All In

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy boneAt last, one of the most hotly anticipated sequels of the year is finally here and it’s another sexy read, probably about twice as long as Naked and, interestingly, told entirely from Ethan’s POV.We pick up exactly where we left them at the end of Naked with Brynne running from Ethan and Ethan losing his head in rage and grief and regret. He’s a broken man at the beginning of this one, a wretched creat [...]

SHIT, SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!I wrote a long ass review for this book only to have GRs give out on me and tell me it is "over capacity". TWO TIMES!SHITTY, SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!So, I'm done. I will leave you with this:When I reached for my girl and showed her how much I did indeed need her, and told her with words too, I knew then that the best gamble of my life had not been the cards I’d played, but that one night on a London street, when a beautiful American girl tried to walk out in the dark, and I pla [...]

Review posted on Talk Supe"With Ethan everything was fast, intense…combustive."Before I begin my review, I have to tell you I may be a bit biased when it comes to this book. You see, when I read the first book of this series, Naked, I had envisioned the hero, Ethan Blackstone, to be David Gandy. As some of you may know, I am a bit obsessed with that beautiful man. Okay, maybe not a little – more like a LOT obsessed. So when I read the teaser for ALL IN and realized that it would be told thro [...]

Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance4 Stars! I was ALL INhook, line and sinker! Great second installment, but the ending had me scratching my head! A pretty good second installment in this series, but not quite as riveting as the first book. Through the first few chapters the reader definitely feels the anguish and desperation that consumes Ethan over the mess he’s in with Brynne. He gives himself a good bashing and is very self-deprecating, not that I felt he needed to be. I loved being in [...]

Book review 11/9/12: Awesome book 2 Highly entertaining throughout most of it. My only complaint is that it seemed to drag at times, where as book one kept my interest throughout the whole thing & had me begging for more at the end. Not that I wanted another cliffhanger because hell no I absolutely did not. lol. Don't get me wrong, I still loved the book, slight dragging & all. Who wouldn't love Ethan & all of his yummy glory? He is probably one of my favorite male characters & I [...]

Ok. I loved this book. And I love Ethan Blackstone. A lot. This is a spoiler-free review. ALL IN starts off exactly the moment after book #1, Naked, ends and continues the story from Ethan’s point of view.As a quick recap/intro, Ethan is the head of a high end security firm hired to protect Brynne, an American student studying in London. When they meet, they have an undeniable connection and so begins their story…“She was different from the beginning. Special. My beautiful American girl… [...]

I was super duper excited when this got released. Ethan is my literary hero after reading Naked and I couldn’t wait to read more about him & Brynne in All In. I was slightly disappointed with the second novel. Even though the book was longer, it feels like not a lot happened in terms of the story line.I still loved the book and Ethan’s POV. We get to a see a completely different side of him. He really truly cares for Brynne and says the sweetest things to her. He made my friggen heart me [...]

★★★★★! All in, book 2 of 4. The suspenseful continuation of Ethan Blackstone’s all-consuming romance saga with his American girl while trying to protect her & uncover secrets in a deadly high-stakes political game!“It’s all in for me. And I want it to be all in for you too.” “All in?” She brought her palm to my cheek and held it there, her questioning look so genuine……“A poker term. Means to bet everything you have on the cards you’re holding. You’re what I’ [...]

Ok so this part of the book cracked me up Literally Lolling!hit it off by talking books- something trending about a very young billionaire and his obsession with an even younger woman and sex Lots of erotic sex scenes in this book, like apparently every page. Neil and I looked sympathetically at each other and had absolutely nothing to add ti the conversation. I mean who reads this crap? Who has time? Why even read about sex in a book when you can have it instead? I don't get that. And billionai [...]

3.5 SEXY ETHAN STARSI was really excited to read the highly anticipated sequel to Raine Millers first book Naked. So on release day I immediately put down what I was reading to pick it up. There were a couple things that I didn't like and I want to get them out of the way so I can GUSH about the things I did LOVE. All In was good but left me thinking and feeling a little differently than the first book. In the first book "Naked" you were left on the edge of your seat screaming at your kindle "NO [...]

I loved book one but this one read as if someone else wrote it. Ethan is portrayed in such a juvenile fashion, I was hard pressed to remember that man is in his 30's. All the hard, rough, charismatic edginess that I loved in Ethan in book one is replaced by a simpering, hormonal teenager. Paired with a weak story line, annoyingly crude dialogue, and it's one dimensional presentation, I am floored by how different this book is written.

The second book in the series picks up right where the first one left off. Brynne found out that her father hired Ethan to protect her and she's heartbroken and questioning whether or not Ethan's feelings for her are genuine. Ethan is also heartbroken and will do anything to get Brynne back. In this book we go more into Brynne and Ethan's past and learn more about the horrific things they both suffered. We also get a better understanding of each character and why they do certain things. We see B [...]

Wow. I finished the book and all I can ask is WTH happened? Ethan turned into a complete wuss and the writing came across as more of a teenage couple instead of adult. I'm totally shocked at how different the voice of the author is in All In compared to Naked. I realize this story is told from Ethan's POV but still the writing felt totally generic, boring, no substance or emotional draw like I felt from the first book. This story totally ruined Ethan's character for me. All the self-assurance an [...]

Is it Friday yet?Yep Friday has come and gone and I got my Ethan fix. Waiting on Part 3 So I can touch that goateeAnd bite that bottom lipOh and perhaps enjoy a smoke in the tub

5 stars for the one and only**HOT/SEXY Mr.Blackstone** "I want my cock in you all night long."This is the continued love story of Ethan and Brynne. It picks right up where "NAKED" ended. "ALL IN" is told in Ethan's POV, and he is just PERFECT and AMAZING. Ethan has some secrets in his past, that have not been revealed and we are just now seeing the whole truth about poor Brynne's past. I love this book series and can't wait to see how this story unfolds in Part 3. "EYES WIDE OPEN" "She is real a [...]

After the ending of Naked, things are not going very well for Ethan and Brynne. They both have a lot of baggage not to mention the new threat that is hanging over Brynne's head. They really need to find a way to trust each other. I loved the emotional drama that the book started off with but again, it was way too short. These two are so passionate that I wanted to feel that. Not just have things swept over. The letter was a nice touch though. And it was interesting getting the whole book from Et [...]

So I liked ithence the three stars. It passed the time. But I wasn't bowled over. There was a LOT of obsession on Ethan's end. Every single thought was about Brynne. It was worse than reading a YA book with loads of hard ons. Seriously, the man gets a hard on every time he thinks of Brynnewhich is ALL THE TIME!However, I tend to like the super protective men, and Ethan is definitely that, or at least tries to be. Not Kristen Ashley protective by any meanse man runs a security firm but "lost" Bry [...]

5 Dirty Talking Stars!!!!!! All In is the continuation of Brynne and Ethan's love affair ♥ Ethan has broken Brynne's trust; she trusted him with her heart and to always tell her the truth, but he failed and now he has to win her back.“I wouldn’t ever keep the truth from her again.”We learn much more about Brynne's shocking past, how she feels about it and how they deal with it as a couple. “Ethan knows what happened to me and there is no way he could possibly love me now.”♥ “I kn [...]

Very Disappointing!After being so excited, mesmerized, and blown away by Naked, I couldn't wait to start the second book of the Blackstone trilogy. What a bummer it turned out to be.Ethan was just about my perfect hero in Naked. He was confident, successful, caring, considerate, and completely fixated and obsessed with Brynne. I was expecting my love and obsession for this character to intensify with this second installment, and instead I am left feeling like I just had a bucket of cold water du [...]

PGJ's (Pavlina & Georgia & JenRider) Weekend BookClub!"All in" according to A player faced with a current bet who wishes to call but has insufficient remaining stake, may bet the remainder of his stake and declare himself all in. "All in" according to (the one and only) Ethan BlackstoneIf you come with me you’re signing on for all of me, Brynne. I don’t know any other way to be with you. It’s all in for me. And I want it to be all in for you too. [] A poker term. Means to bet every [...]

*****4 ALL IN or NOTHING STARS*****"All In" picks up exactly where we left off at the end of "Naked".Brynne has run out on Ethan after having found out his secret that he was working for her father by protecting her.Poor Ethan is devastated. For almost a week he is living in despair and I'm wondering if my sexy and dashing Ethan Blackstone is going to make an appearance in this installment.He decides to woo Brynne with a letter, and of course, it works!For most of the book Ethan was like a love [...]

”I don’t know any other way to be with you. It’s all in for me. And I want it to be all in for you too.”Ethan Blackstone has it BAD for Brynne. His feelings borderline obsession or addiction. He loves her from the get go and those feelings have only intensified with time. His love for Brynne and his desire to keep her safe are put to the test in this sequel.Brynne finds herself in danger in this sequel:There is a video somewhere out there documenting a horrific criminal act perpetrated a [...]

Quote from the book"Gabrielle and Elaina seemed to hit it off by talking books-something trending about a very young billionaire and his obsession with an even younger womand sex. Lots of erotic sex scenes in the book, like apparently on every page. Neil and I looked sympathetically at each other and had absolutely nothing to add to the conversation. I mean, who reads this crap? Who has time? Why even read about sex in a book when you can have it instead? I don't get that. And billionaires in th [...]

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5 stars for Ethan!!! I mean, 5 stars for all in Love that this book was from Ethan's pov. It picked up right where Naked left off. I enjoyed it more than the first. We got a little more of Ethan's background and learned a little more about Brynne's story. And did I mention that this book was hot?!? Seriously hot! Ethan was super sexy and swoony in this one! Looking forward to book 3 (fingers crossed that its from Ethan's pov!)

Ethan's POV.absolutely perfect! Just the type of hero I love!

5 Fabulous ReRead Stars♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥All In begins where Naked ends. Ethan knows a secret about Brynne and is not forthcoming. She finds out and runs.Ethan knows what happened to me and these is no way he could possible love me now.I felt like Ethan wanted to consume me at times. He overwhelmed me from the first and was definitely a demanding lover, but one thing was certain, I wanted everything he'd ever given me. I found that out once I left him.Ethan is devastated that Brynne has left bu [...]

THAT.GOOOOOOODI don't know about you people, BUT I LOVE IT!!!!! “I know you’re scared but I want you to give us a chance anyway. You’re not meant to be alone. You’re meant to be with me.”Sigh. I have no idea where to startSince I didn't made any review with the first book (because I was such in a hurry to start the second one), I'd like to keep this short and simple.First off: If you are a big fan of Fifty Shades of Grey Series, Crossfire series, On Dublin Street, Insufferable proximit [...]

All In is a plot driven story with characters that are easily adaptable. There was never a dull moment. It's a deeply sensual romance with a suspenseful storyline that left me breathless with nearly each page. Ethan and Brynne the bathroom. HOLY. HELL! I'm not one post pictures of men in my reviews, but this is soooo Ethan in one part of the book.Ethanoh Ethan. You're everything I hoped you would be! Normally I don't read novellas unless someone recommends them to me. All In is slightly longer t [...]

Am I the only one that feels a little empty reading these books?? There is something missing, I don't know what it is. The pacing may have something to do with it. I feel like I am missing some part of my womanliness, because everyone else seems to be gagging for Ethan and I am just, meh.I am not even sure I liked this book being all from Ethan's point of view. Are we going to get a mix of the two of them in the final?Also about half way through this book it started to drag. I put it down to hav [...]