Losing Sight: A Unique Romance for Women Over 40

Losing Sight Review

Title: Losing Sight

Author: Tati Richardson

Published Date: February 21, 2025

Format: Kindle

Genre: Romance/Supernatural

Drink: 2024 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 

Time: One Month

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Rating: 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Mercury Retrograde has struck again. I started this review last night, but I can’t find the file now. I am side-eyeing my computer, but I also realized it’s for the best that the original review was sacrificed to the technology gremlins. I started this book back in February, and I was sold!  As readers, we are introduced to Tanika Ryan, aka Nikki, who is dealing with corporate BS, like what most women deal with at work. The boss wants a fresh face and tells you that you are yesterday’s jam (IT Crowd reference for my British comedy lovers). As the story progresses, you realize our Girl Nikki’s eyesight is done, and she needs glasses.  Here we are formally introduced to Gideon Miles (and yes, his name sounds like an old southern Uncle), an optometrist.  As the story unfolds, the author does an amazing job making it clear that Nikki is the original Bad Mama Jama, and her milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.  Richardson also weaves in women over 40 friendships, what dating over 40 looks like, and dealing with a corporate world that can be ready to discard you in the blink of an eye.  Before I get into the love interest, I want to break down Nikki and her character.

Tanika Ryan is a 40-year-old black woman who works as a Sportscaster and is being pushed out of her job.  She is dealing with corporate stress, holding on to the ideals, and he thinks she must succeed, and has not had her back properly cracked in a while. Her character is so relatable, working every day, just for one person to say, ” You are not doing enough at your job. I love that the author showed her with a supportive network of friends and coworkers. Notice I did not say anything about family.   I think this is one of the best books, which highlights friendship, and the group chats sound realistic.

Gideon is an underrated character within the story that is not explored enough for me. I love his quiet yet cool demeanor. There is one scene where he claims our girl Nikki and causes a lip-biting reaction while reading the book. Gideon, dealing with grief and insecurity with Nikki Job, was a reminder that men who have their lives together can still be insecure, but Gideon is mostly a Green Flag man in this book.  The characters, to me, are well-developed; they help move the story along. The side plot that popped up around chapter 28 was perfect timing. Richardson dropped hints, but not enough to say I saw it coming.

The spice level of the book is 3 red peppers, but when you get to the red peppers, it’s worth the red pepper: the seduction, foreplay, even a bit of voyeurism.  I would also suggest that people who aren’t sure how to spice up their dating life use Nikki and Gideon dates to spark their next date night. They go to a cooking class that uses special ingredients. Also, I think a lot of people don’t realize how many of their amours are into sneakers, so a sneaker-based convention would be super fun if your person loves sneakers.  

It’s been a while since I sipped wine while reading, but this past weekend I was able to sit, sip, relax, and enjoy a 2024 red from George Deboeuf. It was a bit dry, but felt like new love while drinking it, unsure but enticing.  Soft notes of berry that say sip me again, with a bite of only if you dare.  The wine complements Nikki’s character, appears no-nonsense but soft and fun, and is waiting for the right person to open her up and let her breathe.  Overall, I really enjoy his book and will be recommending it to anyone who wants a mature romance novel, while experiencing a teenage-love affair vibe in their 40s. When I wrote that sentence, I was humming the song “A Teenage Love Affair” by Alicia Keys in my head.  I ended up writing another post about who I would like to see these characters play in a movie. So, if you can get this post to Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes, or Will Packard… I need to pitch a movie to them ASAP.

Until Next Time,

Che Michelle