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simclofton's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mcdanky's review against another edition
3.0
Better than fifty shades because I could actually stand the narrator. A cool story with decent plot twists
laurenmichellebrock's review against another edition
3.0
Well, it was better than Fifty Shades of Grey, at least.
agray210's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sodapopjones's review against another edition
4.0
Very much like fifty shades of grey. A little bit better of a story line, seems more realistic. Characters have a more realistic reputation and their attributes are more normal.
albarrett's review against another edition
4.0
I was entertained the entire time! Now, is this a healthy example of a relationship? No. Did I still swoon? You bet I did. I do like how the dark pasts were handled, honestly the first book like this I've read where therapy is involved! Speaking of Therapy, I clearly need some because I would let Gideon Cross do unsavory things to me any day.
popgoesbitty's review against another edition
5.0
This book is great for someone who wants to dabble in romance without going full-fledged paperback, sweaty cowboy.
As someone not entirely interested in reading romance, this book was recommended by a friend and I was extremely happy to find it. In fact, I read all 5 in the series back-to-back and enjoyed (mostly) all of it. It loses steam (literally) between books 3-5 and but wraps up nicely. The Crossfire Series is a fantastic marriage of sex, thrill, and crime, with hot [and usually not cheesy] characters. They are flawed, and at times frustrating, but always thrilling to journey with.
As someone not entirely interested in reading romance, this book was recommended by a friend and I was extremely happy to find it. In fact, I read all 5 in the series back-to-back and enjoyed (mostly) all of it. It loses steam (literally) between books 3-5 and but wraps up nicely. The Crossfire Series is a fantastic marriage of sex, thrill, and crime, with hot [and usually not cheesy] characters. They are flawed, and at times frustrating, but always thrilling to journey with.
kathydavie's review against another edition
3.0
First in the Crossfire erotic romance series revolving around Gideon Cross and Eva Tramell in New York City.
My Take
This is the better-written, adult version of the Fifty Shades series. Gideon is also from a tormented childhood and Day is much more subtle about the BDSM. So subtle that it's barely there. I suspect Reflected in You will introduce it a bit more (the original title was to have been Deeper in You). We'll have to see when it's released in October 2012. Gideon and Eva also observe the formality of addressing each other as Mr. and Ms. throughout the story.
I do like that Eva tries to resist him and insist upon getting to know him, to like him before leaping into bed with him. He's certainly a pushy bugger! Almost too much. It's like Day wants an alpha male but hasn't quite got the knack of it. It's curious that Gideon is insecure outside of the role he has set for himself. He's totally confused about Eva and blows hot and cold which drives her nuts. A "love life" has also been too easy for him and he hasn't a clue about how to treat a woman who isn't interested in his wallet. Of course, Eva has her own immature reactions.
Yes, it revolves around sex, but Day does create a story with complex, yet shallow characters. I do wish that Day had made it more believable as to why Gideon wants Eva so badly. I'd like to think that he's so intense in his pursuit because she's such a challenge, but he's overpowering from the start.
Gimme a break. The "violently sexual dreams" that Gideon has scares the hell out of her? I could understand worry, but fright? Why does Eva need to know every last detail about the poor guy? She has a point that she laid it all out for him, but can't he be allowed some space?
The Story
It's an unexpected encounter with a pair of black oxfords as Eva is helping a lady retrieve the contents of her spilled handbag. A meeting that leads to Mark getting a request to present an RFP for an ad campaign for vodka. To Gideon Cross. He'll do anything to get Eva into bed.
Her mother, well, her mother will do anything to ensure her safety including spying on her and running her life.
It's a constant push-me/pull-me as they take it in turns to blow hot and cold. They each have their traumas that make it difficult to be close and together they work on them with all the drama and tension it requires.
The Characters
Eva Tramell has come to New York City with her best friend, Cary Taylor; they met in therapy. She plans to work in advertising while he's pursuing a career as a model. Eva has her own psychological issues from a part of her childhood. Cary is very responsible in his work and a totally sleazy jerk in his romances. Her stepfather is Richard Stanton and he'll do anything for her mother, Monica, who is in an almost constant panic about how Eva is coping. Nathan is the stepbrother who abused her. Martin Stanton is Richard's nephew. Victor Reyes is her cop father who lives in Oceanside, California. No, her parents never did marry. Clancy is her stepfather's chauffeur. Dr. Petersen is her mother's shrink.
Mark Garrity is her new boss, a junior account manager, at Waters Field & Leaman, a major advertising agency located in the Crossfire Building. His life partner is Steven Ellison, a contractor. Megumi is the receptionist there. Michael Waters is the CEO and president; Christine Field is the executive chairman; and, Walter Leaman is the vice chairman.
Gideon Cross is a billionaire and the owner of Cross Industries. And the Crossfire Building. Scott is his personal assistant. His mother married Christopher Vidal, a music executive and they have two children, Chris, Junior and Ireland. There's some intense story involving the half-siblings of which we learn a bit here. Magadalene Perez is an old friend who has her eye on the wedding ring. Corinne Giroux is an ex-fiancée who wants back in.
Trey, working part-time as a photographer's assistant while pursuing a degree as a veterinarian, is the guy Cary is in love with even as he sabotages the relationship.
Parker Smith is a Krav Maga instructor she meets at the gym. Dr. Terry Lucas is not one of Gideon's friends.
The Cover
The cover is similar to the Fifty Shades covers with its range of greys creating the background and a single object on the front. In this case, it's a set of gold, black, and silver cufflinks in a pattern of crosses. Hmmm, is there a theme here??
The title certainly does end with Gideon Bared to You. To we readers and to his love interest, Eva.
My Take
This is the better-written, adult version of the Fifty Shades series. Gideon is also from a tormented childhood and Day is much more subtle about the BDSM. So subtle that it's barely there. I suspect Reflected in You will introduce it a bit more (the original title was to have been Deeper in You). We'll have to see when it's released in October 2012. Gideon and Eva also observe the formality of addressing each other as Mr. and Ms. throughout the story.
I do like that Eva tries to resist him and insist upon getting to know him, to like him before leaping into bed with him. He's certainly a pushy bugger! Almost too much. It's like Day wants an alpha male but hasn't quite got the knack of it. It's curious that Gideon is insecure outside of the role he has set for himself. He's totally confused about Eva and blows hot and cold which drives her nuts. A "love life" has also been too easy for him and he hasn't a clue about how to treat a woman who isn't interested in his wallet. Of course, Eva has her own immature reactions.
Yes, it revolves around sex, but Day does create a story with complex, yet shallow characters. I do wish that Day had made it more believable as to why Gideon wants Eva so badly. I'd like to think that he's so intense in his pursuit because she's such a challenge, but he's overpowering from the start.
Gimme a break. The "violently sexual dreams" that Gideon has scares the hell out of her? I could understand worry, but fright? Why does Eva need to know every last detail about the poor guy? She has a point that she laid it all out for him, but can't he be allowed some space?
The Story
It's an unexpected encounter with a pair of black oxfords as Eva is helping a lady retrieve the contents of her spilled handbag. A meeting that leads to Mark getting a request to present an RFP for an ad campaign for vodka. To Gideon Cross. He'll do anything to get Eva into bed.
Her mother, well, her mother will do anything to ensure her safety including spying on her and running her life.
It's a constant push-me/pull-me as they take it in turns to blow hot and cold. They each have their traumas that make it difficult to be close and together they work on them with all the drama and tension it requires.
The Characters
Eva Tramell has come to New York City with her best friend, Cary Taylor; they met in therapy. She plans to work in advertising while he's pursuing a career as a model. Eva has her own psychological issues from a part of her childhood. Cary is very responsible in his work and a totally sleazy jerk in his romances. Her stepfather is Richard Stanton and he'll do anything for her mother, Monica, who is in an almost constant panic about how Eva is coping. Nathan is the stepbrother who abused her. Martin Stanton is Richard's nephew. Victor Reyes is her cop father who lives in Oceanside, California. No, her parents never did marry. Clancy is her stepfather's chauffeur. Dr. Petersen is her mother's shrink.
Mark Garrity is her new boss, a junior account manager, at Waters Field & Leaman, a major advertising agency located in the Crossfire Building. His life partner is Steven Ellison, a contractor. Megumi is the receptionist there. Michael Waters is the CEO and president; Christine Field is the executive chairman; and, Walter Leaman is the vice chairman.
Gideon Cross is a billionaire and the owner of Cross Industries. And the Crossfire Building. Scott is his personal assistant. His mother married Christopher Vidal, a music executive and they have two children, Chris, Junior and Ireland. There's some intense story involving the half-siblings of which we learn a bit here. Magadalene Perez is an old friend who has her eye on the wedding ring. Corinne Giroux is an ex-fiancée who wants back in.
Trey, working part-time as a photographer's assistant while pursuing a degree as a veterinarian, is the guy Cary is in love with even as he sabotages the relationship.
Parker Smith is a Krav Maga instructor she meets at the gym. Dr. Terry Lucas is not one of Gideon's friends.
The Cover
The cover is similar to the Fifty Shades covers with its range of greys creating the background and a single object on the front. In this case, it's a set of gold, black, and silver cufflinks in a pattern of crosses. Hmmm, is there a theme here??
The title certainly does end with Gideon Bared to You. To we readers and to his love interest, Eva.