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The Breathing Series is one girl's story of unspeakable cruelty, life-changing love, and her precarious grasp of hope.Reason to Breathe:Emma Thomas is hiding a terrible secret. Despite her academic prowess and athletic accomplishments, she focuses on surviving high school by fading into the shadows. Without expecting it, she finds love. It challenges her to recognize her own worth- at the risk of revealing a truth that could destroy everything.Barely Breathing:When Emma's torment is horrifyingly exposed, all those involved are still haunted by the memories. The bruises fade, but the scars and fears remain. And while some try to mend the wounds of the past, more secrets are revealed, along with a long-forgotten heartache.The Breathing Series will have readers gasping until the very last page.

In a world where deception is the norm, the protagonist navigates a treacherous landscape filled with betrayal and hidden agendas. As trust becomes a rare commodity, survival hinges on the ability to discern truth from lies. The narrative explores themes of isolation and self-reliance, compelling readers to question the motives of those around them. With a gripping atmosphere, the story challenges the notion of loyalty and the lengths one must go to protect oneself in a deceitful environment.

The scandalous secrets of Emma's abuse are revealed, but she still has so much to learn out about her past. Why did her mother leave her all those years ago? What really happened the night Emma's father died? Were her memories of being happy just a dream? The repercussions of one horrific night has affected the lives of everyone involved.

Those she trusted betrayed her. Her broken heart still wounds her. Only love can save her. Emma can't even think about trusting others in her life again. She can't let anyone in, not when she knows all they'll find is darkness.

Evan Mathews knows there's something more to the girl sitting in the back of the class the moment he sees her. She's beautiful, intelligent, and athletic-but she slips quietly through the crowded halls, trying not to exist. Determined to get to know the elusive girl, Evan soon discovers that Emma Thomas is hiding a terrible secret

A new standalone novel by the bestselling new adult author of the Breathing series.What if you had a second chance to meet someone for the first time?Cal Logan is shocked to see Nicole Bentley sitting across from him at a coffee shop thousands of miles from their hometown. After all, no one has seen or heard from her since they graduated over a year ago. Except this girl isn't Nicole.She looks exactly like Cal's shy childhood crush, but her name is Nyelle Preston and she has no idea who he is. This girl is impulsive and daring, her passion for life infectious. The complete opposite of Nicole. Cal finds himself utterly fascinated-and falling hard. But Nyelle is also extremely secretive. And the closer he comes to finding out what she's hiding, the less he wants to know.When the secrets from the past and present collide, one thing becomes clear: Nothing is what it seems.Praise for Reason to Breathe:'Emotionally intense and heart-achingly beautiful, Reason to Breathe will linger long in your thoughts after you turn the last page.' - Tracey Garvis-Graves, New York Times bestselling author of On the IslandRebecca Donovan is the USA Today bestselling author of the highly-acclaimed New Adult trilogy, The Breathing Series. Her novels include: Reason to Breathe, Barely Breathing, and Out of Breath.Rebecca is a graduate of the University of Missouri -Columbia and lives in a quiet town in Massachusetts with her son. Excited by all that makes life possible, she is a music enthusiast and is willing to try just about anything once.www.facebook.com/thebreathingserieswww.rebeccadonovan.com@BeccaDonovan

Emma Thomas è una studentessa modello e un'atleta prodigio. Ma è una ragazza taciturna e solitaria: non frequenta nessuno tranne la sua amica Sara e si copre bene per nascondere i lividi, per paura che qualcuno possa indovinare quello che succede tra le pareti domestiche. Ma ecco che all'improvviso, senza averlo cercato o atteso, Emma incontra l'amore. E adesso nascondere il suo segreto non sarà più così facile. Di notte gli incubi non smettono di tormentarla, e quando sua madre torna a cercarla, Emma scopre che il passato non si può cancellare e che certe ferite sono indelebili. Decide allora di fuggire, lasciandosi alle spalle gli incubi. Ora è all'università in California, ha stretto nuove amicizie e ha un nuovo ragazzo. Con Evan, il suo grande amore di una volta, è tutto finito: Emma sa che gli ha fatto troppo male e che è troppo tardi per tornare indietro. Ma Evan non ha dimenticato la ragazza che gli ha spezzato il cuore. La sta ancora aspettando, e quando arriva l'estate nulla può più opporsi al loro destino...

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