• Reviews
    • 5+++++++ Stars
    • 5 stars
    • 4-5 stars
      • 4 stars
      • 4.25 Stars
      • 4.5 stars
      • 4.75 Stars
    • 3-4 stars
    • audiobook
      • Audiobooks Under 3 stars
      • Audiobook 3 stars
      • Audiobook 3.5 stars
      • Audiobook 3.75 Stars
      • Audiobook 4 stars
      • Audiobook 4.25 Stars
      • Audiobook 4.5 Stars
      • Audiobook 4.75 Stars
      • Audiobook 5 stars
      • Audiobook 5+++ Stars
  • Series Orders
    • The Complete Guide To Kristen Ashley
  • What to Read after Fifty
  • About~Privacy
    • Advertising
    • Contact ~ Review Requests
    • Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy.
    • Archive
  • Wicked Book Weekend

Ana's Attic Book Blog

Romance Book and Audiobook Reviews and Deals

  • Ana's Attic Book Blog
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • 5+++++++ Stars
    • 5 stars
    • 4-5 stars
      • 4 stars
      • 4.25 Stars
      • 4.5 stars
      • 4.75 Stars
    • 3-4 stars
    • Audiobooks
      • Audiobook 5+++ Stars
      • Audiobook 5 stars
      • Audiobook 4.75 Stars
      • Audiobook 4.5 Stars
      • Audiobook 4.25 Stars
      • Audiobook 4 stars
      • Audiobook 3.75 Stars
      • Audiobook 3.5 stars
      • Audiobook 3 stars
      • Audiobooks Under 3 stars
  • New-Sale-Free-Preorder
  • Favorite Lists
    • 2021 Top Picks
    • 2020 Top Picks
    • 2019 Top Picks
    • 2018 Top Picks
    • 2017 Top Picks
    • 2016 Top Picks
    • 2015 Top Picks
    • 2014 Top Picks
    • 2013 Top Picks
    • 2012 Top Picks
    • Top Picks and Favorite Lists
    • Recaps and Best Sellers
  • Book Extras – Exclusives
  • Upcoming Book Releases

Review: Naked (The Blackstone Affair 1) by Raine Miller

10/14/2012

I wasn’t in the mood for another Dominating millionaire book. But a few of my blog readers recommended Naked (The Blackstone Affair 1) by Raine Miller so highly, that I had to grab it. And I must say, they steered me right!

You need to know from the start that this is the first in a 3 part novella series, and it ends with a cliffhanger. I knew this going in, so I was not taken by surprise, and I didn’t get angry as I do sometimes with cliffhangers. I also want to stress that it is a novella. 115 pages. Usually novellas are great for sexy times, but that’s about it. This one had a ton of deliciousness packed into its small size. And I mean deliciousness! Sexy, controlling alpha? Check. Likeable heroine? Check. Instant chemistry that almost burned off the page (iPhone in my case)? Check. Did I fall in love with the hero? Double check. So many great quotes I couldn’t choose? Check. Totally hot bedroom scenes? Check.

Brynne is a strong minded, very likable independent American, living and attending college in England. She has a broken past (that is not quite revealed in this installment) and is paying expenses by doing tasteful, artistic nude modeling. At one of the photography shows she is featured in, she sees, or rather feels, Ethan Blackstone. He buys her photo, and offers her a ride home. Ethan is the owner of Blackstone Security, and is in charge of security during the 2012 London Olympics which is just getting underway. He is a dominant, intense man, and he goes after what he wants.

“That picture changed everything. I was not the same after I saw it and I couldn’t go back to the man I’d been before seeing it either. Not after we met that night on the street. My whole world altered because of a photograph. A photograph of my beautiful American girl.”

Brynne can feel the instant heat and attraction between them, but resists it pretty well.

“Ethan Blackstone was dangerous territory for a girl like me – Great White shark is hungry for lone swimmer in cove territory.”

She felt something special, and felt safe with him, however, despite her misgivings. And Ethan wasn’t going to take no for an answer. But how can you say no to him?

“Ethan seemed blessed with the talent to make the most innocent word sound like hot, sweaty, mind-blowing sex you remembered for a long time.”

Well, when Brynne gives in, WOW. The sex was panty-ripping, against the wall hot. Ethan was amazing. He isn’t one of those rich guys that just wants a sub and no love. Ethan was the opposite. He was ĂĽber affectionate and touchy and had no problems letting Brynne or anyone see how crazy he was about her.

 “I want to be with you so badly right now. I want to take you home with me, and put you in my bed and have hours and hours with your body wrapped up in mine to do with as I wish. I want to have you there in the morning so when we wake up I can make you come, saying my name. I want to drive you to work and pick you up when it’s time to leave. I want to go to the shops with you and buy food we can cook for dinner. I want to watch some crap TV show and have you fall asleep against me on the couch so I can watch you and hear you breathing.”

For a novella, I was surprised I got so invested in the characters and got so into the book. I read it in one sitting and fell totally in love with Ethan.

Likes:

  • I liked both characters very much.
  • It felt like a way fuller book than 115 pages.
  • The sex scenes were great.
  • Ethan was very open and honest about his feelings (but not everything!)
  • All the Jimi Hendrix references (I love Jimi)

Dislikes:

  • Obviously that it is too short and ends in a cliffhanger.
  • The next book is told from Ethan’s POV. I’m afraid from the clip I read that he is going to turn into a girly wuss over Brynne.
Rating (for a novella) 5 stars and 4.5 for heat

If you know going in that this is basically only 1/3 of a full novel, you will feel way better when you read it. Despite my being a little tired of the rich controlling man stories, this one totally grabbed me, made me fall in love, and didn’t let go. I can’t wait for the next, and I have no regret that I didn’t wait for the second to come out to read this.

You should also know this. The inspiration for Ethan is David Gandy. I pictured him before I even knew that was who she used. Raine was also inspired to write this book by first seeing the photograph on the cover.

“The sex never ended with this man. And I was on board the sexy train right with him, flashing my frequent traveler pass.”

I’d like to thank my readers, Marilyn and Jackie for recommending this one.  

Purchase Naked (The Blackstone Affair #1) by Raine Miller at Amazon || BN.com || iBooks

Related Posts:

  • My Favorite Books of 2012
  • Review: All In (The Blackstone Affair #2) by Raine Miller
  • The Blackstone Affair Series Reading Order by Raine Miller
  • What To Read After Fifty Shades of Grey
  • Favorite Dom/sub or BDSM Romance Novels
  • My Favorite Books from the Summer

Related posts:

  • New Kindle and Audiobook Releases Sales and Freebies | February 2023New Kindle and Audiobook Releases Sales and Freebies | February 2023
  • January 2023 Reviews and Releases RecapJanuary 2023 Reviews and Releases Recap
  • The Back Nine by Rachel BlaufeldThe Back Nine by Rachel Blaufeld
  • A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn | Audiobook ReviewA Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn | Audiobook Review
  • Catherine Cowles Tattered and Torn Series OrderCatherine Cowles Tattered and Torn Series Order
«
»

4-5 Heat H's, 5 stars, All About Books, Raine Miller, Short Stories/Novellas 9

Follow Me Here!

Join our Facebook Group

Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    10/14/2012 at 12:50 am

    Thanks for the Shout Out Doll! I just knew you’d love Ethan as much as me. He makes you fan yourself he’s so damn Hot!!

    Reply
    • anasdiary says

      10/14/2012 at 5:30 pm

      Great suggestion!

      Reply
  2. Kerry G says

    10/14/2012 at 12:59 am

    Just bought it 🙂

    Reply
  3. Raine Miller says

    10/14/2012 at 3:22 am

    Thank you for this marvelous review! And I want to assure you that Ethan will not become a marshmallow over Brynne in Book 2. His potty mouth and demanding ways are still fully functioning. *snickers*

    Reply
    • anasdiary says

      10/14/2012 at 5:32 pm

      First of all, I LOVE when authors comment on reviews! Sadly, it happens too rarely. And thanks for reassuring me that Ethan will remain hot and demanding….>swoon< Any idea when we can expect more?

      Reply
  4. Kerry G says

    10/14/2012 at 11:53 am

    I am forgoing a much needed nap to finish this book…it seriously sucked me in RIGHT AWAY!

    “Brynne, I’m looking because I can’t keep my eyes off you.   I want to be in you.   I want to fuck you so badly I can hardly drive the damn car right now.   I want to come inside you and then do it again.   I want your sweet cunt wrapped around my cock while you scream my name because I made you come.     I want to keep you with me all fucking night long so I can take you over and over again and you don’t remember anything else but me.”

    Come on – with lines like that, how can I not love this book!!

    Reply
    • anasdiary says

      10/14/2012 at 5:32 pm

      Exactly!

      Reply
  5. marcie says

    10/14/2012 at 7:51 pm

    Can we beg for a longer edition for parts two and three?..
    Loved it. One of the best novellas, on the keeper shelf with Alpa and Omaga! Wow.

    Reply
  6. marcie says

    10/14/2012 at 7:52 pm

    Newsletter..? Sign me up,

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stalk Me – I Like It

Stay in touch!

Subscribe to my monthly newsletter to stay up to date on my blog!

Welcome! Over 18 please

Ana's Attic

Ana’s Attic Book and Audiobook Blog was established in 2012.

Search this site:

search by category

.
Disclosure: Ana's Attic is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Many of the books reviewed on Ana's Attic were provided by the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. We never accept payment in any form for reviews or recommendations. Also an affiliate of Target.com For our full, in-depth Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies, CLICK HERE. By using this website you are consenting to our Policies as set forth here.
DMCA.com Protection Status

reading:

listening:

reading next:

Next Review:

Visit These pages:

Visit These pages:
Holiday Romances
hanukkah-Romance-Novels

Founding Member

Passionflix

#officialfifty

#officialfifty

New single out now!

Affiliate:

Ana's Attic is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Privacy Policy

For our full, in-depth Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies, CLICK HERE. By using this website you are consenting to our Policies as set forth here.

The only time I collect e-mails is when you sign up for the newsletter or if you register This information is NEVER shared, and is only used to deliver your email to you.

Ana’s Attic does not share personal information with third parties nor do we store any information about your visit to this blog other than to analyze and optimize your content and reading experience through the use of cookies.

You can turn off the use of cookies at anytime by changing your specific browser settings.

We are not responsible for republished content from this blog on other blogs or websites without our permission.

This privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated on May 24, 2018. If you have any questions feel free to contact me directly here: ana@anasattic.com

Please note:

This blog is meant for adults 18+ only. All opinions are my own and custom images are copyright protected. I never accept payment for reviews. All books reviewed are either purchased by me or provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Prices reflected are valid at the time of post only. You are responsible for checking the correct price before completing the purchase.

For our full, in-depth Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies, CLICK HERE. By using this website you are consenting to our Policies as set forth here.

Contest Winners: Contest Winners have 48 hours from my e-mail to get back to me or another winner is chosen. Flash Giveaway winners on Facebook are responsible for checking back to see if they are a winner. Mailed prizes are US only unless otherwise stated. I only pick rafflecopter winners once per month, all at once.

Instagram

anasatticblog

📖Romance Book |🎧Audiobook Reviews since 2012
📚New Releases
đź’°Sale|Freebie Lists
📆Starting On Monday Blog
🏖Wicked Book Weekend
#bookstagram #bookblog

Ana's Attic Book Blog
Did you miss any January romance book and audioboo Did you miss any January romance book and audiobook releases? I have them all in one spot. I also reviewed 7 books in January and had 1 DNF. You can see it all on my recap and the next few slides. 

https://anasattic.com/january-2023-reviews-and-releases-recap/ (or top post on anasattic.com) 
—
—
#recap #januaryreads #bookreviews #januarybooks #audiobookreviews #audible #bookreviewer #bookstagram #audiblebooks
Today’s new releases are always the top post at Today’s new releases are always the top post at anasattic.com! #romancebooks #bookreleases #bookstagram
It's the last day of the month, which means the en It's the last day of the month, which means the end of a TON of amazing sales! You can see all of today's releases, plus all the latest sales right here--> https://anasattic.com/new-sale-free-january-2023/ or just see the top post at anasattic.com or check the link in my bio. But grab them now before they're gone!
—
—
#booksales #freebooks #99centbooks #discountbooks #romancebooks #romancereads #romancenovels #kindle #kindlebooks #bookstagram #newbooks #booklover #bookhoarder
“It didn’t matter if it had been ten days to t “It didn’t matter if it had been ten days to ten years. A love like that ruined you for all others.”
NOW LIVE!
If you haven’t read Catherine Cowles yet, you can start a new series that releases today! But warning: Don’t start unless you have time, because I promise, you won’t want to put it down! 
Whispers of You:
📱Kindle: https://amzn.to/3wBsExa
🎧Audible: https://amzn.to/3XM62WN
📚Special Edition Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3JofmM0
đź’»My review: https://anasattic.com/whispers-of-you/ (or you can see it on my home page)
“It didn’t matter if it had been ten days to t “It didn’t matter if it had been ten days to ten years. A love like that ruined you for all others.”
One of my most anticipated reads for 2023 comes out Tuesday, and I was so right to be excited about it! Whispers of You by @catherinecowlesauthor lived up to all my expectations and I can’t wait to continue the series. 

📱Kindle: https://amzn.to/3wBsExa
🎧Audible: https://amzn.to/3XM62WN
📚Special Edition Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3JofmM0
đź’»My review: https://anasattic.com/whispers-of-you/ (or you can see it on my home page, (link in bio) 
—
—
#audiobookreview #romancenovels #catherinecowles #audibleromance #audiobookstagram #bookreview #audiblebooks #recommendedreading #romanticsuspense #favoriteauthor #andiarndt #zacharywebber #newbookrelease #newbookseries
Another 2022 Top Favorite Book! @authortarasivec h Another 2022 Top Favorite Book!
@authortarasivec has been a top favorite author for 11 years. Her books have been on all 11 Best of lists, and Stop Ghosting Me was another fall favorite I will be rereading. 
đź“–: https://amzn.to/3HhHAFv
My review: https://anasattic.com/stop-ghosting-me/
See all of my 2022 Favorites: https://anasattic.com/top-books-audiobooks-of-2022/
—
—
#bestbooksof2022 #bestof22 #tarasivec #bookreview #romcom #romancenovels #bookish #booklover #favoritebooks #bookstagram #recommendedbooks #books
I liked the Rom-Com Agenda enough to read the whol I liked the Rom-Com Agenda enough to read the whole thing. I liked the characters, but the hero spent the entire book trying to get his ex back instead of seeing what was right in front of him way sooner. She deserved better. 
đź’»See my review: https://anasattic.com/the-rom-com-agenda/
📚Read it: https://amzn.to/3D9wDEI
🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3WsiGss
—
#Bookreview #audiobookreview  #bookblog #bookblogger #netgalley #arcreview 
#audiobookstagram #bookstagram #netgalley #arcreview
- @catherinecowlesauthor has been a favorite of mi - @catherinecowlesauthor has been a favorite of mine for the last few years. In 2022, the entire Tattered and Torn series released, and I loved every single one of them. I listened to them all on audio, and they each deserve a place on my Best of 2022 list, especially Fractured Sky, which I gave a rare 5+++ stars to.

They also have the most beautiful covers!

—>See the whole Tattered and Torn Series here: https://anasattic.com/catherine-cowles-tattered-and-torn-series-order/
—> See my Best of 2022 List: https://anasattic.com/top-books-audiobooks-of-2022/
—
—
#Bookseries #favoritebooks #Catherinecowles #Favoriteauthor #bookcoverlove #romanticsuspense #audiblebooks #audiobooklover #spicybooks #bookstagram #spicybookstagram #bookish #bestof2022 #bestbooksof2022
My 11th annual Best of the year list includes some My 11th annual Best of the year list includes some old favorites and some new authors. Do you agree with any of these choices? What were some of your favorites? See the whole list at anasattic.com (link in bio) 
—
—
#bestof2022 #bestbooksof2022 #favoritebooksof2022 #audiobooks #bookstagram #audiobookstagram #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #favoritebooks @authortarasivec @catherinecowlesauthor @jessicaanyablau @colleenhoover @alihazelwood @carabastone @jtgeissingerauthor @kennedyryan1 @jfrostauthor @kristenashleybooks
The first two audiobooks in this unrelated series The first two audiobooks in this unrelated series were on my Best of 2021 List, and Seatmate by @carabastone has continued the streak for my Best of 2022 list. The full cast narration and the production of this “audioplay” is what made Seatmate a 5-star read for me. I really felt like I was eavesdropping on a real conversation. This was a quick and fun listening experience, and though it’s nothing epic, it stood out to me in 22.

🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3PzGOXY (included in #audibleplus )
đź’»My review: https://anasattic.com/seatmate-by-cara-bastone/

#Bestof2022 #favoriteaudiobook #audiobookreview #carabastone #audiblebooks #audibleoriginal #madeforaudio #5stars #audibleromance #audible #zacharywebber #audiobooks
I enjoyed The Back Nine by Rachel Blaufeld. It’s I enjoyed The Back Nine by Rachel Blaufeld. It’s rare to find books about older couples and I so appreciate when an author writes a sexy one. I had a couple of issues with it, and I really struggled with the heroine’s name, James. Every time I read her name (and the female MC for the next book is Billy) my brain had to catch up for a second that it was a girl. 

To see the rest of my review, Its right on the homepage of my site, or go to https://anasattic.com/the-back-nine/
Grab it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QK35mU

#bookreview #bookstagram #matureromance #bookreviewer #romancenovel #romancereader #bookblog #booklover
Top Pick of 2022: @kristenashleybooks has been on Top Pick of 2022: @kristenashleybooks has been on all 11 lists (since 2012), and for good reason!
Taking the Leap by Kristen Ashley is my favorite book she has written in a while. It very much focuses on Alex and Rix and it didn’t feel like I had to remember a ton of other characters. I felt their chemistry and how perfect they are for each other. 
I love how Kristen handled a disabled hero. This is one you don’t want to miss! Have you read it yet?

đź’»My review: https://anasattic.com/taking-the-leap/
📚Read it: https://amzn.to/3H4sL7r
🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3uSHX54
See my Complete Guide to Kristen Ashley: https://anasattic.com/the-complete-guide-to-kristen-ashley/
See all the best of 22 Books: (See the top banner on my site or bio)
—
—
#bestof22 #bestbooksof2022 #Favoritebooks #bookreview #kristenashley #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #romancereads #bookreviewer #favoriteauthor #riverrain #disabled #amputee #amreadingromance #bookblogger #romancebooks  #booklover #reading
Did you know I have an upcoming releases page with Did you know I have an upcoming releases page with preorders that I update several times per week?
Just hit upcoming releases in the menu at anasattic .com (link in bio). I also have the current releases, sales, freebies and next week’s releases on the top post of my blog. 
—
#romancebooks #2023books #bookreleases #romancenovels #upcomingbooks
Pen Pal by JT Geissinger was one of my most fun su Pen Pal by JT Geissinger was one of my most fun surprises of the year. It was completely not what I expected and I loved every word. That’s why it’s on my Best of 2022 list. 

📚Read it: https://amzn.to/3R8DsLe
🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3XAXt0f
I had to do a totally different type of review for this so I wouldn’t give anything away.
đź’»My review: https://anasattic.com/pen-pal-jt-geissinger/

See all my Best of 2022 choices: https://anasattic.com/top-books-audiobooks-of-2022/ (link in bio) 
—
—
#bestof2022 #bestbooksof2022 #favoritebooksof2022 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booklover @jtgeissingerauthor #jtgeissinger #bookrecommendations #spicyreads #spicybooks #sexybooks
After loving over fifty books by Lauren Blakely, I After loving over fifty books by Lauren Blakely, I realized something after reviewing The RSVP: I don’t like when a heroine actively pursues and seduces a man—I like the men to do the chasing. 
See my review on my blog (link in bio) or below. 
https://anasattic.com/the-rsvp-lauren-blakely/

📚Read it: https://amzn.to/3Xzskua
🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3XdQWsO

#audiobookreview #kindleunlimited #bookreview #bookstagrammer
#audiobookstagram #audible #favoriteauthor #audibleromance #agegapromance #bookstagram #audible #spicybook
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright

All images and text on this blog are credited to Ana’s Attic, unless otherwise stated. Book covers are from Amazon.com. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material (including translations) without express and written permission from Ana’s Attic’s author is strictly prohibited.

Excerpts (no longer than a short paragraph) and links to this blog are permitted, providing that full credit is given to Ana’s Attic with clear and specific direction to the original content.

For our full, in-depth Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies, CLICK HERE. By using this website you are consenting to our Policies as set forth here.

Facebook Page

Wicked Book Weekend

Ana's Attic Book Blog © 2023

Web Design and Development by emr design studio