This is book 3 in a series, but actually there is a prequel and book 1, so this should be book 2. We met Gia and Ian in the prequel (which you don't have to read to enjoy this one).

At the start of this book it is about 1,5/2 years after the prequel. Gia lost her boyfriend 2 years ago and is only now ready to find love again. Ian is a lawyer at the office where she works, but he is not exactly the man she is looking for. He is for one night only and she wants the dream.
Ian has been attracted to Gia from the get-go, but he has demons in his past so he can't offer more than one night only. So he thinks. When they are assigned to a special case to help a woman escape and divorce her husband, they are forced to pretend they are engaged ...

I really enjoyed the story. Ian could scale the suggestive remarks down a bit. Through his POV we know he is really into Gia, but in real life I think she could have had his ass fired. Although Gia gave as good as she got. Liked the secondary characters as well. Look forward to the next!

C.J. Burright does an excellent job of writing complex characters with complex back stories and Every Breath is no exception. It is beautifully crafted with depth and loss and sorrow and joy. This is no easy meet cute followed by a fast HEA. These characters overcome challenges, past heartache, and choose to be together.

I love how much substance this book has along with plenty of wit and smolder. Definitely my favorite book of this series.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my feedback.

The story of Ian and GIa. They both want different things out of life, but is that enough to stop them falling for each other. A great read - hoping there will be more books in this series.