Sharonm745

Oops. I forgot Hugh died. Shame on me. Maybe there has been so much angst that I can't keep it all straight.

Eva has to be there for Gideon. He killed for her. He has made major changes in his life for her. I don't see her not being there for him. The only one thing he could do that would be a game changer is if he cheated and I absolutely cannot see that happening. It would make the other 3 books senseless. I still think the back cover is a little exaggerated. Please.

 

GLH I have a feeling that Hugh's son might be involved at some point.  Gideon feels guilty about the suicide and understands how the boy will feel his father deserted him.  I'm thinking the whole family (Anne, Terry & Hugh Jr.) are going to do something. 

 

Also we know Eva is going to get Liz & Gideon together to discuss the past.  That will bring up memories.

 

Christopher Jr.  is a problem.  I still believe that he saw what was going on and was threaten by Hugh and/or he was abused too but didn't say anything.

I just finished the first six books of the Song of Submission series by CD Reiss.  The seventh and final book is due out next week.  Jonathan and Monica have a lot of issues to work through with family and an ex-wife a major hurdle.  The couple is almost as captivating as Gideon and Eva.  I will caution that there is a Dom/sub relationship and some scenes are very rough.  It is well written and the reader can't help but cheer for the couple.  The books are very easy reads.  Amazon has the 1st 3 on sale in a bundle for .99.  It is a cheap investment to see if you like the story. 

It's so difficult to be a survivor of any sort of sexual abuse. Gideon is in a place where he thinks he played a role in this, that on some level he wanted this. He didn't want that. He was a child for goodness sakes. I do believe he trusts Eva, but at the same time he is ashamed of what happened and he has done everything in his power to bury it. He has a long hard road ahead of him.

 

You are so right.  I remember I got a lump in my throat when Gideon told Eva he wished it hurt more.  It is so obvious by his nightmares that it hurt a lot and regardless if it hurt at all it shouldn't have happened.  I feel so bad for him.  I know there will be many, many tears as I read this book.

 

It is in June.  This is their FB page.  https://www.facebook.com/BookBash

Hi Sharon will Sylvia be at the Book Bash for certain?

 

 

According to the website they are inviting everyone who was there this year.  We will have to wait and see if she can fit it in her schedule.  Are you interested?

Am I the only one fiending for the cover? These are a series where I can not wait for the cover lol. It's like collecting other Chex Mix boxes to build the picture!

 

We are all in the same boat.

I think you are right with the closing himself off and just handling things without even talking to Eva. She takes that as him shutting her out and she has trust issues.

 

Kristen,  So true.  I've missed talking to you but I have read many of the books you suggested.  I was hoping everyone would return as soon as Sylvia posted something.  I love the insight, debates and all round  fun banter. 

 

BTW I see there will be another Book Bash in Orlando next year.  They posted that the tickets will go on sale in January.  I set a reminder so I can get in.  They are sure it will be a sell out again.

I've been looking at this myself. Maybe Eva is afraid that her past is going to ruin Gideon. She got the sex tape, she's got him killing Nathan. I mean in all honesty Nathan being a POS doesn't take away the fact that Gideon killed him, and someone knows about it.

 

You are right Kirsten.  She brought up not taking his name and he wouldn't hear it.  Eva's past combined with Gideon's is sure to cause pain.

This is what bothers me about the quote ; how can their vows expose old wounds and insecurities. Gideon is the one that wanted those vows more than anything and he piece of paper for the security of it. I just can't wrap my head around this quote and I have felt unsettled all day. I know it's just a book but it really bothers me. What do you all think?

 

It is funny you said this because several people I talked to feel the same way. 

 

As I read through it again I'm wondering if Gideon is closing himself off, like going to California and not telling Eva, and she called him on it.  Maybe the confrontation is at Dr. Petersen's office and Gideon does a duck and hide maneuver resulting in Eva telling him something like "It is time for you to talk."  You know Gideon is going to fight her until she brings him through to the other side. He won't give her up but it is probably a difficult journey with terrible nightmares and confrontations.

Thank you Sylvia for giving us die-hard fans your little gem of a preview. We needed this so badly (as you can see by reading these threads). Some people are nervous about the quote, but personally, I feel that it's too soon for a happy ending and have faith in you & your writing to make all of us happy by the end of book 5. You create such depth in your main charactors & we love them as if they were real people. A little drama makes the books interesting and if everyone were happy at this point we might be posting that the books were too passive or lacked life. I look forward to the upcoming troubles of Gideon & Eva...they love each other too much to give up on one another and there is no one else out there for either of them. I hope the publishers are in printing mode soon...I neeeeed book 4. Thank you for writing a great series.

 

I don't think anyone is nervous in a bad way.  We all know the happy ending will be at the end of book 5 we are just curious about the journey.  It seems to me the anxiety most of us feel is concern for Eva & Gideon.  As far as the people on this forum we love Sylvia, her books and these characters in particular.  I don't believe one of the long time members feel anything but joy that we have this snippet.

Whoopsie-wishful thinking I guess.

I'll go back and edit it.

Thanks-nice catch ShazScott! 

 

I hope Monica never runs into you.  She will be toast.  

Love this Sharon. LOL. I am wondering if she will go back to posting the snippets and the picture clues soon.

 

Me too I loved them and the conversation we all had trying to figure out what their message.

I posted a message to Sylvia that we are killing her characters and only she can save them with some information.  I wonder if this means we have to stop our little game? :-)

I just got choked up with the reminder of that scene Sharon. I'm going to have my tissues ready.

  Me too.

They're fighters, and survivors so I have so much hope for them Sharon.

 

Me too.  I just remember how I cried reading the interrogation scene when Eva & Gideon were hurting so badly.  I think there are going to be a lot of these scenes in this book.  I do hope Sylvia keeps with her tradition, and at least ending with a hopeful last paragraph.

 

 

I just hope "The vows we'd exchanged should have bound us tighter than blood and flesh." are at the wedding everyone will know about not just the ones they made in private.  I have been concerned since "Entwined With You" that not knowing where the marriage documents are my cause Eva problems if she has to fight for Gideon.  But that is my storyline, not necessarily yours.

 

 

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I don't see how this can be an issue Eva can request a copy of her marriage license from the Caribbean government.  Besides Angus wants Gideon and Eva happy so he will see she gets them if needed.

I think that it's much easier to shutdown and avoid. Gideon's past is painful and he's going to be hurting and he doesn't want anyone to see him like that. Obviously Eva loves him and wants to help him, but will he let her? Does he trust her enough to let her completely in?

 

You are right Kristen.  It sounds like it is going to be a very painful journey for my favorite couple.

Thanks Sylvia.

 

I'm worried now and my stomach is doing flips.  Remember you promised an HEA.

Gideon Cross 55
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 55
Victor Reyes 55
Monica Stanton  46
Cary Taylor 45
Ireland Vidal 46
Angus McLeod 44
Benjamin Clancy 39 +1 = 40
Arnoldo Ricci 16 - 1 = 15

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Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263
Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

I am thinking good thoughts Sharon!  My fingers are crossed here!  Maybe your words will be here and our wishes will come true. 

 

I'm hoping too.  Unfortunately it is not Monday afternoon and nothing yet.

Sorry to bug you guys again but could someone tell me when Gideon actually spanked Eva I remember the threats but I don't remember him actually doing it. Thanks again.

 

The only spanking discussed was playful threats until Entwined Chapter 12 on the 10th floor "I like messy. I stepped out of my dress and was about to unhook my bra when he tossed me over his shoulder.  I squealed in surprise, smacking his taut Arse with both of my hands.  He spanked me hard enough to sting..."

 

Even though there was pain I think it was still playful spanking. 

For the record I have always liked Monica and I don't think she is a bad mother at all.  Her problem is she is too focused on money and didn't see the warning signs of her daughter's abuse.  As we find out Monica's secrets in CBY I think more people will view her more favorably. 

 

That said, she doesn't deserve Victor and I firmly believe she will not be pregnant.  She knows her need of money and both Victor & Monica know she can't settle for being a cops wife. 

 

Everything we learned from Eva & Cary is that Stanton loves Monica and does his best to make her happy.  I don't think Monica will give that up.

Omg I'm leaving for a few weeks and what I seeing? Trey dead before Arnoldo? No way!! I'm on a mission... Barb55 better get ready, I have this one.

 

Dawson, I know I'm surprised at that myself.  I love Trey but I love Arnoldo too.

Hi Sharon when did she say that? Wow even more to look forward to... :)

 

sscrph I think it was at the meet & greet in Orlando a couple months back.  If I'm not mistaken we were talking about Eva & Gideon's wonderfully hot s ex scenes and someone yelled out "Will Gideon ever get Eva in that swing?"  Sylvia replied "Most definitely!:

 

I'm going to look for my notes.  If anyone gets to go to a meet & greet they are really fun.