Atop an empire of his own design lives an alpha waiting to die.CEO Marshall Alcrest has the financial world at his feet, but it’s been years since he’s made an omega kneel… and he’s come to terms that it’s too late to ever see it happen again. A grim prognosis will cut his days short if he doesn’t take action soon, and Marshall is ready to say goodbye to his hollow, lonely life… at least, until … at least, until he crosses digital paths with an omega who makes him feel alive again.
Trapped in a world that doesn’t see his value exists an omega dying to live.
Oli McKellar is stuck. He’s educated and ready to work, but his chosen field is alpha-dominated, and no marketing department is looking to hire a pretty omega with a sarcastic mouth. The bills are stacking up, his temp jobs barely cover rent, and he’s begun to think that life will never get better. The only thing that keeps him going is his online relationship with a man he only knows as Alcrest—an older, dominant alpha with a silver tongue who makes him feel like not all hope is lost.
When a chance encounter turns Oli and Marshall’s virtual relationship real, their chemistry is off the charts, and things quickly heat up. But Marshall is keeping a secret… and when Oli finds out that a hot night together isn’t all he has to remember Marshall by, they’ll need to figure out if the weight of their obstacles will choke them into submission, or if theirs is the kind of love that will conquer all and leave them both breathless.
Breathe is a 63,000 word BDSM-flavored mpreg novel set following the events of Obey, Beg, Stay, and Heal. This conclusion to the series is best enjoyed as a sequel, but can be read on its own. No matter which way you read it, there will still be copious amounts of maybe-babies, a spaghetti graveyard, sexts so filthy that someone legitimately passes out, and a shower scene that will leave you gasping.
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This story has a strong pull. To see Marshall pull himself back from brink. There are so many wonderful moments of discover and feelings. I love how the story has the epilogue at the end makes a wonderful wrap up.
I first read this series with Obey, and have bounced around in it since. I need to read some of the others, but when I was lucky enough to run across an excerpt of this one, I knew I had to read it, even if I hadn’t read everything else yet. I think Piper Scott has outdone herself with this book. The other ones in the series are good, this one is the best. Piper handles pain, love, stress, and beauty all so very well and makes you believe in each emotion as it happens, when it’s happening.
Marshall is slowly dying. His lungs are scarred and only getting worse. He doesn’t have much time left now. His only joy is to talk to Oli on Kik. They share a lot of personal things and sext, and they find out that they are falling in love, right up until Oli mysteriously disappears.
Oliver is an Omega. He’s tried for years to find a job that will use his degree, but it isn’t working so far. The only joy he gets is talking to Alcrest online. That’s great until he accidentally breaks his phone and can no longer get in touch with Alcrest.
A chance meeting has Oli and Alcrest meeting and discovering who they are. Can they survive all the secrets and lies that are about to pop up or is it going to destroy them?
I loved this story. Definitely the best in the series, IMO. It brings the series to a fine close and gives us a good glimpse of former characters and what their lives are like now, plus a very fine epilogue. I would actually love to see a second gen series about all the kids of these guys.
I fell in love with the His Command series, and each book was better then the next. Breathe is the last book in the series and it was a wonderful conclusion.
Oli is an omega determined to make it on his own. He’s earned his degree in marketing, and has since been on the search for a job in his profession. However, no one seems to be hiring omegas, and money is scarce. Life is tough and stressful, but Oli has his online alpha to help him relieve the pressure. Marshall is slowly dying – his lungs are failing him and life is bleak. His given up on life and his only pleasure is with his online omega. When a chance of fate brings these two men together their lives are changed for the better.
The relationship between Marshall and Oli was wonderful – there was so much snark and humor, but also tenderness and love. I really liked these characters and was instantly pulled into the story due to their great personality and amazing banter. Plus, there was some of the hottest knotting sex I’ve ever read. All the sex scenes were fantastic – original and hot with a kinky edge that just made the flames fan higher. This was a truly wonderful book and I highly recommend it and the whole series.
4.5 stars
Heat Level: 4
Narration: 5
Emotive, powerful and so steamy! I loved it!
OMG, I felt for Oli at every turn. He’d been dealt a hard hand but just kept on pushing through time after time. I’m so happy he finally found the happiness he deserved even though he had to fight tooth and nail for that too. Oli is amazing and so strong to keep pushing through and having eternal optimism even with a hefty amount of sarcasm on the side.
I loved their virtual relationship and duel points of view. I could feel the emotions between these two even through a messaging app. I loved there real-life meeting and was so glad that wasn’t dragged out at all. They have the same, if not more powerful chemistry when they meet than they do online. Throw in a forgetful moment culminating in a life-changing pregnancy and this story will tug on your heartstrings. While I know it is called Breathe and there are multiple reasons for that, I have realized that breathe play in this context is just not my thing, but the was really only one scene with it and everything else is so wonderful, it didn’t really affect my love of the story.
Fantastic narration by Micheal and now I just need to go back and listen to the rest of the series. Piper and Micheal make a dream team!!
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Life is one breath one moment at a time
I don’t know if I could personally request a more detailed and diverse set of characters and circumstances than those present within this series
Each book is so unique yet they all have that common thread that ties you up emotionally and holds you bound throughout the stories
This one was very close to my heart –
Marshall has achieved success – acquired a massive amount of wealth- Is the head of a prominent company – he has it all –
except for love –
When there is nothing left worth fighting for it is time to let go
Or is it?
Oli has nothing – life has kicked him at every turn – His life seems to be a cosmic joke – and he is the punch line
Despite all of this – he still gets up each and every day – he still holds his head high and he still finds the need to laugh and love
This is one that should be read with a bit of mirth and a box of tissues