Barely Breathing
By Michelle M. Pillow
Merely Mortal Series Book #3
Prepare to hold your breath… Barely Breathing, the third book in the spellbinding Merely Mortal series by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow! A new first-person POV romantic urban fantasy.
I thought I could finally breathe again. After surviving the labyrinth, I believed I was done with the supernatural chaos that has been tearing my life apart. I was wrong.
The world I’ve fought so hard to escape keeps pulling me back in, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever.
Costin, the dangerously irresistible vampire I shouldn’t want, still haunts my thoughts.
Paul, the man I swore I would protect by staying away, is now in more danger than ever.
I don’t know what I’m going to do.
Magic is shifting, enemies are closing in, and I’m starting to realize my mortal bloodline might not be as powerless as I’ve always believed. The truth could destroy everything—my family, my future, and maybe even me.
I’ve faced monsters before, but this time, the greatest threat may be the one I never saw coming. I don’t know who to trust, and if I make the wrong choice, it could cost me everything. The only thing I’m certain of?
I’m barely breathing. And the worst is yet to come.
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Prepare for an exhilarating journey of magic, power struggles, and forbidden love like never before! Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, supernatural mysteries, forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, power struggles, and heart-stopping twists. This is a must-read for anyone craving more than a little danger in their love stories.
Recommended for readers who like Carrie Vaughn, Faith Hunter, Jennifer Estep, Lindsay Buroker, Ilona Andrews, and K.F. Breene.
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Book Details
Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
pages | 10-11 Hours |
Release Date: 01/28/2025
Merely Mortal Reading Order:
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Barely Breathing
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Nearly Dead
“Merely Mortal” by Michelle M. Pillow contains potential triggers that readers might want to be aware of before diving into the book:
- Death and Loss: The story involves tragic incidents related to Tamara’s supernatural family.
- Violence
- Betrayal and Trust Issues
- Supernatural Peril
- Emotional Turmoil
- Power Dynamics and Coercion: The power dynamics between mortals and supernaturals, including coercion or manipulation.
- Identity and Existential Crisis: Themes of struggling with one’s identity and place in the world, particularly when feeling out of place or pressured by family expectations.
CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.
Book Heal Levels: Sweet Sensual
Genre:
- Urban Fantasy
- Paranormal Romance
- Supernatural Mystery and Suspense
- Supernatural Thriller Elements
- New Adult
Tropes:
- Strong Female Protagonist
- Slow Burn
- Mortal in a Supernatural World
- Forbidden Love
- Forced Proximity
- Mythical Creatures: magics, vampires, wizards, necromancers, werewolves, shapeshifters, fae, trolls, goblins, demons, dragons, and more!
- Mystical Connection
- Family Legacy and Dark Family Secrets
- Supernatural Bureaucracy
- Protective Lover
- Emotional Turmoil and Vulnerability
- Supernatural Conspiracies and Conflict
- Hidden World Within Our World
- Magic in the Mundane
- Opposites Attract
- Rescue Romance Tropes
- The Chosen One
Themes:
- Identity and Belonging
- Transformation
- Mortality vs. Immortality
- Family Legacy and Expectations
- Power Dynamics
- Trust
- Love and Romance
- Isolation and Connection
- Autonomy and Self-Determination
- Good vs. Evil
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