SIGNED: Merely Mortal (Merely Mortal #1) Paperback
Signed Print. Urban Fantasy Romance. Book One in the Merely Mortal series. Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy.
All I want is a normal life. A quiet one. One where nobody knows my name, my bloodline, or how much time I have left.
That's not the life I have.
I'm the only human in a powerful supernatural family, and they've spent twenty-eight years reminding me I come with an expiration date. Then my family dies in a fire nobody believes I didn't start, and somehow I'm the one still standing. That wasn't supposed to happen.
The vampires don't care that it wasn't my fault. Now I have a target on my back and a bounty on my head. Without my family's protection, I'm caught in the middle of supernatural power struggles I don't fully understand and can't afford to lose.
So when a handsome stranger and his young daughter offer me a ride, I say yes. I know better. I say yes anyway.
Sometimes being merely mortal really sucks.
The most dangerous thing in my world isn't the bounty on my head. It's the man who makes me want to survive it.
Tropes & Microtropes:
š§ Vampire Threat
š On the Run
š Hunted Heroine
š Human in a Supernatural World
ā” Strangers to Lovers
š”ļø Protective Hero
šØ Single Dad
šŖ Blue-Collar Hero
š Forced Proximity
š„ Slow Burn
š„ Found Family
ā°ļø Cemetery Meet-Cute
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ā” This book ends on a cliffhanger, but don't fret, the complete series is available. Look for Book Two: Mostly Shattered
Publisher ā : ā Raven Books, The (June 24, 2024)
Language ā : ā English
Paperback ā : ā 590 pages
ISBN-10 ā : ā 1625013418
ISBN-13 ā : ā 978-1625013415
Item Weight ā : ā 1.27 pounds
Dimensions ā : ā 5 x 1.33 x 8 inches
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About Merely Mortal ā Merely Mortal Book 1
Available formats: ebook, signed print
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About Merely Mortal
Merely Mortal is Book One in Michelle M. Pillow's Merely Mortal series, a COMPLETE SERIES of four spicy urban fantasy romance novels. Tamara Devine is the only human in a powerful supernatural family — the mortal girl with an expiration date. When a fire kills her family and a bounty lands on her head, all she has is the road, a stranger, and very questionable survival instincts.
Who Will Love This Book
- Human heroine in a supernatural world — the mortal girl everyone underestimated, surviving on sheer stubbornness
- Single-dad blue-collar hero who gives her a reason to want to live a little longer
- Vampire threat, found family chaos, and a slow burn that absolutely earns it
- Fans of Jeaniene Frost, Ilona Andrews, and Patricia Briggs will devour this
- Opens the complete four-book series — all books out, binge-ready
- First-person voice, cemetery meet-cute, and a heroine who knows better and says yes anyway
The Merely Mortal Series
COMPLETE SERIES. Four books. One mortal woman in a world full of supernatural predators, a vampire who's been watching her longer than she knows, and a series that gets darker and more dangerous with every page. First-person urban fantasy romance told in Tamara's sharp, dark voice.
Merely Mortal Reading Order
- Merely Mortal (Book 1)
- Mostly Shattered (Book 2)
- Barely Breathing (Book 3)
- Nearly Dead (Book 4)
Shop the complete Merely Mortal series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I read Merely Mortal as a standalone?
Merely Mortal opens the series with a complete romance arc but ends on a cliffhanger. The full journey resolves in Book Four, Nearly Dead — the complete series is out and ready to binge.
What's the heat level?
Spicy. Expect on-page heat, a slow burn with serious chemistry, and a first-person heroine who holds nothing back.
Is Merely Mortal connected to Michelle M. Pillow's other series?
No. Merely Mortal is a standalone urban fantasy romance series. It is not connected to the Qurilixen World — no prior reading required.
What formats is Merely Mortal available in?
Ebook and signed print through this store. Visit MichellePillow.com/merely-mortal for all vendor options.
About Author Michelle M. Pillow
Michelle M. Pillow is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 paranormal and sci-fi romance novels. Her work spans the Qurilixen World, Merely Mortal, Order of Magic, Warlocks MacGregor, and Realm Immortal, a catalog beloved by spicy romance readers who want immersive worldbuilding paired with high-heat romance. Explore her full catalog at MichellePillow.com.
