Sharonm745

On 4/11/2016 at 1:01 PM, D500 said:

D500 You make some good points but I have to disagree with some of your statements

Those posting on both Sylvia's page and other review sites are downright rude in many ways, they give away a lot of the story line and therefore some are saying they may not even bother reading the book. 

I completely agree.  I don't have a problem giving a low rating to a book if there are real literary points to make about legitimate items to review:  i.e. character development, connecting with the characters, plot inconsistencies, etc.  I don't get the "I will never buy another book by..."  Let's face it if Sylvia writes another great book many of the people who say they will never will. (I'll wait for the complete series in the future because I'm impatient.) I also don't know why GR allows reviews before a book is released.  How can you give a book 1* just because you think you won't like it?  Amazon and other sites block those early posts.  How can you hate a book just because?  Also spoilers are a no no.  Personally I like spoilers for books but don't post a spoiler and ruin a book for another reader.  

A lot of them are using pretty similar words, I wonder if somewhere there is a website where they get together and plan a mass review with low ratings, using similar words just because they are annoyed there are five books instead of three and they had to wait a total of four years to read all five books.  I am aware of one discussion section on Good Reads where the members have been slating Sylvia since CBY came out, and had pre-judged OWY before reading it.  Only a couple of their members picked up the subtle nuances of CBY, neither of those have returned to discuss OWY on there.

I still talk to some women who used to be on this site and without collaborating or discussing in advance ,everyone agreed that the first 80% of the book is just what we wanted.  The last 20% left a lot of unanswered questions, has an off the wall climax that doesn't fit (IMO), and leaves an unsatisfying ending to a much loved story.  That is a fact for many readers.  It is a legitimate criticism.  I'm sure it feels finished to SD or she ended the Gideva story the way it works for her but it doesn't work for all her readers.

If you speed read the books you are likely to miss things - I know my first read was pretty fast and I accepted I wouldn't pick everything up and would need to re-read immediately.  None of those spoiler reviews have added anything to what happened in the book, just churned over the same thing such as we need to know about Cary and the baby, if Gideon and Eva have children etc. and as some on here (and thankfully some reviewers) have pointed out we don't need to know that at this point, we just needed to know that G&E had come through and were working together, living together, that they had a future together. 

I did speed read my first pass.  I even read sections out of order.  Then I went back and read again and listened to the audio (I often get some additional hints from the nuances of the narrators).  After all those re-reads, I still stand by my belief that a couple extra lines would have given everyone what they needed.  I like Monica's backstory.  It explains a lot about her actions especially her over protective nature towards Eva.  I can imagine how she suffered feeling she let down her sister then her daughter.  For me this reveal would work better if it were earlier in the fifth book.  Allow the reader to wrap their head around the horror.  At the end it is so rushed I got whiplash.  More adjusting to Monica and less bachelor party disaster would change the whole "feel" for the reader.

Cary:  I get that this is Gideon & Eva's story but Cary was right there from the beginning.  Sylvia spent a lot of time developing his story and character; an equal amount of time needs to be devoted to wrapping up his story arc.  I'm not saying that I have to see his baby born.  I'm saying a few sentences definitively saying yes he is the father or no he isn't or Tat admitted that...  I don't have a problem with Trey undecided about where he wants his relationship to go.  I understand his caution completely. 

When people first began pointing out the 'unfinished' points I did wonder if maybe all the fans clamouring for more would mean Sylvia might have intended that to happen so she could write a sixth book, but I think the possible idea of characters being in other books or mentioned in them was a good way to have a new story line but finalise some of the things we'd like to know about.

I love multiple character series.  I would be very happy if Sylvia is planning a spinoff of an Ireland book, a Trey book, a Mark & Stephen book, even a Giroux book (that would be an interesting read).  If that is in the plan, why not let fans know at some point over the last couple years?  I read a book differently when I know a spinoff is coming.  Like Sylvia, I love the "In Death" series.  Nora Roberts is up to 40+ books in that series and her support characters' development continues with each book.  I would love that with Crossfire or a spinoff.

Maybe Sylvia wanted the ending of the books to be different to how other authors tend to end,

I know a writer writes his/her story as it comes to them.  I've read Hemingway's comments that writers don't have to follow the rules to be a good writer.  I agree with that too.  I also believe that a character that is developed extensively through all four books should have some closure unless there is a plan to spinoff that character.  My personal preference (I stay away from "The Lady or The Tiger" type books).  I want books to end with a feeling that I know good things are ahead.  For the most part I feel that for Gideon and Eva but there is a small flicker of doubt mostly centered around the way they handle life's big events.

perhaps it's to do with the tv series and the producers wanted something heavy at the end of the story?  I don't buy it.  TV producers don't have any problems re-writing books to work on TV.  A book is written for a reader.  A TV script from a book is adapted for a viewer.  Sylvia is an author, not saying she can't write a script,  however,  I don't believe she would insert a TV script at this point in the series.  As has been said, it's Sylvia's book, she can write what she likes how she likes.  But I do think it is very poor of her readers to write such vitriolic comments on her own page

I still see reviewers claiming that there are 5 books because of money grasping - she didn't need to extend this series to 5 books to do that, she could just have written other books of a similar genre as they would have sold because people had loved the Crossfire books and would have gone on to buy them.  Bollocks!  My biggest complaint about "fans" are the people still going on about Crossfire is supposed to be a 3 book series.  Sylvia said a long time ago that she wanted the story to have more realistic characters dealing with this situation of abuse.  I like more.  Some of the people that I know from book groups aren't consistent.  They cheered when K. Bromberg said she was going to add to the Driven series.  (I cheered too.) I can list many authors who added novella's, additional chapters on their websites, and full length novels to expand on their popular series.  I love getting additional information.

I think that there are legitimate reasons to not be happy with some of OWY and it isn't always a hateful.  There are very good writers in all genres who have turned out mediocre books.  OWY is not mediocre but not outstanding in my opinion. 

I guess I've rambled on enough for the time being....

 

 

I noticed several people are upset with Gideon's comment to Victor about being intimate.  I don't read that scene the same as most of you.

He told Victor they would be mindful of his personal relationship with Eva.  They wouldn't be brazen but they would be intimate.  If they aren't brazen he doesn't plan on shocking Victor but they are married and will kiss, hug, and touch each other at times.  I don't expect that Gideon would have a red dress moment or a trip to NC moment with Victor as driver.   Eva would scream Crossfire loudly.  If Gideon wants to see to Eva's transportation fetish I'm sure he will have Angus or Raul in the drivers seat. 

I get the sense that Gideon is aware of some bridges he has to mend with Victor.  In my mind it is fair that he is being honest with him before he takes the job.  I can think of times that I wish my employer gave me additional information about what might be negatives before I said yes.  I agree that Victor will protect Eva more than anyone else. 

 

1 hour ago, xoxolaurenashley said:

Well guys, it feels great be back on the site. Wish I came here with a better response than thinking OWY was a little overrated. 

I wasn't able to read it the night it came out because I was at work so I managed to avoid FB, twitter, this site, everything. I do have a close friend who loves Crossfire like I do who was able to read it on 4/5. She actually told me to not read it. I couldn't believe it. She said it would change some of my perception of GidEva's relationship and Gideon himself so it wasn't worth it. I didn't take her advice and she was somewhat right. 

Some things were great : Lucky, Clancy, Gideon saying "I love you" more, the possibility of Christopher Jr and Gideons relationship, I LOVED Chris Sr.

Everything else I couldn't believe.

First of all, what the was with Gideon and that Cinco de Mayo photo?? I know Sylvia must've been trying to make some point about trust but it could've been done that actually fit into Gideon's persona.  The whole party thing made no sense. Also Gideon's reaction at the Hamptons was a little over-dramatic and bratty. 

I didn't like when Gideon admitted to trying to sleep with other people after he saw Eva.

Deanna needs to GO, not a job. I mean, come on.

Ireland's boyfriend cheats? That's what that was all about?

Then we have the Elizabeth story. Such a build up for a few pages of an argument and then nothing.

The Monica story-line was rushed and not making much sense.  Everything from how she died, her backstory, and Eva's reaction were just weird.  I am a RN on a critical floor. I see denial and disbelief EVERYDAY but how she just picked up and moved on after 3 weeks was ridiculous. 

OWY felt rushed and incomplete. I feel disappointed. 

 

I still love Sylvia Day. She is an amazing author who loves her fans and I still love GidEva. I'm just going to pretend that Eva gave Lucky to Gideon at their second wedding as a gift and everyone was there (including Monica) and that they went on a magical honeymoon and lived happy ever after. 

I have been writing alternative endings since 4/5.  If I had any writing talent I would post them on FanFic but sadly I don't have that gift.  I do love that Eva gave Gideon Lucky before the wedding so he can see the dog will help him with his nightmares.  If she gave him the dog at the 2nd wedding he would not listen to her changes in the renovations.  I want them sleeping in the same bed.

 

2 hours ago, Rogue said:

I think I have figured out my main problem with the Monica storyline, aside from it being overly complicated... The placement was poor. The last 20% of this book and therefore the entire series about Eva and Gideon centred around Monica and her death and her past. 

For 2 books we were building toward the second wedding and their happily ever after, and instead we got a sudden death, shock reveals about Monica, Christopher, Anne etc... That by the time I was reading the final page and should have been clutching the book to my heart in delight, instead my mind was still churning over the overload of information about Monica and it fell flat... 

If the backstory etc was kept the same but Monica had been killed sooner, it would have given me (and Eva & Gideon) more time to process this information. Their HEA would have felt more real because I had so many silly frustrations with Eva's reaction to losing her mother. Where was their guilt over the fact that the gunman was aiming for them? This was barely touched. Gideon spent almost an entire chapter agonising over lying to Eva and she barely reacted to that etc....

They just seemed to move on rather quickly for people who lost someone in such a sudden and tragic way - baring in mind that the epilogue takes place approximately 3 weeks after Monica is killed!! 

Also the sheer volume of information revealed and loose ends that are tied up in that 20% was excessive!

• Monica's entire life story
• Anne's plan
• Christopher's backstory
• Cary / Trey
• Victor moving to New York 
• Gideon / Christopher 

does anyone agree? Do you think the placement of this storyline so close to the end could have had an impact on your feelings about this book? 

I agree with you for the most part.  There is too much left for the last 20 % of the book.  I don't think Monica had to be killed though.  I like the concept of her backstory.  The whole thing could be a spin off book and I would be happy to read it. 

I had this book very early and waited to say anything because.......

Like many people I am disappointed for a number of reasons but first....

I loved 75 to 80% of the book....

  Love Lucky.

 Arash is my new favorite he kicked Arnoldo out of that 1st place position

Love the sessions with Dr. Peterson.  I think we learn a lot about Gideon and gain some additional insight into Eva in these scenes.

I love the lunch session with the Crossroads group.  I believe this is an indicator that Eve will work with Gideon.  He loves having her in the Crossfire building.

Love Gideon attending the luncheon for Eva.  Love that man!

Angus holds my heart.  He does love Gideon and tells him like it is.

Love Chris and the dinner with Gideon, Eva, and Chris was perfect.

Love the showdown with Lizzie the b**** (we see she is a bad mother), Deanna (great scene especially when Gideon tells her Eva wanted him to offer her a job) and Corrine is out.

Victor - love when he's angry and I love that he is moving to NYC.

What bothers me and ruined the 5* for me...

Cary's story--we never find out if the baby is his, if Trey is going to forgive him or if he can really be faithful.

The Landon's storyline is incomplete.

That bachelor/bachelorette parties on two different continents.  I get that it set up a headline to expose the stalker camera man who was going to be important to the next problem for me.  It just didn't work for me.   I'm happy that Anne is getting arrested and exposed but that whole trip didn't work for me.

Monica's story--I actually like the backstory.  It explains a lot but I hate that she was killed off.  It stopped the "second marriage".  Eve didn't get to wear her grandmother's wedding dress.  Why bring it up at all if she doesn't have the ceremony.  The trip to NC was a downer instead of a celebration of Eva & Gideon's new life together and no reception.  Then the funeral was lacking any feels for me.   If you are going to put this in why not have substance to the scene.

The epilogue wasn't a true epilogue it was a final chapter with an epilogue heading.

6 hours ago, Nrock said:

One thing I thought was very clever of Day was to introduce the puppy as a partial solution to the on going problem of Gideon's violent nightmares.  I don't know how much truth or science there is to it, but it certainly sounds plausible that a dog sleeping nearby might pick up on distress or some kind of bad vibes emanating from his master and provide an early warning wake up.  Much nicer than just relying on pills and years of therapy. And, as Eva says, he's a source of unconditional love for someone who hasn't received much.  

Those beagle pics were SO cute!

This is very true especially service dogs.  They are used with solders with PTSD.  Also test show that dogs recognize cancer and other diseases in humans before doctors.

6 hours ago, Sandra_1705 said:

No, but he rarely(?) did have sex with the women in the F***p** either...He took them there to use them...

This was a private VIP room with his close friends, Arnoldo, Arash, Miguel .  That was his concern, how did someone get in there to take pictures.    He wasn't having sex he was finger f**king them.

16 minutes ago, Lou1974 said:

There are a bunch of one stars and bad reviews on ibooks already. I's  people just complaining about the amount of time it took for the book  to come out, and stuff like that. What a bunch on whiners. I wasn't happy it took so long, but dang they are good books and I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. If I'm still up in 4 hours I'm getting up and start reading.  

I can see reasons why people won't like the actual book because of some twists.  However, regardless SD is an excellent writer.  There is no way that people who read the book can justify less than three stars.  She gets three on writing alone.

9 hours ago, Nrock said:

Hello All,

It's been a long wait, but it's exciting to join the countdown.  It' s also nice to see names I remember from reading and posting about the earlier books - I'm sure there will be lots more over the next few days!

There are so many threads to wind up - can't imagine how Sylvia will get it done in only one last book. I'm with those who wouldn't have minded a few more books in the series. 

It's a bit late for this now, but a couple of my wishes for this last volume are for Victor to end up with Detective Graves (great love or not, Monica couldn't handle life without money and Victor would always know it) and for Arnoldo to change his mind about Eva.  However, Arash has taken his place in my affections anyway!

Best series, I've found since Crossfire is Kit Rochas Beyond series - though sadly there has still been some waiting around for the next volumes ????  But there are 8 books so far and some spin off novellas, so enough to keep anyone busy. The series wouldn't be to everyone's taste. - it's a dystopian setting, maybe 50 years in the future after a technological meltdown.  There's an enormous amount of sex, almost every possible combination, though not really any BDSM.  The books and characters keep getting better and better as you progress in the series.  I'm in love with at least 3 each of the male AND female protagonists!  And in addition, the writing, grammar, story consistency, etc. are all top notch. 

Looking foward to reading everyone's  OWY comments - SOON!

I agree with you Arash has moved ahead of Arnoldo for me too.  I received OWY and he stays at the top for me.

1 hour ago, D500 said:

Well, I was just reading Sylvia's facebook page discovering someone else had already received their book (sent from the UK to Australia so the lady said it was probably posted early to ensure it was received on time and as luck would have it, the book arrived early).  That made me go to Amazon to check the progress of the order for my paperback (in the hope it might be ready to send and I might get it on Monday).  To my horror I discovered delivery date was 12th April.  I'd pre-ordered on the same order as some other items which I received back in November, but because the other items cost meant I had free delivery, my One With You order was being treated the same.

I tried to cancel that part of the order so I could order again with delivery on day or publication but their system would not let me.  So I began a chat with one of their assistants who was very helpful, cancelled what remained of my existing order so I could re-order with next day delivery (which means publication date), then said he would waive the delivery cost which was £5.99 - as it was their system had already applied a discount to the order delivery so my total for book and delivery had become £5.99 so once he credited the £5.99 my copy of One With You is now free.  (That means I will add the cost to my 'windfall' money box and the contents of that eventually go to charity)

 

This is why I don't pre-order Ebooks.  I can't tell you how many times I don't get them on release day and have to wait.  I just order at midnight on release day and I have them like

every body who pre-ordered.  I know the authors like to have the sales to report before release but it just doesn't work for me.  I know the electronic ordering is better but I prefer to wait. 

17 minutes ago, patricia-ann said:

Wow, I do not know of anybody who has received OWY already. That is too bad that that happened to you I am glad that you were able to get it straightened out, I checked my Amazon account and I will be receiving my version on my Ipad which is scheduled for April 5th all previous books that I have ordered were on my Ipad at midnight so I am hoping that will be the case this time.  Charity is a very good thing.

Hi Sharon it looks like you have been a member for a long time, I am fairly new so I am happy to read all of the posts that people share it makes me look deeper into the stories. Thank you.

Hi,  yes I was around for the other books.  I stop in every once in awhile but it felt like a lot of re-hashing old discussions so I waited until there was something new to discuss. 

Most people who get the books early get them at events or small stores where books aren't their number one business.  I got the last two early at grocery stores.  I don't think they sign the same agreements with publishers because their book shipments are so small.  Most grocery stores only have one book display and that is shared with magazines, coloring books, etc. 

11 hours ago, sscrph said:

Hi Sharon Welcome Back!! Only 3 days to go so we will have all our answers soon!

Thanks I can't wait to read the ending of this book.

Sylvia might write an epilogue to give us a glimpse into Gideon and Eva's future but I don't think they will have a baby.  It is too soon in the relationship.  Also, I don't think SD is the type of author that reads what people want and writes the story around comments.  She is a good writer who knows how to develop her characters and tells the story she wants to tell.  She has often said these two are in a whirlwind relationship and two damaged people need to work through their issues before they bring a baby into their craziness. 

Hello all,

Now that the book is almost here I thought it is a good idea to drop in and see what everyone is thinking.  It will take me a while to read the previous posts and get caught up.

I noticed several commented that Cary isn't a good friend.  I disagree.  Cary relocated to NYC to be with and support his friend.  Eva is hardly in town and making major changes that affect him and where he'll live.  Not telling Eva that Brett is in six nineths is a bad decision but I believe Cary thought of it as a joke.  She would get to the show and see Brett and be surprised.  he didn't have anyway to know she would go backstage or meet him and kiss him in front of Gideon.  Eva had issues with Brett and discussed it with Dr. Travis why would she attempt to kiss him?

The cluster f*ck was Cary drinking and getting into something he shouldn't.  Cary has a lot more issues than Eva.  His mother pimped him out for god's sake.  That has to cause serious damage to anyone.  The guy cuts to hide his pain.  Eva knows all this about Cary and even told Gideon after the cluster that she needed to give him time.

As far as Trey goes, yes Cary is unfaithful but that doesn't have anything to do with his friendship with Eva.  Eva said he sabotages his relationships because he doesn't believe he is worthy of love.  He would not let Anne into their apartment.  If it turns out he did that would be a major surprise to me.  He picked up some woman at the event to have a roll in the hay and rethought that decision; not for Trey but for his future child.  He wants to change his actions.   I don't know his age but he is immature and his actions show it.

Sharon

Here is the timeline through EWY I forget who did this originally I added the first day of CBY. 

 

Bared To You

Week 1

• Monday- Eva & Cary unpacking boxes at new apartment.  Eva timing her walk to work. Comes face to face with Mr. Dark & Dangerous (Gideon) in the lobby.
• Tuesday-First day at work for Eva, runs into Gideon in the elevator.
• Wednesday-Works late with Mark, preparing for the Kingsman Vodka meeting. Steve brings in Chinese.
• Thursday- Eva goes with Mark to Mr. Cross’s office for the vodka presentation. Gideon keeps her after the meeting to ask if she has a boyfriend. He wants to F*** her. Eva checks out Krav Maga class.
• Friday-Lunch with Stanton, leaves her phone at his office. Meets Gideon in the elevator. Gideon takes her back to his office. He gets her on the couch, has to stop, has a meeting. Gideon and Eva kiss. Gideon tells Eva he wants her. She agrees to lunch with him on Monday. Cary and Eva go clubbing that night. They end up at a club owned by Gideon. Gideon joins them. Gideon and Eva talk, he knows a lot about her. He owns her apartment building. Gideon tells Eva he wants her. Eva wants more than just s*x, but not necessarily a relationship.
• Saturday-Wakes up with a hangover. Gideon has sent over a hangover cure with a card telling Eva to call him with his number on the card. Cary, Eva and her mom have a spa day to get ready for the advocacy dinner.  Eva talks to her dad on the phone. She comes home alone. Finally calls Gideon, he is just around the corner and is coming over. They kiss and Gideon pleasures Eva. (More than once).) He asks her to go to the dinner with him. Gideon picks her up at 7. It seems as he cannot keep his hands off Eva. Eva is in the beautiful red dress with the slit. In the Limo, Eva has sex with Gideon, and then he becomes distant. Walks in on his arm, pictures being taken. He is withdrawn. Gideon gives the speech. She meets Christopher Jr. Gideon is jealous when she talks to Stanton’s nephew. Eva is confronted by Magdalene in the bathroom. Gideon has to go he says. (To call Corrine).Eva leaves, she is hurt.
• Sunday-Eva is just going to play hermit all day. There are red roses from Gideon with a card. The phone has been ringing all morning, Gideon has left messages. Her and Cary talk.

Week 2

• Monday-Eva arrives early at work early to avoid Gideon. Gideon calls to remind her of their lunch date. Gideon comes to her office to take her to his office for lunch. He needs to explain, agrees he f**ked up. Gideon needs control, Eva took that away. But Gideon does want a real relationship with her, an exclusive relationship. After work, they get Eva a new phone. They then go to the gym (one Gideon owns).After the gym, they are going to a hotel (his f**k pad). On the way he gives her a passionate kiss on the street. (for the photographers)  They have s*x, Eva realizes this is his f**k pad and she runs. Ends up in a restaurant, Gideon calls and comes and gets her. Gideon says he messed up; he wants to take her to his home. Gideon says that he has never taken anyone else there. They go to his penthouse, a night filled with s*x. Gideon has a nightmare, Eva wakes with him on top of her.
• Tuesday- Eva gives him the picture of her blowing a kiss. Eva sees the picture of them kissing with the article. (She is his significant other) Eva has lunch with Cary. Bl*wjob in Gideon’s office.  Angus drives her home, she leaves her keys for Gideon. Gideon comes to her apartment that night.
• Wednesday- Shower together. Pictures of Cary and Eva; also one of Gideon with Magdalene from the night before. Eva plans to go to lunch with Mark and Steve. Gideon wants to talk to Eva, she ignores him, so he makes her ride with him, spat outside the restaurant, and they make up. (Caught on video).Eva tells Gideon they need to talk. After work they go to Gideon’s penthouse. Eva tells her story; she is ready to run afraid Gideon cannot handle what he has heard. They have s*x. Then go out for a very intimate dinner. Gideon has bought her a blue cocktail dress. (The color of his eyes). Gideon agrees to couples therapy. Gideon has another nightmare; he will not take to Eva. So, Eva runs back to her apartment in only her black silk robe. Gideon called to let Cary know. Sends Gideon a text saying she is home safe.
• Thursday- Magdalene comes to see Eva at work, Eva calls Scott to have someone come get her and take her to Gideon. Eva runs into Christopher Jr. and has lunch with him. He gives her invitation to the Garden Party at the Vidal’s. Gideon sends her keys back with a Thank you for everything note.  Eva has an appointment with her mom and Dr. Peterson. Her mom is upset that she told Gideon about Nathan. Also, Monica tells Eva that Gideon visited Richard.
• Friday-Eva goes to work, no Gideon. Goes to the gym after work.
• Saturday-Cary and Eva shop for clothes to wear to the garden party. Talks to her dad.
• Sunday-Garden party, Elizabeth seems happy to meet Eva – is surprised she is a blond. Eva talks to Ireland. Gideon shows up and shows Eva other uses for a library several times.  Magdalene catches them in the act. Gideon tells her that it is this house that is in his dreams. He tells her she needs to have a safeword. Gideon thanks her for being what he wants and needs; she takes care of him in a place that makes his skin crawl. Christopher comes in on them. They go back to the penthouse. Gideon has pictures of her and them on the walls in his office, gives her a picture of the two of them for her office. He talks to her about a dom/sub relationship. Gideon has set up a bedroom exactly like hers so when she feels she needs to run, she can go there and be safe. They have dinner together. Gideon gives her a ring- not that ring, not yet. She wakes wanting him, finally decides to wear the ring.

Week 3

• Monday- Riding to work, in clothes that Gideon bought her to be at his penthouse. Cary has sent her the video of Christopher and Magdalene at the party. Eva tells Gideon she loves him. Eva sends flowers with notes three times during the day. Eva gives Gideon a ring, he wears the ring. The limo picks them up after work, s*x in the limo. The go to the gym to work out and then go back to Eva’s. Gideon, Eva and Cary eat Chinese food together. When they go sleep, Gideon has a nightmare, he wants to leave. Eva makes him stay.
• Tuesday- Eva goes to a business lunch with Gideon. Gideon has appointment with Dr. Peterson.  Gives him medicine to help with the nightmares and sleep. Eva cooks dinner, Gideon comes over.
• Wednesday- Eva has lunch with Mark and Steve, meets Shawna – Steve’s sister. Gideon and Eva go to the gym after work. Go back to the penthouse, delayed gratification. Get ready for the Gala dinner for the crisis shelter at the Waldorf Astoria. (He doesn’t think her dress covers enough of her.) Eva talks to Magdalene and is introduced to Corinne. Gideon and Eva go to the limo and ride until Gideon has f**cked Eva. Back to the dinner, Eva is feeling ignored, Corinne sitting at their table. She meets Dr. Lucas, going for a drink, Gideon holds tight to her. Lucas and Gideon argue, Eva says “Crossfireâ€. Gideon lets her go and she leaves. Eva goes back to her apartment and walks in on Cary and friends in a compromising position. Gideon follows, punches a guy. Eva goes to the shower, rolled in a ball, Gideon joins her fully dressed. They discuss the evening’s events. Gideon says he loves her. It was Corinne who had called him during the Advocacy dinner. Gideon tells her about Corinne and how she proposed to him. They get dressed and pack some things to go to the penthouse. They get to Angus and the car when Gideon says he forgot something and has to go back upstairs. He doesn’t need her keys, he had one made before he gave them back to her, and also he had given her key to the penthouse at the same time.

 

Reflected In You

• Thursday- July- Day after the gala at the Waldorf dinner and walking in on Cary and his friends. Gideon is going to Phoenix, wants Eva to come with him. But she needs to spend time with Cary, she convinces Gideon to let her go to Las Vegas. They will all fly together. Gideon admits he wanted Eva the moment he saw her. Magdalene calls and talks to Cary. Eva & Megumi go to lunch together. Returning from lunch Eva sees Corinne walking out of the building with that just been f**ked look. Eva goes to Gideon’s office and confronts him. The couch is out of place, a pillow on the floor and he comes out of the bathroom changing shirts. Eva confronts him. There is lipstick (blood) on his sleeve. They argue. They have a couples therapy session with Dr. Peterson. Dr. P says they should discuss abstinence. After the appointment they return to Eva’s apartment. Eva realizes her period is getting ready to start, that is why she is tired and cranky. Eva has a nightmare, Gideon takes care of her, but he was dressed. Where had he been? Afterwards, they take a shower together to cleanse her. (He had been cleaning out his f**k pad.)
• Friday- In the morning Cary and Eva talk. They are on Gideon’s plane waiting for him to arrive. When Gideon does arrive he goes to his office to work. Eva goes to try to bring him out of his grumpiness. They join the mile high club. First time Gideon says ‘crossfire’.  Eva & Cary arrive at the suite at their hotel (Gideon owns)
• Saturday- Lounging by the pool. Eva realizes that Gideon has employees watching her, babysitting her, with a list. She calls Clancy to have him do the same to Gideon. Eva talks to her dad. Her dad is coming out to visit in two weeks.
• Sunday- Eva & Cary getting ready to go home. Eva hears Gideon in the suite. He sends Cary down to gamble. They talk and then move on to other things. Gideon tells Eva he got the capital to start Cross Industries by playing blackjack, not only the money, but the contacts. Fly back to New York.

Week 4

• Monday- Monica calls wants to go to lunch with Eva. Eva, Monica and Megumi have lunch together. They walk back to Crossfire, as they approach the building Monica sees Nathan. Eva goes to Krav Maga, has trouble concentrating. Gideon comes to Eva’s apartment, finds her taking a bath, and crawls in with her. Eva wants Gideon to talk of his past. Gideon asks her to have lunch with him tomorrow in his office. The have a quiet night in, dinner, movie and just being with each other. Gideon has a nightmare and attacks Eva. Gideon leaves and Eva lets him.
• Tuesday- Eva throws up when she sees Gideon has left the keys on the breakfast bar. He sends her a text saying he is working from home, but Angus will pick her up. After work Eva goes to Krav Maga. Gideon has appointment with Dr. Peterson. Eva goes to the penthouse after class. She showers and waits for Gideon. Shawna calls, inviting her to a Six-ninths concert on Friday. Gideon arrives, tells Eva to order something to eat and he goes to take a shower. Eva calls Cary to let him know where she is and to say she will probably be home soon. He says he wants his key to her place back. Eva goes to “her roomâ€. Gideon grabs her; he gave the key back because he wanted her to be safe. The first time he had taken the key, she had not given it to him – now she wanted to give it to him. They sleep separately.
• Wednesday-Gideon brings Eva coffee in bed.  Eva invites Gideon to the concert. Eva goes to lunch with Mark, Steve & Shawna. Eva asks if she can bring Gideon to the concert. Shawna says yes., does he have a friend to bring. Shawna’s boyfriend is in Italy. Eva & Gideon go to the gym and then to Gideon’s penthouse. Gideon is in his office working; Eva asks if he has a friend that could go to the concert with them. She is feeling distance with Gideon, because they have been sleeping apart and also her period. He is trying to clear his calendar, so they can go away for the weekend. They talk. Gideon’s fantasy – Eva in a s*x swing. Gideon says that they are going to come to an agreement, once it is meet, there is no turning back.
• Thursday- Meeting with Dr. Peterson. Things seem to be working better. Eva needs approval.
• Friday- Cary and Eva have lunch together. Eva tells him she is going to the concert. Cary says that he is going to a birthday bash for one of the photographers, Trey is going with him. Pick up Shawna in the limo; go to Tableau One for dinner. The owner Arnoldo is Shawna’s date. They eat and then go to the concert. At the concert, Eva is shocked to find that Brett is the lead singer of the band. ( Cary should have told her). Gideon & Eva enjoy themselves completely, Eva is very turned on. When the band sings “Golden†Eva realizes it is about her. Gideon has backstage passes. Eva leaves to go to the limo, she sees Brett. He kisses her and she kisses back, and then pushes him away. Gideon sees them and charges Brett, they fight. Angus takes Eva away, they drop off Shawna & Arnoldo; then go back to get Gideon.  Gideon gets in the limo, wants to know why, he is angry. They ride in the car to North Carolina. Gideon is using Eva, he wants to know why. Finally after hours, Eva admits she did it to make Gideon jealous. 
• Saturday/ Sunday- They arrive at a beach house in North Carolina. No phones, no computers and no contact.  They go and take a bath together. They spend the weekend talking, loving, reading, laughing and being together.
  • He talks about Ann Lucas and Corinne also talks about his dad & his mom. Gideon tells her that since they like the place, maybe they should buy it.
  • Late Sunday Night- Return home to Eva’s apartment. They go to bed in separate rooms. Gideon wakes Eva to tell her Cary is in the hospital.

Week 5

• Monday- Eva & Gideon go to the hospital. Cary was attacked on Friday night. Gideon arranges for Eva to stay at the hospital. Monica arrives, is mad at Eva & Gideon that they could not be gotten a hold of all weekend. Gideon brings Eva her overnight bag & tells her he talked to her boss. Gideon will arrange for Cary to have home care. He gets a call he needs to take, then he leaves.
• Tuesday- Eva goes home to shower and get ready for work. She has a knot in her stomach. Twenty four hours since she has seen or really heard from Gideon. When Eva called him Monday night at 9, he had been less than brief. Eva starts to walk to work, Gideon calls angry she didn’t wait to be picked up, Eva hangs up on him. Angus appears, she gets in the car.  Eva sees the picture of Gideon & Corinne from the night before having dinner at Tableau One. Eva gets a call telling her Brett is in the lobby. Eva goes to meet him. They go to lunch together. They talk, she asks him about “Goldenâ€.  Eva tells Brett she does not want him, she is in love with Gideon. Eva leaves the restaurant; Angus & the Bentley are waiting for her. When Eva gets in the elevator it takes her to Gideon’s floor. Gideon is waiting for her, pulls her out of the elevator. “You need to trust me, Eva. “Eva knows something is wrong bet Gideon will not tell her. Eva goes to Krav Maga, then back to the hospital. Cary & Eva talk. Eva calls Gideon, he doesn’t answer finally answers his home number. He is with someone and tells her he can’t talk now & hangs up. Eva goes back to Cary’s room and cries. *Gideon has moved in next door, unbeknownst to Eva.
• Wednesday- Eva can’t sleep, takes her tablet to the cafeteria & writes a letter to Gideon. Dr.  Lucas confronts her. Eva goes to work, has lunch with Mark & Steve. After lunch Gideon calls, mad that she went out. He tells her that Cary will be moved back to the apartment this afternoon. When she gets home she takes a long shower & then continues her letter to Gideon. Eva sends the letter to Gideon. Eva awakes to Gideon in her room. They have s*x, fall asleep together. In the morning he is gone.
• Thursday- Eva checks on Cary in the morning. Cary wants to know what kind of vitamins Gideon takes! While Mark & Eva present Kingsman ad to Gideon, he ignores her, Mark notices. Eva calls Gideon’s office to see if he is still coming to dinner & bringing Ireland. Gideon says he will meet her at DR. Peterson’s office for their session. Eva goes to Dr. P. They talk, Gideon never shows up, plus he never showed up for his appointment on Tuesday. *Gideon with Corinne at party for Kingsman at his hotel. Nathan is murdered
• Friday- Eva leaves early to pick up her dad at the airport. A different driver is there with the Bentley, not Angus. She tells him to tell his boss she doesn’t need his transportation and takes a cab. Gideon shows up for dinner with Ireland. Detectives come to Eva’s; inform them Nathan is dead. Gideon shows them out & talks to them. Eva locks herself in her room.
• Saturday- Eva wakes up to her mom at the door. Monica tells Eva that Nathan had photos & video of her. He was trying to blackmail Stanton. Police know everything the records have been unsealed. Monica & Victor run into each other as Monica is leaving. They still love each other. Eva’s dad has been surfing the net asks Eva about the picture of Gideon & Corinne at the party on Thursday night. Eva goes to make a call and take a shower. Eva calls Gideon, he says he can’t talk, but she continues about Nathan & Corinne; breaks up with Gideon. Eva takes off the ring. She gets into the shower & crumbles. *Gideon at police station.
• Saturday/Sunday- Hanging out with her dad.

Week 6

• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday- Goes to work, barely making it through the day, Eva is depressed. Eva cries herself to sleep. Goes to Krav Maga. Forces herself to get up every day and make an effort to make it through the day one minute at a time.
• Thursday- Eva lets Dr. Peterson know they will not be coming for their appointment. Eva stops at Gideon’s penthouse and leaves the key & her ring in an envelope at the front desk.
• Friday- New guy at work & Eva is showing him the ropes.
• Saturday-Spa day at Eva’s apartment. Eva wants to be a new Eva, she wants everything done.  Eva gets a new haircut. Monica decides they need to go out to dinner. She calls Stanton & he comes to pick them all up to go out. At dinner Eva runs into Christopher Jr and Elizabeth. Eva tells off Elizabeth for what she did & failed to do for Gideon.
• Sunday- Eva spends all day in her pajamas; sleeping, eating and crying over Gideon.

Week 7

• Monday- The new Eva. Eva goes to lunch with Megumi & Will. Megumi says she is going to the Hamptons with her boyfriend. When they return to work, Gideon gets in the elevator with them. When they arrive at her floor, Gideon tells Eva ‘wait’. Eva stays on the elevator; he touches her, puts her ring back on her finger, he is still wearing his. But Gideon tells Eva wait as he steps off the elevator. Eva has Cary do some research on Dr. Lucas. Eva asks Mark for some time off on Tuesday morning. Eva goes over events of the past week.  Eva sees Gideon & Corinne outside the Crossfire, Gideon sees her and freezes. Eva flips him off. Then she is hit by a thought. Eva calls her mom, confirms it was Nathan that she saw the day they came back from lunch. Eva talks with Cary, going through everything, finally putting it all together. Gideon keeps telling Eva to trust him & to wait. Still wearing his ring & wants her to wear hers. These are a promise, symbols of ownership & commitment. Interview with Brett, he still wants her. Eva Says, “Everything is coming back, with a vengeance.â€
• Tuesday- Angus picks up Eva in front of her apartment. Eva asks if he knows where Corinne lives, he takes her there. Eva confronts Corinne. Corinne is trying to make it seem that Gideon is there, but Eva sees through the lies. Then Eva tells Angus she wants to go to Dr. Lucas’s office. He warns her that Gideon will be angry. Eva confronts the doctor. As she opens the door to leave Gideon is standing there.  He takes her into the elevator to leave, wants to know why she is stirring things up. He says she needs to trust him. When they get outside they get into the Mercedes to ride together, Angus & Raul take the Bentley. *Eva is back, she is fighting for Gideon. Gideon tries to explain the separation, talks about his dad, talks about the abuse; Gideon tells Eva that he loves her! He says he is coming back, she just needs to wait. Eva goes to lunch with Christopher. When she returns, she is escorted into the security office.  Gideon is there, he tells her that when she had her nightmare and he had just returned; he had been cleaning out the f**k pad. They trust each other more now.  Monica calls, the detectives are still asking them questions.
• Wednesday- Eva goes to Krav Maga, Det. Graves shows up and off the record tells Eva about the case. She says that they think that Gideon killed Nathan, but they don’t have enough to go on, so she has burned her notes and the case is closed. Det. Graves wants to know if Eva had broken up with Gideon on Saturday after they interrupted their dinner. When Eva says yes, Graves says that he was at the police department & she could tell because Gideon was devastated.  Eva says “Thank you.†Graves says, “I’m not the one you should be thanking.†Eva ends up at Gideon’s, no one is home & she no longer has a key. Gideon finds her there. Eva tells him what Graves said. Gideon releases a deep breath and she kisses him saying thank you. Gideon hugs her & presses his face into her throat. ‘Where do we go from here?†Eva says, “Wherever this takes us. Together.â€

 

Entwined In You

• Wednesday- Eva leaves Gideon’s penthouse and goes back to her apartment. When she arrives at her apartment Deanna, the reporter is waiting for her. Deanna wants them to team up against Gideon. Eva goes to her apartment & showers, when she comes out of the shower Gideon is waiting for her. They have s*x.
• Thursday- Gideon wakes Eva with a cup of coffee in bed. This leads to s*x. Gideon tells Eva he has moved into the apartment next door. They will need to make their reconciliation gradual.  Gideon gives Eva a burner phone, she can always contact Angus & he can get a hold of Gideon. He gives her full closure telling her the phone is can be tracked, but also gives her the info on how to track his phone. Eva figures out that it was Nathan in his office on that Thursday. Gideon explains that he has told Corinne goodbye, that they can only be friends. The new neighbor (Gideon) invites Eva over for dinner.  Eva now has the key to the penthouse & the new apartment.  At work Eva goes to lunch with Will. Megumi wants a girl’s night out clubbing on Saturday night. Brett calls Eva to invite her to the Times Square debut of the video for “Goldenâ€. Eva asks Cary to go to the video debut with her. Eva goes to the new apartment; Gideon explains he moved in while Cary was at the hospital. It was Raul in the office with him, arranging the move when she called on that Tuesday. They have dinner and s*x. Eva tells Gideon about the girl’s night out on Saturday, he says he will make the arrangements. They sleep separately, Gideon has a nightmare. They take a bath together and talk about the abuse.
• Friday- Gideon asks Eva if she has a passport. He wants her to work for him. Eva explains that this would not work. Eva’s purse falls and spills out onto the floor. Eva steps on her compact & finds a tracking device. Eva calls Clancy; he admits he put it there. She sends a text to her mom. Gideon says he has kept his appointments with Dr. Peterson.  When Eva gets to work she calls Angus & has him send roses to Gideon for her. They communicate through the inter office mail. Eva’s mom calls & tells her she will meet Eva at her apartment after work. Magdalene comes to visit Eva. When Eva arrives home her mom is there. She has brought the gown for an event in a week. Eva confronts her mom on the tracking device. Eva finds out that her Rolex is also a tracking device. Eva throws the watch on the floor & leaves.  Eva goes next door & falls asleep on the couch. When Gideon arrives they talk, order Chinese & then play around. Gideon has bought Black Rose winery in Bordeaux from Corinne’s husband.  Eva calls Cary to tell him she is ok, asks if he wants to go to San Diego. Cary tells her that Deanna Eva comforts him on the couch & they end up sleeping together on the couch.
• Saturday- Eva rises early & is working on how to help Gideon’s public image. The website for his Crossroads Foundation needs to be improved; Eva outlines ways to do all of this. How to blow the lid off a scandal with Gideon & Eva; either stay away from each other or get married.  Gideon wants to know from Eva what she needs from him in order to say yes to marriage. Gideon explains that he his mother had come to him for help with Vidal records; he bought Ireland’s shares & became the majority stock holder. Eva calls & talks to her dad. Eva then goes & visits her mom.  Girl’s night out clubbing, they use Gideon’s limo & go to Gideon’s clubs. Eva calls Gideon from one of the clubs, he shows up and they have wild s*x.
• Sunday- Eva wakes with a hangover. Gideon has hangover cure for her. Gideon has also placed a new watch on her arm. The watch is beautiful & rare, only 25 made. Eva overhears Gideon on the phone- “I am aware of the risk…stop talking. The subject isn’t open to debate. Draw up the agreement as specified. Eva has missed calls on her phone from her dad, mom & Cary. Eva calls her dad. He knows about Nathan & is on his way to New York. Eva is crying, goes to Gideon’s office. Gideon is on the phone with Corinne, but when he sees that Eva is a mess he hangs up & goes right to Eva. Gideon takes care of Eva. Eva tells Gideon about the two times Corinne has tried to make Eva think that she has had s*x with Gideon. Gideon is surprised, but says that does it, he is done with Corinne. Gideon calls Monica to try & calm her. He puts Eva to work on the laptop looking at the changes to the website.  Eva calls Stanton to get him to deal with her mom.

Week 8

• Monday- Megumi & Eva go to lunch together. Gideon calls Eva, the police have a suspect & it is not him. Eva’s dad calls to let her know when he will be at airport. Gideon & Eva meet at their apartment. Eva uses Gideon’s car to go to the airport. Eva takes her dad to Krav Maga. They talk about the past. Then go to dinner with Cary. There are white roses in Eva’s bedroom from Gideon.
• Tuesday- Eva is wearing a yellow dress, says hi to Angus. When Eva comes back from lunch, she sees Gideon & Corinne in the lobby, Gideon sees her, Corinne tries to kiss him, but Gideon pushes her away. Eva wanted to hit Corinne. Eva gets on the elevator, it stops at a floor with construction happening, Eva gets off the elevator. Gideon arrives on the floor & leads Eva to an office that is furnished.  Gideon & Eva have s*x. Megumi goes home with Eva so they can go to the gym. When they get to the apartment Eva sees her mom in Eva’s clothes & then her dad comes out of the room having just showered. Eva tells Megumi she doesn’t feel well & can’t go to the gym. Eva’s dad asks her about Gideon.
• Wednesday- Eva’s dad flies back to San Diego. Brett calls to tell Eva the video debut is Thursday, they should go to dinner afterwards. Ireland calls Eva. Eva goes to lunch with Mark & Steve. After Eva arrives home, the detectives come to give her an update on the case. They tell her about the suspect & the sapphire bracelet, it looks like a Russian mob hit. Eva goes to the gym. Gideon comes over; he has a nightmare about Nathan & goes back next door.
• Thursday- Eva goes next door in the morning; she finds Gideon sleeping with her pillow. Gideon explains what the word ‘crossfire’ means to him. Gideon tells her about Dr. Lucas & his brother in law. They make plans for the video debut. At the video debut, Ireland is happy to see her. Christopher Jr. is there & trying to needle Gideon about Corinne.  Eva is shocked about the video, so is Gideon. Gideon is gone at the end of the video. (Corinne had called & she is acting crazy). Eva & Brett go to Tableau One for dinner, Arnoldo joins them. (Babysitting) When they get back to Eva’s apartment Deanna is waiting. Eva takes Brett up to the apartment. She tells Brett that they will not get back together; her & Gideon are in love. Brett leaves, without even a kiss. *Gideon calls Corinne's husband & tells him to come take care of his wife.
• Friday- Eva makes sure she has her passport, Gideon & her are going away for the weekend.  Eva meets Corinne’s husband while he waiting in the lobby for Gideon, they set a date to meet Monday evening. Eva goes to lunch with her mom. After work Gideon picks up Eva & they make their way to the airport, after changing vehicles so that no one could follow them. The flight is quite the adventure for both Gideon & Eva. They land in paradise, Gideon seems distant Eva worries. Eva runs into the ocean, Gideon comes in after her & saves her.  Gideon asks Eva to marry him, he needs her to marry him. Eva agrees.
• Saturday- Eva sits down to have her coffee & finds a pre-nup. Eva doesn't run, she takes a shower & then comes back to read the pre-nup. The pre-nup is not to protect Gideon’s assets, but his heart.  They marry on the beach, with the manager of the resort & Angus as the witnesses. The rest of the day is spent consummating the marriage over & over again. Gideon tells Eva he had asked her dad’s permission to marry her. He even recorded the conversation.
• Sunday- They continued to swim & relax until time to fly back home. Monogrammed luggage tags. They will tell people they are engaged.

 

Week 9

• Monday- Cary is upset with Eva, they meet for lunch & Eva tries to explain. Eva has not told Cary about the wedding. Cary tells Eva that Tatiana is pregnant.  Eva & Gideon send inter office memos back & forth. Eva meets Corinne’s husband at the wine bar. He realizes that Eva & Gideon are married. Eva goes & buys a ring for Gideon. The ring Eva is wearing was the one that Gideon’s da gave to his mom. Eva goes back to Gideon’s office to give him the  ring. They have s*x in the office. They go back to the apartment & have pizza.
• Tuesday- Eva goes to get coffee & sees Tatiana walking naked through the apartment. Eva confronts Tatiana. Eva has lunch with Will. Eva goes to Krav Maga, Graves is there & says that she would be twitchy about the bracelet. Gideon goes to his appointment with Dr. Peterson. Gideon gets a call to tell him Corinne is in the hospital from an overdose. Gideon & Eva go to the hospital. Corinne has miscarried; her husband starts to fight Gideon. Gideon has Angus take Eva from the hospital. Gideon doesn’t come home or to his apartment.
• Wednesday- Gideon comes back late, he has been in California. Gideon tells Eva he will get his medicine so they can sleep together. He leaves & doesn’t come back. Eva goes & finds him asleep in his place. Eva takes care of Gideon.
• Thursday-At work, Mark is called to the office of the big boss.  Gideon explains to Eva about the sex tape of Brett & Eva. Corinne was pregnant, it was not Gideon’s. Gideon talks to Raul. They are going to a charity event that evening; Gideon says it is a great time to start announcing their engagement. Eva tells her mom that Gideon is going to take her to the event tonight & that they will get married. Gideon & Eva walk the press red carpet together. Eva introduces Gideon to her bosses as her fiancé.  Eva sees Elizabeth, Elizabeth is very upset that Eva is wearing the ring. Eva sees Deanna sitting at their table talking to Gideon. A redhead makes comments to Eva about Deanna. Eva goes to Gideon. They leave and go home together. Eva remembers that she needs to tell Gideon about her & Cary’s trip to San Diego.

Captivated BY You

 

•  Friday - Gideon wakes from a nightmare.  Gideon and Eva fight about Brett and Corrine.
• Saturday - Trip to San Diego

 

I have to add the rest of the book but I haven't had time.

I never rushed out to buy the  book when  it hit the book shelf  but  did get it for Christmas.   It took me a  week to read.  (A sign that it never  gripped me as previous books had, as I read those  overnight).

 

I loved  having both POW.  But  found the  story line mundane.  The  swing scene  was even out of place.  I  couldn't  really figure  out  the story line in the book  other than "Chris"  didn't know and  Gideon found out it was Clancy involved in the bracelet.

The  rest  was  just  normal  daily life  for  Gideon and Eva over  a  couple of  weeks.

 

Not sure  to me maybe the long  wait for this  chapter in Eva &  Gideon life was way too long  and not that exciting.  I have read some amazing books in between.   "This  Man"  being one.

 

I  look forward to book 5 and  hope the wait isn't as long.

 

Meanwhile I will read this again  and listen to the audio. Hoping it appears to me more.

 

Hi Mrs. X

 

I feel compelled to respond to your post.

 

While I'll admit that I was a little disappointed with this book because I expected some more questions answered, we did find out more than you suggested.

 

We know why Gideon uses brunettes as sex objects.

We learn more about Corinne's crazy obsession for Gideon. 

We know Gideon isn't a loner but has real friends.

We know Angus is more familiar with Gideon's past than his family.

I don't know how anyone can read the elevator scene and not feel Gideon's pain and inner turmoil.  His love and need for Eva and his battle to suppress his thoughts and anger over his abuse mess with his head.  My heart ached for him.

 

There is a lot of Gideon & Eva's day to day life but, even though we are reading these books over a couple years, the actual time frame is several months. We have to see how Gideon and Eva are dealing with their daily life to understand their triggers.  (I am disappointed that Eva ran again...not only ran but stayed away so long...for me that is not who I thought Eva was but it is who Sylvia created.)

 

I liked the swing scene.  I felt their love for each other during this scene. 

I need to re-read each chapter on the day to join in the discussion. Not quite caught up yet.

Is Sylvia deliberately making us 'dislike' Eva a little?

Lots of the Amazon reviewers are seeing Gideon as turning very weak and needy in this book, but that is to be expected. From the age of 5 he's been made to feel rejected; his dad left him by committing suicide, he felt alienated from his mum and step father when his complaints about abuse were disbelieved (okay we now know Chris Snr knew nothing but Gideon has always thought he did); I wonder if Gideon's nightmares started after his dad died - were the feelings of anger, and possibly nightmares, happening from the age of 5 with them becoming worse when he was 11? Could he, during nightmares, have turned on Christopher - bearing in mind he probably never remembered his nightmares Christopher's resentment of Gideon could have started with that. Gideon may well not recall from that time, I feel he did not lie to Eva when he said he didn't know what his nightmare's contained when she first asked him, possibly only recalling the ones he outlined in CBY.

He's relating well to Ireland as he has no reason not to, the only reason for their distance was the difference in age and his leaving home as early as he could. So it has been pretty easy for him to slip into a good relationship with her. Sylvia has told us that Gideon's star sign is Virgo which means he was born between 23 August and 22 September. I'm not sure where we are in the calendar other than that we are somewhere in Aug/Sept as Mark's notice takes him to work for Gideon in October - no idea what notice periods the US have, my own in the UK was once 4 weeks notice (but became 3 months), so assuming it is 4 weeks then we will probably experience Gideon's birthday in the early part of One With You. I know there's nothing in the book about birthdays, so perhaps Gideon has not told Eva when his is as up to now he's probably not bothered about birthdays. So assuming nothing has been said to Eva I wonder if it will be Ireland who tells Eva and a birthday party is organised (possibly a day for Eva to actually return to Gideon meaning they become a team and together beat off all their enemies??

(Sorry, not a lot there about the chapter)

 

I don't think Gideon is weak.  This is the first time we are in Gideon's head.  In the first three books we see what Eva and everyone else sees.  Gideon is a successful, dominant, alpha male.  In this book we see what Gideon sees all the damage that is in his soul.  There are some things that he does that seems weak but I think he is trying to figure out what he has to do to have the life he wants with Eva.  Facing his past isn't easy for him but it is necessary.

 

I do have a hard time with Eva in this book.  I don't understand her or connect with her like I did in the previous books but I have to believe that Sylvia has a plan.

Great point. I don't think Gideon used Arash either. When Gideon said that I was shocked. 

 

 

I disagree.  I think Gideon is playing it like he is being accused of something he didn't do.  He would never admit what he did to anyone except Eva and Angus (now we know Clancy knows).  When you are as wealthy as Gideon you have a team of lawyers to protect all your interests.  Junior lawyers might not be aware of all the legal issues but someone in Arash's position has to know about every case especially if the police are questioning him about murder.  Even if they weren't good friends, Arash would have to know any potential legal problems to protect Gideon from competitors and blackmail attempts.

I am considering to try the audio books. Since CBY is my favorite, I thought that I just try that one first.... Where do you order / download from? Do you have any recommendations?

 

Ann try audible.  They give new members a free book.  I get a lot of audio books and I listen while I work.

Someone commented on the other CBY forum that it was curious that Elizabeth waited until the next morning to confront Gideon about the ring/engagement instead at the event when she discovered it. I may have to re-read to gather some thoughts on that but I do feel that Elizabeth is imitated by Eva. 

 

I don't think Elizabeth had time to confront Gideon at the event.  After she talked to Eva, Anne came up and made her comments then Eva, Gideon and Cary left after Eva and Gideon tried to see if Anne was the redhead. 

I have a new question that I hope will stimulate some discussion LOL ....

Eva thinks Gideon has used the sex swing before since he seemed so familiar with the harnesses....

What does everyone think about this and who do you think he may have used it with??

 

I think he used the swing before but I'm not sure who with.   Eva's was a very intimate and sensual experience.  In the past I think it was more a bondage / toy experience.  If he hadn't used it before he would have come right out and said it.  Instead his response was vague and unanswered.  I asked someone in the BDSM lifestyle about swings and they aren't always used in conjunction with intercourse.  Sometimes these books that I read spark very interesting conversations. 

I remember reading somewhere this summer or early fall that the plan was to release books 4 and 5 within around six months of one another -- and that she has already delivered the final manuscripts for both to her publisher. If that is still the plan, then it's possible One With You would come out in the late spring in order to be on the best-seller lists for summer reading. I'd be psyched if we got it earlier than that, but I'll wait for however long it takes.

 

It's important to remember that Sylvia herself does NOT control release dates. It's the publisher, and ONLY the publisher, who controls that. She used to remind her fans about this again and again on social media, especially her Facebook page. Still, she faced some awful and unfair backlash by people who just didn't get it, who were blaming her that the book wasn't out yet, and who were swearing they were going to give up on the series. Fortunately, other fans who understood the publisher made the rules kept jumping to her defense and continued to profess loyalty, and at times told off the people giving her a hard time.

 

I'm sure that just like with Captivated By You, the instant she gets the firm date from her publisher about One With You, she will announce it to the fandom.

 

I don't think anyone in this group questions whether Sylvia has control over release dates.  However, she is a major author and many authors with her clout have release schedules that can go out many months up to a full year.  I think that is the frustration that some people feel because she and/or her publisher are so secretive with the information about her books. 

Sscrph, I can't get on board with Cary's living arrangements either.

 

I'm not sure why Cary's living arrangement is a problem.  He moved from California to New York for Eva and they are trying to start new careers.  It would be totally inconsiderate of Eva to leave Cary stranded at this point. 

 

Cary is just starting out in the modeling business and only has one major campaign so he isn't making a lot of money.  Gideon is offering him an apartment.  He isn't actually living with them.  They can both come and go as they please but they can also visit and support each other if necessary.  There is no way Cary or even Cary and Eva together, can afford an apartment in the building that Stanton is paying for.  Eva said they would have to move out of Manhattan if they didn't have Stanton footing the bill.

I hope you are right, there must be a happy ending! Sylvia writing skills are amazing, I've never been so caught up in any books before. I have certainly not even considered to join any forums to discuss the books afterwards. And I've never felt such empty feeling every time I've finished a book (and felt it for days) and just longing to read more. She deserves to be at the top of the saleslist *welldone*

I would't mind that the last book would be all Gideons POV, those were my favorite chapters in CBY.

 

Gigi & Ann

 

I didn't mean to imply that we wouldn't get an HEA.  Sylvia said in a couple interviews that this is the journey to their happily ever after.  I just don't know how all the things I want to know are going to be included. 

 

sharon

G and se*---I think he was so angry with Lizzie that he chose women who looked like her and did all kinds of kinky stuff to them.  Hence all the se* toys Eva found in the f*ck pad.  It was never about getting off for him.  He did that for himself in the shower cause he saw it as dirty.  We all know why.  I can see him accepting oral se*, which I am certain he did, but I absolutely do not think he did a whole lot of giving in that department.  That's pretty intimate and he was not about intimacy at all.  It was about rough and punishment.  I think this all started after he broke up with Corrine.  I agree their life was pretty vanilla.  It was a relationship.  He didn't ever envision another relationship after her.  So, into the kink.  As for the book, I do not think Corrine has any kinky stuff that she would talk about.  She wants G back.. That sure would never happen if he was totally embarrassed by that book.  The purpose, according to her, was to get Eva out of G's life by reminding him about how great and calm and easy their life was together and contrast it with how chaotic G and E's life is now.

 

Release date--I am never going to speculate.  I was so sure CBY was going to be out by the summer and we see how wrong I was.  This time, I have no clue.  Timing it with the FSOG movie?  Not a bad idea since Sylvia is often said to be the next most popular author after EL James.  I just want it.  Now.  

 

I don't see LIzzie as a threat at all.  I hope that the theories about Graves are true cause I like her and I want to continue to like her.  It would be interesting if she and Eva shared the abuse survival.  Invited to the wedding has always surprised me.  Why would she be?  That sentence made me suspect of her.  It would be cool if these 2 became friends.  There is enough reasonable doubt with Nathan that I find it impossible for G to be indicted let alone convicted of anything unless Nathan had a camera in his room which I doubt.  Graves being an abuse surviver makes a whole lot of sense.  I hope that is the way it will go.

 

Deanna is sleezy.  I was so surprised in AFTERSHOCK when she was not like she was in Crossfire.  I want her handled and end of.

 

As for the redheads--could it be that Hugh was a red head?  I cannot remember.  

 

Chris Jr being a voyeur? He is so creepy on so many levels that it wouldn't surprise me.  I.do.not.like,or trust. him at all.

 

I still think Anne is the scariest person in this whole mess.

 

Here is something else that I wonder about.  Sylvia never said that the TV thing was on hold in the interview we saw.  It sounded to me like it was being worked on.  God, I hope so.  Anyone else?  She still mentioned Henry and Scarlett.  I think the chances of Henry are slim to none.  That man is busy.  He will always be G to me.

 

I guess I read that statement differently from many of you.  I thought Graves was being sarcastic and didn't expect an invite at all.  She isn't a friend or business associate with either the bride or the groom.  I don't see Graves and Eva becoming friends.  Graves would be a constrant reminder of Nathan and Gideon is having enough problems dealing with killing a man.

 

I don't think the TV series is on hold.  It sounds like they are in the planning stages to me.

I don't want it to end either :'(

I hope we'll be satisfied with the answers in OWY or this "break-up" is going to be so hard. I can feel the grieve just thinking about the end....

I enjoyed FSOG, but Crossfire is far more better, without a doubt. If I could have decided there would be 6-8 books in this series. Then we have followed GidEva for a year. Keeping my fingers crossed so that I can see Crossfire on TV one day, that it will be send internationally.

 

Before CBY I wanted the Gid/Eva story to last longer but there is too many months between books.  If Sylvia or her publisher would give use two GidEva books a year I can see how she can make this into a longer series.  However, at this point, I just want the last book to have all the questions posed throughout the books thus far answered.  I'm nervous that isn't going to happen so I have resigned myself to a decent HEA.  

Every time I log on I mean to say welcome to the new people and hello again to all the old timers who are drifting in but I forget. 

 

 

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