Breathe Again (Breathe #2) by Rachel Brookes

Breathe Again

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.

The conclusion of Savannah and Tate story can be divided in to two big chapters. The first part of the book deals with the couple while they are separated by lies and living in opposites parts of the States.  They are both hurting and are too stubborn to fix their relationship. Savannah's pregnancy is coming along the way without a major issue but she wishes Tate was with her.

The second part of the book moves forward in time. Once again Savannah and Tate are torn apart but now it's on different continents. Savannah must fly to Australia when tragedy strikes. Tate is unable to follow her due to his job
and old insecurities reappear and threaten their stability.
And can a bitter old lover break them apart?

“I don’t want you to see me break, Sav.” His voice broke under his words. 
 “That’s what we do. We pick up each other’s pieces when we break and put them back together in our own special way. Let me pick up your broken pieces, Tate. Let me make you whole again.”

This book made me feel so sad for Tate. He kept on trying to be a good guy and a good father.

 “Savannah, I never knew perfection until I met you.” 

Yet, things were always against him. Not only was he in a constant fight to keep Savannah but his dad does a number on him that I didn't see coming.

 “You need to remember what’s important, Tate. Sometimes you need to move on from the past in order to see the future.”

I'm glad in the end everything worked fine for them and if anything the family becomes much stronger.
Also, I believe the secondary characters were super important to make this novel a success. When things were going south for this couple one of their friends or family will make them understand how right they were for each other.

“Sav, you need to go through the storm before you get your rainbow.” 

Tanzi was always there for Tate and it was nice to see her own story progress too. I still love Mr Davenport and I love how he blushed when Tanzi was teasing him.
I do hope Blake gets his own story. After all he is the vocalist for The Fallen.

"You own my heart, Sav. It's yours to break."

4/5 Fangs
ML

 

Just Breathe (Breathe #1) by Rachel Brookes

Just Breathe

Savannah Rae has had enough heartache in her life. She deals with her pain the only way she knows how. Meaning she uses men and alcohol to forget. This has worked for five years.
Mr Davenport, her boss, mentor and only "family" she has, has had enough of watching her self-destruct. Moving her to America is what this Aussie girl needs.
When Savannah arrives to the States she meets Tanzi and her twin brother Tate Connors.

Tate Connors doesn't do relationships. Having a string of women in his life with no attachments is what he desires. This all stops when he meets Savannah and the predator soon becomes the prey.

"I'm scared of you, but sometimes being scared is the best thing that can happen,"


Tate and Savannah are too similar. They fight all the time. They want to rip each other clothes. They fight some more. In the end they end up breaking all of their silly rules.

"So, Mom, we're going to head out. Sav wants to ravish my body because it's my birthday...or something like that," 

It was fun watching this couple fall in love. Their banter made me laugh. Their fights and some of their misunderstandings made me want to scream but when they were together, it was so so sweet. I liked that Tate was cocky, arrogant and dreamy but he also had a softer side and love his twin sister and mom to death.

I felt bad for Savannah. She didn't deserve what haunts her and I hope she can stop blaming herself.  She and Tate have a chance at something wonderful and the girl deserves some happiness.

I couldn't finish my review without mentioning that I fell in love with Mr Davenport. What an excellent secondary character. I want him to be happy too. Maybe he can be Tate's mom HEA. He is swoon worthy.

"Ms. Rae, I would like to formally introduce myself as Mr. Tate Connors, exceptional cook, provider of your every need, San Diego tour guide, and most importantly, the loving boyfriend of Savannah Rae."

4/5 Fangs
ML