Review: A satisfying start to a new series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2013
**I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honestreview**The blurb:The last thing Chelsea Greene wants is to be rescued, but that's exactly what happens when she's caught wearing nothing but her swimsuit during a midnight emergency evacuation drill. Turns out her `hero' is a former lifeguard who has no hesitation in offering the kiss of life. So not happening, right?But for emotionally chastened Chelsea, one touch changes everything. She discovers a desire to satisfy this arrogant, demanding tease. Unable to express her own fantasies, she finds unspeakable pleasure in serving his.Xander Lawson exudes easy charm. He likes a woman unafraid to match his appetite for unfettered fun. He doesn't do complicated or emotional. But the raw need emanating from fragile Chelsea compels him closer. He can't resist spinning a sensual fantasy world around them.As passion spills outside their carefully selected boundaries, Xander learns Chelsea's stronger than he first thought. But is she strong enough to handle the intensity he's always kept hidden?My thoughts:I was excited to get an arc for Natalie Anderson's new contemporary series, along with a promise that the heat level was considerably hotter than her typical category romances.Breathe for Me was a fun read and I loved everything about it: the writing style, pacing and plot. I was captured from the beginning with the instant connection, great chemistry and witty dialogue between Xander and Chelsea. Xander was a perfect hero - strong (and ripped former lifeguard *swoon*), smart, funny, and successful with a little bit of damage in his history. I liked Chelsea from the start, she's a strong heroine recovering from a heartbreaking tragedy who was already halfway there at page one of the book, but I let out a huge sigh of relief when she made a decision to finally work past her mistakes and regrets. Then she became a kick-a** heroine who takes charge of what she wants which is always my favourite.The intimacy between these two was fun and hot! I loved their "bedroom games", but if I am honest I was initially a little wary when Chelsea said she wanted Xander to be in control (in the bedroom) that we would be getting yet another BDSM twist in an otherwise contemporary romance. Fortunately there was nary a spanking or safe word in sight (and I am very grateful for it)! Don't get me wrong, BDSM is one of the genres I enjoy, but it seems to be overdone of late and forced into plots where the protagonists would just do as well having a bit of fun with some games and light kink in  the bedroom.Breathe for Me is a solid start to a series the Be for Me series of Xander's friends. Logan is up next and I will absolutely be reading it the second it hits my kindle.This was a 5-star, fun read for me and is definitely on my re-read list. Thanks Natalie for the opportunity to review it.