Eva Tramell moves to New York City to start a fresh career at an advertising firm, where she encounters Gideon Cross, the billionaire owner of the Crossfire building. Their physical attraction is immediate and volatile, leading to a relationship defined by intense possessiveness and high stakes. Both protagonists carry heavy psychological baggage and scars from childhood sexual abuse. The narrative follows their attempts to navigate these internal traumas while maintaining a functional romantic connection. They face external threats from former lovers and internal friction caused by Gideon’s secretive nature and Eva’s need for independence.
Adult romance readers who appreciate stories focused on psychological recovery and high-conflict relationships will find this work significant. It appeals to those looking for a realistic portrayal of how past trauma affects intimacy and trust in modern partnerships. The reader walks away with a detailed look at how two people manage triggers and emotional volatility while attempting to build a stable life together. It provides a narrative focused on the difficulty of vulnerability and the practical efforts required to overcome deep-seated insecurities within a new romance.
Insights from Bared to You (Crossfire, #1)
“He was my addiction, and I had no desire to go through rehab.”
Gideon and Eva both carry so much internal damage. They recognize the jagged edges in each other immediately.
“I don't just want to be with you. I want to be part of you.”
Control feels like a weapon for Gideon. He uses his wealth and power to keep the world from hurting him again.
Eva refuses to be a victim of her past. She fights for her own space even when Gideon tries to take it over.
“You're the only person I've ever wanted to be close to.”
The physical chemistry between them is just a distraction. They are really trying to find a way to trust anyone at all.
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Berkley
- ISBN
- 9780425274873
- Language
- EN
