Review: Beautiful Love Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2014
OMG!  I absolutely LOVED this book.  This is the third book I've read by this author, and I've loved every one.  Every time I read a Kathryn Loch novel it becomes my favorite book......until I read her next one then that book becomes my favorite.  I just finished "Blind Impulse" and it's now my new favorite.  Every book I've read by Ms. Loch is an emotional journey...I don't so much read her books as EXPERIENCE them!  The stories she weaves are all consuming, drawing the reader in to the world created by her words.I felt a real connection to  Garin and Alyna, and cried copious tears for the unfair treatment Garin had to endure simply because of his blindness.  "Blind Impulse" is a beautiful story about love, devotion, loyalty, and determination.Garin and Alyna are betrothed for twelve years when he finally returns home from the Holy Land to take his place as Baron of East of Eden.  The two have an instant connection, which has been fostered by their exchanged letters during the four years that Garin was away fighting in the Crusades.Shortly after his return home, Garin suffers a fever and becomes blind.  As per the standard for those days, he is now expected to forfeit his inheritance and spend the rest of his days in the Church.  Alyna, however, has other ideas and fights to uphold their betrothal and maintain Garin's inheritance.  They are allowed to marry for a trial period of six months, during which time Garin must prove his ability to rule as Baron.  From there the story quickly moves to the HEA.There is a lot of intrigue in the form of treachery and greed.  Garin must, not only learn to adapt to the disadvantages of being blind, but also maintain his barony, all while fighting against those who would see him fail.  Through it all his lady love, Alyna, remains true by his side.  Her total devotion and belief in Garin is his greatest strength.It was wonderful to see Garin and Alyna overcome the many obstacles thrown in their path and finally achieve their HEA.  This is, without a doubt, one of the most emotionally consuming books I've ever read.  The story is beautifully written.  The plot kept me enthralled from the very beginning until the last page, and moved at a nice steady pace.  I hated to see it end.  It made me sad to have to part ways with Garin and Alyna.I highly, highly recommend this book, and I would say it's a safe bet that any book written by Kathryn Loch is a book worth reading.