Bared to You

A Crossfire Novel, Book 1

By: Sylvia Day

Narrated by: Jill Redfield

Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day comes the first novel in the Crossfire series - a provocative masterstroke of abandon and obsession that redefined the meaning of desire, and became a global phenomenon.

Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness...

He was beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white-hot. I was drawn to him as I’d never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug, even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed and damaged, and he opened those cracks in me so easily...

Gideon knew. He had demons of his own. And we would become the mirrors that reflected each other’s most private wounds...and desires.

The bonds of his love transformed me, even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didn’t tear us apart...

©2012 by Sylvia Day. (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“If I were to recommend any book today to readers who enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey… this would be the first one I would offer… Scorching love scenes.” ( Dear Author)

"An erotic romance that should not be missed.” ( Romance Novel News)

“Hot… page-meltingly hot.” ( Darhk Portal)

Love these books and this narrator!!!

Would you listen to Bared to You again? Why?

I have a few times! I really like the characters, and how the narrator portrays them.

What other book might you compare Bared to You to and why?

FSOG

Good, but annoying

I liked this story enough to not quit before I finished. But, the characters are annoying. All they do is fight. Ava is such a twit. Gideon is more interesting because at least he admits that he screws up. But, Ava won't give him a break. Carey is the most interesting character. I'll look at the synopses of the other books to see if his character is developed more. But, if not, I won't read/ listen to any more of this series.

Entertaining and cultuvating

Very entertaining, cultivating. I could not put it down, when I got to the end of the book I was ready for more. excellent!

Move Over Christian Grey!!

What did you love best about Bared to You?

Story line was more realistic than the 50 Shades. Can't wait until there is a book 2.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ava was my favorite because she was so trusting. She was able to over come her obstacles and care enough about Gideon despite what he may have thrown at her.

What does Jill Redfield bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

How someone so emtionally damaged can truly rise above it and help others.

erotic and very interesting

Where does Bared to You rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I rank Bared to you as more erotic than 50 shades of Grey and very intriguing.

What did you like best about this story?

That no matter what Gideon and Eva will do whatever it takes to be together

What about Jill Redfield’s performance did you like?

Yes,I loved the way she narrated the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Oh Yes!

hotttt

I enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward to reading the next books for this series

Redfield nails Gideon

Well, this was my first foray into erotic fiction. It certainly was hot. I felt Ms. Redfield really nailed the voices of both Eva and Gideon which is not an easy task. This book set the scene for the remainder of the trilogy which followed this pair through numerous ups and downs, and showcased the damage that can be done to a soul from sexual abuse. Both the characters were developed in that light and this was interesting to see. Overall, very enjoyable.

Delightful!

The story is really beautifully written. I love listening to it. I enjoyed how deeply layered and well rounded the characters are

Move over Christian Gray, Gideon Cross is steamin'

Where does Bared to You rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Bared to You is one of the higher ranking books for me, the narrator is great and I enjoyed visualizing through her tones.

What other book might you compare Bared to You to and why?

This book falls inline with 50 Shades of Gray, which I also loved, it had a slightly different twist but I really enjoyed it.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was right after the hotel episode and Eva ran, I was touched by Gideon rushing out to find her followed by taking her home.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The relationship between Eva and Kerry was great.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book, I've listened to it three times now. I can't wait for the third book to come out.

excellent read

Would you listen to Bared to You again? Why?

Absolutely. It was a well written book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bared to You?

I enjoyed the fact that she remained strong and not let him run over her completely.

Have you listened to any of Jill Redfield’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No this was a first for me but I thought she did a great job.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I don't know what a tag line is.