BREATHE DEEP . . . AND JUMP IN
At the ends of the earth, Patagonia is a land where ambition trumps reason and the savage summit of La Aguja lures the most determined climbers. It’s also the last spot a “play-it-safe girl” like Auden Woods expects to find herself. But she’ll lace up her brand-new hiking boots and do whatever it takes to secure a dream job at an adventure magazine . . . even if it kills her. And it just might. When disaster strikes, her only chance at survival comes in the form of the surliest, sexiest mountaineer ever to come out of Scotland.
After a climbing accident cost him his brother, professional mountaineer Rhys MacAskill is at the end of his rope. Redemption is not in his future. That is, until a terrifying storm blows a budding journalist into his tent and it’s up to him to make sure they both survive until morning. Despite the demons weighing on him, Rhys can’t resist the temptation of the charming American and one wild night just isn’t enough.
Auden and Rhys soon learn there are no shortcuts as they navigate their way between life, death, and atonement, and discover something they never expected—love.
Oh new adult novels, you can be so cheesy. With Every Breath fits in that category but I must say that I found myself enjoying my first foray into Lia Riley’s works. It’s a fast-paced read that you can probably read in one sitting if you really want to. It’s cute and will definitely leave you with a smile on your face.
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Overall, With Every Breath is an enjoyable read if you are just looking for something fun and mindless. It’s not the best new adult but it’s definitely not the worst either. I have a feeling I’ll continue with this series and check out more of Lia Riley’s books.
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What others are saying about With Every Breath:
Romancing the Book’s review: “Emotions are high throughout and I shed some tears along with a few laughs.”
Harlequin Junkie’s review: “With Every Breath is a fun, enjoyable, slightly angsty read that I highly recommend especially if you’re interested in an at-home trip to South America.”
Stories Unfolded’s review: “Every new book I read of Lia’s makes me more of a fan and she’s getting another thumbs up from me on this one.”