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Concealed in My Heart
How do you hold onto that one person that you love? Unfortunately, Charity learns the sad truth is that sometimes you can't. She has only loved two men in her lifetime, and each time she has had to let him go. It is only after she has to turn her back on the two people in her life that mean the most to her, David and his beautiful daughter, that the struggle to let go almost becomes more than she can bear. How many loves will she have to conceal in her heart? Never showing them how much she feels; never crying out to the world that this is who she wants to be with forever. How many times will she have to begin her life anew? Since she was born a fighter and a survivor, she knows that only time will answer those questions for her.
281 pages, Paperback
Published March 13, 2006
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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.
Please come and visit me at facebook.com/regina.puckett1
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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 29, 2014
I recently read one of Regina’s short stories of horror and enjoyed her style so was keen to read one of her romance novels. In her Bio she states that she writes “sweet romance novels” and this is exactly what "Concealed in My Heart is" – it is a charming love story set in the 1960s.
The plot line is actually very simple. It is about losing love, finding it again and valuing the love of another person for the precious commodity that it is and realizing that it is worth fighting for. Although the ending was predictable and I guessed the neat little twist in the story that did not matter. The story was enjoyable and at times a very emotional read.
Regina is certainly a versatile writer and I shall look out for more of her books.
The plot line is actually very simple. It is about losing love, finding it again and valuing the love of another person for the precious commodity that it is and realizing that it is worth fighting for. Although the ending was predictable and I guessed the neat little twist in the story that did not matter. The story was enjoyable and at times a very emotional read.
Regina is certainly a versatile writer and I shall look out for more of her books.
April 30, 2020
Very moving story about a girl who goes to shoot a movie - originally from Murfreesboro - gets divorced shortly after her marriage, makes new friends, her co-star's wife passes away during childbirth and she raises the baby when dad disappears
Sylvia's aunt is the author
Sylvia's aunt is the author
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2013
Love stories might be the oldest and most appreciated, yet underappreciated, types of stories out there. We all know and yet make fun of Romeo And Juliet, Cinderella and even The Notebook, while deep down, these are the stories that make us smile, cry and believe in love again. A modern day fairy tale that is well-written is nearly impossible to find. I know, because I’ve read many. Concealed In My Heart by Regina Puckett, however, made me realize that the love story is not dead yet.
Charity is a college student who gets plucked from obscurity to stardom when a talent scout goes to see her in a play in her hometown in Tennessee. Before she leaves for Dallas, Texas to star in his film about a cheerleader and a football player, she marries her high school sweerheart, Johnny, believing that it will make the six months apart easier to bear. It didn’t, and Charity has to film a major production with a broken heart and a new worry: her costar, the handsome David Warren, and his artist wife, Maria, are having a baby. They have become close friends, but with Maria’s health troubles, this baby could cause disaster. In between all of this, Charity has to deal with lying reporters, bitchy costars, a flirty agent and…the Oscars.
With all this going on, plus home troubles, how can she focus on her heart’s main issue, the fact that she is in love with a grieving man who may never love her back?
Concealed In My Heart is a novel for everyone who has ever fallen into unrequited love, or lost the one they love.
It is a short novel that you will never want to end. It is also a testimony to the saying that you don’t have to be blood to be family. The reader will be cheering for Charity, will smile at her success and cry at her heartache. I know that I did!
It is a beautiful book, filled with emotion and good intentions. While I have said before that my usual go-to genre is horror, I firmly believe that the world needs more books like these: a book that will make a broken heart heal, and a sad countenance smile, even just for a moment.
Beautiful, heartwarming work!–5/5
Charity is a college student who gets plucked from obscurity to stardom when a talent scout goes to see her in a play in her hometown in Tennessee. Before she leaves for Dallas, Texas to star in his film about a cheerleader and a football player, she marries her high school sweerheart, Johnny, believing that it will make the six months apart easier to bear. It didn’t, and Charity has to film a major production with a broken heart and a new worry: her costar, the handsome David Warren, and his artist wife, Maria, are having a baby. They have become close friends, but with Maria’s health troubles, this baby could cause disaster. In between all of this, Charity has to deal with lying reporters, bitchy costars, a flirty agent and…the Oscars.
With all this going on, plus home troubles, how can she focus on her heart’s main issue, the fact that she is in love with a grieving man who may never love her back?
Concealed In My Heart is a novel for everyone who has ever fallen into unrequited love, or lost the one they love.
It is a short novel that you will never want to end. It is also a testimony to the saying that you don’t have to be blood to be family. The reader will be cheering for Charity, will smile at her success and cry at her heartache. I know that I did!
It is a beautiful book, filled with emotion and good intentions. While I have said before that my usual go-to genre is horror, I firmly believe that the world needs more books like these: a book that will make a broken heart heal, and a sad countenance smile, even just for a moment.
Beautiful, heartwarming work!–5/5
June 17, 2015
Wonderful novel! Concealed in My Heart is a story that grabs you immediately and doesn't let go. Charity was a true warrior throughout the novel. Her heartache didn't change the wonderful, kind person she was. She was a character I really admired. I really enjoyed the hollywood setting transitioning Tennessee, my home state. I have always loved the "friendship that blossoms" type love story so this was my kind of book. I shed a tear or two as I read, which is always a sign of a good book, but more than that this author can really make you feel these characters emotions. You felt their highs and lows and everything in between. Charity and David go down as one of my favorites love stories.
August 19, 2013
This is a story that has people you are amazingly attached to very quickly..Almost like the career and life of a best friend.You are watching carefully her rise into a great career ..stumbling into a new lifestyle ...along the way life takes an abrupt shift and she must reevaluate her entire set of values..You end up crying quietly for all the stupid things that cause so much grief to so many and yet a spark of hope for ...love ....?I was so sorry it was over..a gentle and deep abiding love for the romantic hearts out there
February 17, 2011
first on a series...can't wait for the next
July 15, 2023
Charity is plucked from animosity and brought into the world of movie stardom. She meets her costar and his wife, who are expecting a baby. As they work on the movie about a football player and his wife her husband, who happens to be her high school sweetheart comes to visit and takes everything he sees out of content. On top of it a story comes out making it seem she is cheating on him and he goes and gets pissy wissy drunk and sleeps with the garage’s receptionist. He gets her pregnant which ends Charity’s marriage and her life at home as far as she is concerned. In the meanwhile Maria dies from complications in having her daughter and Matt disappears for months leaving his daughter in Charity’s care. While Charity is busy raising Matt and Marie’s daughter she is continuing her own career in the movies. The only problem is that she has an admirer in her agent but she is not interested in him. When Matt returns to the living to do the sequel to the movie that introduced him to Charity he starts to see her in a different way. Charity finds herself falling for Matt but they never discuss it with each other. But in the end things end as they should.
December 6, 2019
5/5 angel stars
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September 5, 2013
"An Awesome, Brilliantly Written Love Story"
Having read several of Author Regina Puckett's stories, which embrace several genres, I'm so thrilled with this novel. It's not just a romance story, it's more a human kindness and compassionate story which I could not put down. In 1966, Charity Fields refuses to be intimidated by a swarm of reporters at the airport challenging her lack of star power to be cast in an expensive movie with supreme actor David Warren. The movie is "Touchdown of the Heart" a Bennett Brothers' Production. Charity is a country girl from Tennessee and had performed in a university play where Charles Bennett watched her performance and selected her to perform in his movie. The movie set is in Dallas at the Dallas Cowboys' Stadium. Her mom, Judy, accompanies her as her manager, while Charity's husband, Johnny, her number one supporter, remains home at his job. Charity becomes clos friends with Charles, his wife, and David Warren and wife, Maria. Charity quickly learns not all the crew are happy with her, and it hurts when her photo appears on the front page of a tabloid newspaper claiming she earned her role by sleeping with the movie producer, Charles Bennett. Add to that stress is the director of the film, Christopher Taylor known to be a woman hating director, is bound to give her grief. Charity has a lot to learn about the entertainment business, but she can handle it. But what about being able to keep her husband, Johnny? Will her dream of acting come to a quick end? Can she keep her husband and have her own career? This is a wonderful, wonderful story. There is so much warmth, tenderness, gentleness in this story it burrows into your heart. There are heart wrenching moments, but there is much goodness in these characters as their friendships grow stronger. This story truly exhibits love to be a many splendored gift. Don't miss out on this beautiful experience.
Having read several of Author Regina Puckett's stories, which embrace several genres, I'm so thrilled with this novel. It's not just a romance story, it's more a human kindness and compassionate story which I could not put down. In 1966, Charity Fields refuses to be intimidated by a swarm of reporters at the airport challenging her lack of star power to be cast in an expensive movie with supreme actor David Warren. The movie is "Touchdown of the Heart" a Bennett Brothers' Production. Charity is a country girl from Tennessee and had performed in a university play where Charles Bennett watched her performance and selected her to perform in his movie. The movie set is in Dallas at the Dallas Cowboys' Stadium. Her mom, Judy, accompanies her as her manager, while Charity's husband, Johnny, her number one supporter, remains home at his job. Charity becomes clos friends with Charles, his wife, and David Warren and wife, Maria. Charity quickly learns not all the crew are happy with her, and it hurts when her photo appears on the front page of a tabloid newspaper claiming she earned her role by sleeping with the movie producer, Charles Bennett. Add to that stress is the director of the film, Christopher Taylor known to be a woman hating director, is bound to give her grief. Charity has a lot to learn about the entertainment business, but she can handle it. But what about being able to keep her husband, Johnny? Will her dream of acting come to a quick end? Can she keep her husband and have her own career? This is a wonderful, wonderful story. There is so much warmth, tenderness, gentleness in this story it burrows into your heart. There are heart wrenching moments, but there is much goodness in these characters as their friendships grow stronger. This story truly exhibits love to be a many splendored gift. Don't miss out on this beautiful experience.
February 9, 2016
A beautiful story...
This book made me laugh and cry. It is a romance and the details are pretty accurate. I loved how Charity was true to her promise and stayed to help out with the baby (I won't say why). It is a very sweet and touching story and the ending is perfect too!
The author, Regina Puckett did a great job on this book. It has an excellent (down to earth) plot and I liked the characters too, especially Charity. The narrator did a great job in the delivery too with multiple voices, accents and emotions. I loved the drunken voices too.
I received this audio book for free, no strings attached. It was so good, I felt I should at least leave a review! I read this book straight thru today.
This book made me laugh and cry. It is a romance and the details are pretty accurate. I loved how Charity was true to her promise and stayed to help out with the baby (I won't say why). It is a very sweet and touching story and the ending is perfect too!
The author, Regina Puckett did a great job on this book. It has an excellent (down to earth) plot and I liked the characters too, especially Charity. The narrator did a great job in the delivery too with multiple voices, accents and emotions. I loved the drunken voices too.
I received this audio book for free, no strings attached. It was so good, I felt I should at least leave a review! I read this book straight thru today.
May 7, 2014
My disclaimer is that I don't read romance novels. Usually. I believe I came pretty close a few times by reading Sidney Sheldon or Rosemary Rogers. But those were saucy novels with steamy sexcapades. Concealed in My Heart, is charming and extremely well written. The characters are sensitive, kind and endearing. I wish the characters were not too ideal, or their situations too perfectly handled. Even the catty actress wasn't really catty. I wanted a wart, a character flaw, but in the turbulent sixties, the mom was baking cookies and got some powder on her nose -- and she didn't know it. Cute, ideal, too perfect. This book is charming.
August 4, 2013
I absolutely loved this story, I fell in love with the characters! Every page had my attention, what a emotional ride for reader and characters. Sometimes we think we know someone so well, as well as we know ourselves. In this story we find out what love is. How much one can a person take and still trust in others. This story will stay with me, heart and soul. Bravo Regina!
April 25, 2015
Concealed in My Heart by Regina Puckett
This is a sweet romance but the main character is not meek or wishy-washy but rather strong and caring to the point that she is able to forgive those that caused her pain.I enjoyed Concealed in my Heart so much that I dove straight into it's sequel, Songs That I Whisper
This is a sweet romance but the main character is not meek or wishy-washy but rather strong and caring to the point that she is able to forgive those that caused her pain.I enjoyed Concealed in my Heart so much that I dove straight into it's sequel, Songs That I Whisper
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