Eyes Wide Open

The Blackstone Affair, Part 3

By: Raine Miller

Narrated by: Grace Grant, Shane East

Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2013 Raine Miller (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

I absolutely adore Ethan and Bryn!

I absolutely adore Ethan and Bryn.

This was a re-read on audible for me and I loved it as much as I did the first time. Add in the British accent and it's Ethan Blackstone come to life.

This series is one of my favorites!!

Sheer Bliss

This book was sheer bliss! I love the passionate. relationship between. the. two main characters. The. book. is so exciting. with it's twist. and turns that have you beginning for more. The narration is. superb. Shane East. brings Ethan Black Stone character to life. I love the Whittyness and dominant personality of the Alfa male in this story.! The female voice was quite well done,as well.

Better Than the first 2

I enjoyed the third book in the series. After reading the first two I expected the third to be just ok but I was surprised. The story was engaging and kept me on the edge of y seat.

Grace and Shane nailed it again!

Would you consider the audio edition of Eyes Wide Open to be better than the print version?

Yes because the narrators added the foreign accents that I would have never added mentally as I read it.

What other book might you compare Eyes Wide Open to and why?

This Man series by Jodi Ellen Malpas because the British hero Jesse is also a very protective alpha male who loves Ava with a similar intensity and focus as British hero Ethan loves Brynne.

What about Grace Grant and Shane East ’s performance did you like?

Narrators Grace Grant and Shane East breathed extra pathos into Brynne and Ethan's ongoing love story. I liked their choices for voice, accent and rhythm for all of the characters.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

He'll do anything to protect her.

Any additional comments?

Another excellent set of performances by Grace Grant and Shane East with a fine cameo performance by Deacon Lee as the villain! I particularly loved Ethan's little fruit/vegetable nicknames for their baby-to-be, his intense desire to protect Brynne and to be with her, always being very present in their quickly developing romance. He's now one of my top favorite BBFs.

Ethan Blackstone....What A Man!

What made the experience of listening to Eyes Wide Open the most enjoyable?

Grace Grant, I love the way she tells a story.

What did you like best about this story?

It was a nice conclusion to the story although I think there is still more to tell...ethan's history was never discussed

Have you listened to any of Grace Grant and Shane East ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love Grace Grant and I liked Shane East's narration except for his Brynn.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Ethan at Brynn's dad's pool...so sweet.

Any additional comments?

Lovely trilogy...I hated that it ended.

Loved it and loved that Brit ! Ending no so loved

I will sum all three books up in one review.
1. Too short , kept me wanting more, loved the narration .
2. Better into the story and loved loved the Brit narration on this one. Liked how
they changed from her narration to his in book 2. Really love Ethan , the British accent made it dreamy !
3. Even better , narration was awesome , both male and female together ...back and forth. Some don't like that but I enjoyed it in this story. Seemed like the whole story kept leading you on to the ending which I definitely wanted more questions answered and it was all over. So left many doors open , with another in the series expected. However I don't know if that is the plan. So for all the story , 3 books , I was disappointed in the end.

All 3 Books Consumed me & left me aching 4 more

Any additional comments?

Brilliant writing and perfect narration has combine to make one wan't More More More. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. It has everything one could wan't in a steamy hot lusty romance full of love. Not sure what to listen to next as not sure anything can compare and keep up with these amazing books. Many thanks to Raine for writing such a penetrating story. It went straight to my soul and feed it until full. :)

A fantastic love story!

I adored the main characters and the interaction between them. I love the reality of the sometimes difficult family dynamics along with the hot and steamy romance. I love the way Ethan is so much of an alpha male, and his dominant personality enhanced the story for me. I adore how he loves his girl so much. This was one of the best stories I've listened to and the narration was a total treat.

so good!

What did you love best about Eyes Wide Open?

that i got to find out what happen! the baby, who was after her.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Eyes Wide Open?

the baby

Which scene was your favorite?

the wedding

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when the dad died

I liked it

Good story. I just am a bit tired of stories about domineering men and the women who put up with it just because of the sex being good. Still the story was good.