happening with that douche, Joshua. My heart broke for Isaac a few times, but for Carter too.
With more angst and drama than the first book in the series and with a big, sweet HEA, this book was pretty good.
March 14, 2013
2.5 stars
One year after Blind Faith ends, Carter and Isaac are still going strong. They decide to move in together, but Isaac's biting temper and new friend, Joshua, threaten to tear them apart.
I'm pretty conflicted rating this book. I really enjoy N.R. Walker's work and consider her to be a great writer. However, this series just didn't grab me the way her other books did. I think the reason for that is Isaac. He has to be one of the most unlikable characters I've ever read. He was prone to temper tantrums and hissy fits, said the most hurtful things to people he supposedly loved when they dard disagree with him and was just an overall impatient, mean person. Throughout this book and the last, he would hurt someone, apologize and then hope everything would be forgotten, only for the cycle to begin all over again. I understood his reasoning behind his friendship with Joshua, but the way he pushed all of his loved ones away for a stranger who talked a good game saddened me.
I said this in my review of Blind Faith and I'll say it again. Carter has the patience of a saint. Even when times were good, Isaac's sarcastic and petulant remarks just rolled right off him. How he managed to do it, I don't know. One thing I've noticed in m/m books recently is the partner who has been hurt and/or wronged having to be the "bigger person" and beg and plead for the other partner to take him back. When everything exploded, I wondered why Carter was expected to fight for Isaac when he was the one who pushed Carter away so viciously, employing all of his best tactics to rip Carter's heart, mind and soul to shreds. By that point in the book, I just wanted Carter to move on (preferably with Mark) and be happy without the threat of a tantrum or hurtful remark. He, in my eyes, started to become more of a doormat to Isaac's emotional abuse and manipulation, which was hard to watch.
As I said before, N.R. Walker is a great walker, so there's something to be said about her writing when she makes me want to reach through my kindle and pummel Isaac because he was being such a horrible person. :)
* One star for N.R. Walker, who elicited such a strong emotional response from me.
* One and a half stars for Carter, Mark, Hannah, Carlos, Brady and Missy because they were all truly delightful characters.
Unfortunately, two and half stars were removed because of Isaac and his treatment of everyone. Even though the HEA was sweet, I just couldn't be truly happy because I felt like it was only a moment of calm before Isaac's drama started again.
One year after Blind Faith ends, Carter and Isaac are still going strong. They decide to move in together, but Isaac's biting temper and new friend, Joshua, threaten to tear them apart.
I'm pretty conflicted rating this book. I really enjoy N.R. Walker's work and consider her to be a great writer. However, this series just didn't grab me the way her other books did. I think the reason for that is Isaac. He has to be one of the most unlikable characters I've ever read. He was prone to temper tantrums and hissy fits, said the most hurtful things to people he supposedly loved when they dard disagree with him and was just an overall impatient, mean person. Throughout this book and the last, he would hurt someone, apologize and then hope everything would be forgotten, only for the cycle to begin all over again. I understood his reasoning behind his friendship with Joshua, but the way he pushed all of his loved ones away for a stranger who talked a good game saddened me.
I said this in my review of Blind Faith and I'll say it again. Carter has the patience of a saint. Even when times were good, Isaac's sarcastic and petulant remarks just rolled right off him. How he managed to do it, I don't know. One thing I've noticed in m/m books recently is the partner who has been hurt and/or wronged having to be the "bigger person" and beg and plead for the other partner to take him back. When everything exploded, I wondered why Carter was expected to fight for Isaac when he was the one who pushed Carter away so viciously, employing all of his best tactics to rip Carter's heart, mind and soul to shreds. By that point in the book, I just wanted Carter to move on (preferably with Mark) and be happy without the threat of a tantrum or hurtful remark. He, in my eyes, started to become more of a doormat to Isaac's emotional abuse and manipulation, which was hard to watch.
As I said before, N.R. Walker is a great walker, so there's something to be said about her writing when she makes me want to reach through my kindle and pummel Isaac because he was being such a horrible person. :)
* One star for N.R. Walker, who elicited such a strong emotional response from me.
* One and a half stars for Carter, Mark, Hannah, Carlos, Brady and Missy because they were all truly delightful characters.
Unfortunately, two and half stars were removed because of Isaac and his treatment of everyone. Even though the HEA was sweet, I just couldn't be truly happy because I felt like it was only a moment of calm before Isaac's drama started again.
March 11, 2013
4.5 stars. It was so nice to be back with Isaac and Carter and watch them taking the next steps in their relationship. That was all well and good of course until Joshua, Isaac's new coworker, arrives. Is it wrong to want to punch the blind guy, because sometimes I just wanted to give Isaac and his "obnoxicity" a smack in the head (until of course he verbalizes the reasons for it and then I just wanted to cry).
This story had a little bit of everything, including some angst that was not found in the the first, a good dose of fun with Mark, and some really sweet moments between Isaac and Carter. Definitely an enjoyable read.
Now, if we could get a book about Mark...
This story had a little bit of everything, including some angst that was not found in the the first, a good dose of fun with Mark, and some really sweet moments between Isaac and Carter. Definitely an enjoyable read.
Now, if we could get a book about Mark...
March 13, 2013
I am not sure I've ever been in such a dilemma - I liked everything about this book except for Isaac... To be honest, I had not really enjoyed 'Blind Faith' because of Isaac's selfish, uncompromising and often emotionally manipulative attitude. But I had hopes for the sequel and wanted to give it a try. Until the climax, things were going moderately well in the sense that Isaac was his usual self - difficult with a dash of hurtful - yet his behaviour remained somewhat acceptable to me. Then he said those incredibly hurtful words to Carter, which truly made me despise him.
Why am I so harsh in my choice of words? Well, we are just told as readers how Isaac is so vulnerable, indirectly suggesting that allowances should be made because of his lack of sight/difficult experiences. Except for a couple of occasions in this story, I have hardly glimpsed at his vulnerability or love for Carter at least. If Isaac wants so much to be independent, be treated like a 'normal' person, then lack of sight does not excuse his appalling words and conduct. What I saw was a man who knows very well how to deliberately and deeply hurt those who care about him. Even more cruelly, he shows no hesitation and little remorse in hurting them as deeply as possible. My heart went out for Carter's pain, who had only tried to protect Isaac and was dealt such devastating blows.
After that episode and Isaac's continued silence (combined with some more hurtful jabs conveyed via Hannah), I thought it was time for Carter to move on and find someone who could treat him better. I do not believe Isaac is in love with him, or at least not nearly as much as he loves himself and his self-preservation. That is why the quick resolution and happy ending felt hollow to me, although the individual and couple therapy gave a realistic touch. I cannot help but wonder how long the happiness will last, how long until Isaac yet again lashes out and hurts those close to him just because he feels the need to do so.
However, I do not regret reading this book mostly due to Carter, the lovely Brannigan-Peroni family and the cute pets.
Why am I so harsh in my choice of words? Well, we are just told as readers how Isaac is so vulnerable, indirectly suggesting that allowances should be made because of his lack of sight/difficult experiences. Except for a couple of occasions in this story, I have hardly glimpsed at his vulnerability or love for Carter at least. If Isaac wants so much to be independent, be treated like a 'normal' person, then lack of sight does not excuse his appalling words and conduct. What I saw was a man who knows very well how to deliberately and deeply hurt those who care about him. Even more cruelly, he shows no hesitation and little remorse in hurting them as deeply as possible. My heart went out for Carter's pain, who had only tried to protect Isaac and was dealt such devastating blows.
After that episode and Isaac's continued silence (combined with some more hurtful jabs conveyed via Hannah), I thought it was time for Carter to move on and find someone who could treat him better. I do not believe Isaac is in love with him, or at least not nearly as much as he loves himself and his self-preservation. That is why the quick resolution and happy ending felt hollow to me, although the individual and couple therapy gave a realistic touch. I cannot help but wonder how long the happiness will last, how long until Isaac yet again lashes out and hurts those close to him just because he feels the need to do so.
However, I do not regret reading this book mostly due to Carter, the lovely Brannigan-Peroni family and the cute pets.
March 11, 2013
4.5 stars
Oh my god, I LOVED this book!!!!!! *hugs my Kindle*
I loved Blind Faith too, but I found this one even more moving.
It's not often that we're lucky enough to see what happens after the HEA. But even though I wanted to throttle Isaac on SEVERAL occasions (especially when he ), I couldn't help but love them both even more watching them just try to make it work, like every other couple out there. And honestly, I couldn't stay mad at Isaac - if I were in his (very classy and expensive) shoes, I can't say I wouldn't have fallen prey to hope, even if I knew in the back of my mind it was a TERRIBLE idea.
You know, their struggles are maybe a little more unique than other peoples', but their ways of coping with them were just very... normal. And real. LOL A strange reason to love a book, maybe, but I just find these two so relate-able.
And so ridiculously charming together. There were so many scenes that made me grin like a fool, or give a sappy dreamy sigh. When Carter ? I melted into a Jen-puddle. Oh yes.
I am SO excited for Mark's book! <3 I love that man!
And finally, I just want to give a shout-out to our illustrious Ms. Walker herself - I know you've been through some rough patches lately, and I admire the hell out of you for persevering. Self-publishing was a brave choice, and I know we're all (maybe a little selfishly - ha ha) happy and proud to support that effort!
Oh my god, I LOVED this book!!!!!! *hugs my Kindle*
I loved Blind Faith too, but I found this one even more moving.
It's not often that we're lucky enough to see what happens after the HEA. But even though I wanted to throttle Isaac on SEVERAL occasions (especially when he ), I couldn't help but love them both even more watching them just try to make it work, like every other couple out there. And honestly, I couldn't stay mad at Isaac - if I were in his (very classy and expensive) shoes, I can't say I wouldn't have fallen prey to hope, even if I knew in the back of my mind it was a TERRIBLE idea.
You know, their struggles are maybe a little more unique than other peoples', but their ways of coping with them were just very... normal. And real. LOL A strange reason to love a book, maybe, but I just find these two so relate-able.
And so ridiculously charming together. There were so many scenes that made me grin like a fool, or give a sappy dreamy sigh. When Carter ? I melted into a Jen-puddle. Oh yes.
I am SO excited for Mark's book! <3 I love that man!
And finally, I just want to give a shout-out to our illustrious Ms. Walker herself - I know you've been through some rough patches lately, and I admire the hell out of you for persevering. Self-publishing was a brave choice, and I know we're all (maybe a little selfishly - ha ha) happy and proud to support that effort!
April 10, 2014
OMG This book! Isaac…Oh Isaac I could just hit you, and then hug you hard!!!
Ok I gotta tell you last night when I finished this book I laid in bed happy, mad and happy again…And then this morning the first thing I did was text my BFF Macky (good thing she is 5 hrs ahead of me), I had to talk about this book.
In this book, Carter and Isaac are together and getting closer. Isaac is still having is bad attitude and biting, cutting remarks but Carter sees them as getting closer everyday. then……something happens that sets in motion events that pull Carter and Isaac apart. And this is where I could just hit Isaac hard! OMG OMG!! Instead of reaching out to Carter he just pushes him away and away….and then hurts him some more. At this point i could not stop reading, nothing and no one could stop me!! I had to see this to the end before i went to bed. This was to painful and heartbreaking to let it wait till morning!!! OMG OMG!!
But understanding what Isaac has been through definitely helped me not throw my kindle across the room. I think Carter has the patience of a saint and i doubt I would be as understanding. And Isaac’s sister, OMG I love this woman! Pin a metal on her chest, she loves her brother and is so devoted to him, nothing Isaac does lessen her love for him. And thank god we have the comic relief in Mark, Carter’s ever faithful and loyal friend, and a complete hound dog!! He gets is own story and I can’t wait to read it! YAY!
And then the end….OH SWOON!!! I wish you could see the smile plastered on my face just thinking about the end….
onto book 3!
Ok I gotta tell you last night when I finished this book I laid in bed happy, mad and happy again…And then this morning the first thing I did was text my BFF Macky (good thing she is 5 hrs ahead of me), I had to talk about this book.
In this book, Carter and Isaac are together and getting closer. Isaac is still having is bad attitude and biting, cutting remarks but Carter sees them as getting closer everyday. then……something happens that sets in motion events that pull Carter and Isaac apart. And this is where I could just hit Isaac hard! OMG OMG!! Instead of reaching out to Carter he just pushes him away and away….and then hurts him some more. At this point i could not stop reading, nothing and no one could stop me!! I had to see this to the end before i went to bed. This was to painful and heartbreaking to let it wait till morning!!! OMG OMG!!
But understanding what Isaac has been through definitely helped me not throw my kindle across the room. I think Carter has the patience of a saint and i doubt I would be as understanding. And Isaac’s sister, OMG I love this woman! Pin a metal on her chest, she loves her brother and is so devoted to him, nothing Isaac does lessen her love for him. And thank god we have the comic relief in Mark, Carter’s ever faithful and loyal friend, and a complete hound dog!! He gets is own story and I can’t wait to read it! YAY!
And then the end….OH SWOON!!! I wish you could see the smile plastered on my face just thinking about the end….
onto book 3!
March 19, 2021
Our continuation of Isaac and Carter's lives is wonderful, caring and intriguing.
Remember, Isaac has been blind since he was 8,
is now 26 and teaching at the School for the Blind. He still has his service dog, sweet Brady.
Cater is 27, a Veterinarian and loving Isaac.
We begin with a sudden break-in, and we move on from that shake up.
Isaac's sis, Hannah, had their baby, a girl, and Isaac's reaction is puzzling at first. He's got his hackles up and sullen. We have lots of angst, indecision, rejection and misunderstandings are happening throughout. Carter is on the edge and puzzled at Isaac's sudden demeanor. What is the tension all about, and what is the new guy, Joshua at Isaac's work, up too?
Isaac and Carter's sexy times are hot as ever, but normal time together after Carter moves in, is just abnormal for them. They do well, and then Isaac is obsessed with getting a procedure to get his sight back.
Internal musings, deep thoughts, jealousy, distance and upsets, including Hannah.
In the end, we finally figure out who the culprit is and Carter saves the day.
Apologies abound. A heartwarming wrap-up is ours.
ENJOY !
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Remember, Isaac has been blind since he was 8,
is now 26 and teaching at the School for the Blind. He still has his service dog, sweet Brady.
Cater is 27, a Veterinarian and loving Isaac.
We begin with a sudden break-in, and we move on from that shake up.
Isaac's sis, Hannah, had their baby, a girl, and Isaac's reaction is puzzling at first. He's got his hackles up and sullen. We have lots of angst, indecision, rejection and misunderstandings are happening throughout. Carter is on the edge and puzzled at Isaac's sudden demeanor. What is the tension all about, and what is the new guy, Joshua at Isaac's work, up too?
Isaac and Carter's sexy times are hot as ever, but normal time together after Carter moves in, is just abnormal for them. They do well, and then Isaac is obsessed with getting a procedure to get his sight back.
Internal musings, deep thoughts, jealousy, distance and upsets, including Hannah.
In the end, we finally figure out who the culprit is and Carter saves the day.
Apologies abound. A heartwarming wrap-up is ours.
ENJOY !
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March 11, 2015
It is not often that I like a second book in a series (when the couple is already established) better than the first... With Blind faith however, I’m definitely liking this one better!
Probably because there was more of my kind of drama.
The plot was also exciting, and not totally unrealistic or overly dramatic
And what a sweet ending…I sometimes feel like this kind of ending is a sugar overdose, just too much. But for some reason, here it just made me smile like a fool, instead of rolling my eyes:-).
Probably because there was more of my kind of drama.
The plot was also exciting, and not totally unrealistic or overly dramatic
And what a sweet ending…I sometimes feel like this kind of ending is a sugar overdose, just too much. But for some reason, here it just made me smile like a fool, instead of rolling my eyes:-).
July 15, 2017
3.5 Stars
Another lovely read. I enjoyed following Carter and Isaac as they navigated many new elements of their growing relationship. Although, I struggled a lot with Isaac's attitude and subsequent behaviour in this one. I think Hannah (his sister) said it best when she had this passionate outburst...
"That man… fucking arrogant sonofabitch… ugh… I love him, but I swear, some days I could punch the ever-loving shit out of him."
That pretty much sums up my whole reaction to his character. It's a real love/hate thing for me, where the love outweighed the hate in the first book, the opposite was probably more true here, unfortunately. His attitude, although often understandable, just pissed me off most of the time, mainly because I was getting really fed up with how poorly he treated Carter, who I absolutely adored.
Off to read the third book, Blindside. I'm quite excited to get Mark's story!
Another lovely read. I enjoyed following Carter and Isaac as they navigated many new elements of their growing relationship. Although, I struggled a lot with Isaac's attitude and subsequent behaviour in this one. I think Hannah (his sister) said it best when she had this passionate outburst...
"That man… fucking arrogant sonofabitch… ugh… I love him, but I swear, some days I could punch the ever-loving shit out of him."
That pretty much sums up my whole reaction to his character. It's a real love/hate thing for me, where the love outweighed the hate in the first book, the opposite was probably more true here, unfortunately. His attitude, although often understandable, just pissed me off most of the time, mainly because I was getting really fed up with how poorly he treated Carter, who I absolutely adored.
Off to read the third book, Blindside. I'm quite excited to get Mark's story!
September 7, 2016
Ahh... Drama, Drama, Drama!!!!
This story had a great balance of humour, banter, sweetness, angst and awww.
I loved it even better than the Blind Faith
Truly romantic, sexy and full of delicious angsty moments that pull you in and keep you on the edge of your toes - but not in a gloomy way - I felt feeling delightfully satisfied.
Blindside is next.
This story had a great balance of humour, banter, sweetness, angst and awww.
I loved it even better than the Blind Faith
Truly romantic, sexy and full of delicious angsty moments that pull you in and keep you on the edge of your toes - but not in a gloomy way - I felt feeling delightfully satisfied.
Blindside is next.
October 6, 2018
5 stelle??? Dove è la sesta, la settimana e via così?? 5 non bastano assolutamente!! Come non bastano i fazzoletti da usare 😭😭😭 storia bellissima, mi ha devastata.. Avrei ucciso a fasi alterne o Isaac o Joshua... Odio profondo...
Nonostante ciò resta uno dei libri più belli che ho letto quest'anno! La Walker non so come fa ma ogni libro che scrive riesce a farti entrare sottopelle il protagonista, vivi con lui, respiri con lui e soffri terribilmente con lui...
"di tutte le cose che ho voluto vedere nella mia vita, quella che voglio vedere di più sei tu."
Nonostante ciò resta uno dei libri più belli che ho letto quest'anno! La Walker non so come fa ma ogni libro che scrive riesce a farti entrare sottopelle il protagonista, vivi con lui, respiri con lui e soffri terribilmente con lui...
"di tutte le cose che ho voluto vedere nella mia vita, quella che voglio vedere di più sei tu."
October 14, 2015
Isaac….I know your blind & I don’t care. I don’t care, I don’t care, I don’t care.
Isaac’s biggest issue is not that he is blind, it’s that he’s an asshole. There are things that I find unforgiveable in relationships:
1. Emotional abuse and believe me when I say Isaac is emotionally abusive. Not just to his boyfriend/partner Carter but also to his sister. I understand that sometimes we treat those we love the worst but his worst was too much for me to bear.
2. Secrets: Isaac was researching a pretty life altering and potentially dangerous surgery and having discussions about the possibility of having said surgery with someone other than his partner. He was purposely secretive about it because it was something he wanted to do no matter what the risk and he chose to not tell his partner and sister because he thought they’d be negative about it.
3. In balance of power: You could not ignore and go silent on Isaac but that was his mode of operation when not getting his way. He also refused to have a serious discussion about moving in together until it served him. The second he didn’t get his way he was kicking his boyfriend out of “his home” thus leaving him homeless.
4. Tantrums & fighting dirty: My parents have each been married five times a piece. That’s a total of 9 marriages between the two of them (I’m not counting their marriage to each other twice) and have had numerous relationships in between weddings. The best piece of advice they have given me is don’t say or do anything during an argument that you can’t take back. Prior to getting married I did not take that advice and all those relationships ended. Even when the argument is heated I would NEVER 1. Kick my Hubs out 2. Throw something in his face like “oh your ex cheated on you because of x” which Isaac did. Carter you should have said “fuck you Isaac”.
5. Talking about your partner negatively to other people or letting other people say negative things about your partner: I’m far from perfect and Hubs while damn near close does have faults. But you know what, I won’t tell you what those faults are because it’s none of your fucking business. AND I had better not hear 2nd hand that he finds something about me less than perfect because my faults are no one else’s business either. When Isaac said Josh agreed with him about something he’d said negative about Carter that he then told him about during a fight. RELATIONSHIP ENDER….
I loathed Isaac….
I will read book 3 because I have it and thankfully hear it’s not about Carter and Isaac.
Isaac’s biggest issue is not that he is blind, it’s that he’s an asshole. There are things that I find unforgiveable in relationships:
1. Emotional abuse and believe me when I say Isaac is emotionally abusive. Not just to his boyfriend/partner Carter but also to his sister. I understand that sometimes we treat those we love the worst but his worst was too much for me to bear.
2. Secrets: Isaac was researching a pretty life altering and potentially dangerous surgery and having discussions about the possibility of having said surgery with someone other than his partner. He was purposely secretive about it because it was something he wanted to do no matter what the risk and he chose to not tell his partner and sister because he thought they’d be negative about it.
3. In balance of power: You could not ignore and go silent on Isaac but that was his mode of operation when not getting his way. He also refused to have a serious discussion about moving in together until it served him. The second he didn’t get his way he was kicking his boyfriend out of “his home” thus leaving him homeless.
4. Tantrums & fighting dirty: My parents have each been married five times a piece. That’s a total of 9 marriages between the two of them (I’m not counting their marriage to each other twice) and have had numerous relationships in between weddings. The best piece of advice they have given me is don’t say or do anything during an argument that you can’t take back. Prior to getting married I did not take that advice and all those relationships ended. Even when the argument is heated I would NEVER 1. Kick my Hubs out 2. Throw something in his face like “oh your ex cheated on you because of x” which Isaac did. Carter you should have said “fuck you Isaac”.
5. Talking about your partner negatively to other people or letting other people say negative things about your partner: I’m far from perfect and Hubs while damn near close does have faults. But you know what, I won’t tell you what those faults are because it’s none of your fucking business. AND I had better not hear 2nd hand that he finds something about me less than perfect because my faults are no one else’s business either. When Isaac said Josh agreed with him about something he’d said negative about Carter that he then told him about during a fight. RELATIONSHIP ENDER….
I loathed Isaac….
I will read book 3 because I have it and thankfully hear it’s not about Carter and Isaac.
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