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Closed Hearts
Even though Lady Grace only knows a few vulgar phrases in French, once taught to her by a mischievous childhood friend, she somehow pulls off pretending to be a seamstress from France to The Dowager Duchess of Greystone. Fortunately for Mademoiselle Blancher, as she styles herself, the Dowager doesn’t speak a word of the language. So Grace is able to hide her true identity until her dear cousin Beatrice sends her a message, begging her to return to London. The poor woman, it seems, needs saving from the same fate Lady Grace had found herself facing two years earlier: a forced marriage to the ever-so-vile Duke of Chesham.
From afar, Viscount Worthington has admired Lady Jane’s feisty, foul-mouth seamstress, Mademoiselle Blancher, but a man of his rank doesn’t socialize with a woman of her class—unless he means to make her his mistress. But Robert wants so much more than a brief fling. Since such a thing would prove impossible, he keeps his distance, only exchanging glances as they occasionally pass one another in the hallways of Greystone Hall.
When Lord Worthington discovers the seamstress needs his help, though, he’s quick to offer his aid. And so, on the road to London, he get to learn all of Grace’s secrets. Unfortunately, some come with danger, others with heartbreak, and—if Robert and Grace are lucky enough—some will come with love.
From afar, Viscount Worthington has admired Lady Jane’s feisty, foul-mouth seamstress, Mademoiselle Blancher, but a man of his rank doesn’t socialize with a woman of her class—unless he means to make her his mistress. But Robert wants so much more than a brief fling. Since such a thing would prove impossible, he keeps his distance, only exchanging glances as they occasionally pass one another in the hallways of Greystone Hall.
When Lord Worthington discovers the seamstress needs his help, though, he’s quick to offer his aid. And so, on the road to London, he get to learn all of Grace’s secrets. Unfortunately, some come with danger, others with heartbreak, and—if Robert and Grace are lucky enough—some will come with love.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2017
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About the author
Regina Puckett
135 books523 followersRegina Puckett is a 2014 Readers' Favorite Award winning author for her sweet romance, Concealed in My Heart. Her steampunk book, I Will Breathe, and her children's picture book, Borrowed Wings, both received the Children's Literary Classic Seal of Approval. "I Will Breathe" was selected as a Science Fiction Finalist in the 2015 IAN Book of the Year Awards. I Will Breathe won a silver in the 2017 Literary Classics Award/Science fiction/dystopian (high school)
Her boxed set, A TOUCH OF PASSION, is the 2016 WINNER of The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Awards.
Memories, won first place in the 1st WSBR International Poetry Contest, and her collection of poetry, Fireflies, won the 2013 Turning Pages Poetry Book of the Year.
Regina Puckett has been writing for over forty-eight years, and lives in Tennessee with her husband of over forty years. She has two grown daughters and four grandchildren.
She writes sweet romances, horror, inspirational, steampunk, picture books and poetry. There are always several projects in various stages of completion and characters and stories waiting in the wings for their chance to finally get out of her head and onto paper. The only way she knows to shut the voices up is to tell their stories and to let them live among the pages of her books.
She loves writing in many different genres because life is too short to be stuck in a rut.
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Her boxed set, A TOUCH OF PASSION, is the 2016 WINNER of The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Awards.
Memories, won first place in the 1st WSBR International Poetry Contest, and her collection of poetry, Fireflies, won the 2013 Turning Pages Poetry Book of the Year.
Regina Puckett has been writing for over forty-eight years, and lives in Tennessee with her husband of over forty years. She has two grown daughters and four grandchildren.
She writes sweet romances, horror, inspirational, steampunk, picture books and poetry. There are always several projects in various stages of completion and characters and stories waiting in the wings for their chance to finally get out of her head and onto paper. The only way she knows to shut the voices up is to tell their stories and to let them live among the pages of her books.
She loves writing in many different genres because life is too short to be stuck in a rut.
Please come and visit me at facebook.com/regina.puckett1
http://reginapuckettsbooks.weebly.com...
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
https://twitter.com/ReginaPucket
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November 18, 2017
Such a cute love story, with a bit of a supernatural twist. I won’t tell you what it is because they didn’t reveal it in the synopsis and I don’t want to ruin the surprise. It’s pretty cool.
Anyway, I was happy that Robert found his romance and Grace was a perfect choice. Very nice love story. 😊
Anyway, I was happy that Robert found his romance and Grace was a perfect choice. Very nice love story. 😊
October 7, 2020
Sweet historic romance with a little paranormal elements
Lady Grace has a secret - she can speak with the dead. She hides as a seamstress because she does not want her parents to choose the man for her. That is when she receives a message from her cousin Beatrice who is being forced into a marriage. Robert takes her to London to Beatrice in a carriage and that is when Robert starts learning Grace's secrets.
The love story between Robert and Grace is sweet and the depiction of the times was beautiful. Liked it.
Lady Grace has a secret - she can speak with the dead. She hides as a seamstress because she does not want her parents to choose the man for her. That is when she receives a message from her cousin Beatrice who is being forced into a marriage. Robert takes her to London to Beatrice in a carriage and that is when Robert starts learning Grace's secrets.
The love story between Robert and Grace is sweet and the depiction of the times was beautiful. Liked it.
June 14, 2017
"The Dressmaker And Her Secrets"
This is a different type story written by one of my favorite authors. The time period goes back to perhaps The Age Of Enlightenment when husbands were chosen by a woman's parents. Because of this, Lady Grace pretends to be a seamstress from France to work for The Dowager Duchess of Greystone, located miles from London. Grace's cousin Beatrice messages her asking her to return to London as she, too, is facing a forced marriage to a vile duke. There is one man, Viscount Robert Worthington who is drawn to Grace's sass and beauty. He comes to her aid by taking her to London by horse carriage. On the trip, he begins to learn her secrets, and also shares some with her. Grace is in danger of being taken by her uncle and Robert is determined to keep her safe. This is also a paranormal story, but mostly very interesting about the lives of women in that by-gone era. This had to be a writer's challenge requiring some research into the dialogue of those days. Regardless of numerous typos, I'm impressed, again, with the supreme talents of Regina Puckett.
This is a different type story written by one of my favorite authors. The time period goes back to perhaps The Age Of Enlightenment when husbands were chosen by a woman's parents. Because of this, Lady Grace pretends to be a seamstress from France to work for The Dowager Duchess of Greystone, located miles from London. Grace's cousin Beatrice messages her asking her to return to London as she, too, is facing a forced marriage to a vile duke. There is one man, Viscount Robert Worthington who is drawn to Grace's sass and beauty. He comes to her aid by taking her to London by horse carriage. On the trip, he begins to learn her secrets, and also shares some with her. Grace is in danger of being taken by her uncle and Robert is determined to keep her safe. This is also a paranormal story, but mostly very interesting about the lives of women in that by-gone era. This had to be a writer's challenge requiring some research into the dialogue of those days. Regardless of numerous typos, I'm impressed, again, with the supreme talents of Regina Puckett.
July 20, 2017
"...How was she ever going t live a normal life? she bemoaned, and what man would want to tie himself to someone who spent so much time talking with the dead? But she couldn't refuse them, for after all, who else would offer them the aid they so desperately needed? but was it worth giving up any prospect of a husband and children? That was what she really wanted, to be loved, something the dead could never offer..." And so the Author, Regina Puckett, sets the reader in a world where a Regency world reigned and women's futures were dictated to, but in this one a paranormal twist played a major part. This enjoyable romantic story played well with a finely-tuned paranormal twist that smoothly weaved in and out until the very satisfying end. A great sequel to book 1.
August 20, 2017
Grace has a special gift, she can connect with the dead. She also has a problem and isn't sure where to turn to for help. That's when Robert steps in and the story takes readers on an interesting journey. Regina Puckett is a prolific writer and an author you can depend on for a great story. This is book 2 in the series and can be read as a stand alone. I have read book one also and recommend grabbing both.
July 12, 2017
For Regina Puckett's newest book is characteristic exciting story telling, which is liven up by sparkling humour.
Reader will dwell in the world of ladies, gentlemen and intrique, where a love between two people develops.
Reader will dwell in the world of ladies, gentlemen and intrique, where a love between two people develops.
December 15, 2017
3.5/5.0
A historical regency romance with paranormal elements, “Closed Hearts” picks up from the previous book with a new couple as its focus.
Read full review in the 2017 December issue of InD'tale Magazine.
A historical regency romance with paranormal elements, “Closed Hearts” picks up from the previous book with a new couple as its focus.
Read full review in the 2017 December issue of InD'tale Magazine.
July 14, 2017
Five stars!
Just like the first book, this was such a sweet story. Also, the slight paranormal twist in the plot was great.
Just like the first book, this was such a sweet story. Also, the slight paranormal twist in the plot was great.
June 12, 2017
Book 2
Very interesting plot and characters. Again the editing did take away from some of the enjoyment of the read. One can only hope the author will fix that.
Very interesting plot and characters. Again the editing did take away from some of the enjoyment of the read. One can only hope the author will fix that.
August 11, 2019
Riveting! start to finish.
Not to be put down until the end. Heart rendering to the end in every one of her books read.
Not to be put down until the end. Heart rendering to the end in every one of her books read.
September 17, 2024
Another winner!
I enjoyed this book as much as the first in the series "I Close My Eyes" ! Though if I'm being honest the first one is still my favorite so far by just a bit! This book was a quick easy read and the main characters are adorable! I am looking forward to the next in the series! If you enjoy historical fiction you will love these books!
I enjoyed this book as much as the first in the series "I Close My Eyes" ! Though if I'm being honest the first one is still my favorite so far by just a bit! This book was a quick easy read and the main characters are adorable! I am looking forward to the next in the series! If you enjoy historical fiction you will love these books!
October 26, 2024
Historical romance
Twists, turns, danger and love. This is a "clean" romance with attraction and no graphic sex. Grace is being hunted by her uncle who wants to marry her off to a hateful man. Robert is trying to protect her. They have feelings for each other and neither one realizes their affection is returned.
Twists, turns, danger and love. This is a "clean" romance with attraction and no graphic sex. Grace is being hunted by her uncle who wants to marry her off to a hateful man. Robert is trying to protect her. They have feelings for each other and neither one realizes their affection is returned.
December 6, 2019
4/5 angel stars
December 27, 2021
Nice romance
A nice romance set in times where things were definitely much different. Pretty much what you'd expect, but still fun.
A nice romance set in times where things were definitely much different. Pretty much what you'd expect, but still fun.
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