A student poses for an erotic nude art photo and a rich
businessman becomes obsessed by her image - so much so, he
wants to own the model. When Ethan Blackstone gives Brynne
Bennett a lift from the London art gallery, the American
model repeatedly hears his double entendres and total lack
of humor. The next day he's sneaked her mobile phone number
and calls her persistently. The second time Ethan meets the
girl he traps her against a wall and kisses her.
Unfortunately, what is supposed to be romantic actually
comes across as a bit stalkerish.
In NAKED, Brynne is studying art conservancy, restoring old
works. Ethan is providing security to VIP clients at the
London Olympics, from far too lavish an office - most
security firms prefer to keep it low-key. When Brynne
visits her new man's office and gets steamy with him, it
never occurs to her, as it did to me, that this man who
spies on her credit card use and uses bugs to hear her
conversations may well be videoing the encounter. Brynne
has trust issues arising from an incident in her past and
the domineering man who expects her to jump like an Army
cadet at his bidding doesn't help. Secrets will out and
American politics enter the picture, providing rather more
interest and another motive for Ethan's fascination.
Fans of the recent flood of erotic romance books may like to
give NAKED by Raine Miller a try. Many of the same
elements are present in this novella, without the whips and
chains. In fact, the tasteful nude photo on the cover
inspired the author to write the story. Personally, I had
trouble getting into NAKED, an erotic story of a
swearing girl and a charmless man. Having characters who
originate in two countries has obvious appeal to two but I'd
have liked to explore more of London than the
interiors we mainly see. I kept hoping for some interesting
details about either occupation, but few were provided.
The second book in this series, The Blackstone
Affair, is All In.
The first book in the bestselling Blackstone Affair trilogy!
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 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?
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.
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