Synopsis
When a tragic accident leaves Rhane Evans — lead vocalist for the rock band Fate’s Crazy — permanently unable to speak above a whisper and kills the love of her life, she moves across the state to pick up the pieces. Shattered, Rhane struggles to understand what happened the night of the accident, an accident everyone blames her for, even though she wasn’t driving the car.
Enter Ian Callahan. He’s the one person who may have a more tumultuous past than Rhane. Though they try hard to deny the sizzling attraction between them, it proves nearly impossible. When Ian’s troubled past threatens to tear them apart, they begin to believe happiness isn’t in their cards.
Because Fate’s Crazy that way…
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My Review
I started this book a couple of days ago and devoured it! In a matter of 24 hours I was completely done. I could’ve easily finished this book in a few hours, but what can I say? Life interrupted my reading. I sat for a while after reading this book to really absorb how I feel about it. It is a good read and I do recommend it especially for New Adult/Contemporary Romance fans.
What happened?
Rhane Evans, lead singer of Fate’s Crazy, loses the ability to sing and can barely speak above a whisper due to a tragic accident that kills her boyfriend leaving her physically injured and emotionally scarred. After months of recovery, Rhane leaves her old life behind moving across the state in hopes of starting a new life, one in which her rockstar status will go unnoticed.
I honestly don’t feel anything other than numb with a side of bitter. I have become an empty, soulless shell just going through the motions of day-to-day existence.”
My Thoughts
I really loved this book for multiple reasons. The top reason is it is realistic. The romance in this book blossoms with time and although there is an attraction between the main characters initially, the build up is what held my attention. The characters are lovable and witty. The banter between characters is also pretty humorous at times.
Things that made me go hmmm…
The romance is a slow paced one…yes, I realize I’ve already said that, but it made me realize how much I actually enjoyed the courtship. I mean, the build up leading to the ultimate romance makes it more realistic. Usually you read books where characters fall in love after a week and you totally buy it, but this one was a slower paced romance albeit an intense one. I actually had a greater appreciation for this book in the end.
What I loved
I love every word that comes out of Ian’s mouth. Seriously, he is intense. He knows not to make promises he can’t keep. I have a high respect for him throughout the book. He wasn’t the center of my focus for quite a while, but once he got my attention he certainly lived up to every expectation. He is a puzzle to both Rhane and the reader.
Rhane on the other hand, well…Rhane made things difficult for both herself and others. She is lovable and sweet but she is working through some pretty major issues. I can’t imagine her not flying off the handle at some point and she does, a few times. For someone who lived and breathed music not only is she heartbroken mourning the loss of her boyfriend but she is shattered not knowing what to do with herself. Her voice was her identity for so long. This book delves into the mind of a young woman who has lost everything and despite it all she continues living, working through the pain and finding a way to move on.
They are both young but experience enough drama to last a lifetime. You end up rooting for them and are practically on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen between the two. This isn’t a typical romance. The book focuses on Rhane’s healing and even Ian working out his issues.
I also like that mental health/mental illness is explored in this book. It’s a real topic that people can possibly relate to in some aspect of their lives. One that not may authors delve into without difficulty. Lori L. Clark executed it perfectly though I hope there will be more to this story in the future, especially the progression of the characters afflicted.
Lori L. Clark’s lovable characters had me from the first page. Dalton was taken away quickly but my heart had already warmed after getting a glimpse of who he was in the eyes of Rhane. Ian…sigh, I definitely want more of his story. I was disappointed that I didn’t get more of Ian’s story but then I realized there will be an I Breathe You, Too (Breathe #2)!!! So, don’t fret kiddies….Ian’s POV is in the works! I’ll be impatiently waiting. I didn’t experience periods of boredom or disinterest while reading this. The author grabbed my attention and firmly held it. This was a solid book with a solid storyline. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
*This book was an ARC provided to me for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and comments are my own.
Excerpt
Gwen announces that it’s time to eat and we make our way to the kitchen with T leading the way. I stiffen momentarily when Ian’s fingertips rest gently against my lower back but soon relax beneath his reassuring touch as he guides me forward.
Several times during dinner, I sense Ian’s eyes on me, and I glance up. The first couple of times, I quickly avert my gaze to the plate in front of me. But now, a glass and a half of wine later, it’s getting harder to shift my attention elsewhere. He watches me through hooded eyes, and I refuse to look away. I reach for my wine and swirl the liquid slowly around in the goblet. I take a long swallow and slowly run my tongue around the perimeter of my tingling lips, teasing him. His eyes darken and the corner of his mouth tips into a half smirk.
After we eat, I stand, offering to help Gwen clear the table. Shockwaves of electricity jolt down the center of my back when Ian steps behind me and whispers into my ear. “Thank God you weren’t eating a banana or I might have had to excuse myself from the dinner table for a few minutes.” I draw my lips between my teeth to keep a mad case of giggles from erupting.
“I’ll go bring in some wood for the fire,” Ian offers. Under his breath he mutters low enough only for me to hear, “It’ll be the closest thing to a cold shower I can get away with right now.”
“Do you want me to help?” I whisper playfully.
“No. You’ve done more than enough already,” he shakes his head. Gwen arches an eyebrow at his remark. I understand the meaning behind his words and grin. He shrugs and walks outside with a huge smile on his face.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I read, I write, I run 1/2 marathons for fun.
Ten things about me:
1. I’m an only child.
2. I love dogs!
3. I was born in Iowa City, Iowa and lived in Iowa my whole life until January 2007.
4. I worked as a professional psychic reader for 2 years.
5. I’m a Pisces Sun, Leo Moon with Aquarius rising.
6. I’ve written 5 books and am in the process of brainstorming a 6th.
7. I don’t look or act my age!
8. I ran my first 1/2 marathon at age 50.
9. I love 80′s hair band music.
10. My day job is as a claims payment analyst for one of Fortune 500 Magazine’s “Top 100 places in America to work.”
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Ten random facts about the book:
1. I started writing it in early February 2013.
2. It went to the editor in early June 2013.
3. The entire time I was writing I Breathe You, I knew Ian had a story to tell, too.
4. Intermittent Explosive Disorder is a real disorder.
5. I’m writing I Breathe You, Too right now.(Ian’s POV).
6. As I got closer to the ending, I didn’t want to say good-bye to Rhane, Ian, Gwen, or Thomas.
7. I Breathe You’s release date is August 2nd, 2013.
8. I Breathe You is set in Missouri.
9. I Breathe You, Too is slated to come out sometime in November 2013.
10. Early reviewers have said they want more Ian and Rhane!
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