Breathe

His Command, Book 5

De: Piper Scott

Narrado por: Michael Dean

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 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 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 heard on its own. No matter which way you listen to 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.

©2018 Piper Scott (P)2019 Piper Scott

Loved it!

I loved this addition to the His Command series. I loved Oli and Marshall. They had great chemistry and some great scenes. I loved the emotional connection between them and how that always remained a constant, something to trust in. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet and sexy read. Michael Pauley does an amazing job of bringing these characters to life! There's a reason he is one of my favorite narraters!

Brilliant Series hope there is more

The performance was outstanding I laughed frequently and felt like I would cry as well. very deep and yet playful. WOW!

Saved the best for last!

Swoon! This book has all the feels and is so heartwarming! Perfectly narrated! Highly recommend this series!!

Loves this book series

I loved reading all the books in the series.
And to know that we get to see the kids come together in the single dad series is heartwarming. But I still love Oliver's character the best!
I would love to see more books with all of them.

very hot

this is a don't miss series if you like bdsm type books. amazing writing and narration.

Hot & wonderfully romantic omegaverse love story!

A wonderfully enchanting omegaverse romance with just the right dash of angst and passion. Marshall is an atypical dominant alpha, suffering from depression and facing his mortality, who finds a new reason to cling to life when he meets Oli online. I love this type of story, where the characters connect online and then have this big “reveal” moment when they discover who the other really is, a steamier take on The Shop Around The Corner or You’ve Got Mail. Oli and Marshall’s first meeting was all I could have wanted! I loved the emotional connection between them and how that always remained a constant, something to trust in.

The BDSM aspects are present, but lightly, and confined to the bedroom. What there was, was steamy and intimate, and very much driven by Oli and Marshall’s feelings for each other. The breath play took my breath away, pardon the awful pun. Those scenes were just done so well, really bringing across the D/s dynamic and the complete trust that exists between Marshall and Oli. They were also very hot, even more so thanks to Michael Pauley’s compelling narration.

Narration: Michael Pauley’s spellbinding performance took this story to the next level. He seems to really get these characters and knows just how to read Oli’s endearing rambling and is great at delivering Oli’s many jokes and sarcastic remarks with the perfect intonation. Marshall’s inner strength and dominant, caring personality also shine through beautifully in the lower pitched voice he chose for the character. Michael Pauley’s voice has such a pleasing, warm timbre and his pacing and acting are spot on every time. Listening to anything he narrates is a pleasure.

Just Breathe!

I was so glad to finally get Oli's story and Marshall was exactly what he needed. My heart broke for both of these men in the beginning and I wanted to wrap each of them up in a warm hug. They do get a well deserved happy ending but they go through some ups and downs on their journey. Overall this story was very well written and definitely well narrated since it was Michael Pauley. I have a hard time understanding breath play but Piper Scott handles it well in this book and it didn't pull me out of the story or ruin it for me at all. I hope we get to see all of the characters from the His Command series again one day but at least I have them and can re-listen.

this is what i am talking about.

Hello, hotness. Oli and Marshell are relationship goals. I love me a good brat who knows how to dish it out but also knows when to be a good boy. I loved this book when it came out I read it a lot, so when it came on audio and hello Michael Pauley is the narrator this was an automatic must purchase for me.

Catch My Breath

This series contains catchy one-word titles and all work, but none is more appropriate than this one. Breath is essential to life and when it is obstructed – in many different ways – life becomes precarious. Perhaps even deadly. Don’t worry, no one dies in this book, but one of the main characters is dying, each breath a labor-intensive process. Marshall Alcrest is biding time until his life ends. He’s only forty-seven, but a deadly diagnosis sent him into a depression that lead him to cut off many of his old friends. He has a high-powered job that brings minimal satisfaction these days. He’s rich beyond belief and lonely as hell.

Oliver McKellar is an omega in a world dominated by alphas. He’s broke, a little desperate, and looking for a job that will take care of his basic needs. His only sources of true joy are his friend Cedric and his online hookup ‘Alcrest’. Oli has no idea who this man is, but their sexting brings relief to him in more ways than one. Things go well until Oli’s life falls apart. All seems lost until he meets up with Alcrest in real life. Oli is immediately attracted to the older man and their first meeting is…epic. Alcrest, upon hearing of Oli’s run of bad luck, has the impulse to step in and take over. Oli has some pride and wants to hold on to his dignity, so he turns down most of it.

Their texting relationship resumes with some interesting and, in one case, dire results.

Suddenly, though, Marshall has a reason to live. Beyond work, there is someone who needs him. Someone who doesn’t have a plan to succeed him. Now he’s faced with some life-altering decisions, foremost whether it’s worth fighting for.

This is not a depressing book. Ms. Scott brings her snarky banter as well as characters from previous books. I wasn’t lost, though, so no worries if you pick up this final book in the series. I’ve only read book 4 so it’s on my list to go back and read the others. She has a way of making the omega characters strong while also giving them the need to be loved. She gives her alphas nurturing qualities, something that is often missing. These books are light BDSM and I want to emphasize light. It works for those not interested and piques the curiosity of those who are.

Finally, I have to mention Michael Pauley. He’s done a great job with this series and keeps putting out consistent and quality performances. Love his work.

I’m sorry to see the series end but for those who enjoyed it, I recommend the Forbidden Desires series. That’s how I first discovered Ms. Scott’s work and she’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

Great story

This is a tie for 1st place in the series for me. This was a great story for both characters where we see both of them having to grow and learn. When the heart finds its match your perspective and decisions change.