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.
Come back tomorrow for the
Premiere of the Eyes Wide Open Book Trailer.
My very good friend Jena B. has agreed to be my guest reviewer for this book. It's not that I don't want to review it, it's just that I have been EXTREMELY busy with making the trailer and traveling and end of the school year...Well you get my drift.
So here is Jena's take of Eyes Wide Open.
A personal disclaimer: I would like to say that I don’t
normally review books. It’s not that I don’t want to support the author or help
other readers decide whether or not a book is worth the read. It’s just not my
thing – writing. I’m a designer not a writer. But having read all three books
in this series by Raine Miller I felt that I should at least give it a shot. If
you will be looking for spoilers you won’t find any here.
First let me say that what I’m about to tell you about this
book in no way reflects any personal bias towards Raine Miller even though I
happen to have become friends with her. This is 100% unbiased. With that said
I’ll begin. J
Eyes Wide Open. Aptly titled since I could not put this book
down. My Eyes were Wide Open until I finished the very
last page – very few books draw me in to that level of commitment but boy did
this book do that.
Just like with All In we pick up right were the
previous book left off. It was nice to see more of Ethan’s family and to see
another side of him. Still fiercely protective of his girl, but a lighter side
is seen especially with his adorable niece. Those of you that have read Raine’s
other books – His Perfect Passion and The Undoing of a Libertine – got the
little “easter egg” references throughout this book to those characters such as
the portrait of Sir Jeremy and his Georgina and the estate where Darius and
Marianne lived plus some other touches. I personally like when books link to
each other even if that link is very tiny.
Anyone who read All In would probably have a good
guess as to what is ailing Brynne – I’m not telling if you haven’t read either
yet. To say that I was surprised – not so much. Kind of figured it out a bit before
reading EWO.
I really like the relationship between Ethan and Brynne.
Even though they haven’t really been together that long I feel that they really
do have a good relationship. Does Ethan get a little “cave manish” at times
when it comes to Brynne, especially about her modeling – yes but Brynne is no
shrining violet and she can stand her ground with her man, unlike some other
heroines I’ve read in the past. I think they need those push and pull moments
between them to make this a real relationship. I think that is what makes them
strong. Did I want to strangle Ethan
when he had nightmares and wouldn’t share with Brynne – yes. But I think now in
hindsight I can get why. After everything that Brynne has had to go through
Ethan didn’t want to burden her with his baggage.
The tragic moment that was bound to happen. I knew from
reading the book blurb where this was going instead of what the obvious route
could have been. I think by having this scenario play out made Brynne a
stronger character.
And then the moment came where we finally see what the
threat to Brynne was. Again I kind of picked up the who but not necessarily the
exact why. Did that make the story any less exciting – absolutely not. One of
the reasons I couldn’t put the book down. I had to see how it ended. So I would
be extremely tired the next day at work – so worth it. The ending was perfect
in my opinion. I was very happy for Ethan and Brynne by the end.
Overall I think this was Raine’s best book so far. The sex
was hotter and the bond between them was even stronger. I think having the book
released in May instead of the initial 2012 date was the best move. I think
that it probably gave Raine the ability to really flesh this story out.
Five stars!
If you haven’t read them yet, I highly recommend reading her
two historical novels – His Perfect Passion and The Undoing of a Libertine. ~ Jena B.
Raine
Miller has been reading romance novels since she picked up that first Barbara
Cartland book at the tender age of thirteen. And it's a safe bet she'll never
stop, because now she writes them too! Granted Raine's stories are edgy enough
to turn Ms. Cartland in her grave, but to her way of thinking, a hot, sexy hero
never goes out of fashion. A part-time teacher and writer of sexy romance stories
every other chance she gets pretty much fills her days. She has a handsome
prince of a husband, and two brilliant sons to pull her back into the real
world if the writing takes her too far away. Her sons know she likes to write
stories, but gratefully have never asked to read any, thank God! Raine loves to
hear from readers and to chat about the characters in her books.
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