There is a lot of angst, contrived misunderstandings and melodrama but there is also a genuine portrayal of passion, affection and intimacy. Perhaps what I found most surprising about Reflected In You was the quality of writing, Day’s experience as an accomplished author is evident. I had expected more of a master/slave scenario both sexually and in their everyday interactions but that was not the case. While the relationship between Eva and Gideon is not exactly healthy, clouded as it is by lust and obsession, it’s a surprisingly equal partnership. Unfortunately their pasts seem intent on sabotaging their attempts with Gideon’s scheming ex lover causing trouble and Eva’s abuser making a shocking reappearance. As both Eva and Gideon have major issues stemming from the abuse they endured as children neither trusts easily and true intimacy is something they need to work at developing. There isn’t nearly as much sex as I expected in Reflected In You, instead the focus is on the couple’s attempts to connect in ways that are not exclusively sexual and establish trust and honesty in their relationship. While their mutual attraction is never in doubt, Eva and Gideon are finding that reconciling their emotional needs is much more difficult. Instead I was surprised to find myself caught up in the relationship between Eva and Gideon as they try to build a life together. So far I have been disappointed in the titles rushed to publication on the coat tails of Fifty Shades of Grey incredible success and I confess that I expected I would read a few pages of Reflected in You and then set it aside.
And our passion would take us beyond our limits to the sweetest, sharpest edge of obsession… Those moments when the driving hunger and desperate love were the most exquisite insanity. It was too hard, too painful… except when it was perfect. My past was as violent as his, and I was just as broken. He was my addiction… my every desire… mine. He was a bright, scorching flame that singed me with the darkest of pleasures.
As beautiful and flawless on the outside as he was damaged and tormented on the inside.
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