Ten Tiny Breaths: A Novel

Written by K. A. Tucker

Narrated by Elizabeth Louise

After a terrible car accident destroys her life as she knew it, twenty-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, 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 and 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 desperate to find a way into Kacey’s guarded heart—even if it means revealing an explosive secret that could shatter both their worlds.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: May 14, 2013
• ISBN: 9781442366459

K. A. Tucker

K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge. She is the bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths and Burying Water series and the novels He Will Be My Ruin, Until It Fades, Keep Her Safe, and The Simple Wild. She currently resides in a quaint town outside Toronto with her husband and two beautiful girls.

Reviews for Ten Tiny Breaths

[Lisa Dunlap · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

It was obvious from early on how the story was going to go. The story dragged on and on. The book could’ve been shortened. The narrator was very monotone. No real emotion to her voice. If you want to try a book by K.A. Tucker I would recommend The Simple Wild.

[Sandra Brown · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I read One tiny lie first so I expected this book to be as good as, but it wasn't. All in this book was hard for me to believe... I did't get that "love vibe" with Kasey and Trent like I did with Livy and Ashton. Not bad, but not good!

[Hannah Frey · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

SPOILERS• The ending to the story was garbage. How you can accept someone back into your life after finding out they’ve been stalking you for 2 years and purposefully inserted themselves in you life? He went full Joe on her and she was made to accept that through a therapist his family paid for?? And this isn’t even a psychological thriller it’s a freaking romance novel!! Yikes. The car crash thing is understandable to forgive and I think important to her character development, but no one in their right mind would let someone back into their life who HACKED THEIR EMAIL to see where they were moving to and move into the apartment building. It’s creepy and sick.

[Jill Ann · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked the book and the characters. A bit cliche and predictable, but I’m always a sucker for a good romance novel.

[Natalie Jo Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing plot twist and I loved how real the characters were

[Shelley Schultz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book! I listen to hundreds and hundreds of audiobooks and it’s rare to find one that can catch me off guard at the end! Love it!!

[Chas c · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a great read highly recommend this series to you

[Christina S. · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another wonderful book from this author. Loved the story and the HEA.

[susan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really liked this book. Love the story,characters! Have enjoyed several books by this author.

[Kathy Esdale · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Forgiveness is such a powerful word. Casey suffered an immense loss and couldn’t heal her broken soul until she met Trent.

[kaycie hawkins · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

it was good. but the ending was a bit predictable about halfway through the book. i like that they ended up together but it also feels icky so idk

[Elizabeth Stokes · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Yeesh. I couldn’t get into this story. The characters aren’t realistic. The storyline is weak. But I think what makes me cringe the most is the narration, specifically how she pronounces “-ing” as “-een” at the ends of words: “releaseen, leaveen, holdeen,” etc. Blech. Just a pet peeve but I don’t think even a better narrator would save this one. Oh well.

[kendall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a pretty powerful and emotional story. These two sisters, Casey and Lizzie go through so much heartache and loss. It really touches light on the choices me make in life and how to cope with so much pain. While it delves into the pain associated with those lost due to mistakes like drunk driving, it also opens the reader up to the anguish of both sides. How many times have we done things we wished we could take back? In a moment of split decision, EVERYTHING can be taken away. Everything can change in a mere instant and turn lives upside down. Hate is so easy. It's exhausting, but we tend to want to hold onto something...anything to explain the why. There's a need to blame and lash out at something. How do we forgive when all we want to do is hang onto the anger when the anger becomes our only line of survival? This story is truly gripping. The characters were strongly written. I could imagine the strengths and weaknesses along with the various struggles they were all going through. I could imagine the scenes as they unfolded. Honestly, I believe I had actually read this before, but what the heck, I just listened to it possibly for the second time. It's worth the time.

[Yadirah · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved every single page! There wasn't a moment I felt like forwarding through the story! I laughed and cried at several moments throughout. The voice of the reader was also very pleasant to listen to. Worth every star.

[Adrielle Drishows · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved this! It was very enjoyable ? I recommend

[brittany villarreal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is very good and I greatly enjoyed it. The narrator is great!

[Lynne Ward · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The book over all was a good idea for a story, but it dragged on and on way too long. The narration is good. Not really I book i would recommend to anyone, it’s boring. I skipped a couple chapters and I feel I didn’t miss much

[Mai Walid · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great and lovely one i loved the book and listening to it was amazing

[Christi Moore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this novel. It had me from start to finish. Definitely a must read.

[Kaylee Michelle · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Love the book, hate the ending if I’m being 200% honest.

[morgan · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The obsessive, sappy, clinginess so fast was a bit nauseating and a little creepy.

[Seloff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful story of family, PTSD, heartache, forgiveness and best of all love.