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Bared to You (Crossfire, #1)
by Sylvia Day (Goodreads Author)
by Sylvia Day (Goodreads Author)
Karla's review
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Apr 27, 12
bookshelves: angst-filled, awesome-alpha, continuing-story, dirty-talk, emotional, disturbing, favorites, intense, passionate, scorching-hot, scrumptious-hero, sea-world-misting-fan-worthy, seat-squirmer, sensual, series-introduction, strong-willed-heroine, sweat-inducing, terrific-dialogue, erotic, funny, lost-soul
Recommended to Karla by:
Elizabeth
Read from April 22 to 23, 2012
5 Big Stars!
This is a sophisticated, provocative, titillating, highly erotic, sexually driven read and is extremely well done. The title fits the book in more ways than one. It not only applies to the sexual nature of the book, but how Eva and Gideon give of themselves to one each other in body, mind, heart and soul. Eva is a smart, self-assured woman who finds herself drawn to the charismatic, enigmatic Gideon. Their relationship is initially based solely on sex, but their connection is so powerful, that they are overwhelmed with the need to be with one another. Most times their dates, rendezvous, encounters…whatever, result in some very primal raw sex. The two of them are insatiable, especially Gideon, who takes it to a level with Eva that leaves her completely undone. The scenes are quite vivid, and the feelings they exude…well WOW and WOW and WOW again!! Gideon is all about giving pleasure and then saving his for last. I was EXHAUSTED!! The misting fan could not compete with his exuberant bouts of sex, yet, none of this ever felt dirty, but necessary for the two of them. Much of this has to do with the fact that Eva and Gideon are tormented from past trauma and this is a form of healing for them. Eva’s confides in Gideon, and he is slowly opening himself up to her.
So, as the book came to its conclusion the story of Eva and Gideon did not. I was satisfied enough that I could leave them for a while, but I need to know how this all plays out, and that my friends will remain to be seen…hopefully in October! In the meantime...I can't recommend this book enough, you will run the gambit of emotions while you join Eva and Gideon on their quest to find themselves and each other.
This is my Gideon...I know he doesn't have blue eyes, but the rest...ahhhh!
Just my thoughts on this matter!
Much has been made about the comparison of Bared to You and Fifty Shades of Grey, and frankly I don’t see it. In any romance and sub-genre there are always going to be similarities, it can’t be helped, but the direction the story takes, the personality of the characters, how they are presented, and of course the writing, is what makes each of them unique. I enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey, but I loved Bared to You. There is no doubt that EL James is a gifted author, but Sylvia Day is a talented, skilled writer and has written an exceptional book. So, if I had to choose between the two…Bared to You...without a doubt is my pick!! Why? Because it's 50 times BETTER!
Crossfire by Brandon Flowers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4npn...
This is a sophisticated, provocative, titillating, highly erotic, sexually driven read and is extremely well done. The title fits the book in more ways than one. It not only applies to the sexual nature of the book, but how Eva and Gideon give of themselves to one each other in body, mind, heart and soul. Eva is a smart, self-assured woman who finds herself drawn to the charismatic, enigmatic Gideon. Their relationship is initially based solely on sex, but their connection is so powerful, that they are overwhelmed with the need to be with one another. Most times their dates, rendezvous, encounters…whatever, result in some very primal raw sex. The two of them are insatiable, especially Gideon, who takes it to a level with Eva that leaves her completely undone. The scenes are quite vivid, and the feelings they exude…well WOW and WOW and WOW again!! Gideon is all about giving pleasure and then saving his for last. I was EXHAUSTED!! The misting fan could not compete with his exuberant bouts of sex, yet, none of this ever felt dirty, but necessary for the two of them. Much of this has to do with the fact that Eva and Gideon are tormented from past trauma and this is a form of healing for them. Eva’s confides in Gideon, and he is slowly opening himself up to her.
So, as the book came to its conclusion the story of Eva and Gideon did not. I was satisfied enough that I could leave them for a while, but I need to know how this all plays out, and that my friends will remain to be seen…hopefully in October! In the meantime...I can't recommend this book enough, you will run the gambit of emotions while you join Eva and Gideon on their quest to find themselves and each other.
This is my Gideon...I know he doesn't have blue eyes, but the rest...ahhhh!
Just my thoughts on this matter!
Much has been made about the comparison of Bared to You and Fifty Shades of Grey, and frankly I don’t see it. In any romance and sub-genre there are always going to be similarities, it can’t be helped, but the direction the story takes, the personality of the characters, how they are presented, and of course the writing, is what makes each of them unique. I enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey, but I loved Bared to You. There is no doubt that EL James is a gifted author, but Sylvia Day is a talented, skilled writer and has written an exceptional book. So, if I had to choose between the two…Bared to You...without a doubt is my pick!! Why? Because it's 50 times BETTER!
Crossfire by Brandon Flowers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4npn...
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Reading Progress
| 04/22/2012 |
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20.0% | "Eva's got spunk and I love how SHE'S manipulating Gideon. I don't see the 50 comparison, or not at this point! Very good though." | |
| 04/22/2012 |
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24.0% | "Holy crap! Gideon's left Eva breathless and me panting! Misting!!" 14 comments | |
| 04/22/2012 |
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34.0% | "I'm liking this "desperate" side of Gideon!" | |
| 04/22/2012 |
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40.0% | "“I’ve never been so hard and thick. I’m so deep in you…I can feel it against my stomach…feel my dick pounding into you.” YES Gideon! Oh YES, YES...uhm, sorry, I guess he's talking Eva...my bad. Excuse me while I go stand out in the rain. *hangs head in shame, smirking* :))" 22 comments | |
| 04/23/2012 |
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67.0% | "Have Mercy!! These two are insatiable!! I LOVE it! Now I have to go to work and if I was smart I would leave Kip at home, but I'm not...so in my bag he goes, along with a chocolate bar, my secret weapon. Oooooohhh this chocolate is sooooo good. *snicker*" 31 comments | |
| 04/23/2012 |
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92.0% | "*Slap*...didn't see that coming!" | |
| 04/23/2012 |
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100.0% | "I love you Gideon Cross...faults and all!! I want to suck face with you and other fun things! MUAH!!" 8 comments |
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Karla! You know exactly what I like in my romance novels, and this has been on my TBR List for quite some time. You know how much I DIDN'T like the first two books in The Fifty Shades Trilogy, so I'll be asking you if you think this is my type of book, as soon as you finish reading it!
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♥Alyssa♥ wrote: "Karla! You know exactly what I like in my romance novels, and this has been on my TBR List for quite some time. You know how much I DIDN'T like the first two books in The Fifty Shades Trilogy, so I..."I will do that Alyssa...but right now, I'm going to say that this might not be for you.
Elizabeth wrote: "Yay!! You're reading it! Lord, I hope you like it:-)"Yes Elizabeth, I'm LOVING it!! That Gideon ooooooozes sexuality, but I like how Eva is keeping him at arm's length at the moment.
Karla wrote: "♥Alyssa♥ wrote: "Karla! You know exactly what I like in my romance novels, and this has been on my TBR List for quite some time. You know how much I DIDN'T like the first two books in The Fifty Sha..."Grrr... I kind of had a feeling that it might not be my type of book- I'll wait to read your review, before buying this one! :)
You really liked it? I know you didn't care for Fifty, so this surprised me. Ok, now I'm curious....will be adding it to my TBR pile.
Ann wrote: "You really liked it? I know you didn't care for Fifty, so this surprised me. Ok, now I'm curious....will be adding it to my TBR pile."There is no comparison Ann, I don't see the correlation. I liked the first book in the 50 series, but I felt the second one was very tedious and I never finished.
It sounded like this might have a cliff hanger type ending. Please let me know if that's the case. If it is, I'll wait until the next one that comes out. Thanks!
Kris (KindleRomance) wrote: "It sounded like this might have a cliff hanger type ending. Please let me know if that's the case. If it is, I'll wait until the next one that comes out. Thanks!"I will Kris...I'm almost done, but I got distracted here. I need to go finish!
Yay!! I'm so glad you LOVED it, Karla, and I SOOOO totally agree with you about this versus 50!!!!!!
I cannot believe how this book ends though. Not very happy we have to wait until October to read the next book :(
Perfectly said, Karla! Wonderful review. Knight was also being compared to Fifty and I couldn't see the similarities in that book either. I think you said it perfectly. All sub-genre books dealing with the same theme will have a few similarities. I'll be excited to start this book once the sequel is released. I hate cliffhangers. Lol.
Great review, Karla! Somehow I'm glad you said that because I hated Fifty and I'll be giving Bared to You a go. Well, I have to do it since I got an ARC.
Kellie wrote: "I totally bought this and cant wait to get it it.. Eventually"I think you will really like it Kellie!
Elizabeth wrote: "Yay!! I'm so glad you LOVED it, Karla, and I SOOOO totally agree with you about this versus 50!!!!!!"It's just my opinion Elizabeth, but I didn't see it. Yes, I loved it. Thank you again for the lend, I really appreciate it!
Kristen wrote: "Perfectly said, Karla! Wonderful review. Knight was also being compared to Fifty and I couldn't see the similarities in that book either. I think you said it perfectly. All sub-genre books dealin..."
Thank you Kristen, I'm going to expand a little on my review. I just wanted to post this, becuase so many of my dear GR friends were asking if I thought the 2 books very similar. Also, I didn't see the ending as a cliffhanger mor like a work in progress on Eva and Gideon's relationship...to be continued. Sometimes I like to wait too, for the next book in the series...it sure can't hurt.
Baba wrote: "Great review, Karla! Somehow I'm glad you said that because I hated Fifty and I'll be giving Bared to You a go. Well, I have to do it since I got an ARC."Thank you Baba. I didn't hate Fifty, but the writing in that book is definitely not at the same level as this book. Just my thinking though.
Wonderful review, Karla!! I can't wait to read this now. I'm curious to see if I see similarities to Fifty with this book like a lot of others have. I'm kind of hoping I don't, to be honest.
Taryn-does it have romance? wrote: "Wonderful review, Karla!! I can't wait to read this now. I'm curious to see if I see similarities to Fifty with this book like a lot of others have. I'm kind of hoping I don't, to be honest."Thank you Taryn. I would love for you to read it and then chat with you about it. I honestly think you would agree with me that they bear very little resemblence to one another. Then again, you never know. Either way I hope someday you'll give it a shot!
Jessie wrote: "I cannot believe how this book ends though. Not very happy we have to wait until October to read the next book :("I would love for it to have continued right away, but I though it was satisfying. The days will fly by quickly!
Karla wrote: "Taryn-does it have romance? wrote: "Wonderful review, Karla!! I can't wait to read this now. I'm curious to see if I see similarities to Fifty with this book like a lot of others have. I'm kind of ..."I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully soon. I want to read the Judith McNaught books before I read this one.
Taryn-does it have romance? wrote: "Karla wrote: "Taryn-does it have romance? wrote: "Wonderful review, Karla!! I can't wait to read this now. I'm curious to see if I see similarities to Fifty with this book like a lot of others have..."I would love to join you on that journey, but unfortunately I have books that I've been putting off way too long. Enjoy!
Well I guess I have to buy this even though I told myself no more books til May. It just sounds too good not to , Karla!
Kelly wrote: "Well I guess I have to buy this even though I told myself no more books til May. It just sounds too good not to , Karla!"It's lendable, so put a shout-out out there and see if someone will loan it to you. Elizabeth lent it to me. You do have a Kindle right? I thought you did. If so I can ask around too!
I have a Kindle app for my iPhone, Karla. It gives you a teeny-tiny screen to read from. I do read full lengths on it occasionally, but it's better for shorts. Turning the page every few seconds starts to suck fast! So no Kindle, but cool phone! Anyway , thanks for the offer to look for a loan for me. Becs has already offered,too, for Fifty Shades. For now it's regular books for me until I want to spend the money for a Kindle. Believe me, never have a shortage of books to read, God forbid!!! :))
Hi Kelly! Have you checked out Paperback Swap (http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php) You can trade your books for credits to acquire other books. It's an awesome site.
Kelly wrote: "I have a Kindle app for my iPhone, Karla. It gives you a teeny-tiny screen to read from. I do read full lengths on it occasionally, but it's better for shorts. Turning the page every few seconds st..."If you have a laptop you can download the free Kindle app and read books using that too. I did it for quite a while until I bought my Kindle. It worked quite well.
Great review and I really liked your thoughts on the 50 comparisons. You are so right about the genre creating all the books to have similarities. Sylvia Day takes a great story and makes an extremely hot book. She has some very good historicals with sexy pirates too, ARRR!
Splage wrote: "Great review and I really liked your thoughts on the 50 comparisons. You are so right about the genre creating all the books to have similarities. Sylvia Day takes a great story and makes an ex..."
Thank you Splage, that's what I hear and she is going to the top of my reading list!
Katie wrote: "Couldn't agree more with your review, Karla!"Thank you Katie! I am looking forward to the next one.
Kellie wrote: "Fantastic review Karla!! I can't wait to start this! I want to give it my undivided attention."Thanks Kellie! DO NOT READ THIS AT WORK!! There is not enough chocolate in the world that could be used as a guise to cover your moans of delight when you read this. LOL!!
Awesome review! Looking forward to this one, but I will have to wait until the next book is out. I need my full closure.
Karla wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Fantastic review Karla!! I can't wait to start this! I want to give it my undivided attention."Thanks Kellie! DO NOT READ THIS AT WORK!! There is not enough chocolate in the world ..."
Ha! You're so funny!! Thanks for the tip! I'll only read this in the privacy of my own home!!
OMG, GREAT photo, your right, too bad that guy did not have blue eye's because he is the perfect Gideon. I'm only 21% into the book but I am already lusting after him and they have not even done the nasty yet. I'm really loving what I've read so far.You mentioned October, is that when the next book come's out? I hope so because that is not too long of a wait :-)
Fantastic review Karla.
No Kris I haven't checked out that website you mentioned in your post on this page. I will check it it soon. Sounds like a good way to get rid of books I no longer want and get credit towards new ones,though, right? Thanks for the info,Kris. Nice of you:))
Becs wrote: "Oh em Gee - I love that Gideon x"Thanks Becs...that's how I see Gideon, he just needs blue eyes.
Kris (KindleRomance) wrote: "Awesome review! Looking forward to this one, but I will have to wait until the next book is out. I need my full closure."Thank you Kris...I understand what you're saying, I'm anxious for the next book, but I felt that it left of in somewhat of a good place.
