Sylvia Day’s bestselling “Crossfire” series has officially been optioned by Lionsgate. The acquisition of the series of romantic novel was announced by Kevin Beggs, President of the Lionsgate Television Group, and Executive Vice President Chris Selak, who will oversee development for the studio.

The “Crossfire” series centers on Eva Tramell , a young up-and comer in the advertising world, and billionaire businessman, Gideon Cross who are both trying to overcome their devastating and abusive pasts. As they are intensely drawn to one another, both physically and emotionally, the two must find a way to heal each other in order to move on and establish a healthy romantic relationship.

“Crossfire” joins the ranks of popular adult novels that have recently surged in popularity. The series has sold over 12 million copies since it’s debut last year while topping bestseller lists in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. The first novel in the series, “Bared to You,” was named one of Amazon’s Top 10 Romances of 2012 and recently returned to the New York Times bestseller list. The second novel, “Reflected in You,” also debuted as a #1 New York Times bestseller and was Penguin UK’s fastest selling paperback ever. The third and most recent novel in the series, “Entwined With You” has sold over 550,000 copies in its first week, becoming  a #1 New York Times bestseller.

“The ‘Crossfire’ series is an incredible property and it is a thrill to bring it to Lionsgate,” said Selak. “Sylvia has created an enduring, sexy and edgy story, and we’re looking forward to working with her to create a show that both excites and connects with audiences as her books have done.”

Day also added,

“I am thrilled to have Lionsgate as a partner on the ‘Crossfire’ series. This is a studio that has been incredibly successful with book adaptations and I can’t wait to collaborate with them in bringing the story to life.”