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I miss Gideon and Eva!!!! Sylvia help us, I need something to take my mind off of my son leaving for Afganastan even though it would be just for a little bit..

Glh I thought that to of Gideon and deanna at first ,but why would she lie to Eva she wanted to get back at Eva for what ever reason so I can't see her lying .Telling her the truth would only hurt her like she wanted to( in my own opinion)..I can't see any secret between them (so far) that would make sense anyway..And also I don't think they had actual sex I thought it was toys he was using with her??

I just finished all3 books for the 4th time. I really scare myself with this. Anyway, if CBY doesn't come out soon, we will all be scary.

Some things are a little clearer. First, I think Eva told her mom they were engaged when they were getting ready for the benefit. She says something like might as well start the ball rolling (about the engagement) and then the chapter ends. That made more sense. This way Monica, Cary, and Trey all know. Monica then tells Stanton in the limo on the way. The biggies know. So does Lizzie by the end of the dinner and with that ring, the whole world knows.

Second, I think Anne and Terry may be separated. He was not at the benefit. She had a whole new look. She never got over Gideon as is evident when she tells Eva she knows of 2 women who were seriously depressed when he dumped them and goes after Cary of all the men there. An affair is one thing but knowing all this is serious stalking.

I am more sure than ever that what went on with Gideon and Deanna is far beyond what either G or D said. They seem way too chummy.

And, Betty, you are so right. Gideon was more than clear with Corinne. She was obviously sleeping with her husband if she was pregnant and pretty recently. I am not so sure she was as much in love with G as she didn't want anyone else to have him. He could screw around all he wanted but as soon as he made a commitment and was in love, Corinne goes whacky. If I can't have him no one will.

Seriously, G must have some major skills. lol. Anne, Deanna, Corinne all nutso after having been with him. Add Maggie who was also in love with him. And that's just the ones we know. Not to be crude but his d ick is like crack.

I thoughI so to .But perfect for when She Wore the red dress.

I was listening to "The lady in red" by Deburgh (I think) everthing Gideon would say to Eva...

Hi Nathalia, I have always felt there was more to Gideon and Deana. The only thing that makes me think im wrong is Deanna told Eva the same thing Gideon told Eva so if there was more to the story I'm sure Deanna would of told Eva.. What do u think?'

Ok thank you for letting us know! We are just so excited

Hmm.....idk about this. I don't remember reading that Monica and Victor communicated recently, except for the incident at Eva's place.

Ugh...Idk why she's so obsessed too. Like l said before, what did she expect going home with someone who had only 'spoken a few words' to before they left.? I think there might be more to the story too....although I'd like to think that Gideon was honest w/ Eva.

Yes! No more Deanna! Only in Afterburn/Aftershock ( can't wait, couple more weeks)...hopefully she really is nice.

Corrine is def off the charts right now. Lets hope she'll see the light and go back to France asap.

Ok thank you for letting us know! We are just so excited

Hmm.....idk about this. I don't remember reading that Monica and Victor communicated recently, except for the incident at Eva's place.

Ugh...Idk why she's so obsessed too. Like l said before, what did she expect going home with someone who had only 'spoken a few words' to before they left.? I think there might be more to the story too....although I'd like to think that Gideon was honest w/ Eva.

Yes! No more Deanna! Only in Afterburn/Aftershock ( can't wait, couple more weeks)...hopefully she really is nice.

Corrine is def off the charts right now. Lets hope she'll see the light and go back to France asap.

Gaia, that's proubly what she means by "my love was being tested in ways I wasn't sure I was srong enough to bear"..its all coming back to him and he's closing off and has conflicted feelings withCoreinne..that's why she feels he is slipping from her ..But didn't Sylvia say Eva is in a good place now and is strong enogh to help Gideon now (not exact words) the love they have will over come in the end right. .. HEA!!!!

WoW!!

I just read that, posted 25 days ago on Sylvia's website here http://www.sylviaday.com/2013/09/14/captivated-treat-1/ :

"Sylvia had said on another page that we haven't seen the last of Corinne"

So, related to the cover copy Sylvia posted...

.../..."The vows we'd exchanged should have bound us tighter than blood and flesh. Instead they opened old wounds, exposed pain and insecurities, and lured bitter enemies out of the shadows. I felt him slipping from my grasp, my greatest fears becoming my reality, my love tested in ways I wasn’t sure I was strong enough to bear." .../...

Is CBY's major issue Geoffrey' suicide awakening in Gideon's mind after Corinne's attempt and miscarriage? Corinne threatening Gideon on a new attempt up-front while he's feeling "cursed"? Christopher supporting Lizzie while she supports Corinne instead of supporting her own son (again) just to try to put Eva out of the scene? Gideon's brain a mess 'cause he just can't afford another suicide or attempt around him after his father's, Hugh's and Corinne's? Corinne trying to take profit of Gideon's guilt to tie him to her though she must know he's engaged (but not he's married and even so she doesn't mind)? Eva trying to put sense on him, again and again, telling him than none of them were his fault? Eva and Giroux working together to find out the root of this issue, which finally is Anne?

OMG!, The messed brain now is mine! Any thoughts? Anyone else wants to send that b*tch properly packed back to France and never see her again?

Thank you fsumom

Sorry to put this here didn't no were this subject would go, does anyone no if there is more then one book for seven years to sin and the stranger I married?? Thanks

Just thinking, what about when Gideon says to Eva a few times "ill always find you angel.".does anyone think she will be kidnapped or hurt thats why that statement was made.

Glh, I also think there's more to Deanna then that one nigjt..I've always had that feeling..I also said that's why the wedding was rushed he needs that security when this all comes crashing down and it looks like it does she says her love is being tested to limits she don't no I'd she co uld bear not excat words..

Sharonm745, this was just my opinion on what I have read so far, it was a therory of my own.. it was not based on any clinic data or study suggesting that because he was abused he had to be an abuser.. After all at the end of the day its a fictional story and anything could happen right?? I would not want my Cross (LOL) being an abuser either but we never know were this story is going, so many twists and turns. Well iust have to wait for book 4. Enjoy your day..

Good evening,

Let me begin by saying that I do not mean to offend anyone and this is my opinion only. We come up with all kinds of theories and anything can happen. (No one expected the Russian mafia twist or the bracelet alibi.) In no way do I mean to disparage anyone’s opinion by stating mine.

I have to address this theory.

I did a paper for school on sexual abuse and have a lot of research. One of the reasons so many men do not come forward and report and deal with their abuse is for this reason. There are a large number of people who think men who are abused will abuse in the future. That is just not true. The reverse is rarely considered. By that I mean women are rarely labeled as potential abusers because they were abused. Men fear that admitting abuse will make people look at them differently and people will constantly be waiting for them to abuse another child.

There are more than 138 million men in the U.S As Sylvia documented in her book one in 6 boys are abused that would mean approximately 23 million men are potential abusers. What a shame that as a society we continue to abuse these men by continuing to posit this theory. It is true that many abusers were abused but the majority of abused boys do not abuse others. Sylvia said she did a lot of research for this book and she would know this myth is false. It is documented in all the major psychology magazines.

Regarding the Crossfire series and Gideon Cross in particular, I would never recommend these books in the future if Sylvia made the decision to have Gideon be an abusive murderer. It doesn’t fit with the person in my mind.

There are many reasons why Christopher doesn’t like Gideon, jealousy being the first one that comes to my mind. I know families where siblings have issues with one or another and I don’t know any who abused the other. I firmly believe that Christopher is angry with himself because he saw the abuse and didn’t confirm Gideon’s accusations.

Another reason could be he blames Gideon because Hugh turned to Christopher after Gideon left. Abusers have a type and if Gideon left home in 5 or 6 years then Christopher would be Hugh’s type. How could Christopher report his abuse when he denied that Hugh was an abuser?

I won’t even consider this scenario until I read it.

Avid-Reader I had said the same exact thing a while back its the only t hing that explains why Chris Jr would hate him so and Giedon dosent remember I think Lizzy knows something and is keeping it a secret ..A lot of people disagreed with me so I'm glad u brought it up..its the only thing I could see Eva saying its something she don't think she could handle and is testing her ( not extact words) That would be something I could not deal with.. And as for her saying she feels he's slipping away he proubly can't deal with it so he shuts down..that's why she she says at the end that there future seems dim now.

Vikki-Sixx, I also agree about the tape coming out but I don't think it will be a big deal Gideon will do damage control.. I also was thinking the same thing about one of his nightmares spiraling out of control and he attacks Eva that would really destroy him and her..As for brett she does have chemistry with him and she needs to deal with that I don't think she would cheat on him.I think there is something that Gideon has not told Eva and we have not heard (directly yet)that is going to be a shocker that's why she says its something she may not be able to deal with along those lines..

I don't know what's going to happen but I know there will be a HEA at the end of all this ..Sylvia did say this herself ..so that said bring it on Cross!!!

I forgot this sscrp can u remind me what they were talking about ..thank you

I was just thinking, I wonder if Gideon wanted this marriage fast because he new he has a very dark past darker then we know and this would tie eva ro him when he sorts out his past..remember he said to her "I need this Eva " he knows whats coming

Didn't sylvia say somewhere, there would be a HEA??? Or am I wishful thinking lol. ..

Sscrp ,while I was reading that last paragraph I couldn't help thinking what is happening that she's being given a choice to leave or try and fight.. The only thing that makes me think everything is going to be ok is she says it SEEMED to be an impossible furture .. but I can't stop thinking was she given a choice by Gideon or maybe threatened by someone. I cantt see Gideon ever giving her up..

Sscrp I kept reading that part over and over again too ,there was something about it ..do u think it has to do with Eva past?? what r u thinking??

I agree "and lured bitter enemies out of the shadows" and the choice she's saying they have to face "the familiar saftey of the lives we had before each other or the fight for a future that suddenly seamed an impossible and hopless dream" its got to be bad for her even to make that statement with the live they have..its a bumpy road ladies hold on. I can't wait for book for now...