Meet Me Between Breaths

by Joshua Paul Greene

288 pages, Paperback

Published February 15, 2025

About the author

J. P. Greene is an American novelist, poet, and short story writer. His perspectives on love and relationships, his palpable adoration of the wilderness, and his lyrical poetry and prose have captured the attention and affection of readers around the world.

He currently lives at the base of the beautiful Colorado mountains with his small band of nature-loving children.

Reviews

[Megan Kostowicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know if it's because I'm a romantic lover girl, or because this book is so moving, or a little bit of both, but I was crying through most of it (and sobbing during the rest). Greene captures both whirlwind lust and forever love perfectly in this quick read, in an incredibly impressive way. This is a collection of poetry and short stories I see myself coming back to again and again when I need either a good cathartic cry or a reminder that the world is a beautiful place full of love; we just need to practice looking for it in the small everyday moments.

[Nay · Rating 5 out of 5]

REVIEW POST - Book 11 of 2025

Meet Me Between Breaths by JP Greene

How do you even begin to describe this book?

Compromising of poetry and prose, the pages tell the beautiful unfolding story of Lorenzo and Eleanore.

Stunning poetry, interspersed with just the right amount of life story, you begin to piece together their time. I imagine each reader will experience this so differently to each other and therein lies the beauty of art.

Because that's what this is. It's art. In its purest form.

As a lover of poetry this was everything I never knew I needed.

"We have always been
far too great to
be contained in
just one life."

[ilbret ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

J.P. Greene has taken a unique approach to the modern love story. This book is gritty, raw and full of love. If you love love in all its forms then this book is for you. You will weave in and out through poetry and traditional prose, but don’t get me wrong, there is nothing traditional about this book.

[Eva Hofstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book and will for sure read it over and over again. Love the slow burn and old fashion atmosphere in the story and all the gorgeous poems.

[Laci · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me cry for all the best reasons.

[A J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me feel like I was falling in love all over again. It beautifully captures the small, aching moments that make love so unforgettable. A poetic, emotional read—I’ll definitely revisit it.

[Breanne Szabados · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was stunning. The format is so unique, with both prose and poetry that fit together seamlessly. I took my time reading this because I didn’t want it to end. Gorgeous book and one I will read again and again.

[Amanda Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully haunting. A mix of a short story and poetry, this book envelops you in a love story between two characters and their insecurities. J.P. Greene’s way with words is indescribable and pulls at your heart.

[Jillian Short · Rating 5 out of 5]

The layout of this story is so beautiful, and like nothing I’ve seen before. It makes me want to fall in love again.

[Kimia Jalili · Rating 5 out of 5]

A captivating read for those who cherish lyrical expressions of romance