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Losing My Breath
J. Rose Black

Publication date: November 8th 2023
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

A Marine never says die.
Neither does his princess.
Battle lines are drawn when sheltered debutante Meridian Daly moves across the hall from grumpy former special forces Marine Callan Brand. Situated a bit closer than advertised to ‘crime alley’, Meridian’s neighbor finds himself grudgingly guarding the pampered princess out of habit. But with her sharp wit and killer curves, he can’t help but surrender to temptation…

When their relationship evolves from casual courtship to something more, Callan finds that Meridian’s already discovered his closely-guarded secret. But can he let go of his pride, and tell her the whole truth of who he is and what he’s done—in the name of honor and country?

As Callan’s scars start to reveal themselves, his life spirals beyond the careful control that’s helped him survive—and kept those he cares about safe.

From him.

But this tough-in-a-tiara princess won’t back down, even in Callan’s darkest hours. And Meridian just might prove to be more tenacious than a never-say-die Marine!

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J. Rose Black weaves stories about obsession, redemption, and the transcendental power of love. From her early days writing fanfiction for a passionate following of international readers, to crafting novels with her own characters, Rose has always been drawn to broody protectors and plucky, no-nonsense women ready to fight for what they believe in.

When Rose isn’t deeply immersed in her latest manuscript, she’s working in cyber security and thwarting the next generation of internet bad guys. Out of the office, she’s #Shipping with friends over her favorite, swoon-worthy couples, heading to the gym to battle the great evil that is Unmovable Baby Weight, or complaining about her husband’s addiction to 3D printing. Also: nagging her children to eat something other than cheese.

To learn more about Rose’s stories and the characters and worlds visited in this book, check out her website: https://jroseblack.com

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Excerpt

 The following Tuesday after the declared de-escalation of hostilities, Callan helped her achieve the proper form on static lunges. Proving, once again, that she was far too trusting, she let her new “friend” help her align her hip and knee . . . and then he got to admire those long, graceful legs—shined with perspiration.

“Are you a trainer?” 

He snagged her water bottle again, took a sip and shrugged. “Now you ask me? What if I’m on the list of registered sex offenders?” He handed back her water. 

She took it with narrowed eyes. “Then I guess I’d get to try out my new self-defense classes. Well, class. I chose krav maga. I think they said the first move is supposed to be a groin strike.” She started for the door, taking those shapely legs with her. 

Fair. He grimaced and went after her. “I’m not a trainer. Just spent a lot of time working out.”

“Misspent youth, clearly.” She held the door open, standing just outside. 

“My application to princess school was rejected.” Callan exited the building and fell into step alongside her. “Working out was how I coped.”

Sunlight peeked out from behind striped clouds and lit the early-morning sky. Autumn weather chilled the perspiration on his skin. 

“Such a shame.” Meridian glanced up at him out of the corner of her eye.

“What is?”

“That you didn’t go to princess school. Could have learned some manners.” Her blue-green eyes sparked in the sunlight. And her mouth . . . Her lips set in some smart-looking, lopsided grin, with a small dimple. 

I should definitely kiss that look off her face. “Overrated. Inefficient. And I look terrible in a tiara.” Callan grabbed her water bottle and took another drink. Because he could. A quiet breeze rustled leaves on nearby trees. 

She huffed and rolled her eyes. “And I guess Prince Charming school was all full up on handsome jerks.”

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