Title: The Gift
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Senses Series
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: Sept 18 2015
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Garrett Bowman is shocked that fate has brought him to a
family who can sign. He's spent much of his life on the outside looking in,
even within his biological family, and to be accepted and employed is more than
he could have hoped for. With Connor, who’s included him in his family, Garrett
has found a true friend, but with the distant Brit Wilson Haskins, Garrett may
have found something more. In no time, Garrett gets under Wilson’s skin and
finds his way into Wilson’s heart, and over shared turbulent family histories,
Wilson and Garrett form a strong bond.
Wilson’s especially impressed with the way Garrett’s so
helpful to Janey, Connor and Dan’s daughter, who is also deaf. When Wilson’s
past shows up in the form of his brother Reggie, bringing unscrupulous people
to whom Reggie owes money, life begins to unravel. These thugs don’t care how
they get their money, what they have to do, or who they might hurt. Without the
strength of love and the bonds of family and friends, Garrett and Wilson could
pay the ultimate price.
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Excerpt
The front door opened, and Wilson stepped out. Janey came
out as well, and she waved when she saw him, breaking into a huge smile.
Garrett slowly walked up to the door, wondering what kind of fairy tale he had
just fallen into. Connor motioned him forward, lifted Janey into his arms, and
carried her back inside with a huge hug.
“Please come in,”
Wilson signed.
Garrett wasn’t so sure. What the hell would the likes of him
do in a place like this? He carried his suitcase close to his body and reminded
himself not to touch anything or get dirt anywhere. The internal admonitions
had started, and he hadn’t even stepped inside.
Wow, he thought
once he did. The place was huge, and it was so clean it sparkled. The floors
glistened, and chandeliers gleamed overhead.
A boy in a motorized chair rolled up to him. “I’m Jerry,” he signed as best he could
with his curled fingers. Garrett smiled.
“I’m Garrett,” he
signed back and shook the boy’s offered hand. He was small and obviously
couldn’t walk, but the smile Garrett received was luminous. It seemed Jerry was
at that age where he wanted to start acting like a man.
Jerry began to talk, but Garrett couldn’t understand what he
was saying. His lips didn’t form the words in a way that he could read them. He
glanced at Wilson, who signed what Jerry had said.
“Yes. I’d… like… to… see… your… drawings,” he said slowly.
Jerry turned and rolled away. Garrett wondered if he should follow or what.
Wilson lightly touched his shoulder. “Let me show you your room. I explained to Jerry that he needs to be
patient.” Wilson smiled, and Garrett nodded, following Wilson up the stairs
and down a hall lined with pictures of the kids with grinning faces looking out
of picture frame after picture frame. Wilson opened a door, and Garrett stepped
inside. The room was small but very nice, and it smelled clean. The
late-afternoon sun shone in the windows.
“The bathroom is
through that door,” Wilson signed and then pointed. “My room is right across the hall if you need anything.”
“Thank you.”
“Dinner will be ready
in half an hour,” Wilson signed, and Garrett nodded. He’d have time to take
a shower. It had been too long since he’d felt clean.
Garrett stared at Wilson, taking in his crisp pants and
flawless light blue shirt with a hint of skin at the collar. The man was
gorgeous, in Garrett’s opinion, with his aquiline nose and water blue eyes. He
hadn’t even realized he’d been looking that long until Wilson began to move out
of the room. Garrett turned away and felt heat rise in his cheeks. He’d been
staring, and he had no right to. “Thank… you,” Garrett said just before Wilson
disappeared from view.
Author
Information
Andrew grew up in
western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved
to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled
throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation.
Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and
leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when
writing) He considers himself blessed
with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive
and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
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For Other Works by Andrew
The
ones listed below is for this Series Only
Senses
Series
Love
Comes Silently Book 1
Love
Comes in Darkness Book 2
Love
Comes Home Book 3
Love
Comes Around Book 4
Love Comes Unheard
Book 5
WHAT I LIKED:
Andrew Grey is, without a doubt, one of my favorite authors, regardless of genre. His books were some of the first to introduce me to the beautiful M/M genre, but his characters are the ones that stick with me. Why? Because he writes such genuine, real characters. They have struggles, often possessing disabilities that few authors even want to approach. Better still, he makes sure he does his research and talks to people with these disabilities. I love his Senses series and this latest addition is no exception.
In this book, we get to meet Garrett, a man born deaf. We also get to revisit the family introduced in Love Comes Around, something that really excited me because I was left at the end of that book hoping for more. This story is beautifully written, showcases what it's like to be deaf without making it cliche or something to be dreaded, and overall had me turning the pages as fast as I could to see what happens next. This is a sweet read, but make no mistake, the love scenes are just as scorching as I've come to expect from Andrew. That being said, he keeps a tasteful balance so it doesn't feel like you're reading mindless porn.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
I really had no complaints other than I wished the book didn't have to end.
OVERALL VERDICT: 5/5 Blue Duckies!
Whether you're an avid reader of the M/M genre or just starting out, I can't recommend Andrew Grey's books enough. His characters come to life in a way I don't see often. The emotions are palpable and I always find myself eagerly anticipating his next book.
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