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Bearly Breathing by Kayci Morgan

rellimreads's review

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4.0

Audible. Also available via KU.

This was a bit longer than the last two and I think it really gave Kayci Morgan the chance to craft an even better story. River is the alpha of his clan but hated for both being gay and having made a terrible mistake in his teens. Widowed Darius (whom we met in book 1) is getting his life back together for himself and his son, Parker. After the death of his wife, he struggled with alcoholism but has now been sober for a year. When River meets Darius he feels an instant connection.

I thought that this might be GFY-trope, but it's actually that Darius while knowing he was bi only ever loved his wife. I'll admit I'm a sucker for a precocious kid loved by all the adults in his life, so Parker was a great dynamic to Darius & River's relationship.

Gary Bennett has an intimate/cozy voice that was an excellent fit for the alternating POVs of the MCs. He did a good job with male & female voices as well as a wide range of emotions.

This is definitely my favorite of the series so far and a deal at under $5.

I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review.

chloeinbooksland's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked it well enough but I would have liked it better as a full lenght novel.

book_lover_97's review

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4.0

Surviving is a constant theme in this book. There was a lot of struggling especially on Darius' side. This book incorporates emotions well in this book.

I received an advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a honest, unbiased review.

feistyredhead82's review

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5.0

Darius finally gets his happy ending

He lost his mate and he turned to the bottle, but now he’s been sober for a year and he is determined to make it up to his son.

But when River shows up into his life he’s not sure what to do. His pack doesn’t like Rivers pack but the alpha doesn’t care and will do anything to get to know the human that is his mate!

This book was sweet and a bit steamy and full of so much love. Definitely a page turner!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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