Twenty-one-year-old
Elle Granger’s boyfriend broke up with her like a coward. He moved to another
city without so much as a kiss goodbye. Devastated and embarrassed, Elle told
her friends the break-up was mutual and hid her heartache working long hours at
the library. By night, she self medicated with pot. Weeks later, with her heart
and lungs screaming for a break, Elle quits smoking and turns to her friends.
But before she can let them in on Jason’s betrayal, her best friend moves to
Spain, and her roommates start acting strangely.
Enter sexy library patron Dominic, who sweeps
Elle off her feet and into his Maserati. He makes her feel oh so good, and puts
effort into coming up with dates that don’t set off her Synaesthesia. Just when
Elle starts feeling whole again, Jason returns, determined to reunite. Elle
rejects his effusive apologies and reasons for leaving – until she catches
Dominic in a devastating lie.
Will his betrayal push her back into her suddenly attentive ex’s arms? Can she trust Jason not to break her heart again? The wrong choice and Elle’s happy ending could go up in smoke. But when your only choices are the devils you know, all you can do is JUST BREATHE
Will his betrayal push her back into her suddenly attentive ex’s arms? Can she trust Jason not to break her heart again? The wrong choice and Elle’s happy ending could go up in smoke. But when your only choices are the devils you know, all you can do is JUST BREATHE
5 Unique and Quirky Stars ★★★★★
Just Breathe is the second full length release from the
newly published author Tamara Mataya. Where do I begin, I fell in love with
this author’s unique, quirky, intelligent writing style after reading The Best
Laid Plans way back when it was still in manuscript format.
Just Breathe is a
complete stand alone story about a young woman named Elle. Elle works at her
local library, has a rare condition called Synaesthesia, and has been “not dumped” by her tool of
an ex boyfriend Jason. As a main character Elle is pretty much everything you
can really want. She’s feisty, smart, a little OCD, and genuine. She’s lovable
and independent. I fell in love with this quirky and unusual woman. Her friends
are quite entertaining and their relationships are extremely important to Elle,
as her family seems to be absent. As far as favourite friends, that would be
Marie. She is by far my favourite as she’s just plain hilarious. Take no prisoners;
say whatever comes into her head with no filter, hilarious. She’s everything a girlfriend
should be.
Now let’s talk about
Dominic. Oh my, yes, Dominic. Le Sigh. A little alpha, a little sweet and thoughtful,
and a whole freaking lot of sexy! Dominic is kind of every woman’s dream man,
honest. He’s considerate, and intelligent. Did I mention he’s dreamy and swoon
worthy???
Just Breathe is the most
original and quirky romances I have read all year. Why you ask? I’ll tell you. It’s
conscientious, superbly written, realistic, fantastically intelligent and not
at all solely focused on the romance and the sex. There is romance, there is
sex of course *wink* but it’s a story that’s well rounded. I’ve not read
anything quite like it. It’s refreshing, addictive and the characters take on a
life of their very own. If you are looking for a new read, you like romance;
you love stories that check off all the boxes, Just Breathe is a spectacular choice.
Tamara Mataya’s writing style is incredibly sharp and highly addictive. Once
you read one of her novels, you’ll be waiting impatiently for her next. She is
a fresh new indie author to watch for, she’s going to be huge, mark my words.
Tamara Mataya is
currently a librarian; she lurked there for so long recommending books to
patrons and shushing people, that she suspects they only hired her so it would
be less creepy. Now she’s armed with a name tag, and a thin veneer of
credibility. She’s also a musician with synaesthesia – which isn't an issue
until someone plays a wrong note, which makes her want to squirm inside out. It
makes for a good live show.
Her debut novel, The Best Laid Plans, published by Swoon Romance, came out November 2013.
~Acclaim For The Best Laid Plans~
‘ With a plot born out of the insecurities that clothed us all in
high school, The Best Laid Plans is a story all grown-up geeks can relate to.
Tamara Mataya's writing is awesome, tight and HAWT. Her voice is as cheeky as
the book's title, and the characters well-drawn and endearing. Except for all
the words that she spells with a "U" (Mataya is from Canada), the
book is perfect. Definitely an author to watch.’
– Laurelin Paige, USA Today, and NYT Bestselling author of The Fixed
Trilogy
‘ This story has everything I want in a book--smart sexy
characters, fantastic writing, and HEAT. Oh my god, the heat. There are scenes
from this story I still can't get out of my head. And the dialogue...holy hell,
the way Malcolm and Jayne talk to each other is so hot. This book has some of
my favorite lines EVER! I don't want to be spoilery, but here's the one that
gets me every time: "She said his name like he was already inside
her." *fans self*
If you love contemporary New Adult romance but you're looking for something a little more mature with flawless writing, plenty of steam, and a quick pace--get this book! You're welcome. :)’
If you love contemporary New Adult romance but you're looking for something a little more mature with flawless writing, plenty of steam, and a quick pace--get this book! You're welcome. :)’
– Melanie Harlow, author of Frenched
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