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

This is probably one the best chapters out the book. You hit the nail head Ann Cathrin. I share the exact same sentiments.  I was surprised Eva wasn't more upset about Gideon showing up in California but no one can stay mad at a sweaty Gideon

Arash probably has some understanding that Christopher Jr and Gideon do not get along. Since Chris Jr and Gid do business together, I'm sure Arash has probably had to work with them both. I'm not sure about Elizabeth. I feel like the tension with Gideon and Elizabeth is palpable through the pages so everyone should see it but it's probably bc we are in there heads. (Some people seem to still have no clue like Corrine *insert eye roll*)

My favorite part was the "Are you in love, Mr. Cross" lines. So sweet and special.  Anything with Elizabeth I'm automatically not gonna like. It hurt to hear Gideon talk about her. He still a boy who loves his mother but obviously can't let himself.  Not an Arnoldo fan, even though Eva has given him reasons to not to like and trust her. I feel like him and Elizabeth keep trying to push Corrine on Gideon and enough is enough.  I want to know what Gideon said to Victor now and previously.

I loved Eva's concern for Megumi. Eva is a loyal friend.  I didn't like that Monica wasn't told about the engagement like Victor was. That's such a big moment and that is still her mother. I understand a lot happened that night and and all but I didn't like it (I'm very close with my mother which is prob where my feelings come from). I do agree that Monica should've seen the ring the night before. And Gideon was wearing a ring too.Â

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.Â

I loved that we are introduced to Gideons POV. Only made me love him more.  The worst part was Eva being confused about Brett. And the way she handled telling Gideon. I was so frustrated reading it.  I loved the car ride to work and we got to meet Arash.

 Ours is Feb. 13th too. And I agree completely. It'll be bittersweet when the release date is out for OWY.

 Sorry, I must have imagined the 12. That's what i get for studying lab values while thinking about the books. Lol.Â

Didn't Gideon tell Eva he only had sex with 12 times (or 12 women, i forget lol), but said he's been with hundreds. I understand he didn't have "sex" with each of them but only 12 doesn't seem like the truth either.Â

 I wondered the exact same thing. Glad you brought it up.  Some friends of mine are quick to jump on Eva whenever it comes to Brett but Gideon has made countless mistakes with Corrine (not even talking about his fake dating scenario with her). The whole first book, whenever Corrine called, Gideon came running. It made me so mad to read that. They both make mistakes with exes and they need to work these issues out. And soon.

 I never understood that.  Matt Bomer plays a playboy in White Collar and is in Magic Mike as a married dancer and he pulls off both so well.Â

 I was just thinking of that. I still have so unanswered questions from the past 3 books too.  What was Corrine doing that day at Crossfire when Gideon fought Nathan? Eva mentioned writing a thesis in the first book but hasn't talked about her education since. Something I've been thinking about since she talks about her career so much. Of course, Gid's comment to Elizabeth at the garden party. And pretty much everything about Anne.  I'm afraid the 5th book will have to pretty long for me to get all my answers and my HEA.Â

 Preach! I understand Eva wanting her independence but at some point she has to realize she is dating/married to the one of the wealthiest and publicized men. She needs to understand that she has to sacrifice too in order for them both to be happy. Â

 I agree on everything. I'm very curious about Monica.  Did they ever say in the books why Corrine was at Crossfire that day and looking like she had just had a romp (the day Gideon fought with Nathan)?

 I think Corrine is so much worse than Brett. Corrine was trying to psychologically screw with GidEva.  She made Eva think twice that Gideon had slept with her, spent the end of BTY trying to get Gideon to focus on her which worked, got in with Gideons mother and Chris Jr which only hurts Gideon more because he doesn't see them as family the way she thinks, attempts suicide which kills her unborn child and then has the nerve to blame Gideon for it all. Even knowing Gideon's past with his father. Then is writing a tell-all book which is going to really hurt Eva.  I think Corrine and Brett are on whole different playing fields. I don't like either, but Corrine is the one to worry about. A sex tape and being a creep is one thing, putting the blame of your unborn child and your suicide on someone who deals with the issues already is so awful I can't even put it into words.  And yes, go rate and review in Amazon!Â

 Intriguing about Carey and Anne. I was thinking about how she was in the building w/ a tenant and that makes sense.  And no to Arnoldo and Corrine for me. If she is with Arnoldo then that means she will still be around GidEva indefinitely and I just don't ever see her being fully okay with not being with Gideon. I wouldn't want her around anyway.  I want to know more about Graves and Monica in the next book. I feel like they would have some very interesting back stories that could help me better understand them. My heart dropped when Graves and Eva spoke. I was just waiting for her to say something horrible the case.

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CBY gave me so many emotions.  I already mentioned that I kept noticing talk about a baby in the book. Could be nothing. Could be everything. Who knows.  CORR-FREAKING-IN, the poor girl cannot leave well enough alone. I'm tired of her. And if she releases the tell-all, Eva will read it and it is only going to strain her relationship with Gideon. I personally think it's worse than the sex tape. It's one thing to sleep with someone and have a little fling. It's another to be "in love" and engaged with them for years and then have to hear about how the man you love once thought he may have loved someone else. And the she talked about the suicide attempt and her miscarriage. There are no words for what I feel about her.  I expected that out of Brett. I'm over that too.  We didn't even see Tat but got a lot of Trey which I liked. I want him & Carey too work.  I loved, loved, loved Gideons POV. I'm seeing him in a different light. Eva at sometimes killed me at points though which I didn't like. I also loved him saying I love you and talking about his nightmares and abuse. He has come such a long way since EWY.

I wasn't sure where to put this. I thought Magdalene was a "friend" of GidEva now but this has me thinking she could be a threat in OWY  Sylvia posted this:  Magdalene vs. Corrine: who’s the bigger threat? #HumpDayHottie   I am so thankful to have found this site. I love reading what everyone thinks. CBY definitely has me reeling.Â

My heart was in my stomach when I realized I was almost done with the book and they still haven't spoken. The book was great. I attempted not to read it in one sitting so I could fully digest but I couldn't put it down. This book has been emotional and i'm ready to see what happens next already.  There was a lot of baby talk in the book. From Tat's pregnancy, "First comes love, then comes marriage,.." comment by Ireland, Carey saying the room could be a nursery, and Trey asking Eva if she could be with Gideon if he was in Careys situation and she said if it happened before her, and Eva saying at the end that she wanted a son on the beach when Gideon was talking about the nightmare. Just something I kept noticing.   Brett & Corrine need to go. And Anne, and Deanna, and the list goes on.  I need my HEA now more than ever. Â