The last thing The Duke of Greystone wants is a wife, until The Lady Jane Blackmore seeks out his quiet corner of Earl Braxton’s ballroom. But there she stands, attempting to shut out the rest of the world by simply closing her eyes, but the duke understands better than most that life is never that simple.The last thing Jane wants is a husband, until she opens her eyes to find the scarred and … scarred and much too handsome stranger secluded in her chosen quiet corner. Why can’t the obstinate man understand she just needs a brief moment of solitude before returning to face her tormentors? But no matter how many times she tells him to go away, he remains. So is it her fault that her father misunderstands the young duke’s intentions?
Whilst marriage isn’t on Phillip—as she learns the duke is called—or Jane’s mind, when society’s trials and tribulations come, they soon become each other’s touchstone, and by it discover that joy is tantalisingly within their grasp, although others seem intent on thwarting their every wish.
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I enjoy a book that focuses on characters who are able to maintain a purity of spirit in spite of the harshness and/or cruelty that comes their way. Phillip, The Duke of Greystone, and The Lady Jane Blackmore can definitely be described as two examples of such characters. Living in a society that has very strict rules of behavior and etiquette, they do their best to maintain a sense of personal integrity despite being treated unfairly by cruel and heartless antagonists.
Because I found Phillip and Jane so likeable and their unfortunate situations so compelling, I couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end of the book. After finishing the story, I closed my eyes and smiled. This is a well-written, historical romance. When you want something that’s not too graphic or overly dramatic, just an engaging story that leaves you feeling good, I recommend Regina Puckett’s I CLOSE MY EYES.
Oh. My. Gosh!
This book was SO good!!! I bought the next in the series as soon as I finished this one! I’ve read a lot of good books lately but this one is my favorite so far! Can’t wait to read the next one! The beautiful cover is what first attracted me to the book and I’m very happy the story was just as beautiful as the cover!
A short, compelling and somewhat gothic story which kept me turning the pages. While Jane’s father is drawn to be an almost too hateful and vindictive man, his character is not beyond possible. Regina Puckett is an author to add to my list.
“Where do you go to when you close your eyes?”
“I Close My Eyes” is a beautifully told romance between two kindred spirits. Even when they have to deal with a spiteful stepmother, an evil father, a crazed stalker, murderous intent, and the worst heartache imaginable, they face each hardship life deals them hand in hand., and their love is stronger for facing it together.
I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend!
Take one duke who is reluctant to marry and continue his ducal line; add another duke’s daughter whose every social appearance ends in disaster due to her seeming clumsiness. Place both in a quiet corner of the Earl of Braxton’s ballroom where the lady (Jane Blackmore) seeks to shield her ruined gown behind some large potted ferns unaware that she is not alone. She closes her eyes to escape the venue and mentally retreats to the one place she loves above all others – a cottage by the sea. Her brief respite is interrupted by the Duke of Greystone who is captivated by the winsome miss. Now add in a jealous young woman and a vengeful stepmother and you have a terrific romantic story awaiting your reading pleasure.
I Close My Eyes follows the usual storyline of happiness after overcoming personal trials and tribulations. The characters are endearing or vengeful, depending on their role, and the ending is one you won’t want to miss.
Author Regina Puckett wastes little time on superfluous description as her story is concisely woven. If you enjoy historical romance, don’t miss this one!