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Losing my brother was my breaking point.
After years of disappointment and pain, never again was I letting someone penetrate my heart.
As long as I could still play my drums, I would tolerate the bullshit that came with being a member of the band Borrowed Faith.
What I didn’t see coming was a redheaded angel, her name true to her looks.
Apple was the epitome of forbidden fruit, too special for someone like me.
Her rock legend father made it crystal clear.
More importantly, so did my head.
My heart should’ve listened.
The angel should’ve, too.
I knew the demons in me would destroy her.

This novel contains explicit language and graphic sex.

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Ruby Rowe

14 books291 followers
Ruby Rowe began writing in January of 2013 under the pen name Scarlet Wolfe, releasing contemporary and young adult. She soon tried her hand at writing erotica romance and fell in love with the genre.
The pen name Ruby Rowe came about when she decided it best to keep her racier books separate from her young adult romances.
When not writing, Ruby reads naughty books about possessive, hot alpha males. She has an addiction to Pinterest, pinning all the sensual photos she can find. She loves bacon, coffee, and other flavors of ice cream besides vanilla. ;) She hopes her writing will allow her readers a reprieve from the real world, giving them an opportunity to live out their fantasies.

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January 29, 2019
REALLY cool story!

I'll be honest; I wasn't sure what to make of this book at first. I've read LOTS of Ruby's books, and this one was written in a "voice" that seemed aimed at a "new adult" audience and wasn't what I was used to reading from her.

But then.

I got sucked in.

Hours. This was one of those books I spent hours upon hours sitting and reading because I HAD to know what happened next and how it ended.

Yes, this is a rock star romance, and yes this has paranormal elements and yes it has a heroine who is not "I don't need a man! I'm a woman! I'm an island!" and yes, I LOVED it.

Apple was a joy to read. She was just so nice and naive and yet savvy enough to keep me 100% on her side throughout. And she loved Tripp and was willing to do whatever it took for love to survive.

Tripp was AWESOME. He was damaged and moody and angry and everything I love in a hero.

Then there's Zain, and I'm SO happy to see this is book 1 of a series because he SO needs a book.

In conclusion, this was not the typical Ruby book but I am SO glad she took the risk because, for me, it REALLY paid off!
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520 reviews
January 16, 2019
First let me say, I am not huge into Paranormal Romance at all. But knowing this was a Ruby Rowe book, I was excited to see how it would all play out. Ruby has not let me down since she started writing as Ruby Rowe, and this was no exception. I was blown away at how much I was pulled into the story of Tripp and Apple.

In Breathe into Me, the kick-off to what is going to be an amazing series, we follow the Rock Band Borrowed Faith on tour. Breathe into Me is Tripp Townsend’s book. Tripp is their drummer, and Apple is an aspiring writer who ends up on this tour bus working on an article. With high aspirations of locking each of the band mates down for interviews, the one that resists her the most, is the one she is drawn to the strongest. The connection that Tripp and Apple have is instantaneous, although he is very resistant to it. He’s been warned to stay away by her Rock Legend father who doesn’t want her involved with one of his kind. But his pull to her is just undeniable and once he finally gives into it, BOOOM! An explosion so magnetic that you just know these two are destined to be together. But the only way they can survive is if Apple confesses her secret she’s been hiding from him. But will her confession rip them apart faster than they were pulled together?

I can’t wait for the next book in the series, based on Zain! Swoon!
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179 reviews
January 28, 2019
Ruby Rowe with another amazing book to add to her collection. This time with a slight paranormal plot. I have never been a reader of paranormal romance but this one captured me hook, line and sinker.
Tripp is the drummer for Borrowed Faith. Apple is an a journalist writing a story about Borrowed Faith. Dex is a rock god that Borrowed Faith is headlining for and Apple's father and boss. Dex doesn't want Apple to fall for a rock star like him. He wants better for his little girl. While Apple is trying to nail down the members of Borrowed Faith for interviews for her article she ends up falling for the drummer everyone has warned her away from. Tripp and Apple fall for each other but will Apple's secret tear them apart or bring them closer than ever? What will happen with these two and the other members of Borrowed Faith?

Dark on Me will be book two in this series and Zain's book. I can't wait to read it next!
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2,804 reviews114 followers
January 25, 2019
Rock Romance with a Twist

Well, this book was a surprise to me…a good surprise. It had a touch of paranormal added to it and I usually don’t do paranormal BUT this book was so good and made sense to me as how it was used that it did not strike me as the “normal” paranormal book.

Now, with that said let’s get onto the awesome part with everything rock star. Oh, yeah it gave me the bad boy rock stars and everything that entails; drinking, drugs, groupies, and discontentment within the band. Borrowed Faith was made up of members who were struggling to get along since the death of one of the co-founders and big brother to Tripp. Tripp had drastically changed since his brother’s death and was starting out on tour with the legendary Fully Wired. The last thing he wanted was to be interviewed by Fully Wired’s Dexter Kingsley’s daughter Apple. Apple was raised as far away from the rock lifestyle with her dad telling her to stay away from musicians. Now for one more important player in this story is Zain whose father happens to be another famous rocker in the Fully Wired band. Zain and Apple had known of each other since they were kids but when Apple was sent away to school and eventually went to Princeton they had lost touch.

Apple was to do an article on Borrowed Faith for her father’s upcoming e magazine and she was excited to get up close and personal with them and see how the rock world really worked. Zain and Apple started a relationship that they realized was friend zone only and Zain had a great sense of humor along with his living life on the edge with the women, booze and drugs. It was Tripp that caught Apple’s eye and they both felt this crazy connection that wasn’t explainable but Tripp was so into his dark world would it even be possible for Apple to exist near him? She was a woman who wanted nothing more than to help Tripp and Borrowed Faith by helping them all heal.

This is the first time I read this author and loved it!! I can’t wait to get my hands on Zain’s book next.
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Author 56 books683 followers
February 5, 2019
This is the first book I've read by Ruby Rowe and I was not disappointed to find a new author for me! Tripp is the drummer for Borrowed Faith and Apple is the daughter of a rock legend they just so happen to be touring with. I like these characters a lot, especially Zain. They each have their own story to tell and their own demons they are fighting. Tripp has lost his brother, so he's hurting and lashes out at everyone. Apple is a very tender-hearted person, so I will say that at times, I wasn't the craziest about her because of how sensitive she was. I wanted her to toughen up because it seemed like she did cry quite a bit and at the drop of a hat..but...the further I read into the book, the more I understood why she was so emotional and she did start standing up for herself as well. With Tripp, he doesn't expect to have a connection with Apple but he does and he can't deny it. I liked how the two of them sort of had their own language they spoke with each other. They didn't have to say much for the other to understand. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Borrowed Faith!
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2,139 reviews12 followers
August 31, 2019
I am a huge fan of Ruby Rowe and her books seem to be getting better and better! This is a new book in a new series that follows the members of a rock band. Breathe Into Me is the story of Tripp Townsend the drummer of Borrowed Faith and Apple is the daughter of Dex Kingley, also a rock star who does not want her daughter to fall for a musician. Apple is writing an article on the members of Borrowed Faith. Apple feels an instant connection to Tripp. Once she meets him she feels as if she was meant to meet him and somehow help him with what he is struggling with. This bookis the first book I have ever read that has a bit of paranormal elements to it and I must say I quite enjoyed that aspect. Apple has slowly revealed to the band her ability and the ones who have been shown are open to it. Apple is having a hard time deciding how to tell Tripp and have be receptive to it. The two have grown closer as the time goes and she is also afraid he will push her away when he learns the whole truth and the message she needs to give him. The two are definitely destined to be together. This is a wonderfully written story about their journey as well as how Apple touches everyone's life. The scenes revolving around the paranormal aspects were at times so emotional as heartwarming. I definitely felt them. Tripp was a surprise to read about at times. He is not your average bad boy rock star. Once he realizes how he and Apple are connected its amazing. I look forward to the next book in the series. Dark Into Me will be about Zain who is a family friend of Apple's. I loved the HEA of this book!
Profile Image for Tee loves Kyle Jacobson.
2,481 reviews174 followers
February 3, 2019
First I have to say that I loved loved this book so much! It was so much more than I expected and I need book two like ASAP! I never wanted Apple and Tripp's story to end. It was amazing and they had amazing chemistry between them when it finally released. Tripp tried so hard to stay away from Apple but it did not work out. Even when Apple's father threatened him to stay away that he did not want his baby girl with a rock star because they were not good enough for his baby girl and that was saying something because Apple's father was a rock star legend and he knew what could happen to his baby girl.

But you know what they say about the heart wanting what it wants and getting it....... well that happens here and it is an amazing journey Tripp and Apple went through. You will enjoy the highs and the lows and the strength it took Tripp to stay away from Apple when all his heart wanted was her. So go on and one click this one and enjoy the rock star ride you are about to get!
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5,369 reviews46 followers
January 30, 2019
This is my 1st read and review for this author and this is an amazing story, and this is the story of the rock band Borrowed Faith and the guys relationship with each other. Zain’s father’s band Fully Wired is headlining with Zane’s band being the supporting act. Apple is the adopted daughter of rock legend Dexter Kingsley and she will be interviewing the guys from the band Borrowed Faith for a magazine that her father is starting up. There is something special about Apple when she was in an accident when she was younger she hit her head and now she can see and speak to spirits. I loved this story I’ve never read a story with a bunch of misfit rockers like these are and it’s a fantastic story a 5 plus ⭐️ read and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
1,017 reviews12 followers
January 28, 2019
Absolutely love all Ruby Rowe's books she never lets me down and Beathe Into Me was a hit for me! All though Paranormal is not my normal genre, l loved it! The other band members where awesome characters! Tripp & Apple's story sucked me into their world and their love! Can't wait for Zain's story Dark On Me!
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502 reviews7 followers
September 5, 2019
With this book, our Ruby tried her hand at a little paranormal added to her normal steamy romance. I was skeptical, as I always am when one of my favorite authors decides to take off in a new direction. But I was blown away by this story. Ruby did a wonderful job with her first dive into the paranormal world. It wasn't over the top, which so many authors do on their first try, but just enough to pull you in and keep you on the edge and turning pages.
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654 reviews15 followers
February 2, 2019
An ultimately enjoyable story I felt could have used a little polish

I was brand new to this author, though a couple of her books are on my TBR, but rockstar is a favorite genre and I usually like troubled main characters so I thought this would a good book to start off with.

I have to say I’m a bit on the fence about this book. I liked the characters and loved the setup; Apple’s abilities surprised and intrigued as did the concept of a talented band whose members were struggling to get along. While I liked Tripp, I didn’t really connect with him (though I was rooting for him for Apple’s sake) as I found myself more interested in Zain. The story itself definitely had my interest and the author generally did a good job keeping me invested—I was yelling at more than one character over the course of the story, lol.

There were a couple of things I had issues with. For one, there were times the language didn’t flow for me, with some dialogue sounding unnatural to my inner ear (I “hear” books in my head as I read, so language sticks out for me). Also I had problems with how Apple is depicted. While I can buy her inexperience given her age, upbringing and particular abilities (and I was completely willing and even excited to suspend disbelief regarding those abilities), I had trouble believing an intelligent, Princeton educated wanna-be journalist raised by a rockstar parent wouldn’t be familiar with social media (which is a huge part of modern journalism) or know what trending is no matter how sheltered she was. While it probably wouldn’t bother a lot of people, it’s the kind of thing that’s a pet peeve for me.

At the end of the day, while the story had great bones and I did end up enjoying it, I just felt it could have used a little more polish. I’d call the end of this one part HFN instead of a true HEA, because there are still some questions to be answered and an underlying plot I presume will continue on through the series. I do look forward to reading the next book as I’m itching to see Zain get his act together. 3.5 stars

B2B Kelly
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1,670 reviews54 followers
February 1, 2019
This book was not much different than what I'm used to reading from this author in the sense that she sucked me in from the moment I started reading. She might have put a little spin with a little paranormal into this book but nothing over the top or exaggerating. It was just perfect and very believable.

This book is about a band with their band members having issues and can't seem to get along. Tripp is the main culprit in this story since he's always broody and moody and never wants to interact with his band members. He is closed off and it all happened after his brother Nathan died of an overdose. Tripp always felt safe and protected around Nathan but after his death, he completely put a wall up and wasn't letting anyone through.

When Apple joined the tour bus due to her wanting to interview all the band members for her father's magazine, she was the first person to be able to get close to Tripp. She had a very close relationship with one of the other members and this was a step for her to get closer to everyone else.

Her pull towards Tripp was very strong and she felt that chemistry from the moment she laid eyes on him. Tripp found Apple attractive but didn't want to get close to her because of his demons.

But Apple found a way to convince Tripp to give them a chance at something, but she was scared to reveal her powers to him because she felt like she was going to lose him.

This was a very interesting story and now I can't wait to read the books about the rest of the members and see what else Ms. Rowe has up her sleeve with their stories.

I'm very intrigued and looking forward to continue reading the journey of this band and what we can expect from their stories.

4 Stars

**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**

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2,812 reviews241 followers
February 2, 2019
Breathe Into Me in a good read. There's a lot stuff going on in this story. It's not a light fluffy read and deals with some deep topics and some interesting topics. Apple is the daughter of a famous rock star, Dex. Dex has managed to keep her shelter and away from the public eye. Apple is sweet and nice. She's unique and has a special talent. I totally loved the aspect her special talent brings to the story. She's tagging along with Borrowed Faith to interview them for a story. The band members of Borrowed Faith are kind of an emotional mess. Apple and Zian know each other form before and they have this weird friend connection. Zian and Apple help each other out but Tripp is who Apple really wants to help. Tripp lost his brother and since then he changed. He's grumpy and angry a lot. Apple comes in and changes things. We get to see a nice side of Tripp at some points. I really liked this one but at the end I still wanted to know a little more. The next book in the series says it based on Zain but I'm hoping that we get a little more of some of the stuff that happened in this story too.

162 reviews12 followers
January 26, 2019
I was lucky to receive and ARC of this book. Thank you Ruby. Oh wow!!!!!!!!! Definitely a 5 star plus book. This was my first book reading about rock stars. I totally loved this book. Your emotions are brought right into this book. Apple and Tripp grabbed my heart from the beginning. This book keeps you wondering what will happen next which keeps you page turning. Apple's dad whose also a rock star warns the rock band guys in Borrowed faith that his daughter is off limits. Tripp really is wanting to be with Apple as Apple wants to be with Tripp. Apple stands up to her dad many times throughout this story that she is grown. Tripp lost his brother in an accident and struggles with the pain of losing him and Apple tries to help in get through it with her heart and her abilities. Apple tries to keep the band from falling apart as ever since Nathan (Tripp's Brother) passed away its been tense. It felt like you were there on the bus with the band with all of them. I totally loved the emotional ending that I didn't expect. A great book. Thank you Ruby.
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1,598 reviews10 followers
January 30, 2019
This first book on the band Borrowed Faith is an absolute winner! Trip is the drummer whose older brother started the group, but Nathan became addicted and succumbed to an overdose. For two years now Zain has been the guitar and lead for the group but really not accepted and is also using drugs. Into this group comes Apple, whose adoptive father and Zain's father are well known leaders of the band Fully Wired, both rich and famous. Apple has been protected by her father Dex, but he is letting the recent graduate go on tour with Borrowed Faith to write a good story for his new online magazine eWired which will be her first job. This is a great setting for the mutual troubles of Zain and Apple, and the surprise connection of Trip and Apple. I snickered and I cried but I also ached for the whole bus load of young people who kept insisting they were adults but often didn't act like it. I can't wait for Rowe's next book in this series!
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2,481 reviews174 followers
February 18, 2019
First I have to say that I loved loved this book so much! It was so much more than I expected and I need book two like ASAP! I never wanted Apple and Tripp's story to end. It was amazing and they had amazing chemistry between them when it finally released. Tripp tried so hard to stay away from Apple but it did not work out. Even when Apple's father threatened him to stay away that he did not want his baby girl with a rock star because they were not good enough for his baby girl and that was saying something because Apple's father was a rock star legend and he knew what could happen to his baby girl.

But you know what they say about the heart wanting what it wants and getting it....... well that happens here and it is an amazing journey Tripp and Apple went through. You will enjoy the highs and the lows and the strength it took Tripp to stay away from Apple when all his heart wanted was her. So go on and one click this one and enjoy the rock star ride you are about to get!
120 reviews
January 25, 2019
I love rockstar romance books, so when I read the blurb I couldn’t wait to read it. I really did enjoy this book. It’s not like any rockstar romance book I read. I love how she blindsided me with the plot. I love that Apple, Tripp and Zain had a POV. Apple is working for her dad new magazine so she there to interview a rock band call Borrowed Faith. I love Apple unique gift and that she tried to help everyone around her. She did cry a little to much but I did like that in the end she did stand up for herself. Tripp is the drummer for the band and when they meet the have an instant connection. Even though he try’s to fight it in the end he has to make a choice. He’s definitely a ahole but you will love him in the end. I can’t wait for Zain’s book!! I love that even when he’s has demons of his own he still try’s to help.
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5,013 reviews441 followers
January 31, 2019
Ruby Rowe knows how to pack quite the emotional wallop when she writes her romance stories. Her newest book "Breathe Into Me" is the story of Tripp Townsend who is the drummer of Borrowed Faith and Apple , who is the daughter of Dex Kingley, also a rock star who doesn't want his daughter to fall for a musician.
Apple and Tripp will immediately catch your attention and take you on a wild ride full of emotions, twists, turns, passion, secrets and paranormal elements. What a deliciously dark and beautiful rockstar romance. Apple and Tripp's love story is full of heat and drama. Love and Angst. I don't want to spoil anything but trust me, Ms. Rowe has a powerfully strong romance that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last word on the very last page. I cannot wait to read the next book in this new series which is Dark On Me!

My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
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7,178 reviews68 followers
January 28, 2019
OMG! Wow. Man, talk about being blindsided. Ruby really pulled all the stops on this bad boy. One fantastic storyline and strong plot really keep you riveted from start to finish. Such an extremely intense, palpable and explosive chemistry between the two main characters as they face unexpected trials and tribulations. Secrets run rampant as truths are revealed that will rock this baby to the core. Ruby nailed this bad boy and brought it roaring to life brilliantly with so much passion and imagination it leaves you in awe. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this little jewel together smoothly. Remarkable job Ruby, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
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557 reviews15 followers
February 2, 2019
This book is so good. This is my first Ruby Rowe book and I absolutely loved it from beginning to end. I was drawn in by it being a Rock Romance and so glad that I went into it not knowing that it had a little bit of paranormal in it. I just don't do paranormal, but Ruby Rowe introduced me to this genre in a way that I didn't mind it at all. I loved it actually. Breathe Into Me sucked me in from the very beginning and made me love all of the band members. Tripp and Apple's story was such a page turner and so addicting. Their story was a wild ride that I am so glad that I took a chance on. I can't wait to get Zain's story in the next book. It looks like I am a new Ruby Rowe Stalker.

Happy Reading Everyone!!!
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5,874 reviews36 followers
January 25, 2019
This is the first book in the Borrowed Faith series. Apple and Tripp will catch your attention right away and take you on a while ride full of emotion and twists. He's a drummer for a rock band called Borrowed Faith and April's a reporter writing a story on the band. Her father is a rock star legend and he doesn't want his daughter to become with a musician. This book is well written and hard to put down once you start. Some paranormal elements and Apple's special gift. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to review this book.
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1,376 reviews2 followers
January 28, 2019
This story about Apple, Tripp and Zain was like no other I have read. Apple has a special gift that some may not believe but thats ok because the only one that matter is Tripp. Tripp has so much anger since he lost someone so close to him. He keeps his band mates at arms distance but when Apple is around she makes him feel. These two have a pull between them and as much as Tripp fights it, it doesnt go away. I am in love with this story.
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14 reviews2 followers
January 28, 2019
Hello moody rockstars! This book sucks you in by wanting to get to know th band and thier issues. And as you do you fall in love with each one. With Apple's abilities even if you dont like supernatural reads you will love this read. All the characters are likeable and the who arent you want to know why. I definitely can not wait for Ruby to come out with more books to this series. Im hooked, line, sinker and sold on this serise. And the playlist is phenomenal!
3,811 reviews16 followers
January 29, 2019
This was a great Rockstar Romance with a touch of the Paranormal. The storyline is well-written, with a loss, a struggle, chemistry and endearing characters. The H is a rocker who is struggling with the loss of his brother, the h is the daughter of the main act and the H was warned away from her. There is the ensuing stuff that one related to a rockstar lifestyle but the twist is the heroine has a gift. I liked it. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
1,269 reviews28 followers
January 31, 2019
When I first started reading this book I didn't know what to expect and I loved that this book blew my mind I loved it so much my heart broke for Tripp and I loved Apple she was amazing I loved how her gift was used that being said this book dealt with some serious issues for not only main characters but the supporting one's as well and I love how the author did that can't wait to read the others the only thing I wished was that we could get some more happy times with Tripp and Apple
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1,507 reviews12 followers
September 25, 2019
Since I am a “believer” I was very interested in this story and for the most part it was enjoyable, however it felt like I was dropped into the middle of another story that I knew nothing about. Regardless, mysticism, a band in turmoil
and my favorite part, Tripp the H, band mate Zain and the h Apple all had a POV, which sets up Zains book nicely. My issue is what I usually have issues with, an immature h who wants to act mature and fails in my opinion
487 reviews
February 2, 2019
Fantastic book!

I loved reading this book! Apple is the daughter of a rock legend. She meets the band Borrowed Faith to do an interview for her dad's new online magazine. When Apple and the members of the band get together, the rollercoaster ride of twist and turns begins!! Great story!
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Author 15 books139 followers
December 9, 2019
As you're reading this book you feel as if you are on the bus with the band Borrowed Faith. You feel their pain, anger and all the emotions as the band tries to heal and grow. Tripp and Apple quickly become my favorite characters.
You will fall in love with them all. Breathe Into Me isn't a normal everyday book about a rock band. There is so much more to this tale.
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1,478 reviews
January 28, 2019
I know that there a ton of bad boy rock star romances out there, but this was so good!! It's a gut punch at times, full of guilt and regret, but there is also hope, dreams, lust and love....it's all wrapped into one great story I just couldn't put down!
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