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akiikomori's review against another edition
5.0
I think the idea of being mutually exclusive to some people is a very big step in a relationship. It means both parties are committed to each other, have a certain respect for each other, and perhaps have the potential of being more. When the notorious Ethan Blackstone falls in love, he falls hard; so hard he’s willing to bet everything he has on Brynne Bennett. All in means no matter what happens, no matter how broken she thinks she is, he’ll still be there, loving her and protecting her all the same, and that’s the kind of respect a woman can only dream of.
The biggest mistake of his life and one of the only things he’ll ever regret is lying to Brynne. He lied by omission and now he’s paying the price. But Ethan Blackstone isn’t a quitter. He’ll stop at nothing to get his beautiful American girl back, and when he does, he’s never going to let her out of his sight. He’s determined to have her for his own and do no matter what it costs to protect her from the demons of her past. With every threat circling around Brynne, it’s up to Ethan to keep her protected, while also keeping himself sane whenever he’s away from her, because no matter what he does he can’t get her out of his head.
Great writers know exactly what readers want and can deliver it. Raine Miller is one of those great writers. Within the first few pages she easily gets readers hooked from the prologue alone, telling women exactly what they want and how exactly Ethan Blackstone can give it to them.
Ethan gave me some peace and security in a way I’d never really felt as an adult, and certainly never before in regards to my sexuality. It’s just how he is, and I think I understand him now. He wasn’t demanding and controlling because he wanted to dominate me, he was that way with me because he knew it was what I needed. Ethan was trying to give me something I needed in order for us to work.
That right there ladies and gentleman, that is poetry. Ladies, accept and understand this. Men, learn from this.
Ethan Blackstone is MAJORLY SWOONWORTHY. He is just something completely different. A definite Alpha male for sure, and I was almost a bit surprised to find out he wasn’t into BDSM. Ethan is definitely a Dom though. He enjoys it and revels in it, and Brynne can’t help be the perfect sub to fill his requires. Even though he may take it overboard sometimes, it’s only because he cares SO MUCH about her and has the power to protect her. I wonder if he was a regular man with a 9-5 job, that he’d go through this much effort to protect her.
What I love about this series, or in this book in particular is that it’s told from Ethan’s point of view. You know how I love reading Male POVs. I know it’s sappy, but I love hearing about how men (fictional, obviously) have their hearts on their sleeves like Ethan does. He’s afraid of losing Brynne, is scared but marvelled at how wonderful being with her is, and I swear they have more mind-blowing sex than Christian and Ana (from Fifty Shades), it honestly makes a girl jealous. A girl wants to know she’s loved, and cherished, she WANTS to see her man get jealous if she hangs out with other guys. It really shows how much they care and how possessive they are. Perhaps not all women want to be trophy girlfriends, but belonging to someone isn’t necessarily a bad thing if they love and treat you right.
Brynne seemed to catch herself and said, “Paul, this is Ethan…Blackstone, my boyfriend.” she handed me one of the coffees. “I got you a misto.” She looked at me and took a sip from her cup. Yep. She was uncomfortable.
The plonker stuck his hand out and offered first.
I hate you.
I had one arm around Brynne and the other hand occupied with the coffee she’d just palmed off on me. I would need to let her go in order to shake. I despised him in his slick suit, professional, clean cut and, from all appearances, plenty of brass.
Perhaps Mr. Blackstone’s methods could be a tad bit excessive or overboard, but that just goes to show that he loves he. At least he’s not a beast who wants to lock her in a tower and never let her see the light of day. After all, all he does, he does for love, again, even if it is a bit tad excessive and hardly slow at all. It’s important to find a good balance between hard and fast, and slow but savouring. See what I did there? ;) It’s not always terrible to fall in love too hard too fast, as long as it’s with the right man. This blogger is unfortunately waiting for her Ethan Blackstone, and is wondering if he’s really out there….
5/5 Hearts of Love
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The biggest mistake of his life and one of the only things he’ll ever regret is lying to Brynne. He lied by omission and now he’s paying the price. But Ethan Blackstone isn’t a quitter. He’ll stop at nothing to get his beautiful American girl back, and when he does, he’s never going to let her out of his sight. He’s determined to have her for his own and do no matter what it costs to protect her from the demons of her past. With every threat circling around Brynne, it’s up to Ethan to keep her protected, while also keeping himself sane whenever he’s away from her, because no matter what he does he can’t get her out of his head.
Great writers know exactly what readers want and can deliver it. Raine Miller is one of those great writers. Within the first few pages she easily gets readers hooked from the prologue alone, telling women exactly what they want and how exactly Ethan Blackstone can give it to them.
Ethan gave me some peace and security in a way I’d never really felt as an adult, and certainly never before in regards to my sexuality. It’s just how he is, and I think I understand him now. He wasn’t demanding and controlling because he wanted to dominate me, he was that way with me because he knew it was what I needed. Ethan was trying to give me something I needed in order for us to work.
That right there ladies and gentleman, that is poetry. Ladies, accept and understand this. Men, learn from this.
Ethan Blackstone is MAJORLY SWOONWORTHY. He is just something completely different. A definite Alpha male for sure, and I was almost a bit surprised to find out he wasn’t into BDSM. Ethan is definitely a Dom though. He enjoys it and revels in it, and Brynne can’t help be the perfect sub to fill his requires. Even though he may take it overboard sometimes, it’s only because he cares SO MUCH about her and has the power to protect her. I wonder if he was a regular man with a 9-5 job, that he’d go through this much effort to protect her.
What I love about this series, or in this book in particular is that it’s told from Ethan’s point of view. You know how I love reading Male POVs. I know it’s sappy, but I love hearing about how men (fictional, obviously) have their hearts on their sleeves like Ethan does. He’s afraid of losing Brynne, is scared but marvelled at how wonderful being with her is, and I swear they have more mind-blowing sex than Christian and Ana (from Fifty Shades), it honestly makes a girl jealous. A girl wants to know she’s loved, and cherished, she WANTS to see her man get jealous if she hangs out with other guys. It really shows how much they care and how possessive they are. Perhaps not all women want to be trophy girlfriends, but belonging to someone isn’t necessarily a bad thing if they love and treat you right.
Brynne seemed to catch herself and said, “Paul, this is Ethan…Blackstone, my boyfriend.” she handed me one of the coffees. “I got you a misto.” She looked at me and took a sip from her cup. Yep. She was uncomfortable.
The plonker stuck his hand out and offered first.
I hate you.
I had one arm around Brynne and the other hand occupied with the coffee she’d just palmed off on me. I would need to let her go in order to shake. I despised him in his slick suit, professional, clean cut and, from all appearances, plenty of brass.
Perhaps Mr. Blackstone’s methods could be a tad bit excessive or overboard, but that just goes to show that he loves he. At least he’s not a beast who wants to lock her in a tower and never let her see the light of day. After all, all he does, he does for love, again, even if it is a bit tad excessive and hardly slow at all. It’s important to find a good balance between hard and fast, and slow but savouring. See what I did there? ;) It’s not always terrible to fall in love too hard too fast, as long as it’s with the right man. This blogger is unfortunately waiting for her Ethan Blackstone, and is wondering if he’s really out there….
5/5 Hearts of Love
Check out the rest of my reviews at http://www.akiikomorireading.com
bitchie's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. I did like this one better than the first one, but it still seems to move too fast. Details that I want to KNOW, are just skimmed right over. I wanted to actually see Ethan telling the friends and family about the threats against her, and see their reactions. And what about Brynne's "curse" day, when she was so darn moody? She treated Ethan like shit, he goes to get her with a "what now?" vibe, and then it totally skips the whole evening! Why she was so upset, how they dealt with things. It's like if sex can't come out of it, the author doesn't feel the need to share it. I know this is an erotic romance, but damn, there actually IS a plot in there, so I want to read it!
cheysbookloverreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Book 2 in this series was even better than the 1st. In this book, we see the beginning of growth in Brynne and Ethan’s relationship. There are family introductions and while things are moving quickly, both couples are quite leary but they are all in. When weird messages start appearing on Brynne’s phone, along with weird photos going to Ethan’s office, you have to wonder if her past is back to haunt her. Will it succeed in tearing her down? Tearing them apart?
Raine Miller is truly a literary genius! After reading part of her Vegas Crush series, I was not expecting the amount of spice in these books. Wonderful writing, great world building and tons of character development await in this series! The characters are beginning to realize they each have their own set of issues, and the willingness to work on those together. I truly hope it is enough to keep them together! The past can be a fickle thing and it can ruin the future if you aren’t mindful.
Raine Miller is truly a literary genius! After reading part of her Vegas Crush series, I was not expecting the amount of spice in these books. Wonderful writing, great world building and tons of character development await in this series! The characters are beginning to realize they each have their own set of issues, and the willingness to work on those together. I truly hope it is enough to keep them together! The past can be a fickle thing and it can ruin the future if you aren’t mindful.
carladelgado's review against another edition
3.0
It's just one plot divided into separate books. Seriously. Ugh.
devansbooklife's review against another edition
2.0
Boring. Just didn't have anything that grabbed me
mostlyfated's review against another edition
3.0
3.8 stars. I love the fact we got a story from Ethan's point of view. It's actually pretty refreshing. Some typos and editing issues as well but the overall story is effective. Here's hoping for the next sequel will be just as fast paced and steamy. I hope we will also get a chance to read Ivan and Gabrielle's story too. Those two appear to be as engaging to each other as they are to readers.
missvicki25's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one. Almost as much as the first. Needed a little more drama or action. Just something. Love how they're short, quick reads! Off to read the next installment!!
charms1976's review against another edition
1.0
All In by Raine Miller is the second book in The Blackstone Affair series. It is told from Ethan's POV this time around instead of Brynne's.
After the last book in the series left me with mixed feelings, I was a little scared to read from Ethan's POV. While we are reading from his head this time around, it starts where we left off with Naked. I will admit that Ethan was the main reason I continued -- besides the story needing some answers from the previous book -- and was worried that the author was going to let us down. Well, I was right unfortunately.
For a man who was suppose to be so Dominant, protective and sexy, Ethan came across as a pansy who needed a dose of man-the-hell-up and grow-some-balls medicine. What happened to the man I enjoyed from the previous book? Why did the author turn him into a drama-king with no backbone?
When it came to Brynne, I wasn't as shocked to discover he dark past but I was shocked that the author went there with some of it. I will warn readers that it does involve serious issues that may be uncomfortable for some people. It is just mentioned briefly, but it is one thing that some people may be shocked or offended to read.
Overall, I became bored with the repetitive sex between the two that seemed to happen every chapter that it was hard to focus on the relationship itself. By the time I got to the 75% mark, I was skimming those scenes and trying to get to the serious parts. After finishing up this read, I don't think I will be continuing on in the journey of The Blackstone Affair.
After the last book in the series left me with mixed feelings, I was a little scared to read from Ethan's POV. While we are reading from his head this time around, it starts where we left off with Naked. I will admit that Ethan was the main reason I continued -- besides the story needing some answers from the previous book -- and was worried that the author was going to let us down. Well, I was right unfortunately.
For a man who was suppose to be so Dominant, protective and sexy, Ethan came across as a pansy who needed a dose of man-the-hell-up and grow-some-balls medicine. What happened to the man I enjoyed from the previous book? Why did the author turn him into a drama-king with no backbone?
When it came to Brynne, I wasn't as shocked to discover he dark past but I was shocked that the author went there with some of it. I will warn readers that it does involve serious issues that may be uncomfortable for some people. It is just mentioned briefly, but it is one thing that some people may be shocked or offended to read.
Overall, I became bored with the repetitive sex between the two that seemed to happen every chapter that it was hard to focus on the relationship itself. By the time I got to the 75% mark, I was skimming those scenes and trying to get to the serious parts. After finishing up this read, I don't think I will be continuing on in the journey of The Blackstone Affair.
aahacara's review
4.0
I thought this book from Ethan's point of view was much different than that of book 1...I am not sure I liked it as well. I hope that in book 3 we get back to a combination of views. I was SO excited for book 2 and it didn't quite match my hopes. I am still holding out for the final enstallment.
lmmountford's review
3.0
Two things are very clear about this book:
1) the author is American.
2) The author was a woman
Ok not necessarily clear about the book, but they contributed to the quality of the book. Because while i can't really complain about the content, the author needs to come to London sometime and realise English people aren't either hugh grant/ colin firth or Ray Winstone types. Every english character in this book talks like a real bit of posh nosh, the kind you'd find in the Chealsey area or Chesire, but not in the centre of London. Also, newspaper stands are extremely uncommon these days since the invention of the off-licence or supermarket so it's unlikely to have the hag on the corner stand anymore and certainly not in the upscale areas of the city. And what is with the bloody names, Ethan's father is London cabby, he's not going to name a son Ethan because that would just be cruel. The kid wouldn't make it two days in the city schools, let alone some of the other names that crop up.
Based on the cover of the next novel, i feel i should also point out that in England, Marrige does not get you a citizenship. That's how it over in the colonies but in England you have to be here for a while and pass several tests, no quickie marriage will keep 'his girl' in the UK i'm afraid.
Ok, enough of my patriotic ramblings. I rather enjoyed the first but this book highly underwhelmed me. The sudden twist of the tape was a real downturn as it's been done before. I was expecting a past affair that might have been a tad of embarrassing for a political career, not another rape/abuse victim story. They are becoming so common in fiction it's starting to take away from the real life torment that victims suffer. I also didn't like that it's written from the male point of view, he felt so unbelievable and didn't fit in with character of a former SAS. The SAS are gritty and hard as nails, some of the most dangerous men on the planet, they don't get wound up by a teacher, the teacher cowers in fear of his glare.
1) the author is American.
2) The author was a woman
Ok not necessarily clear about the book, but they contributed to the quality of the book. Because while i can't really complain about the content, the author needs to come to London sometime and realise English people aren't either hugh grant/ colin firth or Ray Winstone types. Every english character in this book talks like a real bit of posh nosh, the kind you'd find in the Chealsey area or Chesire, but not in the centre of London. Also, newspaper stands are extremely uncommon these days since the invention of the off-licence or supermarket so it's unlikely to have the hag on the corner stand anymore and certainly not in the upscale areas of the city. And what is with the bloody names, Ethan's father is London cabby, he's not going to name a son Ethan because that would just be cruel. The kid wouldn't make it two days in the city schools, let alone some of the other names that crop up.
Based on the cover of the next novel, i feel i should also point out that in England, Marrige does not get you a citizenship. That's how it over in the colonies but in England you have to be here for a while and pass several tests, no quickie marriage will keep 'his girl' in the UK i'm afraid.
Ok, enough of my patriotic ramblings. I rather enjoyed the first but this book highly underwhelmed me. The sudden twist of the tape was a real downturn as it's been done before. I was expecting a past affair that might have been a tad of embarrassing for a political career, not another rape/abuse victim story. They are becoming so common in fiction it's starting to take away from the real life torment that victims suffer. I also didn't like that it's written from the male point of view, he felt so unbelievable and didn't fit in with character of a former SAS. The SAS are gritty and hard as nails, some of the most dangerous men on the planet, they don't get wound up by a teacher, the teacher cowers in fear of his glare.