Bared to You Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0425263908 | Format: PDF
Bared to You Description
Review
An Amazon 2012 Best Books of the Year in Romance selection
A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Romance of 2012
"Day creates two multidimensional characters in heroine Eva and hero Gideon, whose successful and attractive exteriors hide traumatized pasts. Especially notable is Day's portrayal of Eva. The heroine is a rape survivor who is able to independently overcome her abuse and find a full and fulfilling sex life." -
RT Book Reviews"So hot it practically sizzles,
Bared to You charts the life of Manhattan newbie, Eva, and her steamy romance with the unspeakably dashing Gideon. Move over Danielle Steele and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day." -
Amuse"I read this story over a sweltering weekend, and I was glad I had the air conditioner on full blast since this book cranked up the heat even more! Reaching the last page in this lusty, earthy book was sweet yet sad. I wanted more time with these fascinating characters." -
First for Women“Bared to You obliterates the competition…unique and unforgettable.” —Joyfully Reviewed
“An erotic romance that should not be missed.”—Romance Novel News
“Hot…page-melting hot.”—Darhk Portal
“Richer and more real to me than many of the contemporary books I've read in a while.”—Romance Junkies
“This is one of those books that I’m glad I read and I can’t wait to see what happens next to Gideon and Eva.”—TheBook Reading Gals
“Hot and steamy…awe-inspiring.”—Sizzling Hot Book Reviews
From the Author
"Is it possible for two abuse survivors to have a functional romantic relationship?" -- Eva Tramell
Eva's question is the core of the Crossfire series. The answer she receives
("Absolutely."), gives her hope that she can find her way there with Gideon. I hope their journey touches you the way it has me. We all deserve a happily ever after.
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- Series: Crossfire (Book 1)
- Paperback: 338 pages
- Publisher: Berkley (June 12, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425263908
- ISBN-13: 978-0425263907
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
What I liked:
GOOD WRITING: I've read Sylvia Day in the past, and her writing flows. There are no annoying typos, actually I found one, but the novel is not typo-ridden, which seems to be a common thing with Kindle books. There was some repetition but the author's vocabulary is wide enough that you don't feel like you're reading the same thing over and over again.
FAST-PACED PLOT: The story moved along nicely. Something was always happening to move the story forward, but wasn't always sure which direction the story was heading in.
SETTING: Lots of modern references and brands mentioned, but not overdone. There's no doubt that we are in the high-flying world of upper class New York.
What I didn't like:
CHARACTERS: Everyone in this book is too perfect, at least on the outside. Can't remember how many times Gideon was referred to as the hottest, sexiest, fittest, most eligible, gorgeous [insert Adonis quality here] man in the city. And the heroine was physically attractive too, as was her roommate, and her gym instructor, her mother, the receptionist etc etc. It was a pity that everyone was model material and there were no ugly Smeagols anywhere, not even as interesting side characters.
SEX SCENES: It's hot, until it's not. There have got to be at least 20 sex scenes in the novel, double the number of orgasms, triple the number of references to Gideon's constant erections (was he on Viagra?) and an untold number of times that the characters moan each other's names. It gets a bit old. I began skipping the sex scenes, which became banal and to be honest, a bit of a turn OFF. Sometimes less really is more.
EMOTION: Or lack thereof. Gideon isn't subtle at all.
First off, I haven't written a review in a while. After reading BARED TO YOU by SYLVIA DAY I felt the need to.
If you're looking for a book similar To Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James then BARED TO YOU is THE BOOK! Some may think it's a rip of Fifty, but in my case I appreciate it for what it is... Two emotionally F'd up individuals hoping to find some kind of happiness. In my opinion I think it's better than Fifty Shades and it may have to do with Sylvia Day being a seasoned author. You can be the judge of that.
From the moment Eva and Gideon meet, there's a connection they can't resist. Initially it's a physical attraction that creates interest. They try to keep it casual, however one broken individual can recognize another and that's what Eva recognizes in Gideon. Although he tries to deny and in the process hurts Eva he always finds himself chasing after her because she sees him. Accepting the knowledge brings them closer, but not wiser regarding their relationship. They understand they'll need to take baby steps if they want their relationship to work. You do see them grow and learn from their mistakes.
How can two dysfunctional individuals make a relationship work? Their relationship is emotional, intense and complicated. They're obsessed, possessive and jealous of each other. Put all that together and the sex is explosive, their love is sweetly intoxicating, their relationship at times is stormy but when they're happy it's beautiful.
Will Eva have enough patience to overcome her frustrations with Gideon withholding his past from her? I hope so. Like Gideon, Eva and Cary (Eva's best friend), I myself is a part of the F'd up group so I can relate to their story. They all deserve their happily ever after as I have.
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