Naked: The Blackstone Affair, Book 1

by Raine Miller

For fans of Sylvia Day and E.L. James, the first book in the New York Times bestselling Blackstone Affair series.

Brynne Bennett has left scandal in her past and is living the good life. An American grad student at the University of London and part-time photographic model, she’s getting back on track with lots of hard work and focus on a career in art conservation. When successful and charismatic London businessman Ethan Blackstone buys her nude portrait, he wants to possess more than just her image. He wants Brynne in his bed, serving him in every way possible. He has no trouble voicing his desires, and he isn’t taking “no” for an answer.

At first, his dominant nature captivates her, but it isn’t clear if the force of his powerful desire will ultimately awaken or dispel the demons Brynne is carrying inside. There are secrets on both sides of this relationship—huge ones. Can Ethan erase the scars of Brynne’s past so that she can reveal her true self to him? Or will the shadows cast by Ethan’s own mysterious former life destroy their chance at happiness?

Naked is the sizzling, unforgettable story of what happens when a strong woman meets the one man powerful enough to strip away all her defenses, leaving her standing naked and perfect before him.

• ISBN10: 1476735255
• ISBN13: 9781476735252
• Publish Date: 12 December 2012
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Atria Books
• Format: eBook (EPUB)
• Pages: 192
• Language: English

Reviews

[Cocktails and Books]

Brynne Bennett moved to London to start anew to study Art at the University of London, but it's her work as a nude model that catches the attention of private security firm owner, Ethan Blackstone. Ethan is captivated by Brynne the moment he sees her, but what Brynne thought was a fling quickly turns into so much more.

Brynne left the United States to start over after some traumatic event. She's trying to rebuild her life and her trust in men. When she meets Ethan, she's overwhelmed by him. He makes her feel protected and cherished, but he also pushes her to do what he wants, which scares her. When she finally gives into what she's feeling for Ethan and decides to try and build a relationship with him, she finds out that Ethan hasn't been all that truthful about how he ended up in Brynne's life.

Ethan has his own demons he's dealing with, but he knows immediately that Brynne is 'the one'. He'd do just about anything to keep Brynne safe, even if he wasn't hired to do so. He knows Brynne's been traumatized and tries to give her the space she needs, but Ethan is overwhelmed by his feelings for her and tends to push his will on her.

I loved Brynne and Ethan. They were incredibly hot, from the very beginning, but also two people who definitely had personal demons that ruled their choices. The story cliffhangers and it made me extremely happy the second book in the series was available, but it is definitely a read worth picking up.

[leelu92]

It amused me enough to want to read the next book. Not enough depth for my taste but I enjoyed it as an easy read :)