Merely Mortal

Series · 4 books · 2024-2025

By Michelle M. Pillow

Books in series

Merely Mortal

2024

A gripping new first-person POV urban fantasy romance series by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, Michelle M. Pillow. All I want is a simple, normal life. Unfortunately, normalcy is a luxury I can't afford as a lowly human born into a powerful supernatural family embroiled in magic. They've always been quick to remind me that I have an expiration date. Imagine everyone's surprise when it’s me standing above their graves, not the other way around. The fire that took their lives wasn't my fault, yet everyone is blaming me, especially the vampires. Now I have a target on my back and a bounty on my head. Without the protection of my family, I’m caught up in a tangled web of supernatural dynasties and arcane power struggles. So when a handsome stranger and his young daughter take pity on me and offer me a ride, I don’t say no. It’s a mistake. One I hope doesn’t cost us all our lives. Sometimes, being merely mortal really sucks. \\\\ Prepare for an exhilarating journey of magic, power struggles, and forbidden love like never before! Inspired by the author’s short novella, Merely Mortal. (Inspired by, but completely different!) This book ends on a cliffhanger, but don’t fret, look for book Mostly Shattered. Perfect for fans of Carrie Vaughn, Faith Hunter, Jennifer Estep, Lindsay Buroker, Ilona Andrews, and K.F. Breene.

Mostly Shattered

2024

Romantic Urban Fantasy Fall deep into book two of the spellbinding new first-person POV romantic urban fantasy series by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow. I’m the mortal outcast in a powerful magical family, and danger is my constant companion. The man I love doesn’t remember me. My adoptive brother’s ghost won’t let me live in peace. And my uncle is dead set on marrying me off to the worst supernatural suitor. If that’s not enough, there’s Constantine—an irresistibly dangerous master vampire who claims I’m part of an ancient prophecy. He’s tempting, seductive, and makes me feel like prey. Being on his radar is a hazard I can do without. As the balance between my mortal life and the supernatural realm blurs, I’m thrust into a whirlwind of family secrets, deadly enemies, and treacherous alliances. The clock is ticking, and I must accept my true calling before the shadows swallow me whole. Will I rise to claim my destiny or be consumed by the dark forces hunting me?

Barely Breathing

2025

Book three of the spellbinding new first-person POV romantic urban fantasy series by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow. 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. \\\\ 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.

Nearly Dead

2025

The final installment of the spellbinding first-person POV romantic urban fantasy series by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow. The series is complete and ready to binge! I was supposed to stay dead. That’s the one thing everyone agreed on. One bite. One drink. That’s all it took to rip apart what was left of my humanity. Now there’s a war raging under my skin, werewolf venom battling vampire blood. I’m stuck in the middle, no longer mortal… and not quite anything else. Costin says he saved me. That he did what he had to do. But what he really did was break his promise. He turned me into a monster. And still, I want him. Worse, I need him. His blood. His strength. His control. But every time I give in, I lose more of myself. The hunger is growing. So is the rage. Everything’s unraveling. My body. My past. The fragile peace holding the supernatural world together. And the only thing more dangerous than what I’ve become… is what I might do next. Now, I’m out of time. If I don’t figure out what I am, and fast, I’ll destroy everything I’ve been trying to protect. Including the master vampire willing to burn the world for me. Tropes You’ll • Monster Girl Energy • Transformation Gone So Wrong • Enemies-to-Lovers • Slow-Burn Dark Romance • Forbidden Magic & Supernatural Politics • Found Family, Deadly Betrayal • Heroine Who Refuses to Die Now complete and ready to binge! Read the full series from beginning to bloody end. \\\\ Perfect for fans of K.F. Breene, Ilona Andrews, and Patricia Briggs, Nearly Dead is the fang-sharp, heart-pounding finale to the Merely Mortal series—where monsters rise, love gets bloody, and the last girl standing might not be a mere mortal after all.

Author

Michelle M. Pillow

Author · 139 books

New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of Romances, Cozy Mysteries, and PWF (Paranormal Women's Fiction) www.MichellePillow.com Michelle M. Pillow is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with millions of books sold. She is prolific with works in many genres, but is best known for sci-fi and paranormal romance novels. Printable Booklist: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/42pg25jekx Michelle loves to travel and try new things, whether it's a paranormal investigation of an old Vaudeville Theatre or climbing Mayan temples in Belize. She believes life is an adventure fueled by copious amounts of coffee. Newly relocated to the American South, Michelle is involved in various film and documentary projects with her talented husband. She is mom to a fantastic artist. And she's managed by a dog and cat who make sure she's meeting her deadlines. For the most part she can be found wearing pajama pants and working in her office. There may or may not be dancing. It’s all part of the creative process. Michelle M. Pillow is a multi-published, Internationally Bestselling Author writing in many fiction genres including the Bestselling dragon-shifter series Dragon Lords, the cat-shifting Lords of the Var®, Order of Magic, and the mischievously magical Warlocks MacGregor®. Works also include Lord of the Abyss series and the National RT award-winning historical Maiden and the Monster. She loves to hear from readers. They can contact her through her website. Sign up for Updates! https://michellepillow.com/newsletter... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMichel...