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Reason to Breathe

by Rebecca Donovan · Breathing #1

2011 · 377 pages · Penguin UK

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📚 Book 1 of a completed 3-book series

About this book

Emma has mastered the art of invisibility in her wealthy Connecticut town, carefully hiding the dark reality behind closed doors while presenting a flawless facade to the world. Everything changes when she meets Evan, whose unexpected attention and genuine care begin to crack through her carefully constructed walls and make her question what she truly deserves. As their connection deepens, Emma faces an impossible choice between protecting the dangerous secret that's defined her life and finally allowing herself to hope for something better. This is a gripping, emotionally raw story about the transformative power of love and the courage it takes to ask for help.

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