I have read and absolutely enjoyed everything that has been published in the last decade authored by Andrew Grey. I am always so impressed how he allows his characters to always come out ahead no matter how they may start out. I receive his newsletter every month and I can see that he writes the same love and devotion into his novels that is so evident in his letters and that he obviously shares with his husband in real life. Artistic Appeal is the second in the Art series, but it can easily be enjoyed as a standalone. The story is centered around the relationship between Nicolai, who is deaf, and Brain, who is divorced with a daughter. A court case is also happening that Brain is in charge of in his profession as a lawyer and as the title might suggest, is about the paintings that his friends are taking legal action to get back after they were taken by the Nazis. I read another reviewer that mentioned that the story somewhat made them think of the plot of another...but I didn't see it if it was there, I have to say that the positives far outweighed any negatives others may have seen. I have always admired this author's dedication to portraying characters with disabilities in nothing but a positive way. Nicolai was a wonderful, believable character. He is so full of depth and interest...and his actions with Brain’s daughter was beautifully shown, as was his relationship with Brian. They had their obstacles, but that makes them all the more lifelike and not just words on a page. John Solo is one of my favorite readers...so I got a double treat...a favorite author and a favorite narrator. ( )