Breathe

Kristen Ashley

Dec 2012 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

There's nothing like the first time . . .

In Carnal, Colorado, Faye Goodknight is the town's quiet, shy librarian. She may also be Carnal's last remaining virgin. For years, Faye has had a crush on Chace Keaton, but the gorgeous cop has always been unattainable. She's resigned to live contentedly with only her books for company-until Faye suddenly meets Chace alone in the woods . . .

Chace doesn't think he's the good guy everyone believes him to be. He's made a lot of choices he regrets, including denying his feelings for Faye. Through his choices, he's come to believe the pretty librarian is too good for him, but after their time in the woods, Chace realizes that she may be his last chance for redemption. Soon, their long simmering desires grow to a burning passion. Yet always casting a shadow over their happiness is Chace's dark past . . .

Ratings and reviews

and THIS is my favorite. I've re-read it quite a few times now. It has everything in it from a strong, protective and caring hero to a sweet, beautiful and open-hearted heroine. As well as some dark pasts and heart break with a few young kids, but she brings it all in and blends it together so well to reveal the characters' true sides. I'm so in love with this book. Ashley is an amazing writer and her book will not disappoint.

This book was a fairy tale come true! I cannot express how many times my eyes teared up with joy, happiness, sadness, and empathy for the characters. Faye and Chase have such big hearts, such integrity, and care so deeply that it invades your soul and you feel right along with them. There is a valedictorian speech in the epilogue that captures it beautifully, they see wrong and they do good. Not because they have to, or want praise for it, but because it needs to be done. The story didn’t take most of the paths I thought it would, but it took even better ones. The big bad broke my heart and the aftermath still had me sobbing as Faye adjusts and Chase deals. Faye held out for her hero and Chase wanted his angel, and they both got that and their fervently wished for happily ever after <3

Its been a while since I've read this book and totally forgot how good it was. I so fell in love with Faye's goofy, geeky personally, and despite this, her seriousness in helping Chace. You can feel Chace's angst and relief as Faye guides him through it.

About the author

Kristen Ashley is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of over sixty romance novels. Her books have been translated in fifteen languages, with nearly three million copies sold.

Born in Gary and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana, Kristen is a fourth generation graduate of Purdue University. Since, she has lived in Denver, the West Country of England, and she now resides in Phoenix. She worked as a charity executive for eighteen years prior to beginning her writing career.