Only a Breath Apart: A Novel

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Jesse dreams of working the land that's been in his family forever. But he's cursed to lose everything he loves most. Scarlett is desperate to escape her "charmed" life. But leaving a small town is easier said than done. Despite their history of heartbreak, when Jesse sees a way they can work together to each get what they want, Scarlett can't say no. Each midnight meeting between Jesse and Scarlett will push them to confront their secrets and their feelings for each other. Katie McGarry is an expert at spinning tales of high school love, angst, and class boundaries. In Only a Breath Apart Katie returns to her roots, and is sure to appeal to her multitude of fans, as well as attract new teen readers.

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"Katie McGarry knows what YA is, how it works, and what it can do better than anyone, but she always takes it one step further."--Hypable

Fair warning: Picture-perfect Scarlett and misunderstood Jesse will have you in your feels.--Girls' Life Magazine

"Beyond a haunted teen romance is a beautiful, moving exploration of domestic violence, forgiveness, and self-love. ...Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming." --Kirkus, starred review

"McGarry ably captures the feeling of desperately wanting to come home to a friendship that has radically changed. The novel manages to tackle domestic violence in a way that never feels clichd, and the romance is sure to win over even the most cynical reader. This is a story you'll want to read slowly, just to be able to stay with the characters for a moment longer."--Booklist

"A gorgeous, heartfelt journey of redemption and love." --Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

"Powerful, emotional, and ultimately hopeful. An unforgettable story that will leave its mark on your heart." --C. J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author

"Gritty and real, Only a Breath Apart is a story of hope conjured from pain, strength drawn from innocence, and love earned from self-respect. Beautiful, poignant, and fierce." --Kristen Simmons, critically acclaimed author of the Article 5 series

"Meticulously weaves a fragile love story through a minefield of loss, broken trust, and familial curses both real and imagined. Haunting, authentic, and ultimately hopeful." --Tammara Webber, New York Times bestselling author

"A painful, beautiful, and utterly magical story about the family you're born into versus the family you choose." --Trish Doller, author of In a Perfect World

"A touching tale of love and fate straight from the heartland." --Mindy McGinnis, author of The Female of the Species

"Scarlett and Jesse's story will stay in your heart long after you finish the book." --Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author

"Southern Gothic at its finest, this is Katie McGarry's best book to date!" --Miranda Kenneally, author of Catching Jordan and Breathe, Annie, Breathe

Author Bio

Katie McGarry is an award winning and critically acclaimed young adult novelist. She is currently living out her real life love story in Kentucky with her husband and three children. Katie is a lover of music, happy endings, reality television, and is a secret University of Kentucky basketball fan. katielmcgarry.com Twitter: @KatieMcGarry Facebook: katielmcgarry