WHEN WE BREATHE (Blackwells of Montana 4.5 )by Kristen Proby

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 6, 2025

Alex

I met Adam and Gabe the old-fashioned way: in a bar. That is, if old-fashioned means that I met a couple of men already in a committed, loving relationship, and they took me home for a night of debauchery and fun, then yeah. That.

It’s just supposed to be one night. I don’t want to be the third wheel or put any kind of a wrench in their love story. These two guys are perfect together. Gabe is the laid-back, easygoing auto mechanic with muscles for freaking days. Adam isn’t lacking in the muscle department either, honestly, but he’s more intense, a little more bruised from a shaky past.

Like me.

I find myself craving their attention all the time. And they don’t seem to want to let me go. What started as one night has turned into something so much … more. I’m a girl who thought she wasn’t lovable, and instead, these two men are proving to me that the three of us could have something really special.

But it’s hard for me to trust, and letting go of the last of my independence may be where I draw the line. Will these men let me walk away, or will they fight for us?

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REVIEW: WHEN WE BREATHE by Kristen Proby is a contemporary, adult, why-choose novella found in the author’s THE BLACKWELLS OF MONTANA erotic, romance series. This is reporter Alex Lexington, mechanic Gabe Blackwell, and financial advisor Adam Cavanaugh’s story line. WHEN WE BREATHE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from three first person perspectives (Alex, Gabe, Adam) WHEN WE BREATHE focuses on the insta-love relationship between reporter Alex Lexington, mechanic Gabe Blackwell, and financial advisor Adam Cavanaugh. Adam and Gabe are in a committed relationship but one look at reporter Aelx Lexington both men know she is the only woman they would ever want but Alex’s demons run dangerous and dark, and in this, our heroine struggles to trust, fearing a broken heart and too much damage to ever be normal.

The rapidly building relationship between Alex, Gabe and Adam is one of insta-lust to love. An introduction at a bar, one weekend together, and Adam and Gabe know they want to spend the rest of their life worshipping our story line heroine but Alex continues to struggle with the demons from her past, demons that refuse to let go. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

The secondary and supporting characters include Alex’s siblings including Holden, Dani and Darby, as well as a few of the Blackwell clan Billie and Bridger.

WHEN WE BREATHE is a story of abuse and healing, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is entertaining and heart breaking-the conflict focuses on Alex’s past trauma; the romance is seductive and energetic; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Reading Order and previous reviews
When We Burn
Where We Break
When We Bloom
When You Blush

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Reviewed by Sandy

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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby is the author of the bestselling With Me In Seattle and Love Under the Big Sky series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong, humorous characters with a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type; fiercely protective and a bit bossy, and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen lives in Montana with her husband and their four pets, where she enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps.