Title: Rescue Breathing (Breathe #1)
Authors: Zoe Norman
Release Date: June 11, 2014
Blurb
When Manhattan Psychologist Olivia Burke receives an invitation to present her research on trauma in servicemen in Seattle, she is determined to turn the business trip into the start of healing her own traumatized heart.FDNY Firefighter Owen Maxwell is an unapologetic playboy who spends his days saving lives and his nights breaking hearts. He puts his life on the line every day and is skeptical about doing the same with his heart. But when he meets Olivia, the girl with the shattered spirit–sparks fly.
They share a hot weekend in Seattle and discover that they want to share so much more.
Both Olivia and Owen are in need of help mending their hearts. What remains to be seen is if they can do that for each other, or if they are so damaged they go up in smoke.
Rescue Breathing is the journey of two lost souls, trying to breathe new life into each other without losing themselves along the way.
My Review
5 Very Beautiful, Very F-able Stars!
5 Very Beautiful, Very F-able Stars!
Aaaaaaah! This… this… this. Is. Such. A. Treasure! I’ve been on a “just okay” slump these past few days but Rescue Breathing just rescued me! This is such a fun, heart-melting, panty explosive story that I am beyond glad to have read!
A huge bonus that I found a new book boyfriend in Owen Maxwell. *sigh* He is a firefighter for the FDNY Brooklyn Rescue Company, a specialized group of men. Highly trained. Elite. Only a chosen few. He loves his job and the adrenaline that goes with it. But with all the fire fighting and rescuing, he’s had his own share of traumatic experiences. That didn’t stop him from being an amazing, easygoing, sexy man. I really just have to put the “sexy” in there. Owen may be a ladies man and came from an ugly engagement but he’s charming and not the a-hole type .He’s still close with his childhood friends and it’s adorable how he takes care of his Mom. Super swoon-worthy guy here, ladies!
Then there’s the very intelligent, almost recently heartbroken, and very f*ckable psychologist -- Olivia Burke. Having come out from a very deceiving relationship, Olivia was broken, understandably so, but she rose above the pain and betrayal she experienced from her douche of an ex. She’s allowed herself time to wallow in self-pity and then (hesitantly) started living her life again with a nudge from her friend, Charley.
And from Owen’s closeness with his childhood friends a.k.a T.O.M. and Charley’s nudge to Olivia… a chance meeting happened between them -- Owen on his way to Travis’, the “T” in T.O.M., bachelor party and Olivia going to Seattle for a conference. Fate may have had a hand on their meeting, well that’s what Owen thinks. What are the chances of two strangers who were easily attracted to each other landed having the same flight going to the same city and ends up sitting beside each other are? Oh, let’s not forget that their hotels are across each other’s. Owen made sure Olivia knew about this fate thing he came up with.
Owen and Olivia’s attraction was pretty “instant” and absolutely sizzling. I love the smart and very seductive back and forth banters they have. They can make a light bulb blow up just with their flirting. And that has nothing compared to their bedroom activities! Owen is a sexy, sexy, sexy man. I know I keep saying that but please bear with me. If you’ve read this already, I’m sure you understand this swooning I have going on.
They started with the flirting and thought that once they scratch the itch they have for the other that they will be done already. Count the experience as weekend fling. WRONG. Olivia was not a one-night stand kind of woman but with Owen and the previous relationship she had, she threw all care out the window and decided to just enjoy the moment. Owen is not looking for anything serious. His ex-fiancee burned him and he is now enjoying the life of a single man.
But that one night together was not enough for both of them. It was beyond satisfying, explosive, and their chemistry was too fierce for them to ignore. So they ended up coming back for more. And more. Until what they have wasn’t just about the sex anymore. Owen started to think of Olivia as his “normal”, as that one woman who he will constantly spend his time with and love every second of it. Olivia’s insecurities keep rearing its ugly head, a sign that she’s getting emotionally involved already. She keeps running and Owen keeps going after her. Their personalities blend so well together and their story was so charming that it’s a page-turner and made me want to finish in one-sitting.
When they gave their exclusivity a go, it was almost effortless for both of them. They’re just compatible, it’s easy to experience the development of their story with them. Of course though, just when things start to take a full blast, a blast from the past happens. In their case, both of their pasts start coming around. Owen’s reaction to Olivia’s ex was compassionate. He was so understanding and gentle about it and I loved him even more for it. He can be a filthy-mouthed bossy man but this side, a side where he was open to communication before reacting, is pretty rare in all the alpha book world and because of that he get’s huge cookie points from me! Eh, I may be gushing about Owen’s overall awesomeness, Olivia sometimes get on my nerves though. Running. She runs every time she feels scared and hurt. She doesn’t confront. She just walks away. At first it was understable, and okay I can still understand her, but where I would’ve thrown a fit or at least threw what I’m holding over to their heads, she just goes away quietly. Olivia is an extremely lucky lady to have someone like Owen who is patient and (yes, you guessed it right) sexy who is very understanding of her.
I cannot wait to read more about these two! It feels like their relationship is just getting started after those 2 hurdles they faced and it’s time for maybe more drama and answers and then some to the questions that I’m sure will be on the second book. And just more Owen. More Owen and Olivia. More.
Stars: 5 stars!
Recommended to: EVERYONE! <3
POV: First person. Dual POV.
Series: Yes.
Cliffhanger: No.
EXTRA COMMENT: Did I mention how much I enjoyed this book? I loved it!
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About the Authors
Zoe Norman is the brainchild of Stephanie K. and Heidi H., two women with one very important thing in common—their love of good erotic romance novels. After a year of writing fanfiction and developing a swoon-worthy friendship from across the country, the decision was made to write their own novel.
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