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

Addictive!

I've listened to this book twice just to be sure I loved it as much as I thought I did the first time. I DO! The narration is probably the biggest reason, but I enjoyed the story too. Shane East just did it for me. Checking out Raine Miller's website shows that there will be a book 4. Yay!!! I hope it's also made into an audiobook WITH THE SAME NARRATORS PLEASE! I can't wait to find out how the entire story plays out. This series will definitely remain one of my favorites and I highly recommend it.

Captivating From Begining To end

Raine Miller you have rocked my socks once again!!!
What can I say? Ethan Blackstone has become an iconic book boyfriend. When he was introduced to us in Naked, he was hard, closed off and sexy as hell. In All In, Raine Miller showed us the vulnerable side of Ethan. It made us want him even more because not only was he still sexy as ever but you want to hold his heart.
In EYES WIDE OPEN, Raine pulled out all the stops. She made Ethan Blackstone the ultimate book boyfriend. There isn't a thing that women everywhere wouldn't do to own his heart were he to be real rather than fictional. This time we saw his filthy, dirty and hot as all get out side where you wish he were buried inside of you and never leave. We got to see his vulnerable side and this time much more so than the last two installments. He pulled at your heart that you would do anything to take on his pain and relieve him of his demons. There was still hard and edgy Ethan whom you knew meant business and that he just didn't play around when it came to keeping Brynne safe. But aside from all of this, Raine Miller added another layer; another dimension to Ethan and it was this side of him that has me wrecked and putty in his fictional hands. She showed us an Ethan who is so warm, compassionate, caring, playful and endearing.
Holy hell pin me down with those hands that command you to do his bidding. Rivet me with the intensity of those blue eyes that tell you so much and are a window to all that is Ethan. Consume me with those words that speak of everything that his body cannot and that promise you forever.
The story--the suspense and thrill of it was fantastic and held you captive. I did not want to put it down. Raine Miller had your `spidey senses' tingling throughout the last half of the book. She added more layers to the story without rehashing things into boredom. There were more dimensions not only through the characters but through the story as well. She brought secondary characters to the forefront a little more which added to the depth of the main characters. The continuity of the story from the second installment to this one was seamless.
Another aspect of Raine Miller's writing that I absolutely love is her attention to small details. Especially when there is a suspense/thriller aspect to it. You find yourself having these light bulb moments when you realize how these little details all came into play in the big picture of it all. Simply brilliant!
There is so much more that I want to say about EYES WIDE OPEN but that would mean giving you spoilers so... you'll just have to listen to this one to see what has me ramped up and high on Raine Miller and Ethan Blackstone.

Very Enjoyable Trilogy

I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The Narrators really brought the characters to life for me and I was engaged through the entire book. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

THIS SERIES IS HOT

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

Yes, it was the first series that I have listened to that had a man and women and I really enjoyed when they did their own parts plus a lot of it was from the mans view which was nice for a change

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

No I haven't don't know if Shane actually talks like that but boy is it hot, could listen to him forever. Grace was very pleasant to listen to, liked when they did there own voices and didn't try to do each others.

Any additional comments?

Awfully short for an unabridged series and pretty costly for the length

Perfection

If you enjoyed book 1 & 2 then hold on to your seats and be prepared to be blown away by book 3. This one is told in both Brynne and Ethan's POV and it was simply amazing! This is how you write a good trilogy, with the possibility of making it a series. Questions get answered, loose ends get tied up and the main couple get their HEA. If the series ended now I would be completely satisfied. Of course if it continues I will be more than happy since I am so in love with Ethan. Wow! Raine Miller has cooked up one heck of a man.

Overall this was my favorite book of the Blackstone Affair. Absolute perfection.

Great conclusion!

As the third book in the series the twists and turns and surprises are in full force. The ups and downs and trials of a new relationship are beautifully written and fleshed out in this part of their story. No need to worry about a cliffhanger as the conclusion is an HEA and very satisfying. I know there is a fourth book and I will be heading there next but you can finish here and be happy. I thoroughly enjoyed the dual narration with Shane East and Grace Grant and they made this a five star listen for me.

Excellent series!

I’m about to get book four. Well done, love all the characters, great sex - bravo

Male Narration-BEST ever.

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

n/a

What did you like best about this story?

Bryn's low self confidence is realistic, not over the top & I even appreciate that the character knows when she may be dramatic.

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

YES! I LOVE that Shane East reads from Blackstone's first person chapters and Grace Grant the female's. Both are convincing as the characters. This is well produced!

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

No. That isn't how I read. I like to sit back after an hour & think about what I read... make it last (kinda like the sex scenes - which are MOST awesome).

Any additional comments?

I appreciate Raine Miller's male protagonist: Again, not over the top - he works at an office long days, yet not crazy rich. Although I am not a man - Raine has the alpha male in the thick of passion written well.

Loved revisting these characters.

WOW! Raine Miller out did herself with this series. There are so many emotions that went in this series. Ethan Blackstone is every womens dream I think the men should take notes LOL. I was very disappointed thinking this was the end but I noticed there is a #4 coming out so can't wait to read. You will not be disappointed it's HOT HOT HOT!!!

Great audio. Brought these characters to life for me. Made me love the story even more.

Loved

I really loved this one for the suspense and excitement. I was one of best one yet. Can't wait for the next.