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Have you read any of the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day? Post your feedback by 23 August for chance to win £100 Love2Shop Voucher!

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SorchaMumsnet · 27/06/2016 16:35

Eva and Gideon’s journey is not easy. There are times when it seems love can’t conquer all. But these two understand each other on the most primal level. It’s Eva and Gideon’s fierce struggle to love one another – in spite of their demons – that has captivated readers worldwide.

The five-book Crossfire series deeply explores questions of love, life and self-acceptance. Bared to You and Reflected in You follow Eva and her journey to recovery, but through Entwined with You and Captivated by You the focus shifts to Gideon as he takes the steps toward healing that’s a driving force for Crossfire. The anxiously awaited One with You­ is the heart-breaking and poignant finale to this searingly successful series.

We've got 150 books from the Crossfire series, including One with You, to give away to lucky Mumsnetters to read and share their thoughts about it on this discussion thread. Go to the giveaway page to find out more about the books in the series and pick which one you'd like a free copy of.

You don't have to win a free copy to take part in this discussion. Anyone who has read the Crossfire series can post their feedback here. If you miss out on a free one, you can buy a copy of the latest installment. All who post feedback before 23 August will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher. The giveaway ends on Monday 4 July so apply now!

When posting feedback, please write the name of the book you read before your comments.

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Have you read any of the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day? Post your feedback by 23 August for chance to win £100 Love2Shop Voucher!
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aristocat · 21/07/2016 23:02

Well my book was #1 Bared to You.

It was ok, the characters are fine and such brilliant efficient writing but I prefer more of a storyline tbh, this was basically the female lead always running away just so the guy can come running after you Hmm again and again .......
Lots of steamy sex scenes ( and I mean lots!!). I will pass my book onto a best friend, thanks again mumsnet for the chance to read this.

MamaMummyMum · 20/07/2016 19:56

I receive One With You -

Having read the rest of the series I was initially disappointed that it had been stretched out to a fifth book but when I started reading One With You I became excited to get engrossed in Gideon's story again. It was well written and engaging what made me lower it to 4 stars was the fact that the last part of the book felt rushed to me. I wanted more from an epilogue, if anything I was left thinking that their story still felt somewhat incomplete.

Rae1000 · 19/07/2016 12:49

I received Captivated By You which I believe is the 4th in the series. I have never read these books before & you can read them individually though I definately think it would be more beneficial to read them in sequence as I could tell there was a past as such with the book. I am going to attempt to read them from the library this Summer as my adult Summer reading scheme. Thanks mumsnet. Really enjoyed

stephme191 · 19/07/2016 11:58

I was lucky enough to win a copy of the final book "One with you" having previously read all the other books in the series i was looking forward to see how Gideon & Evas story would end. I actually prefer the crossfire books to the fifty shades of grey series, i find the story more interesting and doesn't feel like its just all sex.
I Thought how they finished off the story was brill, half way through the book i did worry if it would actually have a good ending as seemed to be to many loose ends but all came together in the end.
I would recommend anyone who liked fifty shades to read this.

aristocat · 18/07/2016 19:07

I didn't realise that these books were the same theme as Fifty Shades Sad I have read about a third so far and it's ok. There's not much of a story to be honest just lust and sex so far.

Hoping it will get better.

weathermum · 18/07/2016 17:38

Bared to You...sadly not too impressed...but thankyou for giving me the chance to read this book I will pass it on

Lariflete · 17/07/2016 21:49

Thank you for the book.
I got a copy of the book and started reading it last night. I hadn't read much / heard about the Crossfire series (I know, I must have been living under a rock!) and was a little bit surprised at the nature of it.
However, I do think it is well written (I am reading 'Bared to You') although the story isn't very exciting.
The main characters both have dark pasts and are very rich. The author hints at them having similar experiences although this hasn't been explicitly said yet.
I like stories in which the characters have flaws and have to work through them as long as they are rational and not having ridiculous misunderstandings throughout the story.
The only thing I don't like, is the idea that meeting someone can change a persons personality immediately. It seems like a bad idea to plant the idea that all a person needs is to be loved by the right person to be made right / whole.
I'm not sure that I would read any more of this series but I appreciate the opportunity to read the first volume. Thank you Mumsnet for choosing me to receive this copy for free in order to review it.

sheiladore1 · 14/07/2016 15:16

Many thanks for the book i look forward to reading it,

aristocat · 13/07/2016 13:59

Thank You for my book, it arrived this morning and looks brilliant. I will report back once I have read some Smile

Alichelseagirl · 06/07/2016 20:33

Thank you so much, just received my email today Smile I have all the others so will be so nice to complete the set! Thank you again Smile

weathermum · 06/07/2016 16:59

many thanks for the free book I will look forward to the postman calling