GiGi

 

I just love this song: its summertime sadness by Lana Del Ray, i feel that it shows pain and love. i can imagine Eva walking down the road thinking of Gideon, she has tears in her eyes as its when she believes they have broken up.

 

Kiss me hard before you go

Summertime sadness

I just wanted you to know

That baby you're the best

 

I got my red dress on tonight

Dancing in the dark* in the pale moonlight

Got my hair up real big beauty queen style

High heels off, I'm feeling alive

 

Oh, my God, I feel it in the air

Telephone wires above, all sizzling like a snare*

Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere

Nothing scares me anymore

 

Kiss me hard before you go

Summertime sadness

I just wanted you to know

That baby you're the best

 

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh

 

I'm feelin' electric tonight

Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99

Got my bad baby by my heavenly side

I know if I go, I'll die* happy tonight

 

Oh, my God, I feel it in the air

Telephone wires above all sizzlin' like your stare

Honey I'm on fire I feel it everywhere

Nothing scares me anymore

 

Kiss me hard before you go

Summertime sadness

I just wanted you to know

That baby you're the best

 

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh

 

I think I'll love you forever

Like the stars miss the sun in the morning skies

Late is better than never

Even if I'm gone I'm gonna drive, drive

 

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh

 

Kiss me hard before you go

Summer time sadness

I just wanted you to know

That baby you're the best

 

I've got that summertime, summertime sadness

S-s-summertime, summertime sadness

Got that summertime, summertime sadness

Oh, oh

 

Hi Strawberry,

Those are incredible lyrics! 

I really love the song, even I enjoyed myself as a child at their last concert here six years ago now, but I think this song is a little "The Stalker Anthem"

Hi Gaia & Strawberry,

Sting wrote that song when he was a teacher.  Several of the songs from that album were based on his experiences as a teacher.  Great song! 

Gideon Cross 65
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 65
Victor Reyes 64
Monica Stanton 36+1=37
Cary Taylor 53-1=52
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 30
Benjamin Clancy 18
Arnoldo Ricci 17

RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980
Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980
Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980
Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55
Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55
Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55
Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich
Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich
Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55
Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55
Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55
Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55
Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980
Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980
Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55
Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55
Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980
Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55
Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745
Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745
Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263
Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980
 

Hi all,

I am new here and am loving this place     

 

After reading i felt i had to post, as the way i see it, is like this;

I am watching my favorite series on TV, its the final episode and i am so sucked in, but then it ends, excited , upset and left wanting more, suddenly i am  aware, I, will have to wait 6 to 12 months before its back on my screen. I know that it will be totally worth the wait. but need more, so i buy the series and watch again to see if i missed something, and to enjoy it all over again. I would not want the writers to rush and mess up the story line just for demand. This would spoil the magic and the hole story line.

I think this must be such a hard time for Sylvia and her team, so much demand for this amazing love story to show its next stage, i understand the need for the next books, but i also really feel for Sylvia as this must be so much pressure on her, I for one am happy to wait as i know the next two books will not disappoint and will have not been rushed through. I know i do say at times "I cant wait" but i can, and i believe it will be, SO worth the wait, the best things in life are   (lol, so excited !!! he he)      .

 

Sorry if i upset anyone by this  , But, I Love Sylvia Day's work, and appreciate the stress she must be under, its her baby and she wants it right.      

Hi Strawberry,

Welcome, welcome, welcome. 

Love Love Love this     

 

Hi, i am new here, and i am loving reading all the posts. I have never found books that i enjoyed  so much that as soon as i finish reading i have to start again.     

Hi Strawberry,

Welcome to the forum and I hope you enjoy yourself. 

Hi everyone, Just listened to a Bryan Adams song that I think would be perfect for Gideon & Eva. I'm not sure where in the books to play this...maybe someone out there has an idea? Here are the lyrics:

 

THOUGHT I'D SEEN EVERYTHING-BRYAN ADAMS

 

I LIKE THE WAY WE ARE, i LOVE WHAT WE'VE BECOME,

WHEN I'M IN YOUR ARMS, I KNOW I'VE FOUND THE ONE

I LOVE YOUR KISS ME MOUTH, YOUR STATIC TOUCH,

IT'S JUST THE WAY YOU ARE, MAKES ME FEEL SO MUCH, YEAH

 

NO ONE COULD EVER KNOW, WHAT WE'RE LIKE ALONE,

ROLLIN' ROUND LIKE RAIN, WE'RE A MIDNIGHT STORM,

LIKE A RIVER RISING, I FEEL IT THROUGH YOUR SKIN,

WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER, OH, I NEVER WANT IT TO END, NO!

 

I THOUGHT I'D SEEN EVERYTHING, TIL I SAW YOU,

THOUGHT I'D BEEN EVERYWHERE, TIL I'D BEEN WITH YOU

I THOUGHT THAT EVERYONE, KNEW WHAT I KNEW,

I THOUGHT I'D SEEN EVERYTHING, TIL I SAW YOU

 

I LIKE THE WAY WE ARE, LIKE THE RAGIN' FIRE,

BURNIN' UP THE NIGHT, BURNIN' WITH DESIRE,

YOU'RE SUCH A SWEET TEMPTATION, YOU KNOW I CAN'T RESIST,

ELECTRICITY, HEY, EVERY TIME WE KISS, OH

 

YEAH I SAW RIGHT THROUGH, OH I SEEN IT COMIN'

 

HEY, I THOUGHT I'D SEEN EVERYTHING, TIL I SAW YOU,

I THOUGHT I'D BEEN EVERYWHERE, TIL I'D BEEN WITH YOU,

I THOUGHT THAT EVERYONE, KNEW WHAT I KNEW,

I THOUGHT I'D BEEN EVERYWHERE, I THOUGHT I'D SEEN EVERYTHING...AWWWW, TIL I SAW YOU

Great lyrics Dgcaffeine. 

Hi Everyone,

I just finished reading:  South of Bixby Bridge.  It is by Ryan Winfield.  After reading that book, I think I have a better understanding of what it would be like to live in the time of Sodom & Gomorrah.  The book was very intense and if the reader can stick with the storyline until the end, it will all make sense.

 

My heart broke for the characters.  If anyone gets a chance, they might want to give this book a read.  The material isn't light or fluffy, but very dark and intense.  If you have the intestinal fortitude; give this book a read.

 

Thanks,

GiGi

Gideon and Eva both have fallen back into old patterns at times as she has stated herself... I think Gideon will be doing this a lot in book 4 and 5. I do remember Sylvia saying in an interview that it will be hard for Gideon to let Eva have some freedom as she is such a social person and he just wants to keep her all to himself so it will be interesting to see how this plays out.

You are absolutely correct Sscrph!  It will be very interesting to see what happens in the next book....now how can we get our hot little hands on a copy? 

I know it's frustrating not being able to preorder, but it's impossible to compare the handling of Crossfire to any other romance series. It's a massive undertaking releasing a book with the level of demand Crossfire has, not just for the publisher, printer, distributors, and vendors but also for me. We're all doing the best we can and I can assure you, the publisher is eager to get the book out as soon as possible. Crossfire is presently one of the biggest series in the world. They don't want to sit on it any longer than they absolutely have to.

Thank you for the information Sylvia. 

 

Hi  Everyone,

I finally finished Jane's Melody and I really, really liked it!!  Thank you for the suggestion Sheens and Sharon!  :

 

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!     

 

I'm posting this for GiGi and anyone else that doesn't have FB. Sylvia put this up about an hour ago.

 

 

Along with the post she said:

 

"Be bad with me." - Gideon Cross, ENTWINED WITH YOU

 

Stay in or go out?

 

Thanks so much Kirsten!  It is really appreicated! 

Deanna is a free lance journalist . I assume she sells her stories to major magazines such as Vanity Fair and the like. I do not think that classifies her as a gossip columnist.

Hi Sscrph,

Thanks for the information.    Sharon had also posted some information about my questions.  You ladies are great!  THanks again!   

Hi Everyone,

The book list will be ready and updated for the month of November.  If anyone is interested in an updated copy, please send me an amail and I will forward you a copy.  Thanks. 

 

GiGi 

 

 

Thanks, Nathalia - using the photo icon worked.

 

In honor of Anne Lucas:

 

Sorry Ladies, those two posts make me very uncomforatable.

Gideon Cross 64
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 64
Victor Reyes 63
Monica Stanton 34+1=35
Cary Taylor 55
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 31
Benjamin Clancy 18
Arnoldo Ricci 19-1=18

RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980
Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980
Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980
Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55
Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55
Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55
Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich
Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich
Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55
Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55
Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55
Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55
Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980
Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980
Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55
Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55
Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980
Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55
Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745
Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745
Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263
Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

 

My final comment today. 

 

I know we have all come up with some far out ideas (I know I have) about what is going to happen next and I wanted to put my thoughts out there. 

 

From all the interviews, signings, etc.  that I've seen with Sylvia she wanted this series to be a realistic story about two very damaged human beings meeting, falling in love, saving each other and finally having their happy ever after. 

 

I know the Russian mob twist appears to be way out there for many but if you think about Clancy's connection to the FBI it isn't really.  Clancy feels very guilty because he didn't keep close tabs on Cary.  I believe and, I think Clancy believes, Gideon never would have killed Nathan if Nathan hadn't beaten Cary so badly. It was that beating that made Gideon see how dangerous Nathan was to Eva. As a result Clancy is trying to protect Eva & Gideon's future.

 

Neither Gideon nor Eva had healthy relationships before they found each other.  The Eva/Brett relationship is a representation of Eva's bad choices.  He used her and Eva allowed it because she didn't feel she was worthy of anything better.  As much as she wanted to be loved she didn't know how to love or be loved.  She thought wild s ex was love but it was only physical nothing else. It was this insecurity that put her in a position to be filmed by Sam.  She was and is an exhibitionist.  The difference with Gideon, he protects her and doesn't allow her nature to hurt her.  He takes her in a private room in the night club that  allows her to see all the people around her but no one sees her.  Brett didn't protect Eva. 

 

Gideon/Corinne relationship wasn't healthy either.  Gideon didn't know how to love a woman.  As much as Corrine wanted him he never let her in and he was happy when she left.  Gideon didn't want to hurt Corrine because he always felt he used her from the git go.  Gideon thought he could be friends with Corrine after she was married but, unfortunately for Gideon, she still loved him and never really let him go. 

 

Both of these situations are very believable and realistic representations of the issues that face abused children when they become adults.  Gideon is a very public person add to that the fact that he is hot, hot, hot and there are many women who are going to chase him and they did.  Gideon used women when he needed s ex but he never let anyone in before Eva. They complete each other. 

 

There are still a lot of issues that they need to resolve including Christopher, Anne, Brett, Corrine and Liz but I believe that Sylvia will make the story real and not a crazy fantasy. 

 

I still believe that we will get Captivated by the end of the year.  I believe Sylvia even if she is still keeping quiet.

Hi Sharon,

You make a really good point about Brett not protecting Eva.  Gideon allows Eva to be herself, while still protecting her. 

I have a couple thoughts after reading over some of the newer comments here. 

 

Deanna – 1 don’t think her relationship with Gideon is any more than Gideon said.  He used her to get rid of Anne Lucas.  “She was a mistake in every sense.  She made herself available once, and I make it a rule to avoid overly eager women a second time.† He didn’t really want her and he treated her like a w h ore.  Deanna was ###### by his treatment of her.  “He answered the phone,†she hissed, “before he was done.  He answered the f**king phone and started talking about an inspection at one of his properties.  Midconversation he looked at me lying there waiting for him and he said, “you can go.â€

 

How embarrassing for her.  I can see why she held a grudge and so did Eva. 

 

After Corrine’s attempted suicide Gideon was feeling bad and realized Eva was right about his treatment of Deanna and he apologized.  Deanna accepted and gave her the information about the s ex video.

 

Deanna is a reporter.  Sam Yimara put out feelers to sell the video; a reporter would have access to that type of information.  My guess is that she stopped by Gideon’s table at the charity dinner to give him more information that she found.  At this point she wants to keep Gideon as a source.  Deanna is a freelance reporter.  She doesn’t make money if she can’t find a story that she can sell.  She may still want Gideon but there isn’t anything there and Gideon made that clear to her.  He told her that Eva is the one.  Eva said to Gideon“That woman’s hot for you.  She can’t have been happy about you being off the market.  Permanently.† “There is a point at which it becomes clear there’s no hope.†Gideon responded.

 

In my opinion Gideon is going to use (in a good way) Deanna to get information out that he wants out. I know I won't change anyone's mind if you want to hate her but I don't think she is as bad as she first appeared.

Hi Sharon,

Thanks for the information about Deanna's specific occupation. I wasn't sure exactly what type of reporter she was.

Hi All! longtime lurker....also going crazy waiting for the book release...

 

just some thoughts that I haven't seen covered here yet that i'm curious about. Tatiana Churlin (sp) seems like a really russian sounding name to me and I believe they said Cary was threatened to stay away from her, i wonder if that's the russian mob connection to Cary, especially since he was hit when she wasn't around.

 

I believe that Sylvia has already said we haven't seen the last of Corrinne yet, i don't know how much more nuts this girl is going to get but i assume we will find out quickly. Has anyone else seen Confessions of a shopaholic, the leggy girl from Elit magazine reminds me of Corrine so much. I read earlier that there was speculation here that Elizabeth had given Gideon her ring assuming that he would give it to Corrine but I don't understand why anyone would think she got another ring when she already had one from him.

 

Anne Lucus seems to be a headcase too, what woman would sleep with any man who caused her brother to commit suicide, she seems like she's going to play a big roll in the next book, especially with her get rubbed off by Cary at the last party.

 

just some thoughts i've had in my head...hopefully the book is released soon all this speculating is driving me nuts

Hi Costiesgirl,

Welcome to the forum and I hope you enjoy yourself. 

Gideon Cross 64
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 63
Victor Reyes 63
Monica Stanton 35+1=36
Cary Taylor 55
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 31
Benjamin Clancy 18-1=17
Arnoldo Ricci  19

RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980
Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980
Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980
Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55
Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55
Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55
Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich
Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich
Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55
Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55
Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55
Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55
Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980
Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980
Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55
Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55
Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980
Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55
Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745
Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745
Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263
Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

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

That's an oldie but a goodie Jeanmarie. 

Hi Everyone,

I was thinking about the whole Corinne having a bad reaction to her psychiatric meds, thing and I just wanted to clarify that if someone was having a bad reaction to their psychiatric medication (delusions, severe depression, psychosis, etc.) they could not just stop taking said medication.  The sudden stopping of a medication could lead to severe suicidal thoughts or worse consequences or actions.

 

If a medication made someone crazy (i.e. severe psychological reactions to medication), the sudden stopping of a medication may take away some of the symptoms but may cause other more severe symptoms as a result of medication withdrawl. 

 

A person would have to be in a hospital in order for the medication to be removed from his/her system quickly.  If a situation was severe enough; a person could have the drugs flushed from their system, but again that would have to be done in a hospital setting and new, different medications would be prescribed, where doctors/psychiatrists could observe said patient, until he/she was stable enough to go home. 

 

If Corinne was truly suffering from a severe medication reaction, there would have been no way that she would have just been able to stop taking her medications suddenly or without medical interventions.  She would not have been mentally stable enough to do so.