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I thought that Clancy said "how far wouldn't I go".  Meaning that he would do what ever was necessary to protect someone he loved.  He had already said that protecting her wasn't just a job.  That was just my opinion and I may be mistaken!!

 

On another subject - did anyone else feel that when Gideon could remember his dream at the end of the book  it shows that he was mentally starting to heal.  I didn't think he could remember any of his dreams or nightmares before. 

Yeah I think so too. Sometimes our mind has the power to suppressed memories. Those that we dont want to remember  . I think by opening to Dr. Petersen, his giving him self to open this wound  and deal with it.

Chris sr is my new favorite character ... Well him and Ireland

I wonder what conversation Gideon thought Liz and Chris where having that Gideon thought was about the abuse .

Me too . Chris Sr and Gideons' confrontation made me teary actually. 

At this point I do not believe the tell all will be published. I think it is possible Corinne may back out but more likely I think Gideon will move heaven and earth to stop it even as someone mentioned earlier; buying the publishing company...

Me too.. Im hoping Corrine will come to her senses and get a proper therapist . 

I absolutely never liked Brett.  Never.  I think he knew about the video and the video reminded him of Eva and that is why he wrote GOLDEN.  Eva was all over the tabloids via Gideon.  Great PR for a song from a new group.  If he supposedly loved her, it wouldn't have taken him so long to find her.  

 

Still think Corrine's decision to come back was linked to Eva appearing in Gideon's life.  The passion in the viral tape probably made her see what C and G never had.  

 

I was surprised Chris left Lizzie also.  One didn't seem to follow the other.  Unless he felt like she had been lying to him.  That could be it.

 

I have been married for 38 years.  I tell my husband most things, but not everything.  Sometimes I try to work things out in my head before I bring up the topic.  Gideon should have told Eva about Landon as soon as she mentioned the possible ad thing but I forget whether she told him before or after they got it.  Time sensitive stuff for Gideon's business.  The poor guy had so much on his plate.  He was supposed to be running this huge conglomerate and it seemed that his time was spent keeping Eva safe.  Give the guy a break.  Yeah, I can see her being annoyed and a fight ensuing but I do not see why she left.  I'm glad they will work things out.  ;-)

Eva did not tell Gideon about Landon placing a job at their agency but she weighted  her loyalty to Gideon  which was a good sign. I think she has to leave  because she was really mad and we need reason to kick Gideon Arse hard. Him fearing to death that Eva would not come back and forgive him forced him to open up to Dr. Petersen. What I dont like was Eva feeling like she cant forgive Gideon over that. She said Gideon took away that freedom .. errm did she forget Gideon gave her freedom back  when he killed Nathan . There was a part of me that I understand about Gideon , Him controlling everything means controlling the outcome. Time was an essence and things were moving fats one after the other. However , I think it was Evas' fault too. Her telling him she wasn't pushing  and we'll wait for him to be ready but deep down she was resenting him already so at the end of the day Eva was a ticking time bomb too. So I guess when she said about being honest, she should push Gideon even if they fight  because its the only way she can help him . Gideon would do everything for her  , hasn't she know it by now so she might as well used it . 

At this point I do not believe the tell all will be published. I think it is possible Corinne may back out but more likely I think Gideon will move heaven and earth to stop it even as someone mentioned earlier; buying the publishing company...

I cant imagine how many millions Gideon have spent already clearing up all these messes and buying properties as well  ..    Poor guy really need a happy ending and Eva need to sort herself in book  5 and stopped being stubborn and just make the man happy without a fight and resistance. At this rate Im beginning not to care about her "individuality"  .. (btw currently rereading RIY .. and I dislike Eva a lot  in these book) 

Clancy is married.  I don't think his affection for Eva is anything more than protector.  He knows what Nathan did to her.  Also he is feeling guilty because he dropped the ball and didn't pay attention to Cary which led to Cary being almost beaten to death.  When Eva asked him how far he would go to protect his family he said he would do anything.  Like Angus, I think Clancy is more than an employee.  He is more like family.

In EWY .. Eva asked Clancy about how far he would go for someone he  love .. but he made a subtle replied about not far enough to kill (Its not the exact word btw but in that context ) so obviously  he knew what Gideon did  at that time and while Graves was at their back  .. she wasn't the enemy though she admired Cross that much she even knew about Crossroad foundation  .. 

I reread the part in Bared to You where Eva met Corrine and the part in Reflected in You where she got a call from Maggie the next day and some things jumped out that made me connect some dots about Corrine's tell-all book. That night Corrine was playing "remember when" reminding Gideon of places they used to go many years ago. Maybe her book is supposed to be more of this ploy because she can include pictures of them together at places.

 

There was something weird in the part when Corrine was stroking her neck when telling Eva how intense Gideon used to be scared her. Eva thought Corrine touching her neck was unconsciously remembering a necklace she wore. What if it was something else, like a collar? I can't see Gideon tying her up but I can see him experimenting with something like trying a collar when he was exploring being a dom during sex. I have a theory the sex started out vanilla but slowly changed when it wasn't enough for him. Maybe Corrine forcing him to get engaged made him feel he was losing control of life and it triggered him sexually. When he talked to Eva about the engagement he blame the break-up on sex but thought the problem was the hotel and he wouldn't stay the whole night. What if the real sex problem for Corrine was at some point they passed her comfort level or at least she felt she couldn't keep him satisfied.  

 

 

Gideon said Corrine used to sooth him so I dont think that he experimented  with that.  Corrine said the book was about proving to him that he loved her so could be one last desperate act to remind him and get him back or could be her letting go of him. Before all these,  Corinne was about to get back to New York, on a middle of divorce and planning on getting  Gideon back but Eva came to the picture.  So that ruined her plan. She was under the assumption that Gideon wasn't on a serious relationship since her and his preference  for brunettes was likely he was hung up on her makes her delusional. Then Gideon gave her a mixed signal when he tried to make a cover story regarding Nathans' death and even after that Corinne was still oblivious of the motive .. so she kind  of gotten crazy  .. Im sure she's allowed to get mad for getting used too and Gideon admitted he was guilty . I am not making excuse for her . Making jealous of Eva (which Eva handled very bad by by the way)  - I mean every woman who doesn't want to let go would do such thing as Eva said no one would  like to settle for less.  The woman was heartbroken, confuse , had a miscarriage (Im sure she doesn't know  - because she said , she and Giroux was trying for a baby for so long ) so all of these made her crazy but at one point (I hope) in book  5  she'll come into terms that she has no  chance to revive what she had with Gideon and out love for Gideon she would leave and maybe stop the book printing .  Eva shouldn't be hurt by Gideons' past relationship with Corrine or anyone and vice versa. They have to deal this jealousy at some point. This might sound crazy,   I think the book would give a light and glimpse on how was  Gideon back then. Gideon didn't sleep with Corinne  full night so she doesn't know about the nightmare .. only she probably  knew the man whose fathers' suicide made him aloof and untouchable. 

 

The difference about Corrine and Brett, Corrine was crazy, irrationally, blindly inlove with Gideon and still holding on.While Brett intentionally trying to used Eva for his own benefit - because no man whose  inlove with a  woman would want to show their sex tape to his bandmates  and to the world. Ruining Gideon was part of the prize.  

 

Yikes, we really need book  5. lol and  We should all be scared if Anne made a book  .. lol 

All I can say is...

 

If someone gave me a tape of a person I loved and that tape didn't show them in the best light I would not want it shown to the world.  In fact, like Gideon, I would do everything in my power to get all the copies of the tape to destroy them.  Brett didn't do that.  He likes the tape and he wants to use it not.  My guess is the reason he wants to see Eva is because he knows her exhibitionist side and he thinks she will allow him to show the more explicit parts of the tape.  Gideon knows her exhibitionist side so he takes her behind two way mirrors where she can see the crowd but the crowd can't see her.  He doesn't tape her.

 

Sam was commissioned to record the band.  We don't know if he was requested to capture them having sex but he was commissioned to record the backstage activities.  The band knew what went on back stage. Brett and the whole band planned to make money when the tape was released.  Sam gave Brett a heads up but Brett already had a copy of the tape. 

 

I know a lot of people are Team Brett but I'm not one of them. 

 

 

Me too .. I wasn't on Team Brett at all.. and why there was  Team Brett ???? Does people dont a Gideon and EVA HAE.. Im confused.. 

I disagree with you completely.  You are right Cary and Eva support each other.  Their relationship is like a sibling relationship.  Eva can talk to Cary about things she can't talk to anyone else.  Eva's family accept Cary into their family like a member of the family.  That is the relationship they have.  Cary has told Eva on a couple occasions that he wants her and Gideon to work out. 

                                                         

Is Cary having a hard time right now?  Yes!  He sees himself making one mistake after another.  He loves Trey but he is forever bound to Tat via a baby.  Eva takes care of Cary and so does her mother and Stanton. 

 

Regarding Cary's reaction to Eva telling him they eloped.  Cary witnessed Gideon's nightmares.  They are violent.  He is afraid for Eva physically.  Eva said that Cary had violent nightmares that's why she approached Gideon carefully.  Cary wants Gideon to work on his problems because he doesn't want Gideon to get caught in a nightmare and punch or rape Eva.  That is a valid concern. 

 

Someone else mentioned Cary not letting Eva know that Brett's band was Six Ninths.  That was a practical joke.   He didn’t know she was going backstage.  He didn't know he was setting up a fight between Gideon and Brett.  If they had just gone to the concert Cary would have teased Eva about the shock. 

 

I believe that Cary is so depressed right now that he is feeling sorry for himself.  Eva always telling Cary off and snapping him out of his funk.  I'm sure she will do that again.  As far as Cary being the only one still F'd up that is not true.  Eva ran again and she knows IMO that she should sit down and talk the situation over with Gideon.  He is a very wealthy man.  He has enemies that he made in business and he has enemies left over from his father.  Eva has to know she can't work for a company that will support his competitors.

 

 

Hi  I just finished Bared To You and at the last page there was a Topic of discussion  .. Sylvia said that Carys' character was dependent on Eva .. emotionally and financially. I know Cary and Eva was bestfriends and like families but the fact was that he got worst and whatever he was doing was affecting Evas' and he don't listened to her. I got it though, he was depressed, but he was refusing to accept help , he avoided it and on confrontation in CBY .. Cary accused Eva of not being there anymore.. instead he was dragging himself and Eva on a emotional turmoil. 

 

With regards to Gideon's nightmare, he said that he never had  as much these nightmares before Eva but when she told Gideon about Nathan  and when Nathan reappeared and met with Gideon .. His nightmares got worst, triggered by stressed, worries and fear for Eva mixed with his own past and anger.  Gideon made the initiative to sleep separately from Eva , so he was fully aware of what might happened and he doesn't want to hurt Eva unintentionally

 

In  EWY  & CBY.. his nightmare wasn't violent  but tormented, haunted and painful.

 

I disagree, Eva left because she felt betrayed  and she did not run. She asked Gideon for a space , to think things before she say anything damaging . I did understand this .. when I read about Gideon offering Mark a job behind Evas' back , I was 100% sure it would be  the  culprit  of their biggest fight because its important to Eva  to be asked and  not kept in the dark specially if it involved her or her freedom to say "NO" or "YES" .  This was Gideon failure , to be able to communicate to her . His need to control the outcome thinking about  her safety and happiness was kind of his weakness.  

 

I dislike Eva thinking she cant forgive Gideon about this because that was only minor problem compared to the rest of what they have encountered. Her stubbornest and resistance to what comes along  being a wife of a wealthiest man is kind of frustrating. She can use it in her advantage that wouldn't appear her to be a trophy wife and like her mother. Gideon has been supportive of her and open for her to grow as a career woman. 

 

Oh my God, I really wish we know where is book  5 coming out. 

The Lifehouae song. That's all I'm saying. I just died.

Someone  posted it .. Oh my God .. dying too

Here was my take with Cary ;;. He was a great friend to Eva and they were there for each other ever since.  But when Gideon and Eva  happened , it was less time for Eva and Cary , so can I assumed Cary was a little bit  jealous of what Eva and Gideon found in each other.  Eva was no longer f***** up  and Cary was still,  and the  only person that constant to him , Eva - where no longer much around for him because  she has another  life to sort  out now . Sure, Gideon and Evas' relationship was rocky but obviously their love for each other was strong. There was so much going on and Gideon has always been there for Eva , taking of care of her.......... and who takes care of Cary?

 

so subconsciously, Carys' self destructiveness was out of anger on Eva's  suddenly change  of lifestyle and  marriage to Gideon  and left him? .. Remember how disappointed Cary was when Eva told him they elope. I think sometimes its hard for you to find happiness for someone, no matter how great friends you are   that your best friend found something  - a love, happiness that you once believe you cant find and you're suddenly the only f***** up. and while Eva  on its way to her happiness , Carys life was spiraling down .. Am I making sense here .. Carys' being resentful over Eva? 

I agree Sharon, plus Cary said he had issues getting it up with her.

Actually Cary is annoying me. He was less supportive of Gideon and Eva  relationship. And he was so ungrateful.. Gideon gave  him the extension of his penthouse  and willing to do the renovation whatever way he wanted it. The breakfast after the karaoke, Eva asked him if he likes it  and he replied with sarcasm in his tone . and during their  argument , Cary clearly said to Eva that she wasn' there for him that much anymore. That's how it appeared to me.

OK .. I take back my Arnoldo and Corrine  pairing.  .. it was a crazy thought I know  .. I don't know I just feel so sorry for her. She hasn't done anything really damaging except for her guilty trip and emotional blackmail  .  Unlike Brett Kline  .. ah I have so much hate on this character  .. 

 

On a more personal note.. Does anyone feeling bothered about the negative reviews in Amazon . I swear some of those negative reviewer didn't read the book or their judgement has been clouded.  I feel so defensive about Crossfire series and I could spend a day  replying to all of them  -- IF YOU HAVENT POSTED YOUR REVIEW IN  AMAZON .. PLEASE DO SO!  I felt injustice for Gideon and Eva  .. and really rudeness to Sylvia . 

Hey everyone  .. I love this community. I've finished Captivated By you and I cant move  on. I m always like this having a withdrawal syndrome   so I started Bared to You - doing another round. How do you all managed to move on from CBY? 

 

Anyways , I love love love Gideons' POV . I love to know how vulnerable he was  , how deeply madly inlove he was with Eva  and  knowing his interaction  with his business associates and families. Is it just me but my heart flutters everytime he refer to Eva as his wife  and the funny thing was no one question it , they just assumed that since they're engaged  -its almost the same.

 

Few of my endearing moments were  Ireland and Gideon interaction  - Gidoen struggled how to deal with it but when he tried . it was the sweetest.  

 

The Karaoke scene  -- Awwww !  

 

The morning after the karaoke night  -- I love that Bacon part  .. yeah Im smiling like a fool . Its like they;r always on a honeymoon stage . 

 

Gideon and Arash banter and insults were comical  -- and I miss Arnoldo too. He was a great friend to Gideon , I love how Sylvia patch up the problem between them.

 

There were two scenes my heart broke. 1) When Christopher Sr found out about Gideon abuse. It was  so real, the emotions is so painful on both.. Sylvia have conveyed it so well. 2) and the last chapter when Eva left .. Oh my God , I just want to be with Gideon. He was so lost and my heart ache for him - to have that reconciliation.

 

I was thinking  if Anne actually seeing Cary? If this was her way of getting to Eva. Remember they hook up in EWY.. and the woman in the building said  that no one can come in to the building w/o the tenants accompanying the guest? and during this time Cary started  cutting himself  - so is she messing up with Carys head?

 

I think Corrine has gone crazy  -- but wouldn't do much aside from her book. Gideon has been honest about it to Eva .  Sex tape was worst than all- tale - book.  Maybe Corrine and Arnoldo can  be together ? Seems like Arnoldo has soft spot for her. 

 

I am now more curious about LanCorps though .. seems like Gideon and Ryan will go head to head  - 

 

I hated that Eva felt like he can't forgive Gideon for offering  job to Mark. Sure, she felt betrayed and its understandable she got mad  - but having a feeling that she might not forgive Gideon  - or if she forgive him can she live with him like that. That was a very conflicting feeling and Im getting angry  with that. Gideon has done a lot, jumble ways to protect her, make her happy, clean up the mess , deal with  his own s***  and his only fault  was that he wants to control things because he wants result the soonest possible way. and lets agree Eva always takes time  to make sense on things because she always  put her "freedom as a person and her individuality" first and dont want to be like her mother .. so she resist as much. But then Gideon need a hard kick to open up , so he has to be scared to death of losing Eva to be able to do so. 

 

And I have to make this caps lock because Im happy "  THANK GOD BRETT IS NO LONGER A THREAT" .. I wanted to get rid of him  myself for giving Gideon a  problem  

 

I kept reading the ending of CBY  , it just made me fall inlove  with Gideon and Eva more and Im really hoping book  5 would be out soon .

 

Can we get this pairing please:

 

Arash and Megumi;

Victor and Graves 

Arnoldo and Corrine  ( i know Im crazy lol)  ok..  i take it back ..

Hi Everyone,

 

Can someone help me understand in Chapter 2 where Eva is talking to Christine Leaman, she is thinking "I winced inwardly. Of course she'd think I would recommend my employer to my boyfriend, because she'd assume Gideon and I had been dating at least long enough to make an engagement plausible. Telling her I had been with Waters Field & Leaman longer than I'd been with Gideon, when I had been employed there only a couple of months, would open up speculation I didn't want floating around."

 

I feel stupid for asking but I am kind of confuse as to what she is saying, can someone help me out? and Thanks!

Eva was referring to Kingsman Vodka campaign  ..