Four years ago, Kacey Cleary's life took a drastic turn for
the worst. She was involved in a drunk-driving accident
that took the lives of everyone she cared for including her
parents, sparing only her sister. The crash resulted in the
complete crushing of one side of her body. Now Kacey's body
is held together by metal and she keeps herself fit with
rigorous exercise. The constant work outs also help with
her anger problems as a way to channel her grief and hurt
into a non-threatening expulsion.
When staying with her Aunt Darla and Uncle Raymond, Kacey
grabs his younger sister, Livie and they make a run for it
after Uncle Raymond slides into Livie's bed one night. Now
living near the coast, Kacey and Livie move into an
apartment surrounded by outrageous characters and one
stunningly gorgeous guy next door.
Trent Emerson tempts Kacey like no other. As a girl not
easily flustered by men, the fact that Trent has made Kacey
into a blubbering fool shows that he is different from all
other men. Trent's constant presence is enough to make
Kacey open up to him. But the greatest obstacle is allowing
him into her heart. Guarded like a prison, Kacey doesn't
want to hurt anymore and Trent must tread carefully or lose
her forever.
In a story about grief, pain and loss, Tucker pens
beautifully light-hearted moments that shine in contrast to
the darkness that the Cleary sisters have endured. TEN TINY
BREATHS is a touching story that gives the most damaged of
souls, another chance to live.
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
fifteen-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.