Are you looking for a sizzling summer romance to listen to this summer? Well just landed in the RNIB Talking Books Library is ‘Hits Different’ by social media influencer, proud cochlear implant wearer and global ambassador for DeafKidz International, pre-loved brand ambassador for eBay, and brand ambassador for Ann Summers, Loreal Paris, Essie and Sky, Tasha Ghouri, who was also the first deaf contestant on Love Island too.  

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Tasha when she came into the RNIB Talking Books studios to record an exclusive introduction to 'Hits Different' to find out more about her debut sizzling summer romance and to find out what it was like for her taking part in Love Island and whether any of her experiences on Love Island made it into Hits Different.

About ‘Hits Different’

Based on Tasha’s own experiences as a deaf dancer ‘Hits Different’ is a sizzling romance with an empowering message of self-love, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Talia Hibbert.

Cassie needs a change. She's in a job she hates, dating a guy who couldn't care less about her, and secretly dreaming of making her dance ambitions a reality. But that's all they are, dreams. Because no way could she actually do it . . . right?

But then an opportunity to dance on tour with a global superstar presents itself and Cassie decides to give it a shot. Jetting off for a hot summer in Ibiza, her dreams seem closer than ever, and so does real love. Levi, the guy she keeps bumping into, sees and uplifts her in a way no one else ever has. If only Cassie could believe in herself like he does, she might find that life hits different when you learn to love yourself first . . . 

To find out more about Tasha, why not join her 1.5 million followers on Instagram @tashaghouri

'Hits Different' by Tasha Ghouri and Lizzie Huxley-Jones published on 6th June 2024 by Bonnier Books is now available to listen to from the RNIB Talking Books Library - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/independent-living/reading-and-books/talking-books/ 

(Image shows Tasha, Toby and Toby's guide dog Willow with the Grimaldi building in the background)