Hi, book buddies ☺ Who is feeling breathless... for a new JEM novel? Yay!
LEAVE ME BREATHLESS
MY OPINION
Heart-throbbing and sensational.
I always seek the next book from JEM with rabid excitement. It gets better and better. All stories are original and give you more than expected. This one took my breath away a few times because of the beauty of the relationship. It feels authentic and oh so enviable.
Both characters experience for the very first time what it is to be drawn to someone with intensity, craving their warmth and pleasure and safety. I felt that too with them.
Quaint little town, passion that overflows all limits, and two characters that are a perfect match. He is a protector, a man of action, and she is a woman fighting to overcome her wounds and a traumatic past.
The double POV works its magic to introduce Hannah and Ryan, their opposing lifestyles and their innermost thoughts. The suspense seed is planted early as a subtle foundation that laces the relationship from the moment it kicks off and as it grows into a huge storm of love and trust.
I loved the funny yet adventurous way they meet, the tidal wave of their chemistry and all-consuming feelings towards each other. Life at the little town is idyllic, but also fraught with family issues.
I adored Hannah's way of life there, and her sunny disposition despite her distressing circumstances. Ryan is a big, unapproachable fellow but he falls hard for her and protects her with his life. He is a total hero for her and for everyone her cares for. I loved how loyal he was with the women in his life.
The events in town merge with the secrets from Hannah's past as they are unearthed to Ryan's despair. It's a struggle between trust and love, fear and hope. It really becomes thrilling as they fight for their union but also for a future together. There are many funny moments, plenty of meaningful passion that stirs the senses, a few touching scenes that are too real to ignore, and a turbulent yet completely satisfying climax.
I never want to miss a JEM story, and this is why.
FAVOURITE QUOTES:
This closeness could crush the bleakness in me.
This closeness could crush the bleakness in me.
I want to be her peace, not add to her torment.
Leave Me Breathless by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Release Date: November 5, 2019
Leave Me Breathless, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author, Jodi Ellen Malpas.
Ryan Willis has spent years in the protection business, a job that requires constant vigilance and quick thinking. His only chance to truly relax is at his secluded cabin in a small town where there are never any surprises. So when Ryan returns after an assignment and encounters a beautiful stranger, he isn't only surprised, he's also instantly intrigued.
Hannah Bright is a breath of fresh air, and Ryan is soon completely consumed, unable to stop from falling for her. As the two grow closer, his instinct tells him something is amiss. Yet nothing could prepare him for what he discovers when he starts digging into her past.
Hannah spends her days painting, running her arts and crafts store...and hiding too many secrets. It's why she won't let the ruggedly handsome bodyguard get too close. But their chemistry is undeniable, and Hannah quickly finds herself caught up in a whirlwind romance with Ryan.
He is peace personified, a balm to her battered soul. Yet the gorgeous, captivating man who has swept Hannah off her feet doesn't even know who she really is. And the moment he finds out, both their lives are at risk.
He is peace personified, a balm to her battered soul. Yet the gorgeous, captivating man who has swept Hannah off her feet doesn't even know who she really is. And the moment he finds out, both their lives are at risk.
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ENJOY AN EXCERPT
His pace doesn’t falter, and he enters the store, leaving the door open behind him. He grabs me with a gentle but possessive force, one hand on my nape, the other on my hip. And he looks me straight in the eye, breathes deeply.
Then he drops his mouth to mine and gives me the tenderest of kisses. No tongue. No moans. No movement anywhere, except for his lips gently traveling across mine. My useless hands remain by my sides. I forget my name, who I am. The world as I know it ceases to exist, and it is so welcomed. So . . . unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It’s the smallest of gestures, yet it’s also colossal. Does Ryan know that? Does he realize what he’s doing? He’s making no attempt to deepen the kiss; his hands aren’t moving or exploring. He’s just dotting my lips with his, over and over, lazily and softly. It’s dizzying. And despite his apparent lack of desire to push it to the next level, there is passion pouring from him, the air surrounding us electric. My mind blanks and I remain still in his hold, my eyes closed, my senses hijacked, as I savor the light pressure moving across my mouth. I can only ever remember my heart racing with fear and apprehension, yet since I’ve met Ryan it’s pounded with life and anticipation. Every near kiss we’ve had. Every moment of silence when we’re looking into each other’s eyes and the sexual tension between us ramps up another level. Every time we’re in physical contact. Every reason to avoid him is suddenly negated by my hunger for him. And then he breaks our kiss, breathing shallowly, as he keeps me in his hold.
I stare at him, lost for words, and he drops one final, lingering peck on the corner of my mouth before he moves back. I quickly feel so very lost. His fingertip draws a delicate line down the bridge of my nose, slowing when he passes over the small bump. Then he turns on an inhale and leaves, pulling the door closed behind him. And I stare forward at nothing for a long time. I’ve been kissed into a trance. I move across my store to sit in the wicker chair in the corner, the pads of my fingers resting on my lips as I stare at the door. I hear his truck start. I hear it pull away. And then . . . silence. He just kissed me, and then he just left. Seriously, what the f*cking hell? He said nothing. But everything I needed to hear. And now I’m left alone with just my screaming thoughts. Stay away from him. Run to him. I know what I want to do, but should I? Can I? I stand up and start to pace my shop, wringing my hands. I stop, feeling my lips, and then my nose. I look at the door. I hear his words. I don’t ever want to scare you. I’m not scared of him, not like that. I’m scared because he leaves me completely breathless
ABOUT THE MASTERMIND
Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her husband, boys, and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and mojito addict, and she has a terrible weak spot for alpha males. Writing powerful love stories and creating addictive characters has become her passion—a passion she now shares with her devoted readers.
Her novels have hit bestseller lists for the New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, and various other international publications and can be read in more than twenty-four languages around the world.
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