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Natalie a journalist, goes down to Mexico, to investigate issues with a school, but her party is attacked by a drug cartel, and is kidnapped and put in a dark cell with sorts of insects and her fear of small places escalates, but a calm voice in the dark, settles her and she knows she needs to think of a way to escape if she wants to survive. Zach, a SEAL, has been a captive of the Drug Cartel, when he gets betrayed by his informant. For the past six days he has been tortured, and he knows he will soon be killed. But when he hears a woman's voice in the cell next to his, he stays strong for her sake. Then Natalie and Zach find a way to escape, and they flee the cartel, and Zach uses everything he knows to keep Natalie alive. As they are on the run in the deadly desert, with all manner of dangers, a sizzling chemistry erupts between Zach and Natalie. The enemy that is after Zach and Natalie, will do everything in his power to destroy them, no matter the cost. Will Zach and Natalie be able to survive,,,
I was able to win a copy of Breaking Point in a giveaway, and I was thrilled. It was a while ago, and I can't believe that its taken me this long to read this. I have read Clare's historicals (which I recommend), so I have been curious to see how her romantic suspense series would turn out. Even though this is the fifth installment, I never felt lost or out of place too much. Although I do want to read the earlier books now after reading Breaking Point. Breaking Point has a very intense beginning that sweeps you away right from the first moment. There is not one dull moment in this story. There were so many things that I just adored about this story. It has been quite some time since I enjoyed a contemporary so much. I tend to be a bit picky about them at times. Breaking Point begins with Zach and Natalie being thrown together trying to escape and survive in Mexico, with not knowing who to trust.
Zach has a dark past, one that haunts him, one where he blames himself, and suffers horrible nightmares. Despite the torture he has suffered, Zach is still the strong image of a Navy SEAL, however I loved seeing the vulnerability that we eventually see from him. You feel a kinship to him, and when you learn of his past, your heart just goes out to him instantly. Zach is very Alpha Male if there ever was one, has a commanding presence and takes control of every situation. In the beginning we see Natalie being kidnapped and seeing one of her closest friends being killed, so we see her vulnerability from the beginning. However you see how strong she is, and I am pretty sure I wouldn't have to courage to do what Natalie did. Even though she is afraid and knows she will probably die, she throws caution to the wind, and just fights back and I loved that about her. She is one of my favorite heroine, she is tenacious, strong willed and passionate about everything she does. Seeing Zach and Natalie together, is such a sweet experience. There is definitely enough desire to go around to put the desert to fire, but I also enjoyed seeing their emotional connection grow as well.
Overall a thrilling romance that will set your teeth on edge in excitement and anticipation. It will rock your socks off!!! I am addicted to this suspense I team series, and I can't wait to read the others in the series, especially if they are even close to how good this one was!!! A amazing story of danger, adventure, intrigue, and passion and a love story to ignite the flames!! REMARKABLE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN!!!
I was able to win a copy of Breaking Point in a giveaway, and I was thrilled. It was a while ago, and I can't believe that its taken me this long to read this. I have read Clare's historicals (which I recommend), so I have been curious to see how her romantic suspense series would turn out. Even though this is the fifth installment, I never felt lost or out of place too much. Although I do want to read the earlier books now after reading Breaking Point. Breaking Point has a very intense beginning that sweeps you away right from the first moment. There is not one dull moment in this story. There were so many things that I just adored about this story. It has been quite some time since I enjoyed a contemporary so much. I tend to be a bit picky about them at times. Breaking Point begins with Zach and Natalie being thrown together trying to escape and survive in Mexico, with not knowing who to trust.
Zach has a dark past, one that haunts him, one where he blames himself, and suffers horrible nightmares. Despite the torture he has suffered, Zach is still the strong image of a Navy SEAL, however I loved seeing the vulnerability that we eventually see from him. You feel a kinship to him, and when you learn of his past, your heart just goes out to him instantly. Zach is very Alpha Male if there ever was one, has a commanding presence and takes control of every situation. In the beginning we see Natalie being kidnapped and seeing one of her closest friends being killed, so we see her vulnerability from the beginning. However you see how strong she is, and I am pretty sure I wouldn't have to courage to do what Natalie did. Even though she is afraid and knows she will probably die, she throws caution to the wind, and just fights back and I loved that about her. She is one of my favorite heroine, she is tenacious, strong willed and passionate about everything she does. Seeing Zach and Natalie together, is such a sweet experience. There is definitely enough desire to go around to put the desert to fire, but I also enjoyed seeing their emotional connection grow as well.
Overall a thrilling romance that will set your teeth on edge in excitement and anticipation. It will rock your socks off!!! I am addicted to this suspense I team series, and I can't wait to read the others in the series, especially if they are even close to how good this one was!!! A amazing story of danger, adventure, intrigue, and passion and a love story to ignite the flames!! REMARKABLE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN!!!
Breaking Point is the ninth installment in the Troubleshooters series. It starts out when Max Bhagat lets the love of his life Gina, to go to Africa, and out of his life, despite his strong feelings for her. But when he hears that she has been killed in Harmburg Germany, he goes to Germany along with Jules Cassidy to identify the body, however when he arrives he finds out that the body isn't Gina, its someone else. Through the investigation, a man who is hunted by mostly every government in the world, Grady Morant, AKA "Jones" comes to him for help in finding those that have kidnapped Gina and his wife Molly Anderson. So despite his brain telling him he can't afford to trust Grady, in his heart he knows its the only way to find Gina, the one who has mattered to him more than anything or anyone else ever has before. So they head to one of the most dangerous countries known, hot zone, to rescue the two women that matter to these men, and who will rescue them at any cost to themselves and their future.
Breaking Point just like her other books, is filled with adventure and suspense. There are two story lines to Breaking Point however one is in the past and one is in the present. The past story line covers more of Gina and Max's intimate relationship and leads to why they are separated now. Then it takes us to Gina and Molly's time in Kenya, where they are reunited with Jones AKA Grady Morant, and which leads to the present day, to the kidnapping of these two women, in search of Grady Morant, from a drug lord who has been after him for many years, where his past comes to haunt him and Max as well. But with Jules Cassidy at their side, they go to one of the most dangerous hot spots in the world, to rescue the two innocent bystanders, but will they make it out of the "Hot Spot" alive and together and with a future to go back to? I was thoroughly satisfied with Breaking Point. This is part of the spectacular Troubleshooters series and a intense world that Suzanne Brockmann has created for her readers to delight in. There aren't really any problems with this one, although it got kinda annoying at times with the different time plots, which would switch at intense moments, and I had the extreme urge to skip through, but since I was listening to this audio style, I decided I needed to restrain myself, and I was grateful that I did, because it helped me to know the background of Gina and Max especially whom I have been rooting for since Over The Edge came into the picture and we see the start of their relationship has been a bit rocky, but its genuine and real. We also get to see Jones and Molly whom we have seen in Out Of Control, but have been seperated until Breaking Point and how they find it safe enough to get back together and married even, so this was a sensational and intense packed read that I found myself having a trying time to put my Ipod down because I became so involved with the story, plus a bonus is a great narrator who I found is common throughout the series of Audio of this series, and portrays the action scenes and the tender emotions portrayed throughout these astrounding romances that will leave you at the edge!!
Breaking Point just like her other books, is filled with adventure and suspense. There are two story lines to Breaking Point however one is in the past and one is in the present. The past story line covers more of Gina and Max's intimate relationship and leads to why they are separated now. Then it takes us to Gina and Molly's time in Kenya, where they are reunited with Jones AKA Grady Morant, and which leads to the present day, to the kidnapping of these two women, in search of Grady Morant, from a drug lord who has been after him for many years, where his past comes to haunt him and Max as well. But with Jules Cassidy at their side, they go to one of the most dangerous hot spots in the world, to rescue the two innocent bystanders, but will they make it out of the "Hot Spot" alive and together and with a future to go back to? I was thoroughly satisfied with Breaking Point. This is part of the spectacular Troubleshooters series and a intense world that Suzanne Brockmann has created for her readers to delight in. There aren't really any problems with this one, although it got kinda annoying at times with the different time plots, which would switch at intense moments, and I had the extreme urge to skip through, but since I was listening to this audio style, I decided I needed to restrain myself, and I was grateful that I did, because it helped me to know the background of Gina and Max especially whom I have been rooting for since Over The Edge came into the picture and we see the start of their relationship has been a bit rocky, but its genuine and real. We also get to see Jones and Molly whom we have seen in Out Of Control, but have been seperated until Breaking Point and how they find it safe enough to get back together and married even, so this was a sensational and intense packed read that I found myself having a trying time to put my Ipod down because I became so involved with the story, plus a bonus is a great narrator who I found is common throughout the series of Audio of this series, and portrays the action scenes and the tender emotions portrayed throughout these astrounding romances that will leave you at the edge!!
Eden and Izzy once fell in love with each other, and even though they are married, are on the brink of a divorce. Since Izzy only married Eden because she was pregnant and he wanted to do the right thing, and then she miscarried and they serparated and lost in touch...until now...until a danger threatens the Gillman family, that would only bring Eden and Izzy closer together. Then we have Danny and Jenn, who fell in love in the previous books, but Jenn felt like they needed more than a few days to realize they love each other, however when Danny gets injured in a bomb blast, she starts to realize what is really important in life...and she knows that her life would never be fully complete without Danny in her life. Breaking The Rules would have to be one of my favorite books in the series so far!!! Ever since I read the lates one Hot Pursuit, we see the romance that blossoms between Jenn and Danny, and ever since then I have been aching for their continued story...so I was having such fun reading their love story....then Izzy and Eden....oh Izzy has always made me laugh as we have seen him throughout the series and I was glad and hoping to see these two end up together..finally... they sure have had a rough time of it. However combined with two remarkable love stories that we see in this novel, there is fast paced action and so much intrigue and suspense it just might blow you away. I know it took everything I had just to sit back and listen to this story and not skip ahead, I felt like I was at the edge of my seat 90 percent of the time. But I was ended up feeling fully satisfied in the end...A Intense Read that I Just Fell In Love With!!!!! A Jewel! (FYI- For those of you who haven't read this series and wonder if you can read it out of order...you can but I wouldn't recommend it...I would recommend you read this series in order if you can, that way you won't feel confused at times. )
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Cat" Cataline Fisa, has been running from her true identity and her past and her fate all of her life. Cat is keeping something big from Griffin, and he knows it. Cat knows she has to make a difficult choice, a choice which could cost her his love. But Griffin, may be powerful but he needs Cat's trust and he needs the truth. But time is running out for them. Cat and Griffin will need to take a dangerous journey, to firm up the strength of their borders before Cat's mother comes at them. But Cat is faced with her past and chooses to be honest with Griffin, and together they make the most powerful fighting force of good...to fight for what is right and defeat those in power that would destroy anyone in their path. But with their powerful friends, a wizard, a protective snake, Griffin's family and their love: Cat and Griffin prove what they are capable of in the midst of danger and defeating their enemy against the worst of odds...
WHAT A RIDE!!!! I think my heart is still beating, but what a rush this book was!! My goodness, I fell even more in love with Cat and Griffin than I already was. How can you NOT love these two? I just wanted to stomp and cheer for these two. In Breath Of Fire, the author really steps up the action, suspense and mythology connections. This book really just blew me away in so many different ways and I think I liked it even more than the first book.
It sets off with Griffin none too happy with Cat, and I honestly don't blame him. These two battle it out a bit, and I understand why Cat is hesitant to be honest with him especially with what we know and learn about her past. But I love how much Cat and Griffin learn and grow together. There is quite of bit of intensity in this book, but these two are just solid. I love how much faith Griffin has in Cat and her abilities. He never loses that and there are so many moments here where he just lifts her up even when she doesn't want to be. Cat learns more about her abilities, and what she is capable of but even more important than that is the way she discovers what she and Griffin has is worth fighting for. This book takes us through some suspense scenes and man this author knows how to write a book to keep you hooked till the end. I just didn't want to put this one down at all. What I truly loved was seeing the way these two fight for each other, but even more than that they fight for those they love and to make a better world for everyone. We get some more development of other side characters too, I love seeing all my old favorites. Griffin's family are just wonderful, and we see a change in his sisters especially and I just fell in love with them even more in this book. I love how they all stand with Griffin and Cat. We also get some more fun times with the "gods" and boy was that some fun twists with the Greek Mythology that this author has implemented. It's definitely different when they support Griffin and Cat and what needs to be done. And the wake up call they give Cat to give her the strength to do what needs to be done. The romance between Griffin and Cat is truly one that gives you all the feels. Their relationship just becomes strong as iron in this book. We see how with all that they face, how powerful they are together. Their chemistry is fiery hot, but the way they fight and support each other is truly magnificent.
They are becoming one of my favorite couples. If you need to read a story of the strength of what true love really is....Cat and Griffin is a love story you need to open yourself up to because its powerful and unique.
What a cover!!! I love the blue and the icy feel to the cover. It also gives the right feeling and tone to the story.....intense and powerful.
Breath Of Fire is a stunning continuation of Griffin and Cat's adventure and love story. It packed with discovering truth, fighting for what is right against unbeatable odds, and a romance that is first rate. FANTASY ROMANCE AT ITS BEST!
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Summary
Cat" Cataline Fisa, has been running from her true identity and her past and her fate all of her life. Cat is keeping something big from Griffin, and he knows it. Cat knows she has to make a difficult choice, a choice which could cost her his love. But Griffin, may be powerful but he needs Cat's trust and he needs the truth. But time is running out for them. Cat and Griffin will need to take a dangerous journey, to firm up the strength of their borders before Cat's mother comes at them. But Cat is faced with her past and chooses to be honest with Griffin, and together they make the most powerful fighting force of good...to fight for what is right and defeat those in power that would destroy anyone in their path. But with their powerful friends, a wizard, a protective snake, Griffin's family and their love: Cat and Griffin prove what they are capable of in the midst of danger and defeating their enemy against the worst of odds...
Plot and Story Line
WHAT A RIDE!!!! I think my heart is still beating, but what a rush this book was!! My goodness, I fell even more in love with Cat and Griffin than I already was. How can you NOT love these two? I just wanted to stomp and cheer for these two. In Breath Of Fire, the author really steps up the action, suspense and mythology connections. This book really just blew me away in so many different ways and I think I liked it even more than the first book.
It sets off with Griffin none too happy with Cat, and I honestly don't blame him. These two battle it out a bit, and I understand why Cat is hesitant to be honest with him especially with what we know and learn about her past. But I love how much Cat and Griffin learn and grow together. There is quite of bit of intensity in this book, but these two are just solid. I love how much faith Griffin has in Cat and her abilities. He never loses that and there are so many moments here where he just lifts her up even when she doesn't want to be. Cat learns more about her abilities, and what she is capable of but even more important than that is the way she discovers what she and Griffin has is worth fighting for. This book takes us through some suspense scenes and man this author knows how to write a book to keep you hooked till the end. I just didn't want to put this one down at all. What I truly loved was seeing the way these two fight for each other, but even more than that they fight for those they love and to make a better world for everyone. We get some more development of other side characters too, I love seeing all my old favorites. Griffin's family are just wonderful, and we see a change in his sisters especially and I just fell in love with them even more in this book. I love how they all stand with Griffin and Cat. We also get some more fun times with the "gods" and boy was that some fun twists with the Greek Mythology that this author has implemented. It's definitely different when they support Griffin and Cat and what needs to be done. And the wake up call they give Cat to give her the strength to do what needs to be done. The romance between Griffin and Cat is truly one that gives you all the feels. Their relationship just becomes strong as iron in this book. We see how with all that they face, how powerful they are together. Their chemistry is fiery hot, but the way they fight and support each other is truly magnificent.
I may not be holding you with a magic rope anymore, but I will never let you go, and I will never leave you. I would defy creatures, and Gods, and terrible, brutal queens to keep you safe and by my side. . I would move Mount Olympus itself to hold you in my arms and feel your heart beat against mine. You are my soul, and yes, I will fight for you and protect you until my dying breath
They are becoming one of my favorite couples. If you need to read a story of the strength of what true love really is....Cat and Griffin is a love story you need to open yourself up to because its powerful and unique.
The Cover
What a cover!!! I love the blue and the icy feel to the cover. It also gives the right feeling and tone to the story.....intense and powerful.
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Breath Of Fire is a stunning continuation of Griffin and Cat's adventure and love story. It packed with discovering truth, fighting for what is right against unbeatable odds, and a romance that is first rate. FANTASY ROMANCE AT ITS BEST!
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Breathe is book four in the series and I have been wanting this story ever since we saw glimpses of this couple in Lady Luck. This features the town cop hero Chace and the local librarian Faye. Faye is quiet and loves to read, she carries a book with her everywhere that she goes. And she has been in love with Chace for years. Chace is widowed, having just cleaned up the police department of crooked cops, and has his own inner demons. But after meeting with Faye in the woods one night, his attention shifts to her and he is captivated by this strong yet quiet woman who is lovely and smart. But he still has enemies, and as Faye and Chace connect and try to save a little boy who is on his own, fearful and being abused, they find the murderer of the town and find a love worth fighting for.
I’ll let you in on a secret, honey. The knight who has serious chinks in his armor but never falls is the true hero. That means he’s won battles and doesn’t waste time polishing his armor so he can look good while he rides in parades that are tributes to his glory. He just drags himself back on his steed and keeps right on battling. And if he’s the right kind of knight, he never rides alone. The best heroes inspire loyalty. The best heroes keep fighting the good fight, tirelessly, quietly. The best heroes always have scars. If they didn’t, the heroine would have nothing to do. It’s her job to help the hero let all that stuff go in order that her man can be strong enough to fight on but when he’s with her he’s free to just ‘breathe’.
Breathe is one of my favorites of the series so far, it was just a endearing read and I really love librarian characters, especially bookish heroines because I relate with them so well and I liked seeing Faye and Chace get their story told. I was also hooked on the story of the little boy they are trying to rescue. His story is pretty sad but we see the good in Faye and Chace as they try to build trust with this scared little boy who is all alone it seems. I was hoping for a different outcome in how he ends up, but it was still a happy ending so it was still good. The romance that develops between Chace and Faye is sweet, poignant and heartfelt. Its a story that was the perfect way to end Valentine’s Week for sure.
I’ll let you in on a secret, honey. The knight who has serious chinks in his armor but never falls is the true hero. That means he’s won battles and doesn’t waste time polishing his armor so he can look good while he rides in parades that are tributes to his glory. He just drags himself back on his steed and keeps right on battling. And if he’s the right kind of knight, he never rides alone. The best heroes inspire loyalty. The best heroes keep fighting the good fight, tirelessly, quietly. The best heroes always have scars. If they didn’t, the heroine would have nothing to do. It’s her job to help the hero let all that stuff go in order that her man can be strong enough to fight on but when he’s with her he’s free to just ‘breathe’.
Breathe is one of my favorites of the series so far, it was just a endearing read and I really love librarian characters, especially bookish heroines because I relate with them so well and I liked seeing Faye and Chace get their story told. I was also hooked on the story of the little boy they are trying to rescue. His story is pretty sad but we see the good in Faye and Chace as they try to build trust with this scared little boy who is all alone it seems. I was hoping for a different outcome in how he ends up, but it was still a happy ending so it was still good. The romance that develops between Chace and Faye is sweet, poignant and heartfelt. Its a story that was the perfect way to end Valentine’s Week for sure.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Breathe With Me is the seventh book in the series and I can't believe how much I have adored reading this series. Its simply delightful, I love the friendship and close-knit relationships we see in this series. This is Mark's story, who is the brother of Sam and Luke Williams (who both have stories in this series) so I was really excited to get to his book. This is a story that is full of emotion and redemption and sweet Mark deserved to get his happy ending too.
The story begins with Mark and the heroine, Meredith Summers. They have been in love for ages, both childhood sweethearts and each others firsts. They even have their own nickname--M&M. After graduation, they have plans to go to New York together so that Meredith can pursue a dancing career. But Meredith gets a wake-up call with her dancing teacher, and she realizes that she will need to let Mark go if she wants to be a serious dancer. She doesn't want to break things off with him, but she feels like she has no choice. Mark is shattered when Meredith leaves him for her career when he would have never held her back. Now its been ten years, and Meredith has dedicated ten years to dancing and is now starting a dancing studio in Seattle, her mother has just passed away and she is faced with seeing Mark again. Mark loves doing his work in construction. He has never moved on from Meredith focusing on getting through his education. But Meredith has returned and is here to stay, and Mark will need to decide if he can open his heart again...
Breathe With Me is such a heart warming story and I really had a fun time with this one. I first wanted to mention the narration. I like these narrators, but the female narrator for the heroine POV was not my favorite, I don't care for how she does the men's dialogue. It just sounds weird. But the male narrator....he was delicious to listen to.
I will admit that in the beginning I really didn't like the heroine. She hurts Mark REALLY badly, and he is such a sweet guy and understood her reasons for doing what she does. I mean, her career is the most important thing to her but I didn't understand not talking things over with Mark first instead of just breaking it off two days before they both plan on leaving. She knew she was going to do it for a while, and I didn't like the way that she goes about it. And they could have made it work but I understand that conflict has to happen in a romance *sigh* You fall in love with Mark from the very beginning and I hate what she does to him. So I really didn't feel like she redeemed herself in this book. I think Mark was way too kind. We see how much both Mark and Meredith have changed over the years, but what they feel for each other hasn't ever changed. We see how the love they still have, has gotten them through some tough times in their lives. We are introduced to a new supporting character and boy I loved him...Meredith's dancing partner who is also gay...Jax who in this story finds his own love with Logan.
We have some fun times with the Montgomery clan, including a fun drunk scene in Vegas between the girls and Jax....and boy this scene was so HILARIOUS!!! Especially in their questionnaire of Jax about sex and it was so fascinating and lifts your spirits. You see M & M go through their ups and downs of relearning each other, and seeing that their chemistry is as hot as its ever been. Once they decide to get back together, their story is sweet and steady. But Mark and Meredith have some issues to work out. Mark's fear of Meredith choosing dance over him again. And Meredith having trust issues about whether Mark will be loyal to her. But they do work through their issues and seeing them learn the value of communication and honesty is much needed.
But what really worked me was the ending where Meredith has to really face up to her fears....fears she doesn't fully realize she has until something happens and she needs to face up to the past and the ghosts that have haunted her for many years and Mark will need to fight for Meredith and what they have together. Its a simply breathtaking and emotionally driven story that gives you the ups and downs of a true relationship. Overall I found Breathe With Me to be stunning, vital and endearing from beginning to end.
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Breathe With Me is the seventh book in the series and I can't believe how much I have adored reading this series. Its simply delightful, I love the friendship and close-knit relationships we see in this series. This is Mark's story, who is the brother of Sam and Luke Williams (who both have stories in this series) so I was really excited to get to his book. This is a story that is full of emotion and redemption and sweet Mark deserved to get his happy ending too.
The story begins with Mark and the heroine, Meredith Summers. They have been in love for ages, both childhood sweethearts and each others firsts. They even have their own nickname--M&M. After graduation, they have plans to go to New York together so that Meredith can pursue a dancing career. But Meredith gets a wake-up call with her dancing teacher, and she realizes that she will need to let Mark go if she wants to be a serious dancer. She doesn't want to break things off with him, but she feels like she has no choice. Mark is shattered when Meredith leaves him for her career when he would have never held her back. Now its been ten years, and Meredith has dedicated ten years to dancing and is now starting a dancing studio in Seattle, her mother has just passed away and she is faced with seeing Mark again. Mark loves doing his work in construction. He has never moved on from Meredith focusing on getting through his education. But Meredith has returned and is here to stay, and Mark will need to decide if he can open his heart again...
It’s you and me, M and M, against the world.
Breathe With Me is such a heart warming story and I really had a fun time with this one. I first wanted to mention the narration. I like these narrators, but the female narrator for the heroine POV was not my favorite, I don't care for how she does the men's dialogue. It just sounds weird. But the male narrator....he was delicious to listen to.
“There were days,” I begin softly and rub my nose against her soft hair, “that I would have exchanged a year of my life just to touch you one more time. You are my biggest what if, M.”
I will admit that in the beginning I really didn't like the heroine. She hurts Mark REALLY badly, and he is such a sweet guy and understood her reasons for doing what she does. I mean, her career is the most important thing to her but I didn't understand not talking things over with Mark first instead of just breaking it off two days before they both plan on leaving. She knew she was going to do it for a while, and I didn't like the way that she goes about it. And they could have made it work but I understand that conflict has to happen in a romance *sigh* You fall in love with Mark from the very beginning and I hate what she does to him. So I really didn't feel like she redeemed herself in this book. I think Mark was way too kind. We see how much both Mark and Meredith have changed over the years, but what they feel for each other hasn't ever changed. We see how the love they still have, has gotten them through some tough times in their lives. We are introduced to a new supporting character and boy I loved him...Meredith's dancing partner who is also gay...Jax who in this story finds his own love with Logan.
We have some fun times with the Montgomery clan, including a fun drunk scene in Vegas between the girls and Jax....and boy this scene was so HILARIOUS!!! Especially in their questionnaire of Jax about sex and it was so fascinating and lifts your spirits. You see M & M go through their ups and downs of relearning each other, and seeing that their chemistry is as hot as its ever been. Once they decide to get back together, their story is sweet and steady. But Mark and Meredith have some issues to work out. Mark's fear of Meredith choosing dance over him again. And Meredith having trust issues about whether Mark will be loyal to her. But they do work through their issues and seeing them learn the value of communication and honesty is much needed.
A love like yours doesn’t come along every day, you know. Love him. Let him love you. Make the most out of every single day, so at the end of it all, you can say you don’t have any regrets.
But what really worked me was the ending where Meredith has to really face up to her fears....fears she doesn't fully realize she has until something happens and she needs to face up to the past and the ghosts that have haunted her for many years and Mark will need to fight for Meredith and what they have together. Its a simply breathtaking and emotionally driven story that gives you the ups and downs of a true relationship. Overall I found Breathe With Me to be stunning, vital and endearing from beginning to end.
I’ll take you any way I can get you, Samantha, and that’s the fucking truth. I love you, every damn day, I love you. I’m never going anywhere. You’re it for me.
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This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Breathless is the second book in the trilogy and I have been looking forward to this one ever since I picked up book one. I finally got my hands on it, and I will admit I had some pretty high expectations for this book, and I was left feeling a bit disappointed. It wasn't what I was expecting, especially when I loved Forbidden, the first book.
Breathless is a story that features two people who knew each other when they were younger but life got in the way and they each had their own journey to take until they met each other again as full-fledged adults, much more mature and ready for what was to come for them. Portia Carmichael was abandoned by her mother who prositituted herself for money. She and her sister found a good life with their aunt and uncle. Kent Randolph has spent his life searching, and being a bit of a rake of the wild west. Now he has returned to the one place he felt like was his home and to his "duchess". Portia is very serious about building her own business and working for her aunt and uncle. She has no interest in love or dating. She is content working with her numbers. But then Kent comes back, and she is having to face with her old feelings for this handsome man that she wants to feel nothing for but does.
I did enjoy the beginning of the story, seeing these two banter like two old hens, their interactions were pretty funny and I just couldn't get enough. We see the good life that Portia and Regan (her sister) have found with their uncle and aunt Eddy and Rhine (couple from first book). We see the closeness that Portia has with her sister. But wow these two couldn't be more different from each other. Portia is consumed by the seriousness of life, and Regan just wants to live life to its fullest. She wants to experience everything, most especially passion and love. So it was interesting to see Portia figure out what she really wants in life, and that there is more to life than just building a career. Seeing some true depths of self discovery, and learning to experience desire and the building of a intimate relationship was the highligh of the story for me. However I did have some issues. Quite honestly, I think I might have had too high expectations for this book. I don't think I have been so let down by a book by Jenkins. I have always enjoyed her work. ALWAYS. I know I am not in the "popular" opinion here however the middle of the plot felt flat for me. I had a hard time connecting with the actual romance. It took almost a whole week for me to read this. Now for some that may not seem like a long time, but I read a book a day. So I really struggled with this story. The first and latter portions of the story were really great, but the middle I took forever getting through.
I am however super excited to read book three though, Regan's story which features her being a mail order bride (yep yep super super stoked for this one, since that is one of my all time favorite tropes in romance).
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Breathless is the second book in the trilogy and I have been looking forward to this one ever since I picked up book one. I finally got my hands on it, and I will admit I had some pretty high expectations for this book, and I was left feeling a bit disappointed. It wasn't what I was expecting, especially when I loved Forbidden, the first book.
Breathless is a story that features two people who knew each other when they were younger but life got in the way and they each had their own journey to take until they met each other again as full-fledged adults, much more mature and ready for what was to come for them. Portia Carmichael was abandoned by her mother who prositituted herself for money. She and her sister found a good life with their aunt and uncle. Kent Randolph has spent his life searching, and being a bit of a rake of the wild west. Now he has returned to the one place he felt like was his home and to his "duchess". Portia is very serious about building her own business and working for her aunt and uncle. She has no interest in love or dating. She is content working with her numbers. But then Kent comes back, and she is having to face with her old feelings for this handsome man that she wants to feel nothing for but does.
I did enjoy the beginning of the story, seeing these two banter like two old hens, their interactions were pretty funny and I just couldn't get enough. We see the good life that Portia and Regan (her sister) have found with their uncle and aunt Eddy and Rhine (couple from first book). We see the closeness that Portia has with her sister. But wow these two couldn't be more different from each other. Portia is consumed by the seriousness of life, and Regan just wants to live life to its fullest. She wants to experience everything, most especially passion and love. So it was interesting to see Portia figure out what she really wants in life, and that there is more to life than just building a career. Seeing some true depths of self discovery, and learning to experience desire and the building of a intimate relationship was the highligh of the story for me. However I did have some issues. Quite honestly, I think I might have had too high expectations for this book. I don't think I have been so let down by a book by Jenkins. I have always enjoyed her work. ALWAYS. I know I am not in the "popular" opinion here however the middle of the plot felt flat for me. I had a hard time connecting with the actual romance. It took almost a whole week for me to read this. Now for some that may not seem like a long time, but I read a book a day. So I really struggled with this story. The first and latter portions of the story were really great, but the middle I took forever getting through.
I am however super excited to read book three though, Regan's story which features her being a mail order bride (yep yep super super stoked for this one, since that is one of my all time favorite tropes in romance).
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This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Breathless is a book I was really nervous and excited for, its the third book in the "House of Rohan" series by Anne Stuart. I was introduced to this series last year and I have just fallen in love with the slightly more erotic and gothic like feel to these books and these alpha reformed rakish heroes that this author writes. These books ARENT going to be for everyone. They are deep and packed with suspense and intricate sub plots and they are a bit edgier so if you looking for something fluffy...go the other way hehe but if you are always on the lookout for something with a bit more depth in a regency historical....grab up a Anne Stuart. These books are also narrated by a very talented narrator.
Breathless is book three in this fabulous series and the heroine of this book is the sister of the Rohan clan. She is much loved by her family, and this family is very close knit and support each other no matter what happens or what foolish decisions they make. Our heroine, Miranda, is seduced and then forced up to Gretna Green, but before he can make any marriage happen, she is no longer a virgin thanks to his forceful actions but she manages to escape but doesn't tell her family the real truth. But now she is disgraced in the eyes of society and is considered an outcast. She lives on her own, with her own money and independence. She decides that she wants to be daring so she ventures to a party by the Heavenly Hosts and there she meets up with Lucien who is also known as the "Scorpion". We also have a side to side love story with her friend Jane who meets up with a infamous jewel thief. Jane is engaged to a man that is boring and dull but respectable but she yearns for adventure and passion and has a stolen kiss from a thief who puts on a diamon ring on her finger that she is unable to get off her finger.
Our hero Lucien, has a plan for revenge against losing his sister and he blames the Rohan family and he wants his revenge to be sweet. So he plans on seducing Miranda and having her become his wife and to send her to his estate in the north where she will be away fromo anything or anyone she loves including her family. But Lucien doesn't realize that Miranda will be a fitting mate for him. Matching him for wills and wits and will also soften the ice around his heart. But will his plan for revenge be worth losing what he has gained with Miranda?
What a fabulous and well written story and even though it does have its flaws, I simply adored seeing the book evolve the way that it does in this one. What we have in this book is a story that won't be for everyone to enjoy. Its a bit darker than you normally find in historical romance and most especially with a regency theme. It does have a more sensual quality to it and these books do display more darker heroes than your normally find even for a rake. But I actually find these books entertaining and refreshing from the norm of the regency romance that is so common now. This story is one of revenge but we also have a sweet side story that I dearly loved....Jane's story. I was definitely rooting for her and her jewel thief because boy they won my heart from the first chapter. I couldn't wait to see how they would end up together and I actually was just as invested in their story as I was Lucien/Miranda's story and they are told side by side because of the event timeline and it really works. I really have admired the way that Anne Stuart writes her books like this, and it works for me. Of course, I will warn you, if you listen to this book, it does take a few chapters before you are fully into it, but you will become sucked into this book and the bantering and sexy times that are put in.
The other downside to this book is the ending, I was admit the ending was so disappointing in a way. I kinda felt like it was way too abrupt and wanted more with the ending especially with how it climaxes in the end for Lucien and Miranda. So I definitely expected more. However, despite the ending that wasn't my favorite, the story was well worth the listen. I had a fun time listening, this book had me laughing and it gave me a few tears too, but it also proved to be a provacative read that leaves you hungering for more from this author!! A TASTY DELIGHT!!
Breathless is a book I was really nervous and excited for, its the third book in the "House of Rohan" series by Anne Stuart. I was introduced to this series last year and I have just fallen in love with the slightly more erotic and gothic like feel to these books and these alpha reformed rakish heroes that this author writes. These books ARENT going to be for everyone. They are deep and packed with suspense and intricate sub plots and they are a bit edgier so if you looking for something fluffy...go the other way hehe but if you are always on the lookout for something with a bit more depth in a regency historical....grab up a Anne Stuart. These books are also narrated by a very talented narrator.
Breathless is book three in this fabulous series and the heroine of this book is the sister of the Rohan clan. She is much loved by her family, and this family is very close knit and support each other no matter what happens or what foolish decisions they make. Our heroine, Miranda, is seduced and then forced up to Gretna Green, but before he can make any marriage happen, she is no longer a virgin thanks to his forceful actions but she manages to escape but doesn't tell her family the real truth. But now she is disgraced in the eyes of society and is considered an outcast. She lives on her own, with her own money and independence. She decides that she wants to be daring so she ventures to a party by the Heavenly Hosts and there she meets up with Lucien who is also known as the "Scorpion". We also have a side to side love story with her friend Jane who meets up with a infamous jewel thief. Jane is engaged to a man that is boring and dull but respectable but she yearns for adventure and passion and has a stolen kiss from a thief who puts on a diamon ring on her finger that she is unable to get off her finger.
Our hero Lucien, has a plan for revenge against losing his sister and he blames the Rohan family and he wants his revenge to be sweet. So he plans on seducing Miranda and having her become his wife and to send her to his estate in the north where she will be away fromo anything or anyone she loves including her family. But Lucien doesn't realize that Miranda will be a fitting mate for him. Matching him for wills and wits and will also soften the ice around his heart. But will his plan for revenge be worth losing what he has gained with Miranda?
This man was truly like a scorpion, a poisonous sting when one least expected it.
What a fabulous and well written story and even though it does have its flaws, I simply adored seeing the book evolve the way that it does in this one. What we have in this book is a story that won't be for everyone to enjoy. Its a bit darker than you normally find in historical romance and most especially with a regency theme. It does have a more sensual quality to it and these books do display more darker heroes than your normally find even for a rake. But I actually find these books entertaining and refreshing from the norm of the regency romance that is so common now. This story is one of revenge but we also have a sweet side story that I dearly loved....Jane's story. I was definitely rooting for her and her jewel thief because boy they won my heart from the first chapter. I couldn't wait to see how they would end up together and I actually was just as invested in their story as I was Lucien/Miranda's story and they are told side by side because of the event timeline and it really works. I really have admired the way that Anne Stuart writes her books like this, and it works for me. Of course, I will warn you, if you listen to this book, it does take a few chapters before you are fully into it, but you will become sucked into this book and the bantering and sexy times that are put in.
"My hair covers my scarring."
"But we've agreed that no one notices your scarring once they're around you. You woo them like a big, fat hairy black spider, and no matter how much they struggle they're helpless."
"For some reason I can't quite imagine a spider wooing."
The other downside to this book is the ending, I was admit the ending was so disappointing in a way. I kinda felt like it was way too abrupt and wanted more with the ending especially with how it climaxes in the end for Lucien and Miranda. So I definitely expected more. However, despite the ending that wasn't my favorite, the story was well worth the listen. I had a fun time listening, this book had me laughing and it gave me a few tears too, but it also proved to be a provacative read that leaves you hungering for more from this author!! A TASTY DELIGHT!!
Irene has never desired marriage in any form, despite the strong pressure from family, who doesn't understand her independent nature. Irene doesn't want to have to depend on a man for anything, or to become his property of sorts, where he can abuse her to his hearts content if its his wish. When Francesca Haughton, a well known matchmaker, comes to Irene asking for her help, Irene doesn't suspect that Francesca is trying to push Irene into the arms of Gideon. Irene instantly shields herself when she senses that he is one word "Trouble", the sexy and irresistible kind that could land her in a world of hurt in the end. Gideon, has recently come into his title, after being informed of his parentage and that he has been a aristocrat all of this time. He didn't expect to join a family, that aren't all that bad, but they don't encourage him to join happily into Society. With their insistent pushes to get married, Gideon knows he might as well do it sooner rather than later. So he is in pursuit of a wife. When he first meets Irene, he is instantly drawn to her and knows that it won't be easy, she is going to make his life very difficult, but he thrives on challenge. Gideon knows that Irene is exactly what he wants in a wife. Now comes the hard part, proving to her the kind of man he truly is, and that marriage to him wouldn't even come close to her greatest fears.Its been a while since I had read the first book in this series. I do know that I really enjoyed it, even though its been a couple of years. So did i enjoy "The Bridal Quest" just as much? I would say "YES". I found it to be a charming story of two strong willed characters, most stubborn in their purpose. We see that love can be just as stubborn, and has a way of getting through the toughest defenses. Gideon was very sure of himself and did what was expected, but he had backbone, and didn't let anyone run over him. It was a delight to see him pursue Irene, a woman who is full on 100% against marriage. Irene was not my favorite heroine, she wasn't horrible or anything of that nature, but there were times that I found her a bit annoying. As the story progressed however, she started to really grow on me. The story line had quite a bit of a mystery plot to it, that just added something more exciting to the book. I did enjoy the sensuality portion of this story, even though it wasn't too strong, I felt like there was a good balance overall. There was I felt something missing in the story, I couldn't pin point it, but I didn't get fully 100% into it like I wanted. However it was a very enjoyable story nevertheless. Overall it was a witty and endearing story that did keep me involved in the story in a delicious way. I found myself falling in love with Gideon and Irene. I did enjoy seeing how their story progressed and had some beautifully written descriptions that only charmed me even more. Even though there were a few set backs to the story, I did really enjoy reading this one, a love story you can relax into. If your looking for a fun and flirty romance, than this one is for you. You won't be disappointed.
