Title: Grayson’s Way
Series: Forever Love #2
Author: Lisa Eugene
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: April 23, 2021
Louisa’s 5 Blush Review
From the moment I saw that Lisa Eugene was writing another book about Grayson I knew I had to read it Grayson (which came out in 2014) was a book that has stuck with me for a long time. How can a writer entertain you and teach you all at the same time? Lisa Eugene gave us the most unlikeliest hero in Grayson. A man suffering from schizophrenia. I think most of us have a perception of what someone with mental health- especially schizophrenia is like and Lisa Eugene gave us everything with Grayson. The good and the bad. She gave mental health and schizophrenia a different view.
Grayson’s way is, in my opinion, even better than the first book. Told in dual POV of Grayson and Angie, his wife. Seeing the one you love cracking from reality and hearing from Grayson as his reality is falling down was absolutely insightful, beautiful, and sad all at once.
The journey was often hard to read, I almost couldn’t keep reading because I was so scared. Scare of what Grayson was thinking and hearing. Scared for Angie as she watched the man she loves succumb to the voices.
This book isn’t just about mental illness but a love that is unbreakable. There are so many levels in this book. The relationship that Grayson has with his children, his work associates, and the outside world are all a big part of the big picture of this story. Lisa Eugene threw in a bit of suspense and intrigue too.
I would venture to guess that Lisa Eugene did her homework on schizophrenia. I learned so much from reading this book. I have always been interested in mental health and understanding it better. I am not sure why as I myself haven’t had any mental health concerns or close family members but books like this are some of my favorite. They shine a light on an illness that is often overlooked. We read stories of families dealing with cancer and sympathize with them easily. but thinking about a family who has someone in their lives with mental illness isn’t always palatable and I think Lisa Eugene did a fantastic job of giving us insight in the world of mental illness! Thank you for such an amazing and heartfelt book.
BLURB
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
But love is never perfect.
Grayson and Angie’s marriage isn’t typical. Grayson suffers from schizophrenia, a mental disorder of delusion and fantasy.
Their deep love, and an unyielding bond have allowed them to endure. This gorgeous, kind, sexy man has refused to be defined by his diagnosis.
When Grayson spirals into psychosis, Angie is powerless to stop it. He retreats into a world of delusions and paranoia, distrusting everyone around him.
The danger he perceives appears to be an elaborate mental concoction, a reckoning of his tragic past and crumbling present. Are forces working against them? Are the OTHERS real or has Grayson finally succumbed to the demons in his head?
This time, can Angie be his salvation, or will this crisis leave their family in ruins?
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love can also be devastating.
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EXCERPT
My mouth met hers and I tasted her lips, her devotion, her constancy. My entire being sighed as I invaded her lusciousness with my hungry tongue. Snaking her arms around my neck, she deepened the kiss. When her tongue met mine to twirl and tease, I groaned and secured my grip. Desire tingled my skin, tightened my body. With a rumble from her throat, Angie pulled away. She laughed and shoved me playfully.
“I can’t read you today, Gray.” She clucked her tongue. “One minute we’re dancing, the next you’re cross with Peter, the next you’re seducing me in a dark basement.”
I threw my head back and laughed. “Seducing you? Is that what I’m doing?”
“Yes!” she accused, but a pretty blush stained her cheeks.
“Then let’s get on with it.” I smushed my face in her neck and blew raspberries, tickling her smooth skin. “We have time for a quickie.”
She laughed and pushed me away. “Quickie dicky? Maybe later, Casanova. We have some barrels to go through.” Taking my hand in hers, she skillfully redirected me toward the storage room. “I want you to come with me.”
“That was my plan.”
“Grayson!” Her head swiveled, voice clipping a mock censure. I loved the amusement sparkling her eyes, the smile she couldn’t hide. “You are so naughty.”
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AUTHOR BIO
Lisa Eugene began writing as a way to mentally escape from the hectic medical world where she has been a practicing nurse practitioner for over twenty years. She loves to incorporate her medical background into her steamy, romantic reads. Her books are fast paced, emotional roller-coasters—and her fans always enjoy the ride.
When she’s not plotting her next dangerous, fast-paced, sexy adventure, you can find her juggling a full time job, playing soccer mom, or curled up reading a good romance.
