This book is listed as a paranormal romance, and while the description fits, the actual book has nothing paranormal about it at all. The two main characters are suppose to have had multiple erotic dreams about one another, but there is never any follow-through. So while the reader is promised an intriguing plot, it is simply ignored in the book. Quite frankly, it seemed to me it was just a reason to insert more erotic moments into the book. I wasn’t very thrilled with the rest of the book, either. There was just too much that didn’t make sense to me. The heroine has left her family to move to another country and hasn’t had contact with them in years. Yet she races home when she learns her father, a man she hated, has passed away. And the inconsistencies continue from there. I just couldn’t connect with the characters either, especially the heroine. Plus, she was a smoker, something that I find really awful. I wouldn’t recommend this book, and will not be reading more from this author.
Note: I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Lark is a young business woman who knows what she is doing until her world turns upside down. It begins with a text. Her estranged father has passed away and she must take a trip home after many years away. She connects with her past and finds herself torn. All the while she is having these wonderful dreams of a wonderful loving man whom she doesn't know. Dreams of someone other than her fiance, Charles. Confused, but totally loving the dreams she continues to keep them to herself.

Can dreams come true? She asks herself this as she meets Niall. Now she must make the biggest decision of her life. This is a must read! This is my first book by Roxanne Howard and I will definitely be coming back for more! I loved This story and couldn't it it down! I highly recommend this novel!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of When You Close Your Eyes.

Great novel! Full of romance and inspiration--with just the right amount of stress and drama. The chemistry on the ranch between Lark band Niall was breathtakingly believable. This book surprised me several times, which I enjoyed immensely!

Thank you to NetGalley and Roxanne D. Howard for the ARC!

I thought this book was very different, but in a good way. I had never read this author before so I was surprised how much it kept me intrigued. I'd recommend this to my friends.

5 Stars for When You Close Your Eyes
ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own!

Roxanne D Howard is a new author for me & I’ve now added her to my TBR authors !

I was drawn to this book by the hot cover as well as the brief synopsis!!

Lark has a lover that comes to her in her dreams & it’s not her fiancé Charles. Circumstances surrounding the death of her father who she has been estranged from for many years brings her back to Portland , OR for the services.

This book has a great plot & great characters! When Niall appears - the family lawyer he is immediately drawn to Lark. What plays out is a having a dream becomes reality as these two work towards an eventually HEA!!

Great book
Read in almost one sitting !!

Sexy, romantic, and full of tension. The characters are great, whether you like them or not. The story ended up being different than I expected. While there are a lot of steamy scenes, there is plenty else happening.

This book actually really surprised me. I had never read this author before and was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I would recommend it and would read more from Ms. Howard.

I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review. It is hard to review this with words, it’s very steamy and very romantic and the story unfolds in a very natural satisfying way. You root for both the hero and heroine and it’s satisfying when it all works out. More than just erotica, emotionally gratifying

I loved the romance of this story. Our main character Lark begins having hot, steamy dreams about a man she's never met before. They certainly weren't of her fiance Charles! It leaves Lark wondering which life she should be living...Her dream life or her real life. What happens when one day your dream life turns into reality?! That's what happens in the case of Lark. This story is about Lark's trails and tribulations to embrace the life that she not only wants but deserves. At what expense do you have to pay for living the life you want? The story is filled with suspense, betrayal and a good dose of love and heat. It will keep you reading all the way to the end. I highly recommend this book! You'll be glad you read it!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Lark and Nial and Charles...hmmm....This read was well paced and it read well. The scenes were hot and very much frustratingly good. You will see what I mean! I felt this book and their characters. They were strong minded and stayed their courses. This is a good read and I enjoyed it. Is there a second to this book?? I am curious as to the ending. Well, it is a good reAd!!

I received this ARC from the publisher via Net Galley for my honest review. The opinions are solely my own. Thank you Net Galley!!

After months and months, Lark has dreamt of a mysterious Irish lover who knows what she wants and gives her exactly what she needs. And just when she thinks he's just a pigment of her imagination, she arrives back home in Oregon for her late father's funeral to wake up and find her kissing the Irish stud. Stepping straight out of her fantasies and into her life, the powerful connection they share rocks her foundation but when she comes face to face with the demons from her past, would that prevent her from finding true love?

In regards to “When You Close Your Eyes”, it was a good read, not great which surprised me considering all the five stars reviews I have seen beforehand. It was an interesting premise that I knew it would be from the get-go after reading the blurb. It just didn't blow my mind. Generally speaking it was mediocre at best, the characters just lack the oomph to really bring the story together and the one week “I can't without you” instant love was a uh-no. Furthermore, I thought it was odd how creepy Charles gotten after confessing his infidelity after his now ex fiance probing questions which brings me to another point. The way Charles casually admitting to 'shagging” multiple women during their relationship was a huge left down. No built-up on how Lark found out about his unfaithfulness or anything. It was just wham! Bam! Can we still have sex type of confession and then for him to awkwardly stay at Lark childhood home days after was something else. Furthermore, Lark was very adamant about not giving second chances after she caught her father cheating on her mother prior to the storyline yet here she is stealing kisses with Niall and reliving some of her sexual fantasies while still being engaged to Charles. I guess the the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. To say the least I'm shocked I didn't dropped the series. Kudos to me!