Baker Corinna Freeman cut all ties with Colby Hunt when she learned what the handsome military officer really thought about her and her cooking skills. She walked away; heartbroken, pride in tatters, keeping secrets she was far too young to shoulder.Now, a decade later, Corinna’s reputation is legendary — both in and out of the kitchen. This bold woman is determined to live life to its fullest … fullest while she can.
There’s just one major problem…
Colby’s suddenly turning up everywhere acting as if nothing has changed between them in the last ten years. It infuriates her because he can still stir her up.
Colby Hunt never understood why Corinna walked out of his life without a word. He’s not letting this chance pass to figure out what happened with the voluptuous beauty who captured his heart. Despite his anger, he’s never really let her go.
But there’s something she’s hiding…
Unlike Corinna’s perfect cakes, secrets fall apart. When they do, they will test the strength and courage of not only Corinna and Colby but the entire Freeman family.
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Soaring after the abuse they have each survived this family is far from conventional, but it works. Each one of the original family members get their own chance to change their lives, change their paths, and embrace love. This time it’s Cori’s chance. Selfless, a heart of gold, everyone’s cheerleader and comforter she takes little time for herself. She’s a pistol and has a rep, good, bad and otherwise. This story is off the charts good and so is Colby, her blast from the past. This author gives us thrills and chills with this family. Always a bit of intrigue and suspense and while Cori fight’s for her life and the love of Colby, he is her biggest supporter and fight’s tooth and nail to have her back. Their past uncovers obstacles, recovers buried truths, unleashes unexpected reactions and more. I wanted to choke some peoples, shake Colby and make him guard his tongue and reactions, and Cori?? Well hells bells I just wanted to hold her and say it would be alright. This family tho?? Man they remind me of my clan and all the fun and havoc family dinners and gathering paved the way for, along with all the love and support you never took for granted. Family, love, health all in good stead and leaving you free to breathe again. Oh yeah it is a standalone but once you read about one of the family you will return for the rest.
Corinna and Colby were friends but Colby hurt Corinna but doesn’t know how. He goes into the military and they don’t speak for years. Now he is back and there are some serious sparks flying. Can they get back to friend and maybe more. Great characters and storyline. Highly recommend. Awesome series.
Such a beautiful and emotional book.
I don’t even know where to start. This is the first book that I have read by Tracey Jerald and I am hooked. Even though this book is part of a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone; although I do now think I will go back and read the other books in the series. The story is well written, with wonderful character development and sets the scene so you get an image in your head of what’s happening throughout the book. The book gripped me from the first chapter and I just had to keep reading to see if Cori and Colby could work things out. Well worth reading, cannot say enough good things about this book and I’m excited to read the others in the series.
3.5 STARS!!!!
This is the first book I’ve read from this author and it was a really good read. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I absolutely loved Corinna and her family members. There was no denying how much love and support they had for each other and they went through a lot. This story had me teary eyed more than once and it was a battle to keep the tears from falling. There was betrayal, drama, love, both sweet and steamy scenes and moments that will bring a smile to your face. There were some parts I found a bit slow and I thought there was a little unnecessary drama, especially with Addison. However, I believe that this is a story worth reading and I will be reading more books from this author in the future.
Her own blood tried to sell her for drugs no wonder she has trust issues.
She let him in, thought he would hold true to his promises when all along he too was hiding his truth from her.
He had everything but still he wanted more. He wanted to be someone’s hero, Her hero, Her love. But now it was too late.
She looks at him with such fierce hatred, when all he did was love and protect her.. right?
Her family owns a wedding and event planning business, she is the lady who dons the chef whites to make dreams come true.
But when is it her time, to love, to shine, to breathe?
Oh my… what another amazing read from Tracey.
I’ve read all of the books in the “free to..” series that are currently available and each time I think they can’t get any better.. and then the next one completely and utterly blows my mind, and shatters my heart, just like this one has.
Corinna is such a complex character. She has issues from her past that will forever haunt her and affect her every day life, but her will to live is so strong and the fight that resides within her is astonishing.
She is beautiful, and she radiates so much love and warmth that you too can’t help but love her.
Colby is so persistent. He might of been stupid that one time, but he never gave up on her. I like that in a man. That no matter what he fights for her.
Their
story touched me in a way so deep and profound that my heart actually feels like it’s aching, like I’m the one that’s in pain.
Sadness surrounds my thoughts for all they have been through, but then the clouds that gathered begin to evaporate and I see… I really see..
Their love is so pure. There are no expectations, there are no demands, just each other.
This is an exceptional read, and it has truly opened my eyes up, I only hope you see what I see, and that you get to feel what I’m feeling right now..
I can’t write it in words, you will just know..
And incase you didn’t get this from all I have said.. This is a must read for anyone who loves romance!
I need time to fully process this book. I will say that this book took me on an emotional ride that I was not truly expecting. I laughed, cried and wanted to beat the crap out of certain characters.
Corinna has not had an easy life, just like the rest of the Freeman family. However, Corinna in my opinion has been thrown some twists that I did not see coming and ripped my heart out. Colby was a saving grace and brought light to Corinna’s life until one fateful night it all ended.
Colby’s life hasn’t been as hard as Corinna’s life but it was still no walk in the park. However, he found grace and life in Corinna until is was taken away. The only problem with that is he has no idea why it was all taken away.
What happens when Colby comes back into Corinna’s life? Will she be able to see past all that happened and open back up? Will Colby ever find out what really happened?
As of yet with this series this book is by far my favorite, even though it tore me apart in so many ways.
I can’t wait to read Emily’s story and see more of the whole Freeman family.
Colby and Corinna just stole my heart
The fourth book in the Free to series (there are two full length books and a Christmas novella before this), while each book could be read on its own, for the best reading experience, I’d recommend reading the series in order.
Wow! This author just keeps blowing me away. Second chance stories aren’t always my favorite, but Colby and Corinna just stole my heart. The author really takes you on a roller coaster ride of pain and anger, laughter and love, hope and tears as the two work out what went wrong all those years ago as well as dealing with current threats to their happiness.
As always, the Freeman family cracks me up, plus a few great new characters were introduced as well. The pacing was about perfect and with a story I refused to put down, I ended up staying up much too late in order to keep reading. Who needs sleep anyway?
Wonderful characters and writing that makes you feel the emotions right along with those characters means all the stars from me and I’ll be waiting anxiously for Emily’s story. 5+ stars
B2B Kelly
So I have patiently waited for Corrine and Colby’s story and I was definitely not dissapointed! From book one their has been a history teased about these two and man was it ever amazing to finally read about what happened. From the start this book pulled me in and held me captive Tracey Jerald did an amazing job at telling their story. Corrine God I just wanted to hug her so many times. She has been put through so much in her life and it was just heart breaking to have to read. Colby definitely made some mistakes and poor choices in his past with Corrine, but the mistakes of a boy do not always transfer to the man he becomes. Even though I hated some if the past about him especially that horrid scene in his room you still can’t help but love the man he has become. The backstabbing and villainous behavior of his so called friend though made me want to tear through the book and beat him. So much wasted time and heart break that was just unnecessary was painful to read about. The best part about these books though has to be the love that the Freeman’s have for one another. It is truly remarkable. This book has a lot of gut wrenching lowes and soul healing highs and you definitely can’t go wrong reading it! Simply amazing!!!!
* I received an ARC of this book in exchange of my honest review*
Omggggg…..Ekkkk this series!!! This family is simply amazing!! I have adored every book in this series… all the characters are different but same… if that even makes sense! This one brought the most tears of them all!!! You absolutely want be disappointed!!!!
Gah. This one. As you know ive been devouring this series for the last week and now im finally caught up! I loved Corinna and Colby’s story. It made me cry and laugh. But oh there were some characters i would have loved to toss off a bridge or throw dyed whipped cream at keene knows what im talking about but seriously im so excited to get Em and Holly’s stories. I love how the men in these girls lives embrace their spouse’s crazy family.
Free to Breathe is book four in the series and is Corinna and Colby’s story. It was a second chance with some angst, emotion and love. I loved it. I loved Cori and Colby. They were perfect together. I loved all the banter and humor. The Freeman’s are a great family. Can’t wait to read the next book.
Phew. It’s been a week and I think I’ve finally recovered from this book. I’ve loved every book in the Freeman family series so far and just when I think the author has done her best work, she blows me away. In Free to Breathe, we get to hear Corinna’s story. Finally an answer for what’s been going on with her since we met her in Dream.
I laughed, I cried, I yelled, I ranted and I loved. Seriously, there’s a scene in a bar that maybe you don’t want to be drinking or eating anything during for fear of choking. There are also a few scenes that made me cry, almost to the point of sobbing. I’ve never read an author who can evoke as many emotions in me while reading as Tracey Jerald can.
I could gush about this book forever but I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. This one is my very favorite and my first (and only so far) five star read of 2019.
I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this book. Cori and Colby’s story is an emotional rollercoaster ride! Between secrets and living with potential live changing secrets this book has it all. Be ready to laugh but also be ready to cry your eyes out. This is an absolute MUST READ but have tissues on hand and remember to just Breathe.
This was for sure a book I couldn’t put down.The Freeman Family just gives you all the feels. I for sure wasn’t expecting the twists that are revealed, but I was not disappointed. I went from laughing, to being sad, to crying my eyes out. So many emotions, but so worth it. This is the story of Corinna and Colby and its fantastic. I adore Corinna & Colby…. I have no words. Swoon. They are for sure the perfect couple. I can’t wait to see where Tracey takes us with the next installment and Em’s story.
Oh my heart, talk about all the feels in this story! From the very beginning this book was intense. Free to Breathe is book 4 and I have to say this is my favorite! If you have read the first three in the series, you know that each of the Freeman family members have gone through something horrific until they found each other and created their own family. Even though this is part of the Freeman saga, it can be read as a standalone. This is Corinna and Colby’s story.
I won’t go into too much detail of what Corinna went through but what she endured has affected her badly, but she had Ali and Holly by her side, and she thought Colby. Unfortunately after a betrayal, she cut ties with him until now. It is ten years later and her anger towards him has not diminished and Colby still has no idea why. These early scenes were so heart-breaking to read, especially getting both POVs and realizing what they don’t know was hard. It gets worse when we find out the secret Cori has been keeping from everyone. But when all secrets are finally revealed, the way this family rallies around each other was awesome. And Colby, he is devastated for the mistakes he made, but he knows that Cori is for him and he will fight for her. Once Corinna also realizes her mistakes, she is able to finally let go of all that anger and is finally able to breathe, especially with Colby back by her side.
I have to say this one was my favorite out of all the “Free to” series. I loved Corinna so much! The strength she showed in this book was awe-inspiring. She took back control of her life and this strength and love she had for her family got them through some painful times. I don’t want to spoil too much but what she did for her family was so beautiful and awesome. And can I say how much I was on pins and needles during the snippets in the beginning of the chapters in the latter half of the book!!
A great great book, highly recommend!
Once again, I sit here and try to figure out what I could possibly write that would do this book justice and make you want to read it. Because trust me, you want to read it. First of all, the Freeman’s are my favorite book family, hands down! Free to Breathe is Cori and Colby’s story. Full of angst, tears, laughter and love, you will be sucked in from the start. Their story will grab you and won’t let go. I devoured this book in one sitting because it is just that good. To say that I loved it is an understatement. It is an amazing, incredible, and fantastic book. I loved it.