Breathing
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  • Parts 51
  • Time 6h 8m
Complete, First published Oct 11, 2020
Mature
Book Three of the Drowning Series:

It has been over three years since Riley walked away  from the dark-haired boy who couldn't beat his demons.  When she crashes back into him, it all comes rushing back like a tidal wave.  He is clean, sober, and everything she ever wanted him to be.  He has a new life without her, he has moved on.  She has been keeping a secret from him.  Will the secret break him again?  Will he break her?  


Drowning Series:
Drowning: Book One
Resurfacing: Book Two
Breathing: Book Three

Swallow: Ezra's POV (on-going)

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Newly Published Follow-up Story to Drowning Series:
Breaking Down: Book One
Breaking In: Book Two
Breaking Through: Book Three
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