Kyle Green is on top of the world. He and Matt have been
together for ten years, and—as the voice of Ecos, the wildly popular anime
character—Kyle is treated like a rock star in anime circles. But in an instant,
a stroke leaves him blind. When photographer Matt gets the opportunity of a
lifetime, Kyle reexamines their relationship, discovers it has been a safety
net rather than a true romance, and sets Matt free to pursue his dream. Kyle’s
life and career as he knew them are gone, and he must now find the courage and
creativity to draft a new plan.
After being away for fifteen years, Seth Caplan comes home
to Chicago to care for his mother and to partner with a small start-up tech
company. He and Kyle meet after Kyle’s collision with a child’s sidewalk toy,
and they hit it off. Kyle wants to get back into running, and Seth becomes his
guide. As they get to know each other, they start seeing each other beyond
their three-times-a-week runs. But Seth’s revelation of the dark reason why he
left his career in California sends the relationship into a tailspin and leaves
both men running blind.
Cat gives this one 4 Meows with a 1 Purr heat index...
Kyle Green is a voice over actor for a popular anime show called Ecos. He also does several more anime series and some romance books.He has made a good living, has a partner of several years Matt and is content with his routine life. Then he has a stroke that leaves him blind and with a condition where he can see some in movement. He misses running and decides to give it a try following the route he walks to the center he attends. He nearly trips over a toy but is caught by another runner Seth.
This was a very good story. I couldn't put it down once I started. It's sad when Kyle has his stroke and watching him fight to get a normal life back I really liked Seth and his strength and also how the authors made him human. He had bad days and good ones. Seth too has his issues. He has something from his past that makes him not want to date, and he is taking care of his mother with Alzheimers.
I loved learning about Kyles condition and how the vision impaired can live a life alone. It didn't feel all medical. I also liked learning about Voice over acting as well. I liked the fact that he and Matt, His ex stayed friends and the story wasn't all angsty even with the subject matter.
There isn't a lot of sex and what there is comes towards the end of the book. But that doesn't bother me. I love good characters and storylines and this book is chocked full of that. If you like broken men, Disabilities, sweet romance with little heat and off-page sex, this is for you. I highly recommend this one.
Excerpt...
Kyle Green is a voice over actor for a popular anime show called Ecos. He also does several more anime series and some romance books.He has made a good living, has a partner of several years Matt and is content with his routine life. Then he has a stroke that leaves him blind and with a condition where he can see some in movement. He misses running and decides to give it a try following the route he walks to the center he attends. He nearly trips over a toy but is caught by another runner Seth.
This was a very good story. I couldn't put it down once I started. It's sad when Kyle has his stroke and watching him fight to get a normal life back I really liked Seth and his strength and also how the authors made him human. He had bad days and good ones. Seth too has his issues. He has something from his past that makes him not want to date, and he is taking care of his mother with Alzheimers.
I loved learning about Kyles condition and how the vision impaired can live a life alone. It didn't feel all medical. I also liked learning about Voice over acting as well. I liked the fact that he and Matt, His ex stayed friends and the story wasn't all angsty even with the subject matter.
There isn't a lot of sex and what there is comes towards the end of the book. But that doesn't bother me. I love good characters and storylines and this book is chocked full of that. If you like broken men, Disabilities, sweet romance with little heat and off-page sex, this is for you. I highly recommend this one.
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WHILE KYLE bustled around the house, gathering his things and getting ready to leave, Matt leaned on the doorjamb between the kitchen and the living room, cup of coffee in hand, and watched him, amusement clear on his face. “You always get so nervous before a recording session,” Matt said. “You should be used to it by now; it’s day twenty!”
“I am used to it. But we’re wrapping things up today, and I just want to make sure I get everything right. The long days take a toll, and I want to be up to par. This season has been a tough one for Ecos.”
Matt pushed off from the doorway, put down his coffee cup, and gently grasped Kyle’s shoulders. “You’ll get everything right. Even if you make a mistake, the world won’t end. You’ll do a retake. And your fans will remain as adoring as ever. Besides, it’s in English this time, not Japanese. You’ve got this.”
Although Kyle knew he was good at his job, and although he appreciated Matt’s undying support, he made a face. “It’s not easy. I know it looks like I’m just getting paid to talk, but—”
“But I just get paid to take pretty pictures. I get it, Kye.” Matt squeezed Kyle’s shoulders. “Go break a leg.”
Kyle smiled. “That’s for the stage.”
“Good point. And with a broken leg, you couldn’t come with me to Belize either. Then I just might be tempted to chase after a cabana boy or something.”
Kyle rolled his eyes. It was an old joke between them. Each of them was confident the other would never cheat, so it was something they could tease comfortably about. Sometimes, though, Kyle secretly thought it might be better if Matt did fall for some cute guy. He and Matt loved each other as friends, not passionately like lovers. That ship really sailed many years ago. Something essential was missing between them, and Kyle wondered if they weren’t holding each other back.
Well, that was definitely a conversation for another time. Kyle tiptoed so he could land a kiss on Matt’s cheek. “I’m going to be late. Remember the wrap party. It’ll probably start about eight, though you can get there sooner. You can watch as we finish up.”
Matt let go of him. “Okay. I’ll get there about seven. Hope the recording goes well today.”
“Thanks.” Kyle grabbed his jacket from the stand near the door and put it on. He checked once more to make sure the script was in his bag, then waved at Matt, who’d collected his coffee and was making his way down to the basement to complete a montage for the week in photos. “You have a good day too. See you later.”
Kim Fielding is very pleased every "me someone calls
her eclectic. Her books have won Rainbow Awards and span a variety of genres.
She has migrated back and forth across the western two-thirds of the United
States and currently lives in California, where she long ago ran out of
bookshelf space. She’s a university professor who dreams of being able to
travel and write full "me. She also dreams of having two perfectly behaved
children, a husband who isn’t obsessed with football, and a house that cleans
itself. Some dreams are more easily obtained than others
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all; if doing it all is only in her head. She amazes people that she can be
wholly unorganized yet pack a perfect carry on suitcase for a ten day trip to
Paris. Ms. Keyes is a believer in the just in time theory, and can be seen
sprinting in airports to the gate before the plane door closes.
Venona has experienced love and loss at the deepest level,
and is thankful for writing and daydreaming, for it kept, and still keeps her
sane. Writing also introduced her to some of the most supportive and wonderful people,
to which she will always be grateful.
Venona is a voracious reader, loves her feline boys,
volunteers at an animal shelter, attempts to cook everything in her CSA boxes,
is an accomplished speaker, is a seasoned triathlete, and enjoys swimming, biking,
hiking, skipping, dancing, and her beloved overgrown garden.
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