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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I have been waiting for Ireland Vidal’s story and I’m happy with the woman she grew into. Ireland is confident, fiercely loyal, and intelligence, until it comes to not paying attention to the business of Vidal Records. Her father bankrupted the company years ago and has once again messed up managing the business. Ireland and her brother Christopher have only concentrated on their responsibilities. Enter Ronan, he was strong, cultured, intelligent and attracts the attention of women with his good looks the way he holds himself. And rich, which was import for Ireland since her family was so wealthy. They were quickly attracted to each other with an intensity neither expected. I really want to follow this couple.

It was a nice touch to reconnect with Gideon and Ava but I was mostly focused on Ireland and Ronan. The story ends with a cliff hanger, which is never fun.

I love the Crossfire series and I had to immediately read this one. You don't have to read Crossfire to read this one, while it is good to have that context. This works brilliantly as a standalone.

As always, loved the characters and the chemistry. This has elements of a mystery too apart from the romance. The female lead is well written and independent that makes her instantly likeable. Especially her relationship with her family. Loved this one!

Thank you Sylvia Day LLC and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

I'm not really sure I can wait another year to get the next book in this series! If it wasn't end of the school year I might have been able to read this in 1 or 2 sittings, it was amazing! I loved Ireland - strong, independent and determined to make changes - if only the men in her family could see that she was capable. I could see the twist with Ronan coming, and laughed when Ireland figured it out. The twist/cliff-hanger at the end through me for a loop - I need to know what happens now! I'll be looking out for the next in the series Illusive next year.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

I highly recommend reading The Crossfire Saga before this book to get acquainted with the characters.
This new Crossroads series follows Gideons sister, Ireland and her journey with her career, family and possible love interest.
Ireland has alot going on. Her work life is madness and her new love interest is causing havoc in every imaginable way. 
Ronan steps in to take over Vidal Records  and finally putting his hard work to rest ending his family issues with the owner. He doesn't plan on the issues the owners daughter causes him and his heart.
Gideon and Eva are dealing with a crazed stalker. Keeping them from their peace and happiness.
This book is all kinds of sexy, fun but also mysterious and intense. So many secrets and deceitful schemes by those closest to Ireland. Making this book hard to put down.  The characters are fantastic and previously part of the Crossfire Saga. So it's nice to have them along in here as well.
4 stars.

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4⭐️

The first in the new crossfire series, this story packs all the sexy dramatic tension we love from the original series, that still feels new and exciting.

The exploration of Eve and Gideon’s story, alongside of the new start for Ireland and Ronan, made this read feel like putting on a comfort show.

If you liked the original series you’ll enjoy this, does exactly what a Sylvia Day book always promises to do and had me speeding to the end… I can’t wait till the next read!
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Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

Ireland by Sylvia Day is the first book in the new Crossroads Series, published by Sylvia Day LLC.
The story leads back to the Vidal/ Cross world with all its opulence, riches, heartbreak and cunning.
Ireland Vidal is the youngest sister of THE Gideon Cross, the richest man on earth. And she carved out her own place. When she meets Ronan Boudreaux, she's insta attracted to the man.
Only he has his own agenda - against the vidal/ Cross family.
Can love conquer everything???
Unputdownble, suspenseful, 5 stars.

OMG I was so excited and waited patiently , not really patiently, for the return of one of my favorite series… Tge Cross Series. Gideon and Eva are one if my top five favorite couples eva……
Now Sylvia Day has returned with Ireland’s story. Ireland is Gideon Cross’s half sister. On paper. Full sister in his heart. I love that about Gideon. Anyone he loves and cares about has his full protection.
In this book,Ireland and Ronan see each other ,by chance she thinks, in a bar and the instant animalistic connection is uncanny.
And so it begins… the deceit from Roban the kept secrets by Ronan ,the take over of Vidal Records, at the hands of Ronan and his two siblings, All by Ronan… but why???
And true to the way Ms.Day writes books….. it’s a darn cliff hanger!!!!! But what a fantastic, quick page turner of a book it is.

Wowowowowowow such a passionate story about charterers that the author so easily makes you connect with and love

I really enjoyed this story. I love romance and when it is so well done I cannot recommend it enough. This will definitely be one of those times. The plot was well written and the characters felt so real!

SO fun to dive back in to Gideon and Eva's life. I have read and reread the Bared to You series so many times, so when I saw Ireland had a story, I knew I needed to read it.

It did not disappoint. I love that Day weaves such a fun plot in with the romance of the novel. I will be looking for the sequel especially with the cliffhanger ending!

Welcome back to the world of the beloved Crossfire Saga by Sylvia Day! In this spinoff series Crossroads, Ireland Vidal, Gideon Cross' younger sister, is a high powered music mogul, who is forced to look at how well her family business is doing and to determine the best path forward. But how do you do that when the man you are enthralled with, Ronan Boudreaux, is found to be the one you are trying to be taken over by? I loved this first book in the Crossroads series and am so happy we get to go back to the world of Gideon and Eva, but even more so, get to venture into this new world of the Vidal family. Thank you to Sylvia Day for bringing us back to our favorite family! I can't wait to see where she takes us on this journey!

Loved reading the exciting and engaging romance story by the phenomenal author, Sylvia Day. When Ireland meets Ronan, the attraction between the two of them is instantaneous, but when Ireland finds out Ronan is wanting to take over her company and dismantle, she is heartbroken. Read the highly. recommended, wonderfully written, and a riveting must read story. Can't wait to read the next story in the series!

3.5 Stars 🌟

I have to start this review by stating that I was a HUGE fan of the Crossfire series so many years ago - has it really been that long? Wow. Anyway, when I saw this ARC available and realized that this was a spinoff from the same world - well, that was a no brainer.

This book focuses on Ireland Vidal, who is Gideon's little sister (half sister - same mother, different dad). This takes place a little over a decade after we last left the Cross family and Ireland is about 28 years old now. She is working at Vidal Records, a family company that is run by her father Christopher Sr. He has already almost run the company into bankruptcy once before several years ago (Gideon stepped in to save them) and unbeknownst to Ireland, is on the verge of doing the same thing again.

Where the drama comes in is with the new man that Ireland meets that she has an instant, and crazy attraction too. It is a mutual attraction on both ends. Unfortunately, neither one of them are honest with the other (they had their reasons) but let's just say that was the catalyst to a massive disaster.

There are a lot of backstories and history that are involved and for whatever reason, we still never really find out WHAT the awful thing was that precipitates the whole revenge plan. As much as I LOVED being back in the Crossfire world, there was just something missing in this story that never brought it up to the level that we felt with Eva and Gideon.

The good things- there was quite a bit of the story devoted to chapters of Eva and Gideon (E & G) and those two still have a special place in my heart. I only wish that Ms. Day could have at least given them a little bit of happiness in the storyline instead of bringing in additional drama and trauma for the couple.

The weakest part was the crazy relationship with Ireland and Ronan. What the heck were they thinking? Yes, they had chemistry, but it was a trainwreck waiting to happen. And then Ronin changing his mind every five seconds- I had whip lash.

So - I will admit to being disappointed, but I am glad that I read the book. E&G are a hard act to follow but I was hoping to be swept away like I was all those years ago.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sylvia Day LLC for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. This book will be out for publication on April 08, 2025.

IRELAND is the first instalment in Sylvia Day’s contemporary, adult CROSSROADS erotic, romance series, set in the author’s CROSSFIRE world. This is thirty-nine year old businessman Ronan Boudreaux, and twenty-nine year old Vidal Records executive co-owner and model Ireland Vidal’s story line. Ireland Vidal is Gideon Cross’ (Crossfire) half sister. IRELAND can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading, having some knowledge, of the original Crossfire series.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Ronan and Ireland, Gideon and Eva, IRELAND follows several paths including Gideon and Eva’s relationship; the embattled Vidal family fighting for control of Vidal Records; and the arrival of Ronan Boudreaux who wants more than Ireland is willing to give. Family secrets will slowly reveal a betrayal from the past as Ireland fights to keep control of her family’s heritage.Meanwhile Ronan Boudreaux’s arrival is timely and not without an ulterior motivation and intent, and in this, the Cross and Vidal family must assemble the proverbial wagons against a unknown enemy, as Gideon focuses on the ongoing battle to protect the woman he loves.

The world building spotlights Gideon and Eva’s growing relationship, and their personal struggles weighing heavily on our story line couple. Ronan Boudreaux is determined to seduce Ireland Vidal but his ulterior motive is about to place a target on our heroine’s back.More questions than answers at this point in the story.

The relationship between Ronan and Ireland is predicated upon a lie that threatens Ireland’s hard-fought battle to stay in control. Ronan is a man whose demons are riding him hard but he never expected to lose his heart to Ireland Vidal. Part of the premise focuses on Gideon and Eva, and Gideon’s determination and promise to protect the woman he loves but while his sister dances with the enemy, Gideon is fighting the unknown. The $ex scenes are intimate, spicy and provocative but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter world.

There is a large ensemble cast of familiar and determined secondary and supporting characters including the return of several people we met in the original series: Ireland’s brother Christopher Jr, their embattled father Christopher Vidal Sr, and mother Elizabeth; Eva’s best friend and model Cary Taylor, and her father Victor. We are introduced to Ireland’s best friend Alina; and Ronan’s siblings Jules and Claudette.

IRELAND is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, deceit and love. The character driven premise is captivating and edgy; the characters are sassy, animated and vulnerable; the romance is seductive and passionate. IRELAND ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned



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First thing that this book reminded me was that I need a Crossfire re-read soon!

Second...it pained me to give this book a 3 stars because I really loved the Crossfire Series but there was something that just didn't capture me about this story. Ireland and Ronan were a little hard to like. I felt like Ireland was just living her life, not really being a part of it and Ronan was just out for retribution and didn't care who he took out in the process.

I also wasn't prepared for the cliffhanger. It has been so long since I read a book one, I just wasn't ready. It was fun to see Gideon and Eva again though!

Thanks to Sylvia Day and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It was so exciting getting back into the Crossfire world. Sylvia Day did not disappoint. I was hooked right from the beginning with Ireland and Ronan, the tension, banter so good! As always the spice is spicy, the twist and that ending! I need the next one!

Sylvia Day is BACK. She is a favorite author of mine we are getting Ireland's story and I am loving it. Reading this felt like coming home and if you've read the Crossfire series this is a must read. And if you haven't read the Crossfire series it is a MUST READ.

With Ireland, Sylvia Day has returned to the Crossfire world with the heroine of the Crossroads duet Ireland Vidal, sister of the infamous Gideon. She’s a woman with with everything, success, wealth, respect but no one to share her life with who wants her for her and not her family connections till she meets Ronan Boudreaux who already has everything she has but just as she’s beginning to consider a future with Ronan, a figure from the past with revenge on his mind emerges.

Overall, I found this book engaging with a strong plot and just enough passionate between Ireland and Ronan, their chemistry sizzled right from the start. At times, Ireland did appear a bit needy which I felt was a contradiction to how strong her character seemed earlier in the book. The pacing was good and with some drama and suspense involving a stalker to balance out the romance before leading to a cliffhanger ending I did enjoy Ireland although I would’ve preferred less of Gideon and Eva in the story, they’ve had five books already and, to be honest I found their inclusion here a distraction more than anything.

Ireland
By Sylvia Day
First book in the new spinoff series Crossroads. This is set in the Crossfire world and is Gideon Cross' sister Ireland story.  

This is a fast-paced story of secrets and revenge,  with danger lurking.  Ireland is fine being protected by her family and left out of the loop.  She isn't prepared for the devilishly handsome man she meets and can't seem to get out of her mind. But secrets and the past may keep them apart. 

Warning: This ends in a cliffhanger likely to go into book two, which will be out in April 2026.