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Crossfire Books in Order

5 Books
2012 – 2016 Published
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01
Bared to You
Bared to You
2012
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02
Reflected in You
Reflected in You
2012
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03
Entwined with You
Entwined with You
2013
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04
Captivated by You
Captivated by You
2014
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05
One with You
One with You
2016
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Recommended Crossfire Reading Order

To fully appreciate Gideon and Eva's deep, healing, and emotionally intense connection, you must read the books in order of publication. Because the narrative is highly serialized, jumping ahead will spoil key plot points, character growth, and major relationship milestones.

  1. Bared to You (2012) – The entry point where Eva Tramell and billionaire Gideon Cross first meet in New York City, igniting a passionate but complicated romance as both struggle to overcome childhood trauma.
  2. Reflected in You (2012) – The second installment, where jealousy, dark secrets, and the struggle to establish mutual trust test the limits of their bond.
  3. Entwined with You (2013) – Gideon and Eva’s connection deepens, but external threats and lingering ghosts from their pasts complicate their path forward.
  4. Captivated by You (2014) – This book introduces dual perspectives, allowing readers to see directly inside Gideon’s mind alongside Eva’s narrative through alternating chapters.
  5. One with You (2016) – The final, emotional chapter that resolves Gideon and Eva's journey of healing, growth, and unconditional love.

The Shared Crossfire Universe: Spin-offs and Cameos

If you are looking for more stories in the same world, Sylvia Day has woven several connections and character cameos across her broader collection. You can spot Gideon and Eva after finishing their main story in the following titles:

  • Butterfly in Frost (2019) – A standalone novella centered on Dr. Teagan Ransom and Garrett Frost. Eva Cross makes a cameo appearance, as Teagan partners with her to develop a skincare product line, offering a brief update on the couple’s post-series life.
  • The Blacklist Duology (So Close and Too Far, both 2023) – A gothic-inspired domestic suspense duology following Kane and Lily Black. Gideon and Eva Cross make guest appearances, grounding these novels in the same overarching universe.

Upcoming Projects

Sylvia Day has also shared plans for a story centered on Gideon's sister, Ireland, in which Gideon and Eva are expected to appear as secondary characters.

Frequently Asked

QDo I need to read the Crossfire books in order?

Yes, you must read the main Crossfire books in their exact publication order starting with Bared to You and ending with One with You. The storyline is continuous, and reading out of order will spoil major plot twists.

QIs there a companion book written from Gideon's perspective?

No, there is no separate book written entirely from Gideon Cross's point of view. However, Sylvia Day introduced alternating POV chapters for both Gideon and Eva starting in Captivated by You and continuing through One with You.

QHow is the Blacklist duology connected to Crossfire?

The Blacklist duology (So Close and Too Far) is set in the same shared universe as Crossfire. While it follows a different couple (Kane and Lily Black), Gideon and Eva make guest appearances in the story.

QDoes Eva Cross appear in Butterfly in Frost?

Yes. Eva Cross makes a cameo appearance in the standalone novella Butterfly in Frost, where the main character, Teagan Ransom, collaborates with Eva on a professional project.

QIs there a spin-off about Gideon's sister?

Sylvia Day has announced plans for a story focused on Gideon's sister, Ireland, which is expected to feature Gideon and Eva Cross as secondary characters.

QIs the Crossroads series related to Crossfire?

The Crossroads series is a separate work by Sylvia Day and is not a direct spin-off or required reading for the Crossfire saga.