A Reason To Breathe

by Cp Smith

• ISBN10: 1495261999
• ISBN13: 9781495261992
• Publish Date: 1 February 2014
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 356
• Language: English

Reviews

[Eve1972]

I loved the stinking heck out this book! It had a bit of a KA vibe going on in it (I seem to be saying that a lot in reviews lately??).

I loved both the hero (Jack) and the heroine (Jenn) though why writers always have to make journalists to stupid to live is beyond me. "Oh look, there is a serial killer on the loose, I think I'll stick my nose into the investigation, thus making myself the focus of the killer!!" Do these people not watch TV, or movies?? *lol*

The mystery of who the baddie was was pretty decent, though I did figure it out fairly early. I could also have done without the plethora of pussy that Jack seemed to have worked himself through in their tiny town. The guy seemed to have a taste for crazy, since every one of them that showed up had "THE CRAZY EYES" *lol* Luckily Jennifer took it all in stride and it didn't cause a ton of unnecessary conflict.

Overall it was a decent read with likable characters, hot sex, and a good plot!

Side note: Every time I read "Ben and Gerry" together I developed a sudden craving for ice cream...*lol*

[stacey_is_sassy]

Lived up to my expectations

I heard about this author on Goodreads and had a look at the description and decided that this could definitely be a book for me. It was great.

The main thing that I really liked was that the husband who died wasn't talked about in the negative but he also wasn't put on a pedestal. Jenn's happiness was not dependent on finding someone else to replace her husband, but she also was open to new relationships whether they be friendship or lover.

Loved her friendship with her daughter. The new friendships she made in her town helped her create a new support/family.

Jack was a character that to me was not perfect. He swore too much IMO. I don't generally have a problem with swearing but he used one particular word in nearly every sentence. For a sheriff this was a little over the top.

The storyline had great twists and turns but I felt that a little too many twists were added after the first mystery was solved.

Lots of steamy, sexy bits and the relationship didn't feel forced. I liked Jack's Alpha, possessive tendencies, but he could have handled his previous relationships better.

Overall a great read and hopefully this author will be releasing her next book soon...I'm a new fan.