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Friday, 25 July 2014

Review: Rare and Precious Things (The Blackstone Affair #4) by Raine Miller

Synopsis

The fourth part in the New York Times bestselling series, The Blackstone Affair: A bright beginning for two damaged souls fighting for their hard-won love, and the promise of a new hope to secure their happily ever after.

Fresh from an idyllic honeymoon along the Italian coast, the Blackstones prepare for the birth of their precious baby and the challenges of settling into a new home. But things get complicated when specters from the past reappear to threaten the very foundation of their relationship. Ethan and Brynne will have to fight harder than ever for each other. Rare and Precious Things is the story of two people who both need the other in order to be complete, but learn just how "rare" their brand of love is when they have to risk everything in order to hold onto it.

Naked (The Blackstone Affair, #1) by Raine Miller

Book 1: AMAZON / My Review

All In (The Blackstone Affair, #2) by Raine Miller

Book 2: AMAZON / My Review

Eyes Wide Open (The Blackstone Affair, #3) by Raine Miller

Book 3: AMAZON / My Review

Rare and Precious Things (The Blackstone Affair, #4) by Raine Miller

Book 4: AMAZON / Review below

My Review

3 Stars!

This is the final installment to the Blackstone Affair series and finally everything is out in the open.If you haven't read the rest of the books in this series there will be spoilers below!

“Brynne was my life. The last piece of my puzzle that had finally completed me. I just need a way to tell her somehow. I wanted her to know how happy I was because I had been blessed with the rare and precious gift of loving her.”

Ahhh I really wanted to love this one but it just didn't do it for me :( I guess its been a while since I read the rest of the series and maybe I expected too much? It was too slow for my liking and it pains me to say this but I was fairly bored.

Ethan and Brynne have come a long way with the things they have faced and the struggles they overcome.now they have are getting married and have a baby on the way what could possibly go wrong? The past comes back to haunt them they have to work together to overcome the struggle. Ethan has to learn to stop always protecting Brynne from his past and let her in.

I really enjoyed the series, I absolutely adore Ethan. Sexy, possessive,funny and all round amazing man what more can you ask for? I loved the parts when Ethan was all excited about the baby aww some really cute parts but other than that and Ethan's amazing self i just wasn't as into it as i was with the rest of the books in the series.

*ARC provided for an honest review*

Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Review: Eyes Wide Open (The Blackstone Affair #3) by Raine Miller

Synopsis

The third part in The Blackstone Affair series: A love on the brink of being destroyed. The fight of a lifetime to keep it alive.
Big surprises are on the horizon for Ethan and Brynne as they struggle to adjust to what life has thrown at them. Demons from the past are threatening to destroy the passionate bond they’ve forged despite their vow that nothing will ever keep them apart. A truly devastating loss coupled with the promise of a new hope opens their eyes to what is most important, but is it possible for the lovers to move on from the painful histories that continue to haunt them? A stalker is still lurking in the shadows, plotting evil amidst the distraction of the 2012 Olympic games in London. Brynne and Ethan are on the cusp of losing everything as the stakes rise. Will they yield to circumstances beyond their control or will they give every ounce of fight they have left to save each other and win the ultimate prize of a life together?

Eyes Wide Open is a passion-wrought story that shows us what pure love can achieve when tested and what the heart can accomplish despite danger and adversity

Book 1: AMAZON / My Review

Book 2: AMAZON / My Review

Book 3: AMAZON / Review Below

Book 4: AMAZON / My Review

My Review

4 Fabulous heart racing stars!

Book three of The Blackstone Affair series did not let me down! It was a fast paced captivating book which took you on a journey. It never got boring or dragged on a certain situation , it was all on point and kept you hooked!

“I know I'm a bit rough around the edges and I know I've trampled my way through your life, but I do love you with all of my heart. Never doubt that. You're my girl, and I want you and I need you with me forever.”

Book 1 was in Brynne's POV and Book 2 was in Ethan's POV..well in book three you have both Ethan and Brynne's POV. I thought it helped make you understand the situations better from both their points of view, so it gives us a better overall insight.

“My position was simple, really. I didn't care about her past. It changed nothing in my feelings for her. She was the one-the one person I needed to be with. Now it was just a matter of convincing her of this fact. And I will... because I love her.”

It starts off where All In finishes. In this book you see Ethan's nightmares getting worse and how Brynne tries to help him get better. Their relationships ends up moving forward faster than both of them had anticipated. Ethan tries to understand Brynne better especially her need to model and have nude pictures taken. And Ethan..well bless his heart he tries to open up more

“Are you real?" He whispered, brushing up my face with the back of his fingers in a cherishing caress. "Because I'll want you forever.”

As we get to see from Ethans POV we find out more about his dreams and what he went through

We also meet new characters..aww little Zara you are adorable!

“My eyes have really only been opened since you came into my world. You gave me everything. You made me really want to see what was around me, for the first time in my adult life. You made me want you. You made me want... a life. You were my greatest give of all, Ethan James Blackstone." She reached up to touch my face and held her palm there, her eyes showing me so much of what she felt.

I covered her palm on my cheek with my hand. "As you were for me, my beautiful American girl.”

The danger is still there..someone is still after Brynne and they will do anything to get her. I loved the suspense even though i had a feeling I knew who it would be andd.. I was right! I really enjoyed this series..and wait a minute..there is more??!!

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Review: All In (The Blackstone Affair #2) By Raine Miller

The Blackstone Affair Series

Book 1-Naked (MyReview)

Book 2- All In (Review Below)

Book 3- Eyes Wide Open (MyReview)

Book 4- Rare, Precious Things (ReviewToCome)

Synopsis

The second part in The Blackstone Affair series! Looming danger. A love worth fighting for. A man who’ll go all in.

Ethan Blackstone has a problem on his hands. He’s broken Brynne’s trust and she’s left him. He’s unwilling to live without her and isn’t giving up—he’s dead-set on getting his beautiful American girl back. The passion between them was explosive, but the secrets they hid from each other are dark and chilling and are powerful enough to destroy their shot at a life together. With political threats now directed at Brynne, Ethan is running out of time and he’ll need to gather all his strength and agility to protect her from the dangers that could take her away from him forever. Will Ethan be able to save Brynne from a past that keeps her locked in fear? Will he ever feel the warmth of her touch, the solidity of her trust again? This is a love-struck man who is willing to do whatever it takes to possess the heart of the woman he loves. He’ll go to any lengths to protect her. He’ll go all in.

Here is the fiery story of what happens when two people surrender to a love so great it can heal the scars of the past and give way to a life of pure, rapturous ecstasy.

My Review

4 Ethan Blackstone Stars!!

Holy Shit! I want moree!

Why oh why are these books so short?

All In start off where the first book left off.This book is in Ethan's POV and gives us more of an insight to his past, I enjoyed being in his head it was at times funny and other times heart breaking.

“With Ethan everything was fast, intense… combustive. From the beginning, he told me things. He told me that he wanted me. And yes, he even said he loved me. He had no problem telling me about what he wanted with me, or how he felt about me. And I don’t just mean the sex. That was a big part of our connection, but it wasn't everything with Ethan. He can share his feelings easily. It is his way— not necessarily mine.”

Also Brynnes past is revealed in a lot more detail and you get glimpses into Ethan's tortured past.In this book you see their relationship grow as they start understanding each other better.There are also the dangers that loom around them as someone it trying to get to Brynne. How will Ethan stop them?

“The mind can imagine terrors far more horrific than you could ever physically bear, just like the mind will tune out those physical hurts when the pain surpasses what your body can endure.”

You are introduced to more characters such as Ethan's family and you learn more about Brynnes. This is a fab fast paced book that keeps you hooked all the way to the end!

I just cant get enough of Ethan!I don't know why but i liked the first book slightly better than this one..But still, can not wait for more!

“How did you learn to cock so well?” I sputtered, “I mean cook!”

She rolled her eyes and shook her head. I gave her a grin and a wink. “You do both so well, baby, my cock and the cooking part."

Haha! Oh Ethan

Next book here i come...

Buy Links

Amazon Uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ALYRSEQ

Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B00ALYRSEQ

Saturday, 24 August 2013

Review: Naked (The Blackstone Affair, #1) By Raine Miller

Synopsis

Brynne Bennett is living the good life. An American art student at the University of London and part-time photographic model, she’s putting her life back on track with school and lots of hard work. When ultra successful London businessman, Ethan Blackstone, buys her nude portrait, he isn’t taking ‘no’ for an answer. He wants Brynne in his bed and makes plans to keep her there no matter what. His dominant nature captivates and ensnares despite the demons she carries inside her. But there are secrets in this relationship. Huge ones. Can Ethan free Brynne from the past that has marked her? Will Brynne let him or will the specters tormenting her resurface to destroy them both…

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My Review

WOW!..4.5 hot Ethan Blackstone stars!!

Fans of 50 shades and Crossfire series you should really check this series out!

“I want to be with you so badly right now. i want to take you home with me, and put you in my bed and have hours and hours with your body wrapped up in mine and to do with as I wish. I want to have you in the morning so when we wake up I can make you come, saying my name...I want to watch some crap TV show and have you fall asleep against me on the couch so I can watch you and hear you breathing”

After hearing so much on Ethan Blackstone i really had to read this series and find out what all the fuss was about..I am now a big Ethan Blackstone fan yay!!

I was hooked on this book right from the first page and finished the whole book at around 3am! And i still couldn't get enough so i jumped straight into the next one :D

Ethan Blackstone is a millionaire who owns Blackstone security and when he gets a phone-call to protect an American girl he isn't really interested..until he sees her picture.

“That picture changed everything. I was not the same after I saw it and I couldn't go back to the man I’d been before seeing it either. Not after we met that night on the street. My whole world altered because of a photograph. A photograph of my beautiful American girl.”

Brynne Bennett is an American Art student at the University of London and part-time photographic model.When Ethan Blackstone enters her life and buys a nude of her,things change, fast. Brynne Bennett has a past that haunts her its the reason she has moved all the way to London. Ethan also has a past and secrets.He is intense, dominant, powerful and confident but he also is understanding and I love how protective he is.

“Because you’re very special, Brynne.”

“How special, Ethan?” I whispered because I was a little frightened to hear. I was frightened of my own feelings for him already. In such a short time he’d possessed me.

“For me? As special as it gets, baby.” He smiled his signature one side up twist and made my stomach flutter.”

I want to know soo much more about them both and cant wait for their pasts to be revealed.This is a short, fast paced book that keeps you hooked till the very end!