Ten Tiny Breaths

A Novel

By: K.A. Tucker

Narrated by: Elizabeth Louise

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

After a terrible car accident destroys her life as she knew it, 20-year-old Kacey escapes to Florida, where she encounters an irresistible man determined to capture her wounded heart.

Just breathe, Kacey. Ten tiny breaths. Seize them. Feel them. Love them.

Four years ago Kacey Cleary's life imploded when her car was hit by a drunk driver, killing her parents, boyfriend, and best friend. Still haunted by memories of being trapped inside, holding her boyfriend's lifeless hand and listening to her mother take her last breath, Kacey wants to leave her past behind. Armed with two bus tickets, Kacey and her 15-year-old sister, Livie, escape Grand Rapids, Michigan, to start over in Miami. They're struggling to make ends meet at first, but Kacey's not worried. She can handle anything - anything but her mysterious neighbor in apartment 1D.

Trent Emerson has smoldering blue eyes, deep dimples, and perfectly skates that irresistible line between nice guy and bad boy. Hardened by her tragic past, Kacey is determined to keep everyone at a distance, but their mutual attraction is undeniable and Trent is determined to find a way into Kacey's guarded heart - even if it means revealing an explosive secret that could shatter both of their worlds.

©2013 K. A. Tucker (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

Life, death and love

It kept my heart and breath stopping for a few beats. It’s quite a lesson on forgiveness. My heart ached for Casey until she was walking on the beach. Never give up on life and love.

Emotional and Enjoyable Journey

I really enjoyed Ten Tiny Breaths. I thought Kacey, the main character was interesting; the reader can see so much about her the entire time that she doesn't see in herself until the end. She is unreasonable, moody, angry, desperate, and extremely stubborn. I found myself annoyed with her because she refused to cope with her trauma in a healthy way. But that's the entire point of the book. Her road to healing is actually quite nice. Long, but comforting and refreshing.

Enter Trent. Gorgeous, motorcycle riding neighbor living in Apartment 1D. You seemed too good to be true. You save women from snakes in their showers, take a girl to see alligators in the Everglades on a first date, and hang out at strip clubs to watch the bartender (AKA a fully clothed Kacey) rather than the strippers. You MUST have some deep dark secret.

And then, the OH MY GOSH I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST HEARD reveal happened.

Seriously though. I was NOT expecting what happened. At all. In any universe. It almost made me bump my rating up to 5 stars. Because that was a brilliant plot twist. That alone should make you want to read this book. Because I was shocked. And I immediately thought "K.A. Tucker FTW". Seriously.

I loved the cast of supporting characters. Storm, the adorable next-door neighbor who practically takes Kacey and her little sister Livie in was such a nice addition to this tale of misery. Storm and her 5 year old daughter Mia are as good of friends as they can be to Kacey, and I loved them for it. Livie helps keep Kacey together as best she can, and is a perfect angel in all circumstances. She is sweet, helpful, and cares deeply about Kacey.

There is some sex in this book, but it's not very graphic. It's fairly mild compared to an adult romance novel, but it's still there. Some heavy language at parts, and adult situations.

I loved this book . A great book of healing.

A great story for anyone that has had trauma or struggle in there life .

Amazing story of healing and redemption

Would you consider the audio edition of Ten Tiny Breaths to be better than the print version?

Yes. I probably wouldn't have read it otherwise because I don't have the time, and the narrator was perfect!

What other book might you compare Ten Tiny Breaths to and why?

The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher - both have troubled but likeable protagonists that have a certain badass quality to them. Their relationships with romantic interests provide opportunities for growth and healing. And they also have great, supportive best friends - Cammie in The Opportunist, and Storm in Ten Tiny Breaths. Finally, they both take place in Miami.

Which scene was your favorite?

The part at the end when Kacey is on the beach.

If you could take any character from Ten Tiny Breaths out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I'd like to take both Trent and Casey out because as a couple they seem really cool.

Any additional comments?

I'm sad it's over. This is my favorite new adult novel that I've read so far. Hope I find an equally good book sometime soon.

Beautiful story

What made the experience of listening to Ten Tiny Breaths the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed this story.

This was a story about Kasey dealing with an awful life altering tragedy in her life or rather not dealing with it well.

She is afraid to let anyone into her life and keeps all these walls up but she discovers that she can open herself up to friendship and love if she would just try.

She never expects to feel what she feels for Storm & Mia and Trent - love.

Then everything crumbles down around her and she has to confront her past to move on.

A beautiful story about love & forgiveness

What other book might you compare Ten Tiny Breaths to and why?

Wreck Me & Restore Me by J L Mac, similar storyline

Any additional comments?

At first I had to adjust because the narrator also narrated a very popular series of books that I had listened to a few times and it felt like they were in this book but a few chapters in I got past that.

Amazing

Would you consider the audio edition of Ten Tiny Breaths to be better than the print version?

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that in the end she didn't just choose the guy because that was what was expected, she did what she felt like she needed to do.

What about Elizabeth Louise’s performance did you like?

I loved how you knew what happened to her throughout most of the book, but every time she told more of the story you were surprised each time.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending when she told him she forgave him.

Any additional comments?

I loved the concept and the story all together. It was a great book.

Avid listener

Very good story, worth the listen. Certainly a K.A. Tucker fan now, looking forward to book two, three and four.

Captivating Mixture of Passion & PTSD

This novel really took me by surprise- not only was it true to the struggles of life after traumatic events, but it keeps the reader entertained with the stories of romance and fresh starts.

The narrator did a good job, and this writing style was very pleasurable to listen to. The characters are richly unique, and the story of their struggles and joys are well worth spending the credit.

Wow I would love to meet a "Trent"

This book was so great. I don't like silly love stories and do love a plot. This delivered love warmth and a great although heartbreaking at times plot. I also found this on sale at Audible which I thank them for doing every once in a while!

My favorite book of all time !

This book touched my heart and wouldn’t let go of it, I read it a couple of years ago and I still think about it to this day. It’s beautifully written and has amazing heartwarming characters. 10/10 will reread this book over and over again for the rest of my life !