Joey…I wouldn’t say I ran away exactly—twenty-two is too old for that. I’d call it self-preservation.I have one objective: protect my heart from the boy next door who has no clue I’ve loved him my whole life, even with a front row seat to his revolving bedroom door.My escape plan almost worked.Except I left one thing behind.Logan Carter hijacked my heart, and it’s time to get it back. This time … time to get it back. This time for good.
Logan…
I wouldn’t say I’ve been lying this whole time—not about everything.
Not about how much I miss my best friend, and definitely not about how pissed I am that she left with hardly a goodbye.
She’s the last person I ever expected to ghost me, and her absence left a gaping hole in my chest.
When Joey Grayson steps off that bus, I know I’ll do anything to keep her home, and that means finding out the truth.
But I’m not sure how to tell her my truths when I’m living so many lies.
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It’s been a little while between drinks for Lex Martin’s readers in what has been a stunning series, and I, for one have been hanging out for Logan and Joey’s story; and this author did not disappoint.
Breathless will leave you just that. Such is the way she vividly paint’s her scenes, colours her characters and lovingly handles their hearts, you are transported to small town Texas, and y’all will not want to leave!
This couple left us hanging in Reckless and it was always going to be a tumultuous reunion.
Miscommunication and misguided opinions see Logan and Joey renewing and relearning each other after several months apart as if they hadn’t truly seen each other before.
Each have their secrets; and as secrets do, they have a way of coming out at the most inopportune times. And despite all their good intentions, the potential to tear these two apart before they really get a chance to understand what they have, is a real danger made only that much worse by outside influences intent of making that happen.
The tenderness, affection and love this couple have for one another is obvious; if merely just to us, and Martin handles their burgeoning love beautifully.
The tension leading up to the discovery of Logan’s secret was adequate, but it was not difficult to figure out what was going on or what was going to happen, and I was a little disappointed in the main protagonists responses once all was revealed, but that doesn’t take away from this story as a whole and how much I enjoyed it.
This is well worth the read!!
Ohmygosh. I devoured this book. I feel like I blinked and was at 80% and feeling anxiety that I was so close to the end of Logan and Joeys story. I couldn’t put it down and wanted to lock myself in a cubby away from distractions because I was completely invested in the story.
Logan stole my heart completely and has me totally smitten. He’s everything you’d want in a guy—loyal to a fault, the biggest and kindest heart and insanely hard working; Joey is one lucky lady.
Joey is my favorite and I relate to her so much in so many ways so that’s probably why her character had my heart from the start as well. She was the perfect lady for Logan and I’m so happy he finally took notice.
Lex did their story so much justice and created another page turning book that rivals the ones that came before. Of the troupes in this series the friends to lovers thing isn’t usually my favorite (I don’t hate them, but I don’t always reach for them first either) and this book was hands down the best for me. This was easily a 5 star read for me and one I’ll recommend to others often.
wow! WOW! Lex Martin left me completely breathless with Breathless. This story follows Shameless and Reckless, although it is a standalone story. Joey and Logan’s story feels like its been a long time coming. I’ve been reading Lex Martin for several years, and truly love the way she writes a romance. The steam, angst, and chemistry of her characters is truly incredible and reading Breathless makes me want to start over with her whole catalog to do a binge reread!
Joey’s kept her feelings hidden for so long from Logan… maintained their friendship at the expense of her pain. And Logan’s held his own secrets tightly to the vest as well… tightly enough that after Joey’s ghosted him for months, he’s suddenly opening his eyes to so much more. When Joey returns for Ethan and Torie’s (see Reckless) wedding, the chance that Logan has to overcome what lies between them overrides all else. They are learning each other on a whole new playing field. And while it’s one that is riddled with uncertainty for both of them, the chance to experience true love is stronger. It was mesmerizing to read the effect that years of friendship have on their budding romance. The story is one that’s easy to get lost in and find yourself reading in one sitting. It’s set in a small town and is full of exquisite emotion. Lex Martin’s storytelling is incredible and I truly can’t recommend this book enough!
Breathless will leave you breathless and wanting more! This was a best friends to lovers romance! I absolutely loved Joey and Logan’s journey it was sweet and sexy with some shocking twists of events! Perfect ending! Breathless is the 3rd book in this series and can totally be read as a standalone!
Breathless is a one of a kind friends to lovers romance that left me feeling like my heart was full. I love a book that burrows deep down into your heart and this book did just that. These characters, I wanted to hug them! I adored them to pieces and I related to them on a deep level. They felt like a part of me while reading and when I was done I felt like I was missing them. That my friends is how you should feel about all books and Lex Martin made me a forever fan because of this series. I loved it so much that I am going to be purchasing all three books in paperback because they need to live on my bookshelves with my other favorites.
Ladies, if you’re a hardcore romance lover you won’t want to miss out on the Texas Night series. Each book features a different trope and cast of characters that will make you fall hopelessly in love. I highly recommend all three books!
Breathless is the third title in the Texas Nights series, and features Joey and Logan. Their story is full of twists and turns, secrets and lies. Whilst heart-warming and sweet, its also quite and angst ridden tale.
Joey has had a hard life, the one constant has been the boy next door and her best friend Logan. She’s stubborn, shy and a little naive.
Logan is a sexy, sweet hero with a reputation as a player, but not is always what it seems. He’s an alpha to the core, hardworking, and quite romantic and caring when it comes to Joey.
Joey and Logan are opposites in many ways, but both are incredibly loyal and will do anything for those they hold dear to their hearts.
The chemistry this pair shares is undeniable, and their banter is engaging and fun. Overall an enjoyable and captivating read with equal parts heat, heart and humour.
This Book Left Me Breathless!!!
I absolutely love this series! Every book has captured my heart in different ways and this one is no exception. I adore best friend/girl next door romances and Lex Martin slayed this genre with Breathless!
Logan and Joey are adorable together. The chemistry between them is explosive but will the secrets keep them apart?? I’ll never tell, go read the book for yourself!
I can not get enough of this series! If you haven’t read it, you’re truly missing out. Each book can be read as a standalone but trust me, you won’t stop at one.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Joey…I wouldn’t say I ran away exactly -twenty-two is to old for that. I would call it self preservation. I have one objective; protect my heart from the boy next door who has no clue I’ve loved him my whole life, even with a front row seat to his revolving bedroom door. My escape plan almost worked. Except I left on thing behind. Logan Carter hijacked my heart, and now it’s time to get it back. This time for good.
Logan…I wouldn’t say I’ve been lying this whole time-not about everything. Not about how much I miss my best friend, and definitely not about how pissed I am that she left with hardly a goodbye. She’s the last person I ever expected to ghost me, and her absence left a gaping hole in my chest. When Joey Grayson steps off that bus, I know I’ll do anything to keep her home, and that means finding out the truth. But I’m not sure how to tell her my truths, when I’m living so many lies.
This is a second chance romance and it delivers that in spaced. Joey left town to get some space from the only man she has ever loved. The man that broke her heart time and time again as he went through women like most people go through underwear. She went to Florida but left her heart beat back in Texas. Six months later it is time to go back and to get it back. When she steps off the bus in Texas there he is waiting to pick her up. However he is mad. She left him with no goodbye and was just gone and she took a piece of him with her though she probably had no clue that that was what was happening. These two have a story of hearts that want and hearts that resist. You have to read to find out what happens but it is a really good story.
This story will leave you Breathless.
Breathless is book three in the ‘Texas Nights’ series by Lex Martin. It follows Logan and Joey’s story. We have met both these characters previously in the other books, but now it’s their chance to shine.
Logan and Joey have been friends for a long time. Joey’s had a not so secret crush on Logan ever since she was a teenager, but recently, she’d thought things were progressing, until one night she hears Logan talking negatively to someone… about her.
This sends her into a spiral of despair and she does the only thing she can think of. She runs away. Six months later, she’s back- but only for her best friend Tori’s wedding.
Tori is marrying Logan’s older brother, Ethan (the couple from book 2 Reckless) so it’s not so easy to avoid him. It’s even harder to escape when she finds out she has nowhere to stay. Logan saves the day by taking her home with him.
Logan doesn’t understand why Joey is reticent to stay with him, they’re best friends or they were until she ghosted him six months ago.
It’s not long before Logan is wishing he could put the BFF tag behind them, as he’s seeing Joey in a totally new light. He doesn’t want to be just friends anymore- but he has secrets that hold him back, ones he doesn’t want to let go.
Joey and Logan are an incredible couple, they share an amazing rapport and chemistry. Their story is a wonderful addition to the two previous books, sweet, funny and lighthearted most of the time, there is a little bit of drama that was well played which I did not see coming. I enjoyed seeing more from Ethan and Tori, Grandma Beth and the kids, as well as Kat and Brady.
Another Lex Martin smash hit! I absolutely fell in love with this author after reading Shameless a few years ago, and she blew me away again with Breathless. She just has a way about sucking you into the world she has created and not letting you go. I love her writing style — it’s fresh and fun and comfy cozy. It feels like sitting down with your best friend and a bottle of wine on a Friday night, just gabbing and telling stories. The best!
Breathless was such a fun friends-to-lovers. I loved the little angsty moments that were tossed in, and the fun Texas charm of the story, and the raw emotions of each character. I found myself smiling on one page and then clutching my heart on the next — and that’s the sign of a good book!
I highly recommend Breathless and this author in general. Five stars!
This is the 3rd book in this awesome series and is Joey and Logan’s story. They have been best friends forever, and when Joey gets fed up with Logan’s bad boy ways, she leaves town with a broken heart. Now 6 months later she is coming back, and Logan is determined to find out why she has been ignoring him. Can these two move on from friends ‘lovers? This is a wonderful story which is well written and is an emotional roller coaster journey throughout, as well being a fun, entertaining, and sweet story with secrets and lies. I was completely captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I highly recommend for all.
This book just has me breathless , makes me speechless and sucks me in….
Lex Martin just knows how to write and puts everything in the story…. excitement, love, passion, friendship…… just WOW
Joey and Logan, they are just so cute and hot together.
I got this ARC to review and I can tell already will not be enough for this book….
Tip…. buy it!!!! %
Friends to lovers…
I officially worship at the bookshelf of Lex Martin!
The third in the Texas Night series, Breathless is a heartwarming, uplifting romance of friendship, family and love.
We are welcomed back with characters from the first and second books, but even more so we get the story of Joey and Logan.
Logan Carter has always been known as the ladies man of the brothers, and while that is true, no one knows the real him. No one but Joey.
Joey AKA Josephine, his lifelong best friend. A best friend that just returned from a six month trip to Florida. A trip that Logan has hated.
Joey ran away from Logan, to clear her head and to try and get over the man who she has been in love with for as long as she remembers. As if that works, after retuning home, the drama kicks off right away.
The spark that has always been there between these two is finally burning…but will secrets come a calling and drown that spark before it can burn bright.
Join Logan, Joey and the rest of the Carter brood as they navigate family drama and secrets that may just ruin the entire of the family.
This book has it all, romance, friendship, family and vulnerability. Once you start this book you won’t want to put it down, the pages will just call you right back!
Lex Martin does it again… pulls you into Joey & Logan’s story with colourful characters, witty banter and an interesting plot that will keep you highly entertained and swooning for a love that spans decades yet takes decades to come to fruition. BFF’s, they were each other’s ride or die… but something or circumstances were always getting in the way of them confessing what was growing between them. Their chemistry was electric and the sparks that were ignited lit up the pages. A very entertaining book, I think this so far is my favourite of the series!
Gahhh! I loved this story so hard!! It was epic. Joey and Logan have a beautiful, swoon-worthy story that will melt your heart to pieces!!
10+++ stars!! Logan & Joey’s story is SO WONDERFUL!! The story starts out with them being a bit estranged, but soon their family is working together to get them, well, together. It’s a very subtle working, as far as the story goes – there’s no overt “matchmaking” going on, per se. It’s just that everyone knows they belong together & try to gently nudge them along… : )
I love the friendship and the way it blossomed into love. Joey knows she’s been in love w/ Logan forever; Logan’s a little slower on the uptake, but once his eyes are opened… *cheesy grin*
This story has a high level of fun & laughter, sweet mixed w/ the perfect level of STEAM. There’s a bit of a mystery, a villain of sorts… or maybe more than one. You’ll just have to read to find out! And I HIGHLY recommend you read this one! Also, if you haven’t read the first two books, you won’t be lost at all & can totally read this on its own & enjoy Logan & Joey. BUT… I loved Shameless & Reckless, too. They’re well worth the read AND Shameless is free as I write this review.
So, go forth & fall in love, my friends!! : )
P.S. – The author asks at the end if we’d like a story w/ Isaiah & Liberty. My answer is YES, PLEASE!
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I was so excited to read the next installment from Lex Martin, in Breathless we get the story of Logan and Joey. This is a sweet friends to lovers romance, one of my favorite genre’s. This was one of my most anticipated reads since we found out these two would get their HEA. This book will leave you Breathless and wanting more of the Carter brother’s stories. This is the kine of book once you start you won’t be able to put it down.
4,5 stars
Lex Martin is one of those authors with the whole package: great stories, awesome and believable characters, and stunning beautiful covers!
Logan and Joey’s story is an incredible ride, filled with sexy and cute, serious and funny moments. You will fall deeply for Logan and want to be Joey’s BFF. Also, it was nice to see a glimpse of the other couples.
Breathless is bound to be a read you’ll enjoy if you love friends-to-lovers-stories. Lex won’t let you down.
My heart is full and I have a fond smile on my face.
This. Book. Is. Everything!
First of all, I love this series. The characters, the stories, the feelings and the plots are all so wonderfully written. And I’ve been waiting for Joey and Logan’s story since I finished the first two books.
And it was so worth the wait.
This book checked all the good boxes.
First loves? check.
Friends-to-lovers? check.
angst? check.
deep characters? check.
all consuming love? check.
characters’s personal growth? check.
amazing chemistry? check.
loyalty? check.
secrets? check.
unshed tears? check
funny moments? check.
wonderful family with great banter? check and check.
super sexy times? Check with a capital “C”.
secondary characters that add to the story but don’t steal the main characters’s thunder? check for all of them.
The story was complete. And it was wonderful.
Joey and Logan had this beautiful friendship for all their lives and even though we thought that Joey pined after Logan for so many years and was always unrequited, we start to realize that for so long the feelings were mutual, even if Logan wasn’t ready to admit them.
We get to see a deeper side of Logan we didn’t know before and we see that there are so much more going on that we could ever imagine.
Logan is loyal almost to a fault. He loves with his whole heart and most of the times he doesn’t even know that. Joey is way stronger than she seems to be and she can face whatever is thrown at her, most of the times with a smile on her face.
Logan might have taken Joey for granted in the past, but he’s well aware that he’s indispensable in his life.
They are perfect together, they bring the best in each other, they root for eacht other, they respect each other and there is so much love it’s fulfilling to watch.
They thrived in each other’s love!
My eyes were glued to the book and my heart was so full. I was like a witness of how true love blossoms and it was a spectacle.
As soon as I finished reading this book, I wanted to read it again.
Bravo to the author.
Friends to lovers, one of my favourite genres. Add in all the secrets and lies, (not malicious I might add), and we have a rollercoaster ride of emotions wrapped up in a sexy romance that had me addicted from the first page. Joey has been in love with Logan almost her entire life, and he has no clue. He’s too busy juggling his life, working to pay the bills. It isn’t until Joey ups and leaves with no explanation that Logan realises how much he misses and needs her. Things change when she comes back to town for her best friend’s wedding. Logan is determined to find out why she left. Cute, sexy, a little angst if I’m being honest, and a whole lot of romance, perfectly written, with wonderful characters. Small town romance at its best. I received an advanced copy of this book from the author via GoodReads. This is my honest review.