Reflected in You discussion

1 - What is the reason for Magdalene's phone call to Eva at the beginning? It didn't seem to play any part in the book.
2 - Are we to assume that Corinne hung out in the building lobby waiting to make Eva jealous?
3 - Eva is okay with staying with a murderer?
4 - What was the purpose of Eva's dad's visit? Didn't really add to the story.
5 - Gideon, as smart as he is, couldn't have used a better alibi than Corinne? Knowing how jealous Eva is of her?
6 - Will we be treated to a cat fight in book 3?

1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his cuffs.
3 - he told her he would kill for her and Nathan definitely deserved it.
4- I think her Dad is going to find out what Nathan did to Eva - maybe it will play a part in book 3.
5 - he used Corinne as an alibi but mostly he used her to convince the police that he had no motive because he wasn't with Eva anymore.
6 - no cat fight. I think Eva is over her jealousy of Corinne.

That's my 2 cents anyway. Curious to see what others think.

1. Agree. I assume this will play a part in book 3? Because she has been important enough to mention several times, but yet, hasn't played a big role in the story.
2. I think Corinne was actually visiting someone else. I think it was Nathan in the room and that was why the room was messed up.
3. Yes. I would stay with him. And given Nathan's obsession, it is an acceptable reason for him to die.
4. I agree with ^^Liz in that I think her dad will find out about Nathan. Maybe it was just an excuse for them to meet. I hope we'll find out more about it.
5. I think Corinne was the perfect alibi to elicit the pure, real, jealous response from Eva.
6. Maybe. I don't think Corinne has exited stage right just yet. I bet she has some big plan in book 3.

Liz wrote: "1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his cuffs.
3 - he told her he would kill fo..."

2. It wasnt lipstick. It was Nathan's blood. He was fighting with Nathan.

Stacey - thank you for that clarification! I knew he wasn't with Corrine but didn't catch that it was blood! That makes so much more sense!

I had that question with number 2. Thanks.

1 - Maybe, there will be a reason in the future. I don’t think that’s the last time we will see her.
2 - Are we to assume that Corinne hung out in the building lobby waiting to make Eva jealous? ANSWERED.
3 -Well, seeing as why Gideon did it, then yes. He proved that he isn’t all talk and no action. He proved he loved her.
4 - Her dad is a huge part, as he is the dad. But essentially, that he needs to find out what happened to Eva.
5 - It was actually pretty smart.
6 - I think she has finally grown up. Thank God.

1 - I think it play a key role on getting Eva to understand the real reason why Gideon acted the way he did at the dinner. Also, perhaps there would be more of this in book 3. I don't think that Corinne will go without a fight and I hope there is something of that end. I also think that Magdalene is trying to get back at Corinne by telling Eva after all the one Gideon wants is Eva.
2 - I think Corinne planned the entire thing. She knew Eva was "the jealous type"; she probably came to see Gideon but he was with Nathan and couldn't see her. What better way to get back to the woman that took her man away than making her think he's doing her. Let's be honest Corinne didn't come back just because; she's back to get Gideon back.
3 - She better be; the guy killed for her; hey I'll take him any day if she doesn't want him. LOL = )
4 - I think it was important for her father to meet Gideon; after all he's very important in Eva's life and while I wish it would had happened in Book 1, doing it now when she need him the most was perfect. I think this helped with the transition from being blinded about the entire thing; to also move forward even if that meant breaking up with Gideon.
5 - I think having Corinne was perfect. There is no reason why the police would question that one or even consider a motive if he has someone else with him for his alibi.
6 - I want a lot more than a cat fight for book 3. I want to know what would happen to Christopher, his dad, would Gideon get closer to Ireland. What's the next step in their life now. Who's Cary staying with? Would he ever overcome his nightmares? Who dies in book 3? Would Magdalene and Christopher end up together? What would happen with Corinne? What would happen with Dr. Luccas?

I'm craving answers and I'm hoping that Mrs. Day give us as much as she has given in the last 2 books but soon rather than later.
Sylvia Day
Reflected in You

I wonder if Corrinne is with Gideon's brother Christopher. Maybe those are teaming up...he seems very interested in Eva.

The third book is set to release on December 31st, 2012. A little new years treat for us all ;-)

Micah wrote: "The third book is set to release on December 31st, 2012. A little new years treat for us all ;-)"
Actually the new date is in May 2013
Liz wrote: "1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his cuffs.
3 - he told her he would kill fo..."

GRRRRRR. Dang it. That makes me sad

Stacey wrote: It wasn't lipstick. It was Nathan's blood. He was fighting with Nathan....
Good idea I totally didn't think of that!!!

My take on Magdalene phone call to Eva was to let Eva know what a trouble making cow Corrine is and don't believe her act of just wanting to be Gideon's friend.

Remember when she said "Corrine was telling Gideon of all the places he could take Eva, since she's new to the city.

But Corrine was going down memory lane with oh you remember when, to try to reconnect via fond memories of there own outings.

I think for Corrine the end game is to make as much trouble between Eva and Gideon as she can. Gideon in BTY had already told Eva that Corrine knew how important Eva was to him. I think that's why Corrine threw in the dig about Gideon being so obsessed with her when we know that's a lie.

As for Eva staying with Gideon knowing that he killed Nathan, she knows that Gideon only did what he did o protect her. Nathan would have killed her. Look what Nathan did Cary who lived with Eva.

We knon that the servants were afraid of Nathan as a child. He killed Eva cat and left the body in her bed. Even the homicide cops knew from Nathan's apartment that Eva would die at his hands.


As for Gideon using Corrine. His only connection to Nathan is through Eva, with her out of the picture and him seeing his ex fiance he has no need to kill his ex lover's stepbrother.

He sets it up so Eva has an alibi, he has one and her parents do too. When Eva talks to the police she IS not LYING to them and her responses to their questions are truthful

I think in Gideon's mind he would rather lose Eva by doing all this (Corrine and Nathan) than lose Eva by Nathan killing her.

another question -
Gideon, presumably, knew about Brett and Eva's history, why was there no indication of it at all during the entire night?

Shawn wrote: "another question -
Gideon, presumably, knew about Brett and Eva's history, why was there no indication of it at all during the entire night?"

Gideon didn't anything about Brett and Eva dating until the concert/fight......hence the comment that "the song reminds me of you "

Stacey wrote: "Liz wrote: "1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his cuffs.
3 - he told her he w..."

Couldn't be blood. That part hadn't happened yet... At least I don't think it did...

Jenny wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Liz wrote: "1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his cuffs.
3 - h..."

This was something that you kind of had to figure out as the story went along. She really didnt put it together until the end of the story. He hide it from her...he knew Nathan was "stalking" Eva, but he didnt want to tell Eva that Nathan was back, so it was easier for him to let her think it was lipstick than for her to know that Nathan was back and that Gideon confronted him. Thats why Gideon kept getting nutty with making sure he knew where Eva was and giving her rides etc. and he kept telling her to just trust him. Also, remember when Eva's mother is startled as if she see's a ghost right before they walk into the building...well again, I would guess that it was Nathan that she saw and thats how Gideon and Eva's mom were trying to protect her. They both knew Nathan was back.

Eva's mother is startled as if she see's a ghost right before they walk into the building...well again, I would guess that it was Nathan that she saw. And Eva asks Gideon too check on what her mom saw frot of crossfire.

I find it hard to believe that during the round trip walk that Gideon took to get to Nathan, no one recognized him? It would be like Donald Trump taking a walk, EVERYONE would know it's him.

So who is actually responsible for Gideon's "issues"? Is it the Doctor?

It not Lucas (Doctor) it was the other doctor where his mother took him. But Lucas had a clue too it never said anything about it.

From what I read that How I see it.

Shawn wrote: "I find it hard to believe that during the round trip walk that Gideon took to get to Nathan, no one recognized him? It would be like Donald Trump taking a walk, EVERYONE would know it's him."


In regards to being recognized on the streets I once heard a famous movie star say they like living in NYC because people let them go about their business.

Plus I truly doubt he was named in the paper as a person of interest in Nathans death so who would put 2 and 2 together?


That how I saw it.

Stacey wrote: "Liz wrote: "1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his cuffs.
3 - he told her he w..."

Is that in the book? Or did the author clarify?

Jo wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Liz wrote: "1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his cuffs.
3 - h..."

Gideon's office was messed up because he had a scuffle with Nathan when nathan tried to get money out of him , it wasn't lipstick on his shirt it was blood from nathans lip, thats why he couldn't tell Eva

I think Gideon's office was messed up because he had a scuffle with his brother about Magdalene. I wouldn't be surprised if Magdalene is pregnant with Christopher's baby and that is why she is being nice to Eva. I would really like to see Corrine put in her place by both Eva and Gideon.

Ulm wrote: "I think Gideon's office was messed up because he had a scuffle with his brother about Magdalene. I wouldn't be surprised if Magdalene is pregnant with Christopher's baby and that is why she is bei..."

Gideon was fighting with Nathan who went to G office with blackmail on his mind.

Yeah it is probably Nathan. Another thing I noticed, Corinne looks like Gideon's mother. Inky black waist length hair and blue eyes(light blue but blue).

Ulm wrote: "Yeah it is probably Nathan. Another thing I noticed, Corinne looks like Gideon's mother. Inky black waist length hair and blue eyes(light blue but blue)."


but don't forget Gideon's mother was a blonde

#2 I first thought she was there meeting someone else – since it seemed too far off to think she just stood around. I expected it to be his brother or even Nathan - which could some how lead to a connection to blackmail or drama in book 3 … hopefully they clarify in book 3

#3 I did not see this as murder in a cold blood way. I think given the information that was told by the detective he actually was saving her more than anything. I know this was split 50/50 on the readers – but the twist of this made this series so much more than just a good romance read for me.

#5 I think it wasn't just the alibi – but separating his relationship with Eva. He had to make it look like they were 100% over – she had to hate him honestly. He picked someone that would force her to react so the police did not suspect involvement on her part or motive on his part.

Michelle wrote: "#2 I first thought she was there meeting someone else – since it seemed too far off to think she just stood around. I expected it to be his brother or even Nathan - which could some how lead to a ..."

Mx3 wrote: "My take on Magdalene phone call to Eva was to let Eva know what a trouble making cow Corrine is and don't believe her act of just wanting to be Gideon's friend.

Remember when she said "Corrine was..."

i sooo agree.

another question, why is it Cary and Eva cant seem to find themselves so attractive with each other? i wasnt elaborated that much in the BTY and RIY their kind of relationship, all it said was they have each other no matter what right?

Good point.

Crocky56hotmail.com wrote: "Jo wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Liz wrote: "1 - no idea. Agree that it played no part in the book
2 - I don't know the answer to that one or why Gideon's office was messed up and he had lipstick on his c..."

Shawn wrote: "1 - What is the reason for Magdalene's phone call to Eva at the beginning? It didn't seem to play any part in the book.
2 - Are we to assume that Corinne hung out in the building lobby waiting to ..."

Totally agree... I think there's some holes in this story...maybe book three will have more depth to it.

1 - What is the reason for Magdalene's phone call to Eva at the beginning? Magdelene is NOT a sore looser and she's here to stay and she'll do anything to be part of Gideon's life.

2 - Are we to assume that Corinne hung out in the building lobby waiting to make Eva jealous? yes!

3 - Eva is okay with staying with a murderer? Yes, I would. My nightmare is dead.

4 - What was the purpose of Eva's dad's visit? her dad has always grounded her and a huge part of her life. Plus Eva found out that her parents really loved each other but it wasn't enough.

5 - Gideon, as smart as he is, couldn't have used a better alibi than Corinne? it wasn't Corinne in his office, it was a fight with Nathan, thus the furnitures, blood on shirt, shower, etc.

6 - Will we be treated to a cat fight in book 3? there will always be cat fight but I believe they had won a huge step toward building their relationship.

Question1-I'm assuming she was trying to scare Eva off by saying those things to her. Too make her think twice about wanting to be with Gideon.
Question2-She was in the building trying to get to Eva yes but for some reason it almost seems like Gideon planned to have her there to start his plan in motion.
Question3-Apparently so, i look at that in different ways. for one as much as your happy that he got rid of that night ware you lived, he still killed for you. how far could he actually go. He's a very jealous man. And now Brett wants her back will he kill him too. It's just scary to think about it.
question4-he missed her and wanted to see her and maybe a part of him was hoping to see her mom.
question5-he planned it out to well but i still feel so much hurt and pain for him, can he actually live with his demons now on top of all shit he was dealing with from his past. Lets hope so.
question6-no doubt there will be more fights, we still have to clear up the Brett issue. Can't wait for book 3

1 - Wasn't she trying to make amends for how she acted? She had super insulted Eva and I just assumed she was trying to make nice.
2 - It seemed like she really had a nooner with someone else in his building. hopefully we'll find out.
3 - That is the question I've been asking myself!! Gideon did her a great favor by killing Nathan but I was so shocked! All she said was, thank you thank you, but could she really get past the fact that her boyfriend is a murderer. No matter what the reason, he took someone's life. I couldn't cope with that and I'm sure its going to be a huge part of the plot of book 3.
4 - I think it did quite a few things. One, it showed us what a great relationship they have and got a chance for him and Gideon to size each other up. We find that the father is wonderfully in love with the mother but that itself didn't do anything but encourage Eva to drop Gideon since love wasn't always enough. Finally, her dad is getting the sense that Nathan was a bigger issue. Definitely going to play out in book 3 when he finds out. He's a cop. There's no way he's not going to research what went on. And with the seals broken on the records, he'll find what he's looking for.
5 - He didn't want her implicated or attached in any way to his plan. I think he even said in the book that her reaction had to be real.
6 - I honestly don't think Eva will be involved in that fight if it arises. She doesn't strike me as the brawler type.

all I can say is that after this wait, I hope book 3 is looooonnnnnggggg! If I finish it in one day after waiting this long.... not happy! :)

Jenny wrote: "1 - I think it play a key role on getting Eva to understand the real reason why Gideon acted the way he did at the dinner. Also, perhaps there would be more of this in book 3. I don't think that ..."

So bad :( u summed up what i had to tell.
Totally agree to all your points and adding an extra pointer.
--> I want Gideon's mom to realise her mistake of not trusting her own son and i want her to make the best to make it up to him, even though which seems to be impossible.