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This was such a great book, a lovely, heartwarming, emotional and uplifting book. Once I started, I had a hard time putting it down. I thought things flowed really well, the characters felt very real and the writing was wonderful.
After a harrowing and difficult year, Charlotte is in desperate need for a break. Graduating from Juilliard with a sparkling future as a classical violinist was supposed to be her destiny, but Charlotte now finds herself almost at rock bottom. A kind word from a stranger soon becomes an offer of employment that can put Charlotte back on the road to financial stability and quite possibly, give her another chance to get back into what she loves. The only problem is, her job as a personal assistant is to Noah Lake, a blind recluse who has a reputation for being a tyrant. But Charlotte and Noah Both have baggage. They both suffered profound loss that irrevocably altered them. Their form of loss may be different, but it doesn't change the fact that thy both suffered greatly in their own way. Slowly things begin to change, and for once in a long time Charlotte and Noah have a chance at happiness.

This started out strongly and never let up. I thought Charlotte was a fantastic heroine. She was endlessly patient with Noah when many others wouldn't have been, she was loyal, respectful, kind and giving in a way that gave back in spades. I have absolutely nothing bad to say against her, I found her completely perfect in every way.
Noah was suffering a great deal. Losing his sight was not just about losing one's ability to see. He lost everything that he'd always held dear. The rush of being an extreme sports fanatic wasn't just a hobby, it provided him with a sense of invincibility and freedom he found nowhere else. It also paid the rent. Noah was a journalist that took first hand experience to the next level. He didn't just write about adventures, he lived them. Losing that was a traumatic event he just couldn't accept.

I'm glad the relationship between Char and Noah didn't just spark. It took time for him to trust her and for her to put aside her fear of truly helping him. But when they did give into each other it was beautiful. There was no excess drama, and with Noah's past I was afraid there would be. This was just a great story about two people who found each other in the dark. Their love was honest and true, and I loved that. The epilogue was perfect, it brought everything full circle. If you're looking for a touching love story about a recluse who never wanted to be found and a woman who never stopped trying, then this is it. And if you're wondering, this can be read as a standalone.

**Arc provided by the author for review **