Review: Sweet and tender - love really is not blind!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 27, 2012
I picked up this book because I enjoy Sandra Ross' style of writing and the first couple of pages made me think that it was worth reading. Firstly, Love is not blind is not the sort of escapist novel, which will have a perfect happily ever after with the blind hero gaining his sight, through a miraculous surgical process. Also, Anthony does not come across as a weak person who is full of self pity, just because his FBI career has been cut short due to the mishap, which blinded him.He has humor, wit and charm. This is the sort of story about bravery I like to read, and that is why Sandra is going to get a four-star rating from me. Ashley and Anthony are believable characters, and people with whom you think you can connect.Sandra lost one star because her writing somehow was not up to the high quality and standard of her previous books like Bewitched, Come with Me, Moving on with Brock, etc.  It almost seems as if this book has been ghostwritten by a student who is taking creative writing classes at high school. Nevertheless, the action and story theme is sensitive, sweet and believable.You can understand Anthony's reluctance in committing himself to Ashley and a lifetime of cherishing and love, because he considers himself less than "perfect". Believe you me, anybody who knows about natural human psychology, especially when working with those who have suffered from a handicap after being really active throughout their lives can understand his physical, mental and emotional state. It takes a very special woman to understand this and Ashley does that job admirably.This book is recommended for all those people who are looking for a true to life love story and no escapist endings. Read it of a winter's afternoon.