SIGNED: Barely Breathing (Merely Mortal #3) Paperback
Signed Print. Urban Fantasy Romance. Book Three in the Merely Mortal series. Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy.
I never asked to be at the center of a supernatural war. And yet here I am.
My plate is already full. A master vampire with too much say over my life, a dragon's magic tied to mine in ways I don't fully understand, and another prophecy hanging over my head like a guillotine. I'm managing. Barely.
Then the werewolves take them. An innocent child and her father, pulled into a ritual that could destroy the supernatural world or reshape it into something far worse. Costin wants to protect me. I have complicated feelings about what that means. And Paul, the man who once made me believe I could have a normal life, is caught in the middle of this because of me.
It's always because of me.
I can't save them alone. That doesn't mean I'm not going to try.
I've survived dragons, labyrinths, and betrayals I never saw coming. But this time the stakes are higher than they've ever been, and the price of winning might be everything I have left.
The hardest part isn't facing monsters. It's deciding which ones I'm willing to let win.
Tropes & Microtropes:
š Love Triangle
š§ Morally Grey Vampire
ā” He Remembers Her Now
šŗ Werewolf Kidnapping
š She Saves Him
š Human in a Supernatural World
š„ Dark Romance
š Dragon Magic
š”ļø Badass Heroine
š World-Ending Stakes
š©¹ She Can't Choose
š Possessive Hero
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ā” This book ends on a cliffhanger, but don't fret, the complete series is available. Look for Book Four: Nearly Dead
Publisher ā : ā Raven Books, The
Language ā : ā English
Paperback ā : ā 442 pages
ISBN-10 ā : ā 1625013442
ISBN-13 ā : ā 978-1625013446
Item Weight ā : ā 15.3 ounces
Dimensions ā : ā 5 x 1 x 8 inches
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About Barely Breathing ā Merely Mortal Book 3
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About Barely Breathing
Barely Breathing is Book Three in Michelle M. Pillow's Merely Mortal series, a COMPLETE SERIES of four spicy urban fantasy romance novels. Tamara is managing — barely. A master vampire with too much say over her life, dragon magic tied to hers in ways she doesn't understand, and now the werewolves have taken the one man and one child she can't afford to lose.
Who Will Love This Book
- Love triangle with real emotional stakes — she can't choose, and the story doesn't let her off easy
- Werewolf kidnapping, dragon magic, and a heroine staging a rescue she has no business attempting
- Morally grey vampire who wants to protect her and a human hero who reappeared at exactly the wrong moment
- Fans of Jeaniene Frost, Ilona Andrews, and Patricia Briggs will devour this
- Continues the series — read Books 1 and 2 first for the full weight of these choices
- First-person dark romance energy with world-ending stakes and a heroine who refuses to stop
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 Barely Breathing as a standalone?
Barely Breathing is best after Books 1 and 2 — you'll want the full emotional history. It ends on a cliffhanger, but Nearly Dead closes the complete series.
What's the heat level?
Spicy, dark, and intense. Expect on-page heat, impossible choices, and a heroine who earns every complicated thing she feels.
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 Barely Breathing available in?
Ebook and signed print through this store. Visit MichellePillow.com/barely-breathing 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.
