“The sensory input was astonishing—the smell of vehicle exhaust mixed with food from vendor carts, the shouts of hawkers blended with music from street entertainers, the awe-inspiring range of faces and styles and accents, the gorgeous architectural wonders . . . And the cars. Jesus Christ. The frenetic flow of tightly packed cars was unlike anything I’d ever seen anywhere.”

Eva has recently moved to New York City and is about to begin her new job. Excited for this new beginning, Eva takes in the new and frenetic energy of New York City. The dynamic setting of New York City represents the new chapter in Eva’s life and marks a change in her life moving forward.

“As he stared back, he altered . . . as if a shield slid away from his eyes, revealing a scorching force of will that sucked the air from my lungs. The intense magnetism he exuded grew in strength, becoming a near-tangible impression of vibrant and unrelenting power.”

Eva describes her first meeting with Gideon Cross in the lobby of the Crossfire Building. She senses the chemistry between the two of them and describes the intense, masculine energy that draws her to him. This attraction marks the beginning of Eva and Gideon’s tumultuous relationship and is a turning point for both personally moving forward.

“The strength and demand of his will exuded an almost tangible force field. When he stepped close enough, it surrounded me, closing me in with him. Everything outside that bubble ceased to exist, while inside it my entire body strained toward his.”

Eva comments on the dominance that Gideon exudes naturally. Eva’s attraction to Gideon overwhelms her and drives her into submission. The natural chemistry between Eva and Gideon is the foundation of their relationship and draws them back together as they navigate life and the consequences of their traumatic pasts.