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?
Book 1 in the series. Ethan is hired to protect Brynne, for a reason that is not made clear right away. I was hooked by the storyline and finished this short book quickly. This is not my usual genre and I thought there was a bit too much sex, without much tension. Because of the cliffhanger, I want to know what happens and will read the second book.
Ethan Blackstone has a problem on his hands. He’s broken Brynne’s trust and she’s left him. He’s unwilling to live without her and isn’t giving up—he’s dead-set on getting his beautiful American girl back. The passion between them was explosive, but the secrets they hid from each other are dark and chilling and are powerful enough to destroy their shot at a life together. With political threats now directed at Brynne, Ethan is running out of time and he’ll need to gather all his strength and agility to protect her from the dangers that could take her away from him forever. Will Ethan be able to save Brynne from a past that keeps her locked in fear? Will he ever feel the warmth of her touch, the solidity of her trust again? This is a love-struck man who is willing to do whatever it takes to possess the heart of the woman he loves. He’ll go to any lengths to protect her. He’ll go all in.
The first book's cliffhanger had me reaching for the second books as well as learning it was told in Ethan's POV. We are given more of both Brynne and Ethan's background alluded to in book one, with more to be revealed in book three. Ethan's POV was not as intriguing as I expected. I really got tired of the slang used and still thought the romantic tension was lacking. I want to know what happens and will read the third book.
Eyes Wide Open (Book 3)
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?
I was a bit let down with this third installment. The threat from Brynne's past alluded to in the first two books fell flat for me. It was not as intense as I expected. I did like that both Ethan and Brynne's POV told the story. I loved Ethan's niece, Zara! This three book series are short, quick reads. If you liked 50 Shades series, you will like this trilogy.
This complimentary review copy was received thankfully from Atria Books, a division of Simon and Schuster, and NetGalley and in no way influenced my review of this book. These are my personal thoughts and reactions to the reading of the book.
1 comments:
Hm, maybe not the sries for me
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