Blind Curve

by Annie Solomon

From Darkness Bullets are whizzing around him, but he can't shoot back. In the middle of a weapons bust, undercover cop Danny Sinofsky suddenly goes blind. Now this man who has always looked out for himself can't cross a room without the help of his mobility instructor, Martha Crowe. Furious and frustrated, he'd almost rather die than live this way-and someone is more than willing to grant him his wish. To Danger Hiding her emotions beneath a calm, practical facade, Martha is sure Danny doesn't remember her, the plain girl from his high school who had a crush on him.

When she witnesses an attack on his life, the two are thrown into a safe house, and this man without sight starts to see deep inside the soul of a courageous, passionate woman. Their very lives will depend on their fragile connection-and their ability to move as one, combining Danny's razor-sharp instincts with Martha's eyes. Because an enemy is stalking them both, moving in closer and closer for the kill.

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Disability, Contemporary, Suspense, Fiction, Mystery

385 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

About the author

A native New Yorker, RITA-winning author Annie Solomon has been dreaming up stories since she was ten. After a twelve-year career in advertising, where she rose to Vice President and Head Writer at a mid-size agency, she abandoned the air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps of her professional life for her first love—romance. An avid knitter, she now lives in Nashville with her husband and daughter.

Reviews

[♡ Jeri's Book Attic ♡ Jeri the Romance Bibiliophile ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Moria · Rating 2 out of 5]

This story is enjoyable enough that I kept reading quickly through to the end but unfortunately it doesn't bear much critical thinking. One good point, I liked that this wasn't like most romance mysteries where you can see whodunit right from the start of the book - I think that's part of what kept me reading.

Now the bad: there is some major suspension of disbelief required. One big example, the main character suddenly goes blind one night at work. Literally the next afternoon he's released from the hospital, told "you had a stroke & it's probably permanent, here's your therapist, buh-bye."

Also, while I do read cheesy romance novels, ultimately I'm a realist. The way the two main characters are written, all I could think throughout the story was "there's no way they would stay together in real life." I can see them having a relationship, but ultimately he would leave her. This is a major problem when reading a romance.

Some more minor quibbles, I got the feeling the author is a generation or so older than her characters. The book came out in 2005. Martha is 32. No one in that age group talks about being a "liberated woman" & makes references to Gloria Steinem & Betty Friedan (all while she lets men control her). It took me right out of the story. Also I hate the trope used for Martha - a woman who's barely ever had a date yet she turns out to be an experienced, sexual dynamo.

Ultimately, the H and h's characters didn't add up for me. There's not enough about her to make her attractive (personality-wise, not referring to her looks). He's written as a commitment-phobe player who gets involved with her simply due to his trauma and then temporary dependence. Maybe if the reader doesn't know much about people & real-life, this will be very romantic?

[Storm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read. It kept me interested and the story was unique. I've never read a novel where the main character was blind. And the love story was sweet. I'd recommend it to fans of romantic suspense everywhere.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book! It's about a cop who ends up blind after being hit in the head. He learns with the help of a therapist and she gets more than she bargained for.

[Louise Pledge · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read something else by Annie Solomon that I liked so much I hurried and bought two more of her books (this being one). Now I can't even figure out which one I had read; none looks familiar!

Granted, she is an excellent writer (I've been impressed, but the language is intolerable! That's why only three stars! Omigosh, it never stopped. My Heavenly Father was insulted every way to Hell and back! Also, His son, my Savior! Now I don't know whether to read the other book I paid for, or not. Actually, I'm more than a little embarrassed that I finished this one!

[Rhoda Fitzsimmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book to begin with. It was a great story. I felt sorry for the cop. It goes to show that love can be skin deep if you look past looks. I would have liked to see a better end to the story, I thought it ended too abruptly.

[Nicole Owen-Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book, and I've read it more than once. I am a huge fan of books about hot sexy blind guys, those that recently lost their sight and this one didn't disappoint me. I wish the author had written another installment but I'll take what I can get.

[Ushmi · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 maybe

I couldn't like the h. I tried. Really tried. She was too goody goody for my liking☹️

Whatever I liked the idea of the story and even the writing was good. But MCs was not so much after my choice😕

[Darla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book overall, I liked the story of Danny "Sin" Sinkofsky and Martha. I have to admit that, for all his sexiness and beautiful turquoise eyes (yummy), Danny got on my last nerve with his unwillingness to handle the fact that he'd lost his sight. I can understand, it was very difficult for him because he was such an alpha male and used to taking care of himself and other people. I liked Martha too, despite her lack of confidence when it came to her looks and appeal to the opposite sex. She didn't beat around the bush or sugar coat stuff, so I really liked that quality. They were both messed up, and despite their best efforts to stay away from the other, the two made sense together. This was the first book I've read by the author, and it turned out ok. I suggest it as a read for those who might enjoy a "wounded" hero and a "plain Jane" heroine.

[Mimna · Rating 4 out of 5]

พักนี้กำลังอินเรื่องที่มีพระเอก-นางเอกตาบอด
เรื่องนี้ก็เช่นกัน

แดนนี่ พระเอกตาบอดจากการถูกฟาดศีรษะตอนไปทำคดี
มาธาร์ นางเอกเป็นมนุษย์หน้าเหี้ยกแต่งดงามที่หัวใจและเข้มแข็ง ซึ่งทำงามดูแลคนตาบอด

ทั้งสองถูกจับแพ็คคู่ เมื่อคนร้ายที่ทำร้ายแดนนี่ ตามแดนนี่มาที่บ้านเพื่อหวังกำจัด
แต่นางเอกดันมาขัดจังหวะซะก่อน มาธาร์เห็นหน้าคนร้าย

ชอบค่ะ ได้ความรู้เล็กๆ น้อยๆ เรื่องการดูแลคนพิการทางสายตา
คนเขียนบรรยายความรู้สึกโกรธของแดนนี่ได้ดี

มันจี๊ดหัวใจเป็นระยะ เพราะแดนนี่พยายามปฏิเสธมาธาร์เพราะคิดว่าเธอเพียงสมเพชเขา
ส่วนนางเอกก็พยายามทุ่มตัวเองให้เขา เพราะเขาเป็นฮีโร่ในใจเธอเมื่อครั้งที่ทั้งสองเรียนไฮสกูลด้วยกัน (แน่นอนว่ากว่าแดนนี่จะจำเธอได้ก็ท้ายเรื่องโน่น)

หัก 1 ดาวเพราะบรรยายเยอะมากกกกกกก อ่านๆไปเกือบเบื่อ
และพระเอกเปลี่ยนใจเกือบตลอดเวลา แต่ก็นะ เขาเพิ่งจะตาบอดนี่นา

[Natalie Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what I call the perfect romantic suspense! Danny, suddenly a vulnerable sightless man has to lean on Martha to help him do the smallest of tasks. He hates that, as any true hero would. And then to make matters worse, they have to go on the run. Danny has to keep Martha safe by using the senses he has left. Each character is interesting and multidimensional. The chemistry between the two is amazing. Outstanding read!

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I’ve read several of Annie Solomon’s works and have enjoyed them, this particular title didn’t seem to draw me into the drama. Technically well done, the sense of drama seemed to be missing. That little bit of magic that makes it a page-turner.

[Lhenry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first by this author and I will be reading more for sure. The mystery was not really a big deal but the characters and the growth they both went through, plus their love story was sweet and emotional. Minor characters were well developed and likeable too.

[annette barnard]

very very different and on that note I won't give any secrets away. There are 2 main characters...a cop and a quiet, shy gal..guess which one is blind? enjoy

[Karsyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good characters with a good story. Enjoyable book.

[Asterope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally read 2012.
Reread 2020.

[Ewa ❀ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars

[Cristina · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this back in the Fall of 2005. I remember it being really good because according to my notes I read it in 3 days.