With Every Breath (Slow Burn, #4) by Maya Banks Series: Slow Burn #4
Published by HarperCollins Publishers on August 23rd 2016
Genres: Contemporary
Pages: 352
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FINAL DECISION: More personal journey than romance, I liked the suspense aspect of this book and for that give it 3 stars. I wish there was more romance but it reads more like a suspense book with some romance than a straight romance.
THE STORY: Eliza Cummings thought that she had left her past behind her when she discovers that the serial killer she knew when she was a teenager is getting out of prison. Determined to make sure that he never hurts anyone again, she is willing to leave all her loved ones behind to protect them. Wade Sterling knows that there is something wrong with Eliza and intends to find out all her secrets. Wade and Eliza are engaged in a dangerous game with a man who has psychic abilities and who can make people do, think and feel what he wants.
OPINION: This story is really about Eliza’s dealing with her past and her plan for taking out a serial killer. While there is a romance, there is no buildup or real conflict other than Wade finding out about Eliza’s past. I happen to like my stories flipped with more romance than suspense.
The story was good, but not as creepy or engaging as others in the series and so I was a bit disappointed. After the buildup, the confrontation with the “bad guy” was too quick. Also, unlike other books in the series where the psychic element was a big part of the story, here it felt more like an afterthought that had little impact on the story.
Despite that, I liked Eliza and Wade together. I just wish that more time had been spent on developing their relationship.
WORTH MENTIONING: No idea where the series goes from here as far.
CONNECTED BOOKS: WITH EVERY BREATH is the fourth book in the Slow Burn series. This book can be read as a standalone although there are references to events in the other books of the series.
STAR RATING: I give this book 3 stars.