Space for Breathing

by I.K. Velasco

I used to think I had it all - the fame, the fans, the adoration and most of all - the music. My brother and I were two halves of the rock band, Slone. We'd been famous since we were teenagers. Despite all those blessings, one day I looked up and realized, I had nothing. Couldn't write a song to save my life...or my relationship with my brother. I was allowing myself to fail.

But then I found her. Maeva. She was the proud, devastatingly beautiful adopted daughter of the president of the record label. Her father had invited me to The Estate, a mansion in the outskirts of Manila, Philippines. Maeva coaxed me back into myself - the real me with her unconditional love, her nurturing, her touch.

In the end, I had to leave, cherishing every moment we'd had together. Could the two of us - from different sides of the world - find each other again?

Space For Breathing is IK Velasco's debut novel and she considers it her love letter to her country of origin - The Philippines. A ROCK STAR ROMANCE with a guaranteed HEA.

295 pages, Paperback

Published October 20, 2017

About the author

IK Velasco writes erotic fiction and contemporary romance. Her work appears in several anthologies, including Best American Erotica. She keeps a respectable corporate day job, while collecting love stories (tragic or otherwise), zany characters she calls friends and outlining smutty plots. She lives her happily ever after in the suburbs of Charlotte, NC with her husband and daughter.

Her first full-length novel - Space For Breathing - releases on October 20. Space For Breathing is a rock star romance and is her love letter to her country of origin - the Philippines.

Reviews

[Pam James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Shivers this is good

New to me, this was a monthly read for a book group. So glad it was. This poor Rock Star 🌟 Jacob loses his way. Then Robert Owen comes into his life and suggests he visit his place in the Philippines. There he meets Maeve. They teach each other new things. Jacob showing Maeve how to do a shiver shot have me the shivers. So sexy. Kept me interested. From a New Fan... Pam James.

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the moment I opened this book I was drawn into the story of Maeva and Jacob. I love that the story is set somewhere I have never been and know almost nothing about. I liked reading about, and then looking up, some of the things they saw and ate.

I liked the characters right from the beginning. Maeva develops so nicely throughout the story and she begins to learn what being an adult is really all about. Jacob starts the story like a lost little boy. I just wanted to scoop him up and hug away all his problems. They both grow together and I liked that.

Overall, this was a great story. It had a well thought out plot, the setting was well crafted, and the characters were relatable. For a debut indie author this was a great read. I will be keeping my eye on this author and will be reading the stories she has to tell in the future.

[Jacqueline Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book.

I couldn't put it down once I started. I can't wait for another book. I would recommend this book to anyone.