Only a Breath Apart
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
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Katie McGarry
Bestselling author Katie McGarry’s trademark wrong-side-of-the-tracks romance is given a new twist in the gritty YA contemporary novel, Only a Breath Apart. They say your destiny is carved in stone. But some destinies are meant to be broken.The only curse Jesse Lachlin believes in is his grandmother’s will: in order to inherit his family farm he must win the approval of his childhood best friend, the girl he froze out his freshman year.A fortuneteller tells Scarlett she's psychic, but what is real is Scarlett’s father’s controlling attitude and the dark secrets at home. She may be able to escape, but only if she can rely on the one boy who broke her heart.Each midnight meeting pushes Jesse and Scarlett to confront their secrets and their feelings, but as love blooms, the curse rears its ugly head..."A gorgeous, heartfelt journey of redemption and love." —New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins"Gritty and real, Only a Breath Apart is a story of hope conjured from pain, strength drawn from innocence, and love earned from self-respect. Beautiful, poignant, and fierce.”—Kristen Simmons, critically acclaimed author of the Article 5 seriesAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Author
Katie McGarry
Pages
432
Publisher
Tor Publishing Group
Published Date
2019-01-22
ISBN
1250193877 9781250193872
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"So so good!! Katie McGarry hooked me with this one. The beginning was a little difficult to get into but if you give it a chance it doesn’t disappoint!! This book shows how a lot of fears can be overcome wether you have someone to help you or how you can be strong on your own. The story shows how distance makes the heart grow fonder and makes you believe in love and that there is a perfect person for you in this world. I wanted to highlight so many beautifully written things by Katie, but sadly I was reading a library book. Overall 4 Stars! Highly recommend!! <br/><br/>Thanks to my best friend for reading this one together!"
""I don't know how to fix her, but I do know how to help staunch some of the bleeding."<br/>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️<br/>This quote perfectly captures the heart of “Only a Breath Apart” by Katie McGarry. When I first picked up this book, I expected a light and simple contemporary romance. Instead, I was completely swept away by a story that tackled heavy and emotional subjects like domestic abuse, generational trauma, grief, and healing with so much depth and care. Scarlett and Jesse's journey isn't just about falling in love. It's about confronting trauma, facing fears, and learning how to overcome and evolve. The romance between them is so much more than physical attraction; it's rooted in understanding, compassion, and growth. They're both broken in their own ways, yet they find strength in each other and prove that it's okay not to be fully "whole" to find love and hope. Katie McGarry's writing is raw, heartfelt, and incredibly moving."
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