Breathe

By: Abbi Glines

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Shayna Thibodeaux

In the shore town of Sea Breeze, Sadie discovers that fame is nothing in the face of passion in this steamy novel from bestselling author Abbi Glines.

Sadie White’s mom is pregnant and refuses to work, leaving Sadie to take over her summer job as a domestic servant for a wealthy family on a nearby island.

When the family arrives at their summer getaway, Sadie is surprised to learn that the owner of the house is Jax Stone, one of the hottest teen rockers in the world. If Sadie were normal—if she hadn’t spent her life raising her mother and taking care of the house—maybe she’d be excited about working for a rock star. But she’s not.

Everything about Sadie fascinates Jax—even though she seems unimpressed by him—but he fights his attraction: Relationships never work in his world, and as badly as he wants Sadie, he believes she deserves more. Yet as the summer stretches on, Jax’s passion leaves him breathless…and Sadie feels like the only source of oxygen.

Can their love overcome the disparity in their lifestyles? One breath at a time, they’re going to find out.

I didn't think it was YA!

I debated about getting this book for eons...I'm not really into young adult novels, sure twilight was decent but I tell myself it was the vampire thing that got me through the intense YA story....I didn't get the same vibe from this book, I would classify it as Romance of the fluff variety.

Yes, the story revolves around a 17 year old girl....but this "girl" has been the head of her household since she was 11 due to piss poor parenting. I know a "kid" like that and trust me, she is no kid! But I see why people would confuse a younger person storyline with it being a YA novel.

There were a few steamy scenes (in full detail) and a few f-bombs dropped, but ultimately the story moved slower in the romance department because we are dealing with inexperienced kids and to have them shack up on page three would have just been horrible. So yes, this is romance not erotica, and it was predictable and full of fluff but that was what I wanted. I really wish there was a sequel to this couples story, this is part of a series and I hope the writer comes back to these two...I want to know more of their story.

So, if you are looking for some wham bam action on page 3 this is not the book for you, but if you want some fluffy romance star crossed lovers thing then add it to your cart :-)

First Audio book!

Would you consider the audio edition of Breathe to be better than the print version?

I have to say I prefer to read a book rather than listen to it only because the voices I imagine in my head aren't the ones in the audio book~ but that is no fault of anyones. I think Jax's voice wasn't manly enough. I liked Sadies voice just fine though.

What three words best describe Kirby Heyborne and Shayna Thibodeaux ’s voice?

Kirby Heyborne- young, smooth, green
Shayna Thibodeaux - young, innocent, friendly

Arbitrary Problems. No real thickness to the plot

Alright... let me start by saying that I sm an Abbi Glines Junkie. no matter how many times I've seen the "innocent girl meets bad boy" plot I still keep coming back for more!

Abbi lost me with this one however, with such a 2 dimensional, unrealistic Jax Stone. a rockstar who is incapable of being normal enough to date a regular girl. Sadie, however, I felt her pain. She was missing out the normal things of growing up because she was taking care of a lazy mother.
In the end, paparazzi finds out about Sadie and Jax thinks he's doing what's best by leaving her. shocker.

Then there is an accident which almost kills Sadie and Jax is immediately by her side again- never to leave it.

Big but.... Unlike most of Abbi's stories that are filled with sexy time, this one didn't have much. Therefore, you got a deeper feel for their relationship and actually watched it blossom vs. it feeling like their relationship is fueled by sex. Which I personally think is what saved the story.

Again I'm a Glines junkie, so while I admit this was not her best work, I will be back for more.

As far as the narrators go, I loved Shaina. I liked her other narrations Harlow in the Rosemary Beach series and she does not disappoint. Kirby, however, I personally don't like as a male narrator. something about his voice makes me picture a scrawny looking punk. But I didn't hate it so much that it took away from the story.

Amazing !! ❤️😘

I love this book and will definitely be listening to the whole series ❤️😘 jadie forever

Very Sweet & Romantic!!!!

Which character – as performed by Kirby Heyborne and Shayna Thibodeaux – was your favorite?

All the characters are good. Their accents and their attitudes are funny and great to listen to. The only person I didn't really care for was Sadie's mom.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and cried. There are some very funny moments and very sweet romantic moments that are very touching that will make you cry.

Any additional comments?

This book is a good quick listen. Its funny and really sweet and very touching. A teenage girl that is doing everything on her own and the rock star that falls in luv with her. Great!! I'd definitely listen to this again.