Naked

The Blackstone Affair, Book 1

By: Raine Miller

Narrated by: Grace Grant, Shane East

Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

The first book in the bestselling Blackstone Affair series.

Naked desire. Secret satisfaction. An affair you'll never forget.

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 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.

©2012 Raine Miller (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

This Has Everything For the Erotic Reader and More

If you could sum up Naked in three words, what would they be?

Hot, sexy, intrigue

This is reminds me (thus far) of the Bared to You Series by Sylvia Day

Who was your favorite character and why?

Both main characters interest me and I want to know more!

Which scene was your favorite?

When Brynne is talking with her dad about the replacement of the US Vice Presidential ticket. This whetted my appetite to here more about Brynne's secret.

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

I was intrigued with what caused Brynne's nightmare the first time she spends the night with Ethan and her need to get away. I want to know more about both of these character's pasts as well as their futures.

Any additional comments?

In my opinion, this was quite expensive for such a short book (only 3+ hours). However, the book is long enough to really grab your attention on so many different levels. The next two in series are much longer and the same price as the first-so I guess that averages the cost.

Contains mature themes and strong language

amazing

I have no words except for I'm hooked an already downloading the second book. can't wait to see where this goes

Didn't Finish

I didn't like Ethan. He's a liar and a bit of a douche. I only made it to chapter 3. I prefer the heroes in the books I read to at least be honest and perferably not creepy.

Love At First Sight

I purchased this book based on the reviews and wasn't disappointed. Ethan and Brynne were unforgettable, the story was intriguing, the romance was good, old-fashioned loving (while still on the hot side). The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because of the serialized feel to it. The book was too short and I feel should have been combined with book 2. Having said that I am totally captivated by the story and listening to book 2 now. The sex scenes are really hot and the narration is fantastic.

Good....but......

Yes, this store is a combination of Fifty Shades + Bared to you! I did like the store, however I felt that it was rushed. The book definately should have had more substance and it was too short.

Ok... did not expect this

Ok.. what! Did not expect this. I was expecting something like a quick dom taking over a college chick life...but not this. I loved this. I think my intinally impressions was skewed because of dual narration...which was false...b/c this was not dual narration. Shane East only narration the first passage, then Grace Grant narrated the rest of the book, in Byrnne POV. I loved Ethan's character. He was awesome. I can't wait for book 2....

Great credit...

Very short

I felt like the book ended at an odd point. very short book. also not much introduction to characters. I was confused quite a bit in the beginning.

Love

I absolutely loved this book. Insta-love is usually reserved for fun, light hearted books that you read or listen to when you need a break from intensity, as it can come across as corny. This was most definitely insta-love but not corny at all. I believed every word and every emotion. I can't wait to get to the next book.

Grace Grant is one of my favorite narrators, but I'm not so sure this was the right book for her as her British accent isn't the strongest and there was a lot of it. I hope there is more Shane East in the next one.

Kind of hot

Any additional comments?

This book seemed to end to soon and left you wanting more. Do have to say it is a little bit of a typical story line girl meets hot rich and powerful dominate male and he consumes her world. I feel like I can't truly answer most questions based off this book it was a teaser for book two where you might get the answers this one left you with.

Took my breath away!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Naked to be better than the print version?

I have not read a print version....loved grace grant's narration!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Naked?

Her father's voice on the speaker phone answering machine.

Which scene was your favorite?

The sex scenes were hot and well written....

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

I felt so bad at the end.....can't give it away.

Any additional comments?

This is a mix of Beautiful Stranger and The Stark Trilogy.....Grace Grant has a fabulous British accent. I will defintely continue on with the series, lots of questions to be answered.