Blinded By You

Jane Reyes left a glittering gala with her life changed and her voice locked away. In the years that follow, she rebuilds a quiet routine in Italy—working at a center that supports people who don’t speak and carving out safety in small, predictable moments. Then Rowan Valentino steps into her world. Hired by Jane’s father to guard her, he’s disciplined, dangerous, and far too observant. He also knows American Sign Language. Their chemistry is undeniable, but what begins as watchful protection twists into a pressure Jane can’t ignore: Rowan believes her voice isn’t gone—it’s hiding.

Little by little, he coaxes words out of her. A forced car-ride argument turns into a startled shout. A shaky “thank you” on an ice rink becomes a string of late-night phone calls. And when gunfire shatters the calm of their favorite ice cream shop, Jane is the one who steadies Rowan. Their bond deepens into real intimacy, even as her nightmares sharpen into clues. The man who silenced her still walks free, and the closer she and Rowan get, the more dangerous that truth becomes.

What follows is part love story, part hunt for justice. Jane faces the past she can’t remember; Rowan confronts the violent legacy he can’t outrun. Together they force a final reckoning—one that returns Jane’s voice, exposes a monster, and redefines what it means to protect someone you love.

• Romance listeners who want a darker, trauma-aware love story with a hard-won HEA
• Fans of protective heroes, resilient heroines, and consent-forward intimacy
• Listeners who appreciate found-family dynamics and revenge-justice arcs

Jaclin Marie lives in sunny California and studies Forensic Psychology and English. When she isn’t writing or reading, she’s walking her Shar-Pei, drinking coffee, or lifting at the gym. She began writing in 2020 and is known for twisty romance with drama and thriller edges, including Ace De Luca (originally on Wattpad, now in print).