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Farm #2
Amar es... No tener límites
Luego de un accidente con su moto, la cara de Joey quedó zurcada por cicatrices. Se siente un monstruo. La llegada de Robbie, un joven ciego que toca el violín en una orquesta, cambiará la percepción de Joey sobre sí mismo. Ambos muchachos desafiarán sus propios temores juntos, descubriéndose el uno al otro y a sí mismos. Y no sólo se hará presente el amor. También aparecerá la pasión, que hará que Joey y Robbie se animen a amarse sin límites.
240 pages, Paperback
First published February 11, 2010
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September 25, 2019
This is easily a five-star novel. Joey Sutherland recently survived a motorcycle accident that left his face badly scarred. The Laughton Farm up north, where he works, has become his refuge as avoids contact with everyone as much as possible so he doesn't have to endure their stares, pity, and gasps of disgust. Robbie Jameson is born and raised in Mississippi and a talented violinist. Ten years ago, when he was 12, a genetic disorder robbed him of his sight, and he now is coddled by his family and friends, who don't let him do anything for himself.
When Robbie is touring with a symphony orchestra, he stays at the Laughton Farm for a few weeks when the original accommodations fall through. There, Joey treats him not as a cripple, but as an equal. The two quickly become inseparable and love grows. The problem is that their time together is approaching an end, and both believe that they have no place in each others' world. Rich, blind Robbie feels he can offer nothing to the farm and earn his stay there, and the country-raised, scarred Joey (a Yankee) will never be able to have a life in Robbie's southern hometown.
All characters are wonderfully developed, highly detailed, and fully unique. As with any good novel, the characters grow throughout this one, each learning from their experience. Robbie is especially nuanced as we get to see him when he's on his own while staying at the farm, and also see him when he's back at home in the safety of his mother's care. They are two different people, and Andrew Grey does a wonderful job of illustrating the differences.
Not only are the main characters rich and detailed, but even secondary characters are finely developed. The other residents of the farm and Robbie's family and friends.... all are given their own charms and weaknesses.
The plot moves along at a perfect pace, allowing feelings to develop and grow between Joey and Robbie. It never feels rushed or lacking of details, nor does it languish or get repetitive. The emotions are real, and there are moments where your eyes moisten from either happiness or sadness. Sensual moments between the characters are given enough details to make the moments feel passionate, sensual, and romantic, but not so many details that the novel can be termed "erotica"... it's a romance novel first and foremost.
It's a tender and sweet tale that is expertly crafted
When Robbie is touring with a symphony orchestra, he stays at the Laughton Farm for a few weeks when the original accommodations fall through. There, Joey treats him not as a cripple, but as an equal. The two quickly become inseparable and love grows. The problem is that their time together is approaching an end, and both believe that they have no place in each others' world. Rich, blind Robbie feels he can offer nothing to the farm and earn his stay there, and the country-raised, scarred Joey (a Yankee) will never be able to have a life in Robbie's southern hometown.
All characters are wonderfully developed, highly detailed, and fully unique. As with any good novel, the characters grow throughout this one, each learning from their experience. Robbie is especially nuanced as we get to see him when he's on his own while staying at the farm, and also see him when he's back at home in the safety of his mother's care. They are two different people, and Andrew Grey does a wonderful job of illustrating the differences.
Not only are the main characters rich and detailed, but even secondary characters are finely developed. The other residents of the farm and Robbie's family and friends.... all are given their own charms and weaknesses.
The plot moves along at a perfect pace, allowing feelings to develop and grow between Joey and Robbie. It never feels rushed or lacking of details, nor does it languish or get repetitive. The emotions are real, and there are moments where your eyes moisten from either happiness or sadness. Sensual moments between the characters are given enough details to make the moments feel passionate, sensual, and romantic, but not so many details that the novel can be termed "erotica"... it's a romance novel first and foremost.
It's a tender and sweet tale that is expertly crafted
December 20, 2018
Oh dear... I find myself in the outlier position of having nothing nice to say. Again. I'm pretty sure I'm about to earn the Cuntsicle moniker with this one. Again. So I'll keep it short and apologies in advance.
These guys are drama llamas. I don't care for a drama llama.
I'm pretty sure even Captain Obvious would be rolling their eyes at the liberal usage of tedious and unnecessary details contained in this story. I don't need to know every movement everyone everywhere ever made. That's the very definition of overkill.
Was there some sort of egg timer that kept dinging that time was up on whatever momentous occasion and it was time to bounce to another momentous occasion with little to no cushioning between them, because it felt like it? Whirlwind's round the world are trembling in envy. #shade
Lastly, I'll just say this clunky storytelling style and Crisden's narrative style and cadence are not doing each other any favors. They are a match conjured in the 7th circle of hell if you ask me.
Fairly certain this will be my first and last dalliance with this author. However, it's got nothing but glowing reviews so if you're interested, see any of those and feel free to ignore me.
These guys are drama llamas. I don't care for a drama llama.
I'm pretty sure even Captain Obvious would be rolling their eyes at the liberal usage of tedious and unnecessary details contained in this story. I don't need to know every movement everyone everywhere ever made. That's the very definition of overkill.
Was there some sort of egg timer that kept dinging that time was up on whatever momentous occasion and it was time to bounce to another momentous occasion with little to no cushioning between them, because it felt like it? Whirlwind's round the world are trembling in envy. #shade
Lastly, I'll just say this clunky storytelling style and Crisden's narrative style and cadence are not doing each other any favors. They are a match conjured in the 7th circle of hell if you ask me.
Fairly certain this will be my first and last dalliance with this author. However, it's got nothing but glowing reviews so if you're interested, see any of those and feel free to ignore me.
March 5, 2010
This third installment in the Love Means series is yet another amazing book about characters that are so real, they feel like people I actually know.
Joey is a young man with a lot of insecurities due to a motorcylce accident that left him with a scarred face. He lives and works with Geoff and his partner Eli (from Love Means...No Shame). When Geoff and Eli take in a musician from the National Youth Symphony, Joey anticipates nothing but disgust from the man. But Robbie surprises him: he’s friendly, willing to help around the farm, and he’s blind. Joey and Robbie become inseparable and discover the beginnings of love.
What fascinated me about this book was that both characters have limits or boundaries to overcome before they can give love a chance. Robbie's are obvious - he's blind. Not so. He doesn't see himself as limited at all - everyone else does. This is so spot on for how "disabled" people often see the world; I was very impressed by Andrew's ability to get this across. So the character you'd expect to be the one with boundaries isn't actually the one struggling with them.
Joey, on the other hand, is scarred - a limit or boundary you might think is a lot less serious than being blind. Again, not so. Joey is actually the one who accepts his difference as limiting - and lets it stop him from trusting himself and others.
This unexpected way of looking at the two men and their relationship was a delightful departure from the traditional and "expected" way many books deal with "disabled" or "disfigured" characters. It was refreshing and provided me with an emotionally satisfying story that I won't ever forget.
If I could give more than 5 stars, this would be one of the books worthy of that extra recognition. Well done, Andrew!
Joey is a young man with a lot of insecurities due to a motorcylce accident that left him with a scarred face. He lives and works with Geoff and his partner Eli (from Love Means...No Shame). When Geoff and Eli take in a musician from the National Youth Symphony, Joey anticipates nothing but disgust from the man. But Robbie surprises him: he’s friendly, willing to help around the farm, and he’s blind. Joey and Robbie become inseparable and discover the beginnings of love.
What fascinated me about this book was that both characters have limits or boundaries to overcome before they can give love a chance. Robbie's are obvious - he's blind. Not so. He doesn't see himself as limited at all - everyone else does. This is so spot on for how "disabled" people often see the world; I was very impressed by Andrew's ability to get this across. So the character you'd expect to be the one with boundaries isn't actually the one struggling with them.
Joey, on the other hand, is scarred - a limit or boundary you might think is a lot less serious than being blind. Again, not so. Joey is actually the one who accepts his difference as limiting - and lets it stop him from trusting himself and others.
This unexpected way of looking at the two men and their relationship was a delightful departure from the traditional and "expected" way many books deal with "disabled" or "disfigured" characters. It was refreshing and provided me with an emotionally satisfying story that I won't ever forget.
If I could give more than 5 stars, this would be one of the books worthy of that extra recognition. Well done, Andrew!
May 5, 2016
Nice traditional romance with an HEA. I liked this story very much and it was excellent counter programming to my other current read Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS. This is my first romance with a blind character, and I thought it was well portrayed. But does he have to fall for the guy with the scarred face who is terribly self conscious of his disfigurements? That just seems a bit too convenient and kind of waters down the message of acceptance.
January 23, 2016
Overall book rating: 4 Sweet stars
Audio book: Narrator - Sean Crisden
Book cover: 2 Stars
I absolutely loved the instant bond between the scared Joey and the blind Robby. This was one amazingly sweet story. I loved it!
Audio book: Narrator - Sean Crisden
Book cover: 2 Stars
I absolutely loved the instant bond between the scared Joey and the blind Robby. This was one amazingly sweet story. I loved it!
March 22, 2013
This book shares some similar themes with other books in the series including making the most of your time with those you love: "There's truth to the old saying that it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Our hearts decide who we get to love, but only God decides how long we have them to love. You have to make the most of the time you have, be it seven days, seven months, or seven years."
There are also messages about the importance of what's inside the heart rather than outward appearances and not allowing life's challenges to limit you. Joey is dealing with physical scars and people's reactions to them. He doesn't feel worthy of love. Robbie, although a strong and independent man when initially at the farm, allows his blindness and his parent's reaction to it, limit his options.
Together, Robbie and Joey learn to put this behind them and make the most of every day. "Standing in Joey's arms, the last of those self-imposed boundaries fell away. He knew that with Joey behind him, he could do anything."
Lovely messages, wonderful characters and a sweet, happy ending. 3.5 stars
There are also messages about the importance of what's inside the heart rather than outward appearances and not allowing life's challenges to limit you. Joey is dealing with physical scars and people's reactions to them. He doesn't feel worthy of love. Robbie, although a strong and independent man when initially at the farm, allows his blindness and his parent's reaction to it, limit his options.
Together, Robbie and Joey learn to put this behind them and make the most of every day. "Standing in Joey's arms, the last of those self-imposed boundaries fell away. He knew that with Joey behind him, he could do anything."
Lovely messages, wonderful characters and a sweet, happy ending. 3.5 stars
May 5, 2011
Oh I loved this book! This story revolves around Robbie, a blind violinist and Joey, a scarred, self-conscious young man who lives on a farm with Geoff and Eli (from the previous book "Love Means...No Shame"). Geoff & Eli agree to take in Robbie, a musician from the National Youth Symphony for two weeks while the symphony is in town for a concert tour. Joey is pretty much roped into guiding Robbie around during his visit. I love to see the blossoming romance between these to young men. It is beautiful and sweet. Joey, because of his ability to guide Robbie without treating him like an invalid, makes such a wonderful impression on Robbie. Robbie finally gets to do things that he would never be able to do at home (he has a very over-protective family that waits on him and and foot) such as ride a horse, ride in a tractor, ride on a motorcycle, and feel true passion for the first time. I hated for this story to end! It is a wonderful, beautiful, inspiring story.
February 14, 2010
Well once again this book was the best just like the last two in the series. I loved both Robbie and Joey, they were perfect for each other. I loved reading how they got to know each other and fall in love with each other. If you want to read this book then you need to make sure you read #1 Love Means...No shame and #2 Love Means...Courage. So you can get to know everyone in this great series. The cool thing is if you just start reading the series you can by all three at the same time and not have to wait like I did, LOL ( I love when that happens) Once again I cried. I think I'm going to have to ask Andrew to buy me some Kleenex he keeps making me cry (in a good way though, hehe) Happy Reading!!
July 5, 2010
Another fantastic installment in the Farm Series by Andrew Grey. I didn't think it was possible, but the books just keep getting better. I loved Joey in the first book and I was happy to see him make a return for his own. Robbie is such a great character as well, and I think the author handles his being blind in a tasteful manner. I liked seeing the world from his point of view, and it added a lot of depth to the story. The two of them riding Twilight together is, to be honest, my favorite part, because it's just so sweet. Especially towards the end with the No Boundaries group.
August 1, 2016
3.75 stars
February 21, 2018
romantica storia tra due giovani tormentati,piaciuto molto
December 3, 2010
Love Means ... No Boundaries is Andrew Grey’s third book in the Farm Series and the sequel to Love Means ... No Shame. I found this book to be the author’s most romantic and touching story in the series to date with two endearing characters that you cannot help but fall in love with.
Joey Sutherland is first introduced to us as a secondary character in Love Means ... No Shame when, as a sixteen year-old from a poor family, he is taken in by Len Parker and his son Geoff Laughton and given a part-time job as a farm hand in exchange for riding lessons, and who both Len and Geoff discretely look after.
Love Means ... No Boundaries takes place a number of years later. Joey has graduated from college and is living with Geoff and his life partner Eli working as a crop manager on the Laughton Farms. He has also suffered a motorcycle accident that has left his face severely scarred and Joey extremely self-conscious and insecure. So much so that he is reticent of leaving the farm let alone interacting with others, except with Geoff and Eli.
Robert “Robbie” Edward Jameson is a talented violinist with the Youth Symphony Orchestra and he is also blind. Coming from an affluent southern family Robbie does not want for anything, except perhaps the freedom and support to live his life to the fullest. Although his family is a loving one, their over-protectiveness is smothering Robbie and isolating him from the world.
Robbie comes to stay with Geoff and Eli over the summer to play with the Youth Orchestra where he flourishes and he and Joey very quickly become close.
The story is told from the perspectives of both Joey and Robbie and the author alternates the points of view of both characters as each struggles with his personal fears and insecurities. Their disabilities and life circumstances may be different but both Joey and Robbie have similar obstacles to overcome, their belief that they will never find someone with whom to share their life.“The sound of lovemaking suddenly made him feel very lonely. He’d never touched anyone that way, and he wondered very much what it felt like. There were a lot of things he’d never done, but sometimes he wondered if he’d ever have someone that was his, just his. Someone who’d touch him and love him the way Geoff and Eli loved each other.”
“Joey felt the tears well in his eyes, fueled by disappointment and a touch of self-pity. Since the accident he’d given up on finding someone to love the way Geoff loved Eli. He didn’t think anyone would ever love him like that.”
As with the other books in this series, the author takes his time in developing the relationship between the two protagonists laying first the emotional foundation upon which to build. Joey and Robbie are friends, first and foremost, before they become lovers. Joey instinctively understands Robbie’s need to feel useful and to do things for himself and encourages his curiosity and independence in trying out new things in life. Robbie in turn intuitively senses that Joey is in emotional pain and when he comes to learn of its source sets out to convince Joey that he is beautiful despite his scars. In this sense they draw strength and learn from one another and in the process help to breakdown the boundaries that have been imposed upon them, both from within and without.
Mr. Grey revisits the themes of true family and belonging in this story through what I consider his trademark in respect of this series - his well-written and fluid narration and equally well-developed characters. Love Means ... No Boundaries is very much a character-driven story and there is a tenderness with which the author writes Joey and Robbie, their coming together and how they treat each other that I found most touching. I was so completely immersed in Joey and Robbie’s story that I initially read the book in one sitting, and enjoyed it so much that I read it again.
Love Means ... No Boundaries is a tender and sweet love story that embodies all the elements of a good romance and excellent storytelling the combination of which provide for a rich reading experience.
For those who have read the previous books in this series you won't want to miss this one. For those who have yet to read this series, while Love Means ... No Boundaries can be read as a stand-alone book I suggest reading the first book in the series Love Means…No Shame and it’s prequel Love Means…Courage before embarking on this one, in order to more fully appreciate the heart-warming people and family that Mr. Grey has created in this book and in the series as a whole.
NOTE: This review was originally published online by Rainbow Reviews on March 7, 2010.
April 30, 2013
I loved this book! In my opinion the best of the serie so far! I read 3 books of this series in 5 days
Love Means... Courage
<---prequel
Love Means... No Shame
<---book #1
And now this one... It my favorite because for the first time I read both main characters point of view... And because it's very sweet... Too sweet
Need a break from this series... My blood glucose is dangerous high after so much hapiness and sweet talk.
5 stars
Do you want romance without angst and no impossible problems to solve? This serie is perfect for you! All books so far are like that... Looooooooove and sweetness.
Love Means... Courage
<---prequelLove Means... No Shame
<---book #1And now this one... It my favorite because for the first time I read both main characters point of view... And because it's very sweet... Too sweet
Need a break from this series... My blood glucose is dangerous high after so much hapiness and sweet talk.
5 stars
Do you want romance without angst and no impossible problems to solve? This serie is perfect for you! All books so far are like that... Looooooooove and sweetness.
June 14, 2010
I'm always hesitant to try a new contemporary author. My heart lies in the SFF world, it's not big secret. Not to mention I had the bad grace to pick up the third in a series. Go ahead. Get the ruler. I'll sit still for the knuckle smacking.
However... (show of hands - who knew that was coming?)
This is the third in Andrew's Farm series but it's not necessary to have read the previous two. Would be nice to know what happened previously but not at all vital to enjoying Robbie and Joey's story. It's very tightly focused on the two of them, on their insecurities (Robbie's blind, Joey feels he's too hideously scarred from an accident to face other people) their doubts and their dreams.
There's no magic of any kind, no violence, no abuse, no kidnappings, no extortion. And yet, I really liked this book. It's sweet, but not in an "aw, gee, how cute" kind of way. It's more...triumphant in its quiet, gentle treatment of what appears to be a doomed romance. The writing flows well and if some of the characters seem a bit too mice, well, one can hope that there really are kind, patient, understanding people left in the world.
However... (show of hands - who knew that was coming?)
This is the third in Andrew's Farm series but it's not necessary to have read the previous two. Would be nice to know what happened previously but not at all vital to enjoying Robbie and Joey's story. It's very tightly focused on the two of them, on their insecurities (Robbie's blind, Joey feels he's too hideously scarred from an accident to face other people) their doubts and their dreams.
There's no magic of any kind, no violence, no abuse, no kidnappings, no extortion. And yet, I really liked this book. It's sweet, but not in an "aw, gee, how cute" kind of way. It's more...triumphant in its quiet, gentle treatment of what appears to be a doomed romance. The writing flows well and if some of the characters seem a bit too mice, well, one can hope that there really are kind, patient, understanding people left in the world.
August 1, 2016
This, like the other books in this series, is a beautiful story of love. The fact the Robbie is blind gives this story a new dimension and a very believable one at that. You feel like you are walking beside Robbie as he navigates his world. A lot of thought has gone into the writing of this story and the fact they both have issues only makes them all the more loveable. In the first book Chris was like a little puppy and now he is all grown up and what a man he has grown into.
I really like that you get what the titles suggest a story about overcoming boundaries, whether it is self imposed, sociatal or parental, this is about moving beyond them.
If you have not read any of Andrew Greys work before then read this. Although it has a lot to say, as do al the books in this series, it is said with finesse and clarity. I will confess to being a die hard fan of Mr Grey now so I may be a bit biased but as his work stand up for its self I think anyone reading it for the first time will soon also be a fan too.
I really like that you get what the titles suggest a story about overcoming boundaries, whether it is self imposed, sociatal or parental, this is about moving beyond them.
If you have not read any of Andrew Greys work before then read this. Although it has a lot to say, as do al the books in this series, it is said with finesse and clarity. I will confess to being a die hard fan of Mr Grey now so I may be a bit biased but as his work stand up for its self I think anyone reading it for the first time will soon also be a fan too.
November 24, 2011
This was a sweet but again emotional love story between Joey and Robbie.
Andrew Grey certainly knows how to write emotions. Again a tissue warning is needed.
I love how this series gives us new characters while keeping us in touch with the old. I'm looking forward to starting the next chapter in this familys lives.
Andrew Grey certainly knows how to write emotions. Again a tissue warning is needed.
I love how this series gives us new characters while keeping us in touch with the old. I'm looking forward to starting the next chapter in this familys lives.
September 6, 2015
Wonderful, romantic tale. The characters are vividly written. The author has the setting working beautifully into the story. It all becomes a smoothly written tale. It would have been a five star but there was nothing that grabbed me and held me in the tale.
February 26, 2010
Robbie won me over from the time he got into Joey's car. This was probably my favorite of the series.
November 6, 2018
*Kurzmeinung*
Ich wollte schon länger mal ein Buch aus dem Cursed Verlag lesen und habe mich dann für dieses hier entschieden. Zum einen, weil ich auch mal etwas von Andrew Grey lesen wollte und so zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen konnte.
Außerdem klang die Geschichte echt süß und das war sie dann auch. Mit gerade mal 200 Seiten ist der Roman etwas kurz, aber trotzdem rund. Besonders hat mir gefallen, wie der blinde Violinist Robbie dargestellt wurde. Es gab zwar ein paar Dinge, die ich etwas na ja nicht ganz so glaubwürdig fand. Aber man darf es hier mit dem Realismus nicht so ernst nehmen. Ich meine wie hoch ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass so viele homosexuelle oder bisexuelle Männer zufällig auf einer Farm zusammenkommen. Aber ich finde, das stört kaum, weil die Geschichte von Robbie und Joey so liebevoll und süß erzählt wird. Durch den lockeren Stil habe ich das Buch schnell gelesen gehabt und danach gleich einen weiteren Teil bestellt.
Fazit:
Eine süße Geschichte über Joey,
der seit einem Unfall mit seinem Aussehen kämpft und Robbie, der als Kind erblindet ist.
Beide kommen sich auf einer Farm näher und ja, die Farm war eine tolle Kulisse.
4,5 Sterne
Ich wollte schon länger mal ein Buch aus dem Cursed Verlag lesen und habe mich dann für dieses hier entschieden. Zum einen, weil ich auch mal etwas von Andrew Grey lesen wollte und so zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen konnte.
Außerdem klang die Geschichte echt süß und das war sie dann auch. Mit gerade mal 200 Seiten ist der Roman etwas kurz, aber trotzdem rund. Besonders hat mir gefallen, wie der blinde Violinist Robbie dargestellt wurde. Es gab zwar ein paar Dinge, die ich etwas na ja nicht ganz so glaubwürdig fand. Aber man darf es hier mit dem Realismus nicht so ernst nehmen. Ich meine wie hoch ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass so viele homosexuelle oder bisexuelle Männer zufällig auf einer Farm zusammenkommen. Aber ich finde, das stört kaum, weil die Geschichte von Robbie und Joey so liebevoll und süß erzählt wird. Durch den lockeren Stil habe ich das Buch schnell gelesen gehabt und danach gleich einen weiteren Teil bestellt.
Fazit:
Eine süße Geschichte über Joey,
der seit einem Unfall mit seinem Aussehen kämpft und Robbie, der als Kind erblindet ist.
Beide kommen sich auf einer Farm näher und ja, die Farm war eine tolle Kulisse.
4,5 Sterne
November 10, 2019
Aqui vemos la historia de Joey y Robbie. Joey, uno de los ayudantes de la granja de Geoff, fue "adoptado" como un hermano por Geoff y Eli, cuando su madre quiso vender su casa e irse a un lugar mas calido, ahora Joey vive en la casa de la granja y comparte con ellos el dia a dia.
Robbie un chico sureño, ciego, que toca el violin en una sinfonica que esta paseando por el pais para dar a conocer la musica clasica a las personas que no tienen acceso a ella.
Una pareja que no habia forma de que se conociera, y mucho menos que hicieran "click", pero lo hicieron.
Su historia, facil de entener, facil de lograr, sin mayores problemas (como veo ahora que es toda la serie), tiene un final feliz, pero lleno de huecos, con personajes secundarios que pudieron tener mas oportunidades.
Hasta ahora, esta seria me esta dejando bastante decepcionada, las historias principales son bonitas, dulces y romanticas, pero el resto de las historias dentro de cada libro dejan mucho que desear.
Voy a leer el ultimo de esta trilogia, para poder ver si hay algun tipo de clausura con los personajes, y para ver si de verdad las cosas pueden arreglarse al final.
Robbie un chico sureño, ciego, que toca el violin en una sinfonica que esta paseando por el pais para dar a conocer la musica clasica a las personas que no tienen acceso a ella.
Una pareja que no habia forma de que se conociera, y mucho menos que hicieran "click", pero lo hicieron.
Su historia, facil de entener, facil de lograr, sin mayores problemas (como veo ahora que es toda la serie), tiene un final feliz, pero lleno de huecos, con personajes secundarios que pudieron tener mas oportunidades.
Hasta ahora, esta seria me esta dejando bastante decepcionada, las historias principales son bonitas, dulces y romanticas, pero el resto de las historias dentro de cada libro dejan mucho que desear.
Voy a leer el ultimo de esta trilogia, para poder ver si hay algun tipo de clausura con los personajes, y para ver si de verdad las cosas pueden arreglarse al final.
February 25, 2012
Joey Sutherland is content with his life. He has a family that he loves and a job on a farm that suits him perfectly; but in spite of his many blessings, he’s plagued with loneliness and feelings of self-loathing. After a terrible motorcycle accident Joey had been left with facial scars, and now Joey is overwhelmed with fear. He feels unattractive, as if he is an abhorrence to others and an object of pity. He feels he has no hope of ever finding true love.
Until Robbie.
Robbie is a violinist who is touring with the National Youth Symphony, and when Joey learns that the young man will be staying at their farm for two weeks, he immediately is concerned that he will be repulsed by his scars. He’s relieved, however, when he discovers that Robbie doesn’t even seem to notice them. Then he learns something about Robbie that takes him by surprise. The boy is blind.
Hailing from Mississippi, Robbie Jameson has lived most of his life completely sheltered and cared for. He longs for independence. He just wants to be treated as if he is normal, like everyone else. It excites him a bit when he learns he’s going to be staying on a farm, but when he meets Joey, it is something far more powerful than a feeling of independence that sweeps over him. It is true love, and its strength is nothing less than life-altering.
Joey and Robbie face many obstacles including an obsessive and controlling mother who is overprotective of her blind son, a best friend who is jealous and manipulative, the fear of rejection and abandonment, and the hostility and judgment of others who do not understand the beauty of their love. Will Joey have the courage to face his fears and allow himself to be loved for the person he truly is on the inside? Will Robbie have the strength to claim his independence and to declare openly who he genuinely is? How can a love such as theirs overcome so many challenges? How can it thrive within such impossible boundaries?
Love means…no boundaries!
I am a big fan of author Andrew Grey, but I must admit, this is by far my favorite of his books. It is absolutely wonderful. Not only is the writing itself beautiful, but the story is just incredible. From the very early pages of the book all the way through to the end, I was moved emotionally as I devoured this page-turner. It really touched my heart, and I would dare speculate that one would have to be heartless not to be affected by this powerful love story.
The characters are so atypical. They’re not the type you’d expect to encounter in a gay romance, yet they are utterly perfect for one another. It is impossible not to love both Robbie and Joey. At times I wanted to scream at each of them… “Can’t you see how much he loves you??!!!”
The premise of the story is in-and-of-itself extremely courageous. In a genre where the focus so often is upon physical beauty and one-dimensional sexual encounters, it is refreshing to find a read such as this which explores and magnificently describes the beauty and power of genuine love.
A legitimate complaint that I’ve heard over the years about gay fiction, is that we often do not portray persons with disabilities in our stories. When they are presented at all, their roles are very minor. This novel utterly shatters these boundaries, placing a blind character front-and-center as the protagonist. And the aspect of this author’s writing that I find most remarkable is the fact that by the time I got into the meat of the story I had all but forgotten that each of these characters had these physical “flaws”. Joey was not scarred, and Robbie was not blind…instead they were just two loveable characters for whom I deeply cared and admired.
The manner in which each character had their own set of fears and insecurities to overcome was so realistic. Joey felt unattractive, and it was so perfect that he connected with someone who was able to see his true inner beauty. Robbie felt so helpless and dependent, and it was befitting that he find someone who allowed himself to take control of his own life.
The lovemaking scenes within the story were written very tastefully, as is typical of Andrew Grey’s style. There was not a pornographic feel to the scenes, but instead they were written elegantly and realistically. The focus was more upon the feelings and emotions than upon the graphic descriptions of body parts and physical acts.
I’m hard pressed to identify any criticisms of this novel, other than perhaps to say I was disappointed that it ended. Books like this are what make my job as a reviewer an absolute joy. It was an honor to read this remarkable story, and I sincerely hope that everyone who happens upon this review will consider reading it as well.
Until Robbie.
Robbie is a violinist who is touring with the National Youth Symphony, and when Joey learns that the young man will be staying at their farm for two weeks, he immediately is concerned that he will be repulsed by his scars. He’s relieved, however, when he discovers that Robbie doesn’t even seem to notice them. Then he learns something about Robbie that takes him by surprise. The boy is blind.
Hailing from Mississippi, Robbie Jameson has lived most of his life completely sheltered and cared for. He longs for independence. He just wants to be treated as if he is normal, like everyone else. It excites him a bit when he learns he’s going to be staying on a farm, but when he meets Joey, it is something far more powerful than a feeling of independence that sweeps over him. It is true love, and its strength is nothing less than life-altering.
Joey and Robbie face many obstacles including an obsessive and controlling mother who is overprotective of her blind son, a best friend who is jealous and manipulative, the fear of rejection and abandonment, and the hostility and judgment of others who do not understand the beauty of their love. Will Joey have the courage to face his fears and allow himself to be loved for the person he truly is on the inside? Will Robbie have the strength to claim his independence and to declare openly who he genuinely is? How can a love such as theirs overcome so many challenges? How can it thrive within such impossible boundaries?
Love means…no boundaries!
I am a big fan of author Andrew Grey, but I must admit, this is by far my favorite of his books. It is absolutely wonderful. Not only is the writing itself beautiful, but the story is just incredible. From the very early pages of the book all the way through to the end, I was moved emotionally as I devoured this page-turner. It really touched my heart, and I would dare speculate that one would have to be heartless not to be affected by this powerful love story.
The characters are so atypical. They’re not the type you’d expect to encounter in a gay romance, yet they are utterly perfect for one another. It is impossible not to love both Robbie and Joey. At times I wanted to scream at each of them… “Can’t you see how much he loves you??!!!”
The premise of the story is in-and-of-itself extremely courageous. In a genre where the focus so often is upon physical beauty and one-dimensional sexual encounters, it is refreshing to find a read such as this which explores and magnificently describes the beauty and power of genuine love.
A legitimate complaint that I’ve heard over the years about gay fiction, is that we often do not portray persons with disabilities in our stories. When they are presented at all, their roles are very minor. This novel utterly shatters these boundaries, placing a blind character front-and-center as the protagonist. And the aspect of this author’s writing that I find most remarkable is the fact that by the time I got into the meat of the story I had all but forgotten that each of these characters had these physical “flaws”. Joey was not scarred, and Robbie was not blind…instead they were just two loveable characters for whom I deeply cared and admired.
The manner in which each character had their own set of fears and insecurities to overcome was so realistic. Joey felt unattractive, and it was so perfect that he connected with someone who was able to see his true inner beauty. Robbie felt so helpless and dependent, and it was befitting that he find someone who allowed himself to take control of his own life.
The lovemaking scenes within the story were written very tastefully, as is typical of Andrew Grey’s style. There was not a pornographic feel to the scenes, but instead they were written elegantly and realistically. The focus was more upon the feelings and emotions than upon the graphic descriptions of body parts and physical acts.
I’m hard pressed to identify any criticisms of this novel, other than perhaps to say I was disappointed that it ended. Books like this are what make my job as a reviewer an absolute joy. It was an honor to read this remarkable story, and I sincerely hope that everyone who happens upon this review will consider reading it as well.
May 24, 2015
Amar significa…
Qué gran título para el de una saga, ¿no? Puede dar muchas interpretaciones. Y Andrew Grey nos deleita con historias humanas, sensibles y muy emotivas en cada una de las entregas.
Las tres novelas de esta saga que Dreamspinner Press ha sacado a la venta en español me han gustado mucho, pero debo reconocer que esta última me ha erizado la piel y aun siento un cosquilleo recorrer mi cuerpo al recordar tanta emoción volcada en tan bellas palabras.
Amor significa… sin límites. Es una historia de dos hombres que no creían posible poder encontrar el amor. Uno desfigurado por un accidente en motocicleta, el otro ciego a los doce años por un mal congénito. Pero el destino tiene sus vueltas y al reunirlos, el amor y la pasión fluirán entre ellos, provocando que sobrepasen sus propios límites y se atrevan a vivir su amor plenamente, sin esconderse, sin miedos, sin mirar atrás.
Los dejo con algunas palabras del autor donde cada uno de los protagonistas empieza a sentir algo diferente…
Robbie…
“Había una cosa de la que estaba seguro: iba a pasarlo muy bien en la granja. Esa gente, ese lugar, parecían de algún modo especiales. No estaba seguro de por qué se sentía así, pero lo hacía. Robbie creía firmemente en la energía positiva y negativa. Al no ser capaz de ver, era especialmente sensible a ambas. Y ese lugar, esas personas, irradiaban energía positiva. Bueno, todos menos Joey. Su energía no era negativa, era más bien dolorosa. También podía oír dolor en su voz, justo por debajo de la superficie, y se preguntó qué lo causaba”.
Joey…
“Joey sintió que el estómago se le encogía por la desilusión durante un instante, y después se le pasó. No tenía ningún derecho sobre Robbie. Demonios, lo había conocido el día anterior, así que, ¿por qué se sentía tan desamparado? Pensó que estaba celoso, pero no, lo que sentía era una especie de sensación de injusticia general. Desde su accidente, la gente se alejaba de él en cuanto le veía, pero Robbie no lo había hecho, por razones obvias”.
Qué gran título para el de una saga, ¿no? Puede dar muchas interpretaciones. Y Andrew Grey nos deleita con historias humanas, sensibles y muy emotivas en cada una de las entregas.
Las tres novelas de esta saga que Dreamspinner Press ha sacado a la venta en español me han gustado mucho, pero debo reconocer que esta última me ha erizado la piel y aun siento un cosquilleo recorrer mi cuerpo al recordar tanta emoción volcada en tan bellas palabras.
Amor significa… sin límites. Es una historia de dos hombres que no creían posible poder encontrar el amor. Uno desfigurado por un accidente en motocicleta, el otro ciego a los doce años por un mal congénito. Pero el destino tiene sus vueltas y al reunirlos, el amor y la pasión fluirán entre ellos, provocando que sobrepasen sus propios límites y se atrevan a vivir su amor plenamente, sin esconderse, sin miedos, sin mirar atrás.
Los dejo con algunas palabras del autor donde cada uno de los protagonistas empieza a sentir algo diferente…
Robbie…
“Había una cosa de la que estaba seguro: iba a pasarlo muy bien en la granja. Esa gente, ese lugar, parecían de algún modo especiales. No estaba seguro de por qué se sentía así, pero lo hacía. Robbie creía firmemente en la energía positiva y negativa. Al no ser capaz de ver, era especialmente sensible a ambas. Y ese lugar, esas personas, irradiaban energía positiva. Bueno, todos menos Joey. Su energía no era negativa, era más bien dolorosa. También podía oír dolor en su voz, justo por debajo de la superficie, y se preguntó qué lo causaba”.
Joey…
“Joey sintió que el estómago se le encogía por la desilusión durante un instante, y después se le pasó. No tenía ningún derecho sobre Robbie. Demonios, lo había conocido el día anterior, así que, ¿por qué se sentía tan desamparado? Pensó que estaba celoso, pero no, lo que sentía era una especie de sensación de injusticia general. Desde su accidente, la gente se alejaba de él en cuanto le veía, pero Robbie no lo había hecho, por razones obvias”.
December 16, 2014
Andrew Grey = romantisme
Second tome de sa série Love means, même si entre le premier et celui-ci, il y avait l'histoire du père de Geoff, amour sans limite nous permet de retrouver Geoff et Eli qui vivent ensemble depuis plusieurs années maintenant. Dans leur ferme ils construisent peu à peu une famille dont Joey notre héros fait partie depuis un certain temps déjà, défiguré par un grave accident de moto, il a beaucoup changé au grand désespoir de notre couple qui ne sait plus comment le faire sortir de son engourdissement. Joey se cache, évite autant que possible de sortir de la ferme, persuadé qu'il ne suscite que l'horreur, c'est donc en reculant qu'il va chercher le pensionnaire que vont accueillir Eli et Geoff pour rendre service à la tante de ce dernier.
Leur premier contact est plutôt froid à la suite d'une incompréhension, mais dès que Joey va se rendre compte que Robbie n'est pas le jeune homme suffisant et prétentieux qu'il croit, mais simplement un jeune homme un peu perdu hors de son élément, un tendre lien va se nouer. Les deux jeunes gens vont se découvrir tout en douceur, c’est mignon et romantique au possible surtout que Robbie étant vierge, Joey ne souhaite pas le bousculer malgré l’impatience de son jeune partenaire. Andrew Grey reste très délicat dans ses descriptions de scènes sensuelles, il joue plus sur les sentiments, les ressentis, les hésitations de ces deux jeunes héros.
Une romance toute douce, qui nous permet également de revoir Geoff et Eli, ainsi que Glen et son compagnon brièvement, j’ai aimé la manière dont Andrew traite le problème du handicap. Il n’en fait pas trop, évitant ainsi de tomber dans les clichés ou dans le drame à l’extrême. Une jolie petite romance, très fleur bleue qui fera vibrer les cœurs sensibles, c’est agréable de temps en temps de lire ce genre d’histoire.
Second tome de sa série Love means, même si entre le premier et celui-ci, il y avait l'histoire du père de Geoff, amour sans limite nous permet de retrouver Geoff et Eli qui vivent ensemble depuis plusieurs années maintenant. Dans leur ferme ils construisent peu à peu une famille dont Joey notre héros fait partie depuis un certain temps déjà, défiguré par un grave accident de moto, il a beaucoup changé au grand désespoir de notre couple qui ne sait plus comment le faire sortir de son engourdissement. Joey se cache, évite autant que possible de sortir de la ferme, persuadé qu'il ne suscite que l'horreur, c'est donc en reculant qu'il va chercher le pensionnaire que vont accueillir Eli et Geoff pour rendre service à la tante de ce dernier.
Leur premier contact est plutôt froid à la suite d'une incompréhension, mais dès que Joey va se rendre compte que Robbie n'est pas le jeune homme suffisant et prétentieux qu'il croit, mais simplement un jeune homme un peu perdu hors de son élément, un tendre lien va se nouer. Les deux jeunes gens vont se découvrir tout en douceur, c’est mignon et romantique au possible surtout que Robbie étant vierge, Joey ne souhaite pas le bousculer malgré l’impatience de son jeune partenaire. Andrew Grey reste très délicat dans ses descriptions de scènes sensuelles, il joue plus sur les sentiments, les ressentis, les hésitations de ces deux jeunes héros.
Une romance toute douce, qui nous permet également de revoir Geoff et Eli, ainsi que Glen et son compagnon brièvement, j’ai aimé la manière dont Andrew traite le problème du handicap. Il n’en fait pas trop, évitant ainsi de tomber dans les clichés ou dans le drame à l’extrême. Une jolie petite romance, très fleur bleue qui fera vibrer les cœurs sensibles, c’est agréable de temps en temps de lire ce genre d’histoire.
August 11, 2020
Joey is a farmhand. Robbie is a blind violinist who comes to stay on the farm as a temporary guest. As they begin to bond with each other it isn't Robbie's lack of sight that threatens the growing relationship, but rather the gulf between their cultural and social backgrounds. Can they resolve that? You can probably guess, but you have to read to find out how.
December 16, 2014
Nous retrouvons avec plaisir les personnages qui nous avaient tant plus dans les premiers tomes de cette série mais aussi d’autres qui viendront se greffer à cette « famille » hors du commun.
L’auteur a voulu que ce livre soit sur le sujet : comment on se perçoit face aux autres. D’une part un jeune homme aveugle et de l’autre, un qui se sent défiguré. Bref deux personnages forts et complexes.
Ils apporteront beaucoup d’intensité au roman. Surtout le personnage de Robbie qui doit évoluer et sauter dans le vide pour embrasser une vie commune avec l’homme qu’il aime ou tout simplement enfin prendre son envol.
Ce livre ne dépareille absolument pas dans la série car on retrouve les mêmes émotions malgré la différence des personnages, des scènes sensuelles très belles et cet amour de la ferme, cette ferme si particulière qui semble avoir le pouvoir de devenir le paradis… La trame reste classique.
J’ai parcouru les chapitres les uns après les autres avec émotion, j’ai été touché mais pas au maximum des possibilités que détient l’auteur car il aurait pu exploiter certains aspect pour introduire plus de drama dans l’histoire, ne serait ce qu’avec Arie par exemple…
Au final une belle lecture d’homoromance classique avec des personnages attachants et qui vous apporte le sourire aux lèvres.
January 24, 2012
Joey Sutherland has been living on the Farm with Geoff and his partner Eli. After being taken in by Geoff's father, Len, and being treated like family, Joey loves life on the farm. A motorcycle accident, however, leaves Joey scarred and insecure. When Geoff's aunt Mari asks them to take on a violinist for the National Youth Symphony, Joey meets Robert "Robbie" Edward Jameson a beautiful and blind musician. Robbie helps Joey come out of his shell of insecurity while Joey helps Robbie spread his wings after a lifetime of being coddled and overprotected.
I love the way these men were perfectly suited for each other, being exactly what the other man needed in order to become a better, stronger person. This was a great read and I enjoyed these two characters immensely. I also loved spending more time with Geoff, Eli, Len and the rest of the Farm crew.
I love the way these men were perfectly suited for each other, being exactly what the other man needed in order to become a better, stronger person. This was a great read and I enjoyed these two characters immensely. I also loved spending more time with Geoff, Eli, Len and the rest of the Farm crew.
June 3, 2010
I read this one right after Love Means ... No Shame - I know I skipped the one in the middle, but I wanted the continuity of going forward, not backwards. As with "Shame", Andrew's characters were wonderful in this one with the same strength and vulnerability. The plot was heart-wrenching at times and I could see both Joey's and Robbie's point of views. I love how Andrew handled Robbie's blindness and the way he was treated by different people in his life - it was something I hadn't really read about before and it was interesting as well as making the book unique.
The only thing missing for me was a little more Eli/Geoff lovin' - but then again, I'm still head over heels for Eli. :P
The only thing missing for me was a little more Eli/Geoff lovin' - but then again, I'm still head over heels for Eli. :P
March 28, 2015
I think this one is my favorite of the series...I loved the innocence & sweetness of the romance between Joey & Robbie...best of all, I loved the lack of icky, too-saccharine nick names. I actually read this book first (before going back & reading the series in sequence) when I wasn't a member of Goodreads & therefore didn't know the reading order of the series...although I 'missed' the back story of the secondary characters, I did enjoy it as a stand-alone title too. Even if you don't like any of the other books in the series, I'd still recommend you read this sweetly romantic tale.
April 13, 2010
I adore Andrew Grey's male male romantic fiction. This is Joey's story if you read Love Means no Shame you got to read this one people, or bad things might happen to your ereader. I joke, I kid.
Anyhoo, I liked that Joey with his scarred face falls instantly for the young talented blind musician Robbie. My only ho-hum was Robbie's resistance of leaving his parents house at a chance at love with Joey. Other than that this is another great book from Andrew Grey.
Anyhoo, I liked that Joey with his scarred face falls instantly for the young talented blind musician Robbie. My only ho-hum was Robbie's resistance of leaving his parents house at a chance at love with Joey. Other than that this is another great book from Andrew Grey.
August 11, 2011
Another sweet story in the Love Means ... series. The two main characters (Joey and Rob) are scarred and damaged in their own ways, afraid to let someone in, afraid to let themselves be loved, and afraid of hurting the lover they find in each other. This is a story of tolerance, of accepting other people as they are, a story about accepting yourself as you are.
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