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Bared To You
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
A New York Times bestselling novel, Bared to You by Sylvia Day chronicles the relationship between independent Eva Tramell and successful Gideon Cross. Published in 2012, Bared to You explores the impact of trauma as Eva and Gideon navigate their past experiences with childhood sexual abuse. The first book of the Crossfire Saga, Bared to You precedes four novels that document the turbulent relationship of Eva and Gideon. Classified as erotic fiction, Day’s novel features detailed sex scenes and skillful character development that offer a nuanced exploration of finding love while grappling with the remnants of life-altering trauma.
This guide uses the 2014 Berkeley Reissue hardcover edition of the novel.
Content warning: This guide contains references to childhood sexual abuse and graphic sexual encounters, which are discussed in the source text.
Plot Summary
The novel takes place in New York City and is narrated in the first-person past tense. A recent transplant from San Diego, 24-year-old Eva Tramell prepares for her first day of work as an assistant at an advertising agency. As she plans her route to work and explores her new office building named the Crossfire, she bumps into a mysterious, striking man named Gideon Cross who helps her to her feet.
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