Another great read from Shannon McKenna. This is the second story in the Obsidian Files and I was not disappointed. It was fast paced, page turner, and I loved Zade and Simone.

This had a lot of action, it was fast-paced and kept my attention. I haven't really read Shannon McKenna's stuff before because it wasn't my style but I've got to say that if it presented itself to me again - I would definitely request again. It kept my attention and I didn't get bored.

My Next Breath is a roller coaster of emotions. Sexy. Captivating. Scary.

While this is part of the series, I haven't read the first one but I didn't have a problem understanding this world, or falling in love with every character.

Simone has live a shelter uneventful life. And she has no idea what she's cappable of or what is out there. Zade is a modified soldier. Trained and turned into a machine to serve an evil organization. But he scaped and he has to keep running.

Ms. McKenna writes raw emotions that grips the reader and keep you going well past your bedtime. The chemestry between Zade and Simone is explosive and their worlds crashing has you as lost they are. With the stakes as high and the sexual energy sizziling, this books throws you new aspects at every page.

Zade and Simone really fit together and that animal atraction makes it easy to believe it, even though they just met.
I love how human nature is portrated at such pure states. How manipulative people can be and to what extremes they will go to save themselves. I love the contrasts between how fragile Simone is (physically) to how strong she is to go thorugh everything and still be sane. How Zade couldbe so protective and compasionate even when he was treated as an object half his live.

Ms. McKenna introduces us to a world where you can't trust no one and keeps you at the edge of your seat. The fighting jumps from the pages and the sexy times go well with the adreline rush this book gives you.

My Next Breath doesn't have a dull or week moment and will keep you going until the end and then leave you wanting more. I can't wait to read the first book in the series and I'll be waiting to get my hands on the next one.

Wow, I loved this book so much I had purchased book 1 for this series.

2.5 stars. I found it difficult to relate to the characters because of the over the top dialogue. I will give it points for the decent plot and level of suspense, but even that feels a little heavy handed.

I didn't finish it because it didn't capture my attention enough. Consequently, I will not post my opinion in my other social networks as to not bring down the rating. Sorry!

Hot and sexy - grabs you and sucks you in from the first chapter. I couldn't put it down! Will definitely be reading book 1 in this series, it will help with understanding the character development for this one. Get them both, you won't regret it!! Shannon McKenna's stories are well developed with plenty of action, suspense, and sizzle. LOTS of sizzle!!

This was the second book in the series and is just as great as the first one.This book had me hooked i just loved the characters and with all the twists and turns i couldn't put it down a great read and i would recommend it to all.

This was my first in Ms. McKenna's Obsidian Files books. This did not effect my enjoyment of the story. This book has strong well developed characters, a lot of action, some mystery, and a set up for continuing the series. I really liked Zade and Simone. I thought the underlying problem of finding Zade's brother Luke kept the story moving forward. The things going on in the super human soldier story are elements that kept me glued to the pages just waiting to find out more about how it all is going to play out.

Phew, this book was intense.

I haven't read book one yet ( Right Through Me ) and have to admit I felt like I was trying to play catchup for a lot of the book when it came to the Obsidian group and their plot--Zane explained some of it to Simone at around 50% and more of it about a quarter of the book or so later, which definitely helped, but I'd definitely recommend reading the books in order if you can.

Even without having read book one, though, this one was a heck of a read. Zane and Simone are sympathetic characters, and their chemistry is scorch-the-pages hot. The action scenes are intense, and even if I didn't always understand 100% of the background for what was happening and why, it was still a heck of a ride. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from this series and finding out what's in store for all of the Midlanders!

Rating: 4 stars / A-

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

4.5 Stars

This was the second book in the Obsidian Files series by Shannon McKenna and oh my goodness was it amazing!

My Next Breath is the story of Zade Ryan and Simone Brightman.

Zade, who is one of Obsidian’s super soldiers, is on a mission to find what happened to his brother Luke after he was kidnapped by Mark Olund. He knows that Simone might know what was used to stun him and possibly where he was being kept. He just has to find a way to make her trust him so he can get the information. What he doesn’t expect is to find himself enjoying the time he spends with Simone and even coming to care for her. The only problem is Simone isn’t what she appears to be.

Obsidian have sunk their claws into Simone in a way that Zade didn’t expect and he has to tread very carefully because Simone has no idea. Simone is supposed to a good girl but finds herself rebelling against everything she’s used to after her second engagement fell to pieces. Nothing is going to plan in her life so why should she continue as if it’s normal?

This book kept me on the edge of my seat, much like the first book in the series. I loved the characters and how Simone finds her true self throughout the story. The paranormal aspect of this book has me fascinating with all the technology and biomedical gear that is being used. The super soldiers and their abilities keep you so intrigued as to find out what else they can do with their mods and implants.

I can’t wait to read the next book and find out what happens with Luke!

'My Next Breath' by Shannon McKenna is Book Two in "The Obsidian Files". This is the story of Zade Ryan and Simone Brightman. I have not yet read the previous book, so for me this was a standalone book.
This was a very exciting read for sure...it makes me want to find the previous book now!
Zade and his friends who he feels close to as brothers have been transformed somewhat but the Obsidian experiment. Zade which have made them stronger, sense of smell stronger, hearing better and some other things. It also has certain side effects and triggers that they have to learn to overcome and deal with.
Zade is trying to locate his 'brother' who was once engaged to Simone. In addition Simone has invented things that have caused issue for them in the past. Zade goal is to get to close to Simone and learning what he can about her and what she knows of his 'brother'. But what Zade didn't know would happen was that he would be so drawn to her. In addition he is learning that she is one of them in them....that she too has been tampered with without her knowledge. Her Step-Father / Boss if very controlling of her and Zade is trying to now protect her. How will Simone handle it when she learns how she has been betrayed by Zade and others?
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

I really liked this fast-paced read. Loads of suspense and drama, great characters and steamy sex. A great read.

My Next Breadth by Shannon McKenna is the second book in "The Obsidian Files" series that features super soldiers with heightened senses, intense romances and nail biting suspense. Having enjoyed the first book, Right Through Me, I was eagerly waiting for this book and jumped at the chance to read and review it.

As I had noticed with the first book, this one too doesn't have a very appealing cover. If I hadn't taken a risk in picking up the first book, despite the somewhat dull cover, I would have missed out on this absolutely engrossing series. So if you a reader who makes first impressions based on covers then this one will come as a surprise because it falls in the category of "don't judge a book by its cover" books.

The blurb is engaging and it was because of the blurb, aside from the author's name, that I stopped to pick this book up to read. Shannon McKenna's writing style is fluid, crisp and vivid. I could visualise each scene and felt part of the story throughout. The suspense and paranormal edge had me sitting on the edge of my seat and diligently turning pages, eager to know what happened next!

The romance is extremely sensual, even erotic but is well balanced with emotional play so it doesn't look unreal and complements the story. The characterisation is expertly done and I could empathise with Zade and felt connected with Simone. Each character whether primary or secondary is given due page space and I loved how admirably the author has knit her story.

The world building is vivid and stunningly done.

Despite being part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone story.

All in all, My Next Breath by Shannon McKenna is another stellar book with plenty of suspense, action, intense romance and heartfelt emotional play that will keep a reader engrossed until the very end and then left wanting more! 4.5 stars out of 5 to it and recommended to all adult readers of paranormal romantic suspense. I heartily recommend The Obsidian Files series too and eagerly await the next book.

I received an ARC for review and the above is my honest and unbiased opinion.

A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I am leaving a voluntary review. I have not read the first book. I will go back and get it. I rate this a 4.5. It was intense, riveting. My daughter came into my oom and stood next to the bed where I was reading yelled MOM and made me almost jump out of my skin. I did not want to put my kindle down to feed her. LOL Please read this and let me know what you think

My Next Breath by Shannon McKenna is a heart pounding roller coaster thriller with hot, hot, hot romance. I would say that it is an instant lust romance but since Zade has been watching Simone for months, it is not exactly that but something more. Simone is not the person that she seemed to be when engaged to Noah (now ex) in the first book, Right Through Me. I loved Shannon McKenna takes first impressions of her characters and turn them upside down.

Along with amazingly complex main characters and supporting ones there are also disturbing villains. One especially spine-chilling is the stuff of nightmares which left my heart in my throat every time when he is with the one he has “captured”. I really wanted that thread to be complete but alas that is the cliffhanger with this book.

What themes are completed are done so in thrilling detail. There are just too many bad people after the Rebels for them to be taken care of in one book. The romance and relationship security does not wait until the threats are all eliminated, thank goodness. Now if the missing brother’s book is next, I will be one happy reader.

4.5 Thrilling Stars!
This is the second book in Ms. McKenna's exciting series, The Obsidian Files. Rebel supersoldier, Zade Ryan, is trying to find his missing brother and needs Simone Brightman's help. He always thought Simone was a cold, emotionless tech inventor. But after weeks of watching and planning how to approach her, he has become more and more intrigued by the reclusive woman. When he supposedly rescues her from a robbery, they are captivated by each other and the sparks fly. Zade wants to protect her from the organization who created them. As time is running out on finding his brother Luke alive, Zade and Simone must stay ahead of the men who will stop at nothing to destroy them all. Simone was a great character. She is smart and sassy and I loved her growth from mousy and compliant to brave and daring. She and Zade made a great team, and their chemistry was explosive. Ms Mckenna never disappoints with her strong heroines, dominant alpha men who love their women fiercely, the hottest love/sex scenes, the most terrifying villains, and the best heart pounding action scenes, and this book has it all! This story is fast paced, and thrilling with plot twists that will have you on the edge of your seat. My Next Breathe is a wonderful continuation to The Obsidian Files series and I can't wait for more from these rebels!

I received an advance copy of My Next Breath via Netgalley and this is my freely given, honest review. My Next Breath is the second in the Obsidian Files series. It's every bit as exciting as the first, Right Through Me but it delves deeper into the Midlands survivors stories. I would suggest reading Right Through Me first because even though My Next Breath stands alone, it is part of an ongoing series and there will be references to it. This is the story of Zade, a Midlands survivor who is desperately searching for his brother and Simone, a biotech engineer that has been used by Obsidian without her knowledge. These two could be great together if they just trust each other. Shannon McKenna is one of the best when writing romantic suspense and in this series she has added a bit of a paranormal aspect. This book is full of intrigue, mystery, action, lust and love! I cannot recommend it enough but I will not spoil your reading experience by giving away anything more. My Next Breath is written in dual POV as are all Shannon McKenna's books. I have read them all and she always impresses me with her innovative and exciting writing. Do not miss this one!

MCKenna wrote a thrilling book. The only problem is I felt lost because of the overwhelming amount of backstory from prior books. Apparently I haven't read any of this series so I had zero understanding of what was going on.

There's a menacing group known as Obsodian. The main characters (in a HUGE coincidence) have separately and secretly all undergone some kind of treatment that gives different abilities. Our heroine doesn't seem to realize that this is done to her. Our hero knows he did it, but didn't know about her.

Lots of creepiness and action in the story. I enjoyed the story despite my confusion.