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Captivated by You (Crossfire, #4)
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May 07, 2013
bookshelves: must-reads, favorites, all-alpha, amazing, angst, series, steamy-read
5 ANGEL MINE STARS
OK so I have seen many reviews and lots of frustrations about this book. YES, it took forever and a day to get here...YES it had a lot of questions to answer...YES, it had a lot of hype...for many it did not satisfy many of their needs or wants from the series.
But GUESS WHAT? I don't give a flying hoot! I flipping loved the book! Start to Finish, I could not get enough of what Sylvia Day was laying down.
I have followed the tumultuous relationship of Eva Trammell and Gideon Cross from inception in Bared to You until now and I could not be happier. I have many questions as to the future, and I have many scenarios in the my mind that still need worked out. But for me, this book was more about the relationship of Gideon and Eva. We all know is was fast and furious full of fight and F***! Gideon Cross is a hard nut to crack...dominant, powerful, and possessive. He is also manipulative, smart, and pushy. What I love the most though is that he is a man in hard LOVE.
I have no shame in saying Gideon is quite possibly my all time Favorite "damaged male." My love for this book lies in the deeper emotions I finally got from this man. He is so deeply into Eva it is as if his next breath depends on her. As he says, it is so much more than LOVE. From his primal lust and libido that she drives, to the simple flirty smiles and relaxed cuddles he has evolved so much. Sylvia Day literally breaks him down in this book and gets to the heart of his soul...with tears, fear, and courage Gideon and Eva are making it ever so slowly and doing it the only way they know how...with ridiculous kindle melting HEAT and PASSION!
I know there are many loose ends still open...especially with the crazy that went down at the conclusion of book 3. I know that many new threats to their happiness were laid out. It seems as if there are miles to go before they can just "BE." People wonder why Sylvia Day is bringing MORE books...I just don't care. I got 300 some pages of Gideon Cross...300 more would be welcome and read over and over and over again!
OK so I have seen many reviews and lots of frustrations about this book. YES, it took forever and a day to get here...YES it had a lot of questions to answer...YES, it had a lot of hype...for many it did not satisfy many of their needs or wants from the series.
But GUESS WHAT? I don't give a flying hoot! I flipping loved the book! Start to Finish, I could not get enough of what Sylvia Day was laying down.
I have followed the tumultuous relationship of Eva Trammell and Gideon Cross from inception in Bared to You until now and I could not be happier. I have many questions as to the future, and I have many scenarios in the my mind that still need worked out. But for me, this book was more about the relationship of Gideon and Eva. We all know is was fast and furious full of fight and F***! Gideon Cross is a hard nut to crack...dominant, powerful, and possessive. He is also manipulative, smart, and pushy. What I love the most though is that he is a man in hard LOVE.
I have no shame in saying Gideon is quite possibly my all time Favorite "damaged male." My love for this book lies in the deeper emotions I finally got from this man. He is so deeply into Eva it is as if his next breath depends on her. As he says, it is so much more than LOVE. From his primal lust and libido that she drives, to the simple flirty smiles and relaxed cuddles he has evolved so much. Sylvia Day literally breaks him down in this book and gets to the heart of his soul...with tears, fear, and courage Gideon and Eva are making it ever so slowly and doing it the only way they know how...with ridiculous kindle melting HEAT and PASSION!
I know there are many loose ends still open...especially with the crazy that went down at the conclusion of book 3. I know that many new threats to their happiness were laid out. It seems as if there are miles to go before they can just "BE." People wonder why Sylvia Day is bringing MORE books...I just don't care. I got 300 some pages of Gideon Cross...300 more would be welcome and read over and over and over again!
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May 7, 2013
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May 7, 2013
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May 7, 2013
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November 18, 2014
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November 20, 2014
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November 20, 2014
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November 20, 2014
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November 20, 2014
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November 20, 2014
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November 20, 2014
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Nov 21, 2014 03:14AM
Terrific review, Kelli! xx (view spoiler)[I felt like it was a lot of filler, but I would rather have filler then never get to see this couple again. I am so glad you loved it, too! <3 (hide spoiler)]
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Rock on girl! I love your review! I am still rereading 3rd part to get to this one and I am so excited to start it. Gideon was my first book boyfriend and, as you, I will read anything she writes about Gideon. Give me 10 more books with Gideon and I would still read them, lol! xxx
Fabulous review Kelli, can't wait for more cross I'll be reading next week some time bring on the sexyness!! :))
Great review Kelli. I am a huge Gideon panty dropping hot mess and haven't picked this up yet because I was nervous without book 5 out yet, but your review pushed me to pick it up. I am glad to see its more of them and about their relationship and A LOT of Gideon. Stunning review!
Great review, Kelli. Glad this book and series worked/is working for you! :D
Great review I am only 50 pages in and anxious.
Sasha elle a.k.a. Mrs. Liam Callahan! wrote: "Fantastic review you sumed it up nicely :) and i love how you didnt give alot away plus gideons pov is a treat all in itself and you're damn right a few more books about the cross series wouldn't d..."you can do it girl,..miss eva wont let you down! it has a definite ending with more to come so you wont be left hanging!
Mysza wrote: "Rock on girl! I love your review! I am still rereading 3rd part to get to this one and I am so excited to start it. Gideon was my first book boyfriend and, as you, I will read anything she writes a..."Yes, thank you Mysza! He is just amazing...he made me fall 100x more in this book!
Katy the die hard romance addict ❤️ wrote: "Fabulous review Kelli, can't wait for more cross I'll be reading next week some time bring on the sexyness!! :))"Oh Enjoy Katy! I might reread just to have more of him again!
Penelope wrote: "Great review, Kelli. Glad this book and series worked/is working for you! :D"Thanks so much Penelope!
Laylaw wrote: "Great review Kelli. I am a huge Gideon panty dropping hot mess and haven't picked this up yet because I was nervous without book 5 out yet, but your review pushed me to pick it up. I am glad to see..."You will love it! She wont leave you hanging...just wanting to re-read a lot!
Natalie ♥for the love of TBH♥ wrote: "Loved your review "Thank you Natalie!
Tricia wrote: "Great review I am only 50 pages in and anxious."Thanks Tricia...enjoy!!!!
I LOVE LOVE this series I cant wait to read it :)
Nathalie* wrote: "I LOVE LOVE this series I cant wait to read it :)"You wont be disappointed girl! so much more development of their relationship! Finally Gideon starts to become human!
I'm so excited, I was so disappointed to read all the bad reviews
Nathalie* wrote: "I'm so excited, I was so disappointed to read all the bad reviews"yes, me too! But honestly it could have been meaningless dribble and who cares...it is Gideon! Gideon in a towel, Gideon with low cut sweats, Gideon whispering "crossfire" and saying "i love you", Gideon getting feral and Gideon crying....aaaaaaaah, nuff said!
Lovely review, Kelli! I bought this and I'm just waiting for the weekend to enjoy it :)
Kelli C for "Cross" wrote: "Laylaw wrote: "Great review Kelli. I am a huge Gideon panty dropping hot mess and haven't picked this up yet because I was nervous without book 5 out yet, but your review pushed me to pick it up. I..."That good, huh??? SQUEALING like a little teenager!! :)
Great review, Kelli!
*hides behind the kitchen counter*I think the first gif is for me. ;P Hihi...
I really like your review, Kelli! I'm glad you enjoy the books...we can't all have the same taste after all. <33
hahahah..still love u Flo! trust me I have shook my head at many 5 star books and wondered...huh? I don't get it!
Kelli C for "Cross" wrote: "hahahah..still love u Flo! trust me I have shook my head at many 5 star books and wondered...huh? I don't get it!"YAY...Glad to hear that: ;P But you should look away once I'm done with reading this and my review is posted...it could get interesting. :)
I freaking LOVE this review! Well said. Cheers to more Gideon!
Fabulous review, Kelli! <3
TeriLyn wrote: "I freaking LOVE this review! Well said. Cheers to more Gideon!"Thanks! im passionate about my Gideon!
Ruth wrote: "Great review"thank you Ruth!
Christy wrote: "Fabulous review, Kelli! <3"Thank you so much Christy!
Great review Kelli! so glad you loved it:)
Great review Kelli! I completely agree with you.
Sandyღ wrote: "Great review Kelli! so glad you loved it:)"Thank you Sandy!
Julie wrote: "Great review Kelli! I completely agree with you."Thanks Julie!
Brandi wrote: "Awesome review, Kelli! :))"Thanks Love!
I LOVED your review girlfriend! I have to agree with you too..I adore Gideon Cross, and 300 pages of him were drool worthy to me. The thing that gets to me is just how long I have to wait until the next book; but as far as reading about this couple...I love every minute of it!! Glad you do too!♥
Fantastic review, Kelli! Agree with every word!!!! I don`t care that somebody else considers this book another filler, that for some readers there are too many sex scenes, that we waited too long for this book and now we have to wait again... And yes, I totally did not remember some characters from the previous series (who the hell is Will???). Again, I do not care. I FEEL FOR GIDEON and EVA, and that's what counts. I would read another 10 books about them and their tormenting story. I love them, I crave for them... And SD is a freaking genius. I am honored to read every book of hers...
great review Kelli!
Jen wrote: "I LOVED your review girlfriend! I have to agree with you too..I adore Gideon Cross, and 300 pages of him were drool worthy to me. The thing that gets to me is just how long I have to wait until the..."Thank you JEN!!! He was so fabulous! we shall wait together!!!
Iryna wrote: "Fantastic review, Kelli! Agree with every word!!!! I don`t care that somebody else considers this book another filler, that for some readers there are too many sex scenes, that we waited too long f..."Very well Said Iryna! we must be just be Gideon addicts! but honestly, I am so into thier story it just works for me! Filler or NOT, i will continue to read!
Love your review Kelli Cross and I share the LOVE!! I see you are staking claims on Gideon- we may have to chat about that!!
Deanna❤Pink Lady❤️ wrote: "Love your review Kelli Cross and I share the LOVE!! I see you are staking claims on Gideon- we may have to chat about that!!"The nice person in me says I should share Deanna...but i just cant!!! LOL
Kelli C for "Cross" wrote: "Deanna❤Pink Lady❤️ wrote: "Love your review Kelli Cross and I share the LOVE!! I see you are staking claims on Gideon- we may have to chat about that!!"The nice person in me says I should share D..."
Damn that devil on your other shoulder!! ;-))
