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With Every Breath (Arabesque)

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Readers who enjoy romance novels relish in stories that exemplify the beauty of love with strong characters and a dynamic plot. WITH EVERY BREATH is one novel that romance lovers will definitely enjoy. This story not only brings two destined characters together, but there is the added bonus of suspense to keep readers enthralled to the very end.

Imani Maxwell is a professor at the University of Maryland, College Park on her way to tenure at her alma mater. She is very compassionate about African-American literature, which is seen in her teachings and her interactions with her students. However, her love life is not fairing as well as her career endeavors. Her relationship with her brother's best friend is going no where, and she doesn't know exactly how to end it. When she meets FBI Agent Garrison Wade after one of her students is kidnapped, she begins to question her ability to follow the mandate of her deceased father, which was to not get involved with an FBI Agent. Will she follow her heart?

Garrison Wade is passionate about his job and the victims he tries to save on each of his missions. When he meets Imani, the passion he has for his job is conveyed to her. Even with this high profile kidnapping case, Garrison can't seem to take his mind off Imani. However, he must break down her barriers in order for them to become one. And when the person who kidnapped Imani's student makes her the next target, Garrison will stop at nothing to protect and claim Imani as his.

Maureen Smith has written a novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seat with a suspenseful story that is enveloped in fiery romance. Her characters are complex, but strong, as well as unique and realistic. The storyline was well-developed and kept me guessing until the very end. Although this is a lengthy romance, not once did I find the 426 pages a deterrent. In fact, it just gave me more time to relish in the developing relationship of the main characters. WITH EVERY BREATH is a wonderful example of a romance novel that can really incorporate the suspense without losing its romantic appeal. Ms. Smith is a welcome breath of fresh air in the romantic suspense genre.

Reviewed by Cashana Seals
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

With Every Breath is 426 pages of pure reading pleasure. The ending is a true classic. Professor Imani Maxwell and Special Agent Garrison Wade proved that love overcomes a multitude of faults, fears, and hurts. Brought together by the mysterious abduction of one of Imani's top and favorite students Althea Pritchard, the story takes us on a chase to find the kidnapper before it's too late for the neice of the County Executive who have both already suffered their own personal tragedy.

Garrison and Imani's journey to love happens within a relatively short time but is not rushed. Imani is afraid to trust her heart because of the fear that remains over the death of her father who was also an FBI Special Agent. To further complicate her growing emotions for Garrison is her on/off again relationship with childhood friend David Scott, a rising star in the law firm he hopes to make partner.

Haboring his own ghost, Garrison is definitely a man who sets out to meet his goals and works diligently to make it happen. Solving Althea's kidnapping case successfully is a priority but so is winning the heart of the natural beautiful Imani. When a possible threatening note is left for the popular professor, Garrison knows his desire to protect her goes beyond professional duty. As everyone begins to look like a suspect sometimes even those hired to protect the matters of the case it's hard to determine who the abducter is or the reason.

The secondary characters add much to the storyline. I was hooked to the very end. I have not read Ms Smith's debut novel but I will definitely be on the lookout for it. I look for more from this exceptional author in the future. KUDOS

Despite having only two books in print, Ms. Smith has already extablished herself as one of my favorite authors. WITH EVERY BREATH fulfils the promise of her earlier self-published release, GHOSTS OF FIRE. WITH EVERY BREATH is romantic suspense at its very best.

I so love this BOOk!, when I read it I could not put it down, Romance and suspence to things i need to surrive!

i love this book so much i am writting about it for school, about how much i love it.

Maureen Smith did her thing again with this mysterious romance. The passion between the lovers jumped off the pages while the turbulence of the kidnapping kept you wanting more. I loved this book and can't wait to see how Althea moves on with her life in No One But You!

I received my order before estimated ship date. I received the wrong book and contacted the seller via email and received a response withih the hour saying I could keep the book and they would send me the right book soon, and that came before the estimated date. thankyou for the prompt service.

This is the 1st time I read anything by this author. Maureen Smith did a very good job in developing her characters. Imani and Garrison are very likable characters. The mystery and suspense in the novel was very well developed. I kinda understood Imani's mixed emotions about whether to fall for Garrison's dark chocolate good looks or to honor her father's wishes especially after she lost him in the line of duty. However, her loyalties dragged the story down because they went on forever. She knew she didn't love David, but her loyalties got in the way. I was like "come on sistah girl, the man is fine, and he's really digging you". What I'm really trying to say is Imani's loyalties to her deceased father was getting on my nerves. This would be my only criticism about "With Every Breath", but it's really a very good read.

This book really stole my heart! The way the two meet and find true love was really amazing! This is a must read and one for my personal collection! :-)

With Every Breath is a tail spinning face pace novel that takes its readers on a cat and mouse chase that leads to two soul mates finding love.

Imani Maxwell swore off falling in love with any man who carried a weapon for a career but when she finds herself in danger and the man who is a part of the team that is sent to keep her safe becomes a temptation like none other. She realizes that fighting her feelings is not exactly so easy.

Garrison Wade was a man who knew what he wanted as well as knew that life the he led offered little to make his past go away. When Imani finds herself in a lot more danger then she realizes Garrison willingly protects her with his life however, the two did not realize the relationship had become red hot.

Maureen Smith writes an action pack romantic story that leaves the reader fully satisfied with a true romantic novel with a touch of suspense.

This was my first romantic suspense and it was a breath of fresh air. I love romance books, but was getting tired of the same plot: Boy meets girl, they fall in love. Even though this book still had that, it had a lot more going on. Once I started reading, I could not put it down and read all 426 pages in one day. The love Garrison and Imani had for each other was so strong I could feel it. This is the type of book that you would want to read over and over again because it's that good. I gave this book to my two sisters to read, and they loved it, and they never read, none the less romance. Till this day they are still talking about this book.