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

Review: The Blackstone Affair # 3: Eyes Wide Open

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - This is a fantastic series full of heat, passion, desperation, and is all tied up in a happy ending.

What did you like best about this story?

I like Ethan - He has been my favorite part of all these stories so far. He is so bloody British and alpha and sex on a stick!

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

I have heard both of these narrators perform before. This was just as great as the others. Grace can become each of the characters without her performance sounding forced. Shane's voice is sexy, and where I NEVER love a male doing a female voice, his wasn't terrible and did not take away from the performance.

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

The moment at the restaurant with her friends Benny & Gaby when Brynne answered her mothers call and Benny ends up on his phone with Ethan. That was a tough moment.

Any additional comments?

Read the series - just read it!

Fantastic- Needed to Remind Myself FICTION at End

Would you listen to Eyes Wide Open again? Why?

Absolutely!

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.

What did you like best about this story?

How about the least-the ending was rushed and a bit choppy.

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

Yes- Grace Grant is perfection! Shane East is great as Ethan.

Any additional comments?

I recommend getting the entire series as these are not 'stand alone' books in my opinion.Adult/mature themes-some strong language

Amazing..... enough said!! Grant also does a job.

What a way to finish up the series. I love how all the books rite together. it doesn't hurt at all to have such an amazingly sexy and panty melting voice like Shane East. Grace Grant does an incredible job of her part in portraying the "scarred and broken but beautiful American girl"...

This is a true love story with some added suspense. It's about friendship and forgiveness, love and healing the scars of the past and finally finding the one that makes you whole enough to want to walk through fire and come out the other side a true victor and survivor. What would you do for true love??? To be able to spend the rest of your life with not only the live of your life but your best friend??

It also doesn't hurt that Shane has an amazingly HOT AND SEXY VOICE and gives some great detail of the awesome (and I mean AWESOME) sex scenes.... all I can say is than Brynn is a lucky girl.... even if she is a fictional charactor ...💖💕

Surprise!

I enjoyed the whole series. But then I love Shane East's voice, too. Overall the book was good. Big twist. The UK "Shades of Grey" would have been a good title, but the female lead has more depth than that of Shades.

The sex is far more graphic and doesn't really add to the story.

Really good book

The book is really good really enjoyed this series. And oh my goodness shane east accent i loveee. Anyways really read the series is good.

I'm in!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I started reading this series first then added the audio version. The audio really brought this series to life for me. I was totally sucked in.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I can not pick one character that is my favorite, they all are a part of this love story.

Which scene was your favorite?

"Make me real, only you can do that baby, only you"

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

There are several moving pieces to this love puzzle but in the end it is the glue that moved me.

Great Read Again

I loved the book so I just tried the audio to have something to do on a long flight. The narrators are a talented pair. Shane East sounded like a sexy Brit and could change to an American accent without a problem. He sounds just as I imagine Ethan would. I would listen to any book he narrates.

Wonderful book to an amazing series!!!

I want more of Ethan Blackstone. I loved these books so much that I actually read them first but when I saw they were available on audible, I did not waste any time buying them. I absolutely love Ethan's voice!!!

Absolutely Divine!

Don't read any further, just get this book! Ethan is one of the best male characters EVER, and the passion between he and Brynne ignites even more in this book. Things continue to come together from the previous stories, and I really hope there is a fourth book. If there is a fourth book, i am eagerly anticipating it. Raine Miller has a devoted fan in me!! I love the humor, I ADORE these particular characters (especially Ethan), the storyline is wonderful and the narration was phenomenal. Shane East really knows how to make your ears purrrrrr with satisfaction. Get it! Get it! Get it!

Blackstone Affair Trilogy

What did you love best about Eyes Wide Open?

I enjoyed the directness and frailty of Brynne and Ethan's characters and the extended family relationships.

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

Loved the references to the lion fish and the horror of the Afghanistan experience.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved Ethan's playful streak with wee Zara, after a lot of sex, it was refreshing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I needed to know how the story was going to finish.

Any additional comments?

I thought that Grace Grant and Shane East were fantastic narrators. It was nice to hear a rich Alpha male voice. Bring on more true male voices !