I just finished reading this sequel to Archer’s Voice (which was one of my faves from last year). The steam in this was ❤️‍🔥 and I loved it. Less drama than Archer’s Voice but enough tension to love the story along. I loved seeing Archer’s family 8 years later and Travis gets a great redemption arc.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

This book was previously released but had an updated version coming out. Luckily, I had already read Archer’s Voice years ago and remembered the story enough that I could connect all the characters. I would definitely recommend reading that book first, as this could be a standalone, but it’s such a great book that you won’t be disappointed! I really enjoyed that Travis got a redemption book, as I didn’t like him much in the first book and this story really lets you see his perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the writing was phenomenal as always with Mia Sheridan!

I inhaled this book, dare I say I loved it as much as I did Asher and maybe even more so.

I am a sucker for characters that in previous books came across as "villainous". For me there are always two sides to a story. This book for me was a bit of a redemption story. A second chance if you will. I am a firm believer in every one makes mistakes it's how you learn and grow from those that define you.

The way in which Travis and Haven meet while definitely not promising was entertaining and the banter they exchanged had me giggling to myself. I knew immediately I wanted to see how this relationship developed.

Travis Hale had this vulnerability about him that had me wanting to wrap my arms around him, especially when we get insight into his emotions and glimpses into his past. Haven has this quirky personality and even those she did her best to distance herself, I don't think she could help being friendly towards others. She had this gravitational pull that Travis just couldn't stay away from even if he tried to and that was so evident as this story progressed.

And while there are definitely roadblocks and bumps along the way I couldn't help but love every second of it even when there were times where I physically wanted to jump into this book and shake these characters.

Fantastic story with complex characters that had you cheering for them to get their HEA.

Beautiful.
I haven’t read the first one, Archer’s voice, before getting approved to read this before release. The author does a great job making sure you can still follow the story without needing to read the first book. I am sure there is a heavier impact if the reader has journeyed with Archer first - but wow! Without reading the first one, my heartstrings were still pulled tremendously. Please do not be hesitant upon reading this if you have not read Archer’s voice.

Mia does a beautiful job creating characters that you will fall in love with, and feel absolutely awful for disliking certain characters at the beginning, because this book has amazing character development for ALL the characters, not just the main leads in which the story has POVs of (Haven and Travis). That is my main pet peeve with current romance books is the supporting characters often do not develop.

Growing up in rural small towns, and growing up lower income, Mia’s books always have a special place in my heart for the realism. I enjoyed the forced proximity, enemies to lovers, slow burn/tension between Travis and Haven! The ending comes full circle, and concludes everything, and gives supporting characters redemption, and HEAs. I found myself cheering for everyone at the end.

This book was a breath of fresh salty Maine air, praise for Mia!

When I requested Travis I didn’t know much about it other than that I had enjoyed Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan. I’m so glad I went into this one blind! It was the character redemption arc I didn’t know I needed, but am so glad I found.

Travis takes place eight years after Archer’s Voice ends. Our MC Travis Hale has been working to become a better person and leave his scheming days behind him. When Travis meets Haven she is perpetually in motion, traveling with her brother and refusing to stay in one place too long. When the two end up at the same local Inn, a connection start to blossom between them.

I thought this was a great read. The writing and dual POV flowed well. I loved that Archer and Bree were still a big part of this story and we got to see where their lives are now. I also really enjoyed the supporting band of misfits who stayed at the Inn with Travis and Haven. Every ensemble scene was so much fun! Plus, I love me a man in uniform.👮‍♂️

While this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading Archer’s Voice first to avoid any spoilers.

A big thank you to NetGalley, Bloom Books and Mia Sheridan for this ARC. This is my honest review.

Read if you like:
💙 Redemption Stories
💙 Revenge Plots
💙 Small Town Romances
💙 Plants
💙 Archer’s Voice

This was the perfect redemption story for Travis! If you read Archer’s Voice you will come in leery of Travis, but know this is his redemption story and you won’t want to miss it!

I loved returning to this small town 8 years after the ending of Archer’s Voice (not counting the extended epilogue) to see how Travis had already grown, but still had some work to do.

It was truly beautiful to see how he transformed from the mindset of hate and feeling he was always in second place, to realizing that he never was in second place, except for when he put himself there.

While this is a love story, I loved it so much more for Travis’s redemption.

The love story is a slow-burn and felt very reminiscent of him finding his own Bree (Archer’s Voice).

Thank you so much to Bloom books for my ARC of this one in exchange for my honest review!

It seemed like the perfect plan, she helps Travis exact a little revenge and he'll help her land the guy she has been swooning over for the last few months... but somewhere along the way their hearts find their way into the mix and completely change everything. Now Haven's dream guy starts to take on a new shape... the shape of one handsome chief of police!

The pages of Travis hold a story that is destined to squeeze your heart and leave you smiling. Travis Hale is a man in need of a fresh start and he finds that start with an unlikely plant loving mate, Haven Torres. A woman who is also after a fresh start of her own. Her life completely fell apart, and at the time the only thing that made sense was to jump into her car and see where it took her, and it took her to Pelion, Maine. It's a place that she could see herself settling in, but with her trouble making brother up to no good she knows it's just a matter of time before they are ran out of town. Then she meets the local police chief, they strike of a friendship of sorts and strike up a deal that is supposed to give them every they want... in more ways than one.

I went into this one without knowing anything about the ongoings of Mr. Travis Hale, so there was no previous dislike or mistrust, I just got to the know the man between the pages, and I really liked him. He was a strong character with a personality to match and the woman who captured his heart was truly his perfect match. She tested his limits, made him work for her time and attention and gave as good as she got. I loved watching their story unfold and see them go round after round, they were quite the entertaining pairing! Highly recommend this one, it's words are bound to entertain and touch your heart!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.

“I had lost it all. Willingly. Joyfully. While following my heart.
And because I’d lost it all, I’d gained…everything”.

We first met Travis Hale in Archer’s Voice. He was sneaky and underhanded and definitely a villain. Not someone you think is redeemable, When I first saw the book, I was skeptical, how could I learn to love this character? However, I also love Mia Sheridan and her amazing writing and I knew I had to read Travis’s story,

In Travis, Mia managed to write a character who you can forgive and completely redeems himself. He’s willing to lose it all to prove he’s changed and has become a better man, By the end of the book, you can’t help but love him and root for him to win over Haven’s heart. Haven Torres is running from her troubles. She is initially a bit of a mystery but as her story unfolds, you’re hooked, hanging on to every word to learn about her journey.

In true Mia Sheridan style, this is a story of redemption, growth and love. As a fun bonus, we get to visit with Archer and Bree from Archer’s Voice as well and see the growth in the relationship between Travis and Archer. I definitely recommend picking up this book and falling for Travis.

I want to preface this by saying I haven’t read Archers Voice yet at the time of this review, so my opinion may be swayed by the events of that book.

This book was okay. Not great, but okay. There were parts I enjoyed. I appreciated Travis’s willingness to put himself out there, but I just feel like there was no real plot. Like I just read 350ish pages of…. Nothingness. I wish there had been some more action.

I did love the shame manifesto 😂 it left me very curious about what happened to Archers voice box and I will be reading his book.

I did like the authors writing style, so I’ll be reading more of hers.

I don’t think this book is a must read.

I loved Archer’s Voice and Mia Sheridan so couldn’t wait to read Travis. I was disappointed to find that the storyline was bland and I did not find the characters particularly engaging, particularly Haven. I had a hard time finishing.

I think i loved Travis and couldn't stand Haven as she grated of my nerve. It's a story about new changes and meeting the right person.
The author is good storyteller but the story wasn't my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

3 stars

Having not read Archer's Voice I started this not knowing anything about these characters and im kinda glad because I got to know Travis side of the story better that way and I have to say I get him and I love him.
This book started great and finished great but... the middle was a bit boring and messy.
I have to say although I adored Travis, our heroine Haven... I wasn't a fan of her. Also their romance, I feel was underdeveloped or lacking more chemistry for me to truly cheer for them.
Still I enjoyed the redemption arc story and Travis' growth by the end even with the things i didnt enjoyed so, I'm very happy to finally read this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Travis Hale gets a redemption arc!

The plot in this was fairly standard. Two emotionally stunted people fall in love and then spend most of the book in various stages of denial. The whole town hall scene was completely unbelievable but, other than that, there was a fun supporting cast and some nice, if generic, character growth.

I think fan’s of Archer’s Voice will enjoy this if only to witness Travis’s maturity.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5⭐️ 2.75🌶

-Small Town
-Forced Proximity
-Redemption

Travis Hale has lived a life of regrets and has been let down in every way possible. Until Haven Torres shakes up his whole life and leaves Travis questioning his future.

Mia Sheridan does it again! Wow I’m speechless! Honestly, I went into this book unsure if I even wanted to read it because I really did not like Travis in Archer’s Voice. But I’m so happy I gave it a chance. Travis’s redemption journey was done very well. I really felt for him, he lived his life with so much pain and was always misunderstood. Mia did such a good job with all of the character developments and world building. And of course once again she brought me to tears, I felt so deeply for both MCs.

2.5 stars…..This book was kind of disappointing. I don’t know if it’s just because the book I finished right before was I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and in comparison it was just lackluster, but I think just not much happens. I remember really enjoying Archer’s Voice, but this story didn’t have the likeable main characters or emotional pull of that story. The book is dual POV, but focuses a bit more on Travis as the main character, which is unusual (although I understand the rationale), and I think it did the book a disservice. I just didn’t care about the main characters or their relationship. Towards the end with the town meeting and Travis compiling a very, very long list of all the bad things he’d done, including every single time he’d been mean to Archer? That was so unrealistic. Even though Haven is supposedly an amazingly kind, thoughtful person….she treats Travis badly in the most insensitive way. Travis talked so much about how he was used to women worshiping him and him not caring at all…it was cringy. Overall, I’m sure some people who absolutely loved Archer’s Voice will enjoy this, it just have the emotional impact I had expected.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!

✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ /5

ok I didn’t like Travis in Archers Voice for obvious reasons, but this book was the perfect redemption story for him. I really loved the FMC, Haven. She also is a fellow plant lover so I really related to that 🪴😍 I loved that Travis really had to work for it & wasn’t let off the hook easy for everything he had done. I’m definitely a fan of him after this book.
I loved the bits with Archer & Bree And getting to see what they are up to. 🥹Overall, it was a cute story and the vibes of Pelion with the lake makes me want summer here already 🥹

• redemption story
• small town romance
• friends with benefits

Travis by Mia Sheridan
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Genre: contemporary romance
Format: ebook
Length: 394 pages
Trigger Warnings: grief, death of a parent, addiction

✨Read this book if you enjoy✨
🔥Slowburn
🩷Guy falls first
🏘️Small town setting
📖Archer’s Voice
🌶️Open Door Romance

Thank you to Netgalley, Bloom Books, and Mia Sheridan for an e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I remember when I finished reading Archer’s Voice last year and I desperately needed more time in this world, with these characters. And this book delivered.

This book gave me all the feels. I never thought I would grow to care for Travis but I saw him in a whole new light. The best way I can summarize this book is two people who are struggling through their past traumas finally try to heal and move on. I absolutely loved the chemistry between Travis and Haven. I hope this isn't the last we see of this town and this family.

Travis is a stunning tale that is both heartwarming and humorous. The author's writing style is impeccable, and I found myself chuckling, sighing, and even shedding a tear or two. This friends-to-lovers romance is captivating and will leave you feeling fulfilled and content.

5/5 ⭐
2/5 🌶️

I was both so nervous and so excited for Travis' redemption story, but it was absolutely everything I was hoping for. This book was so sweet, I couldn't get enough.

Travis. Oh, Travis. I fell so freaking hard for this man over the course of this story. He was remorseful, funny, seggsy and sweet. Not only did he grow so much in the time since we left Archer's story, but he grew so much during the course of this book. I never would have imagine the Travis of AV to be so caring and sweet, but he really was here. And hilarious to boot, I loved his internal dialogue and banter with Haven.

I loved Haven too. She was so broken, constantly on the run from her past... But when she slowed down for just a little bit she fell hard for Travis and for Pelion. I think one of my favorite things about her is her love of plants, especially when we find out why. She gives and nurtures with her whole dang heart. As a somewhat side note, I loved Easton's character development and his part in this story as well. Such a little heathen, but he was great. I'm hoping he has or is getting his own story!

The grovel was amazing, Travis just threw himself so far under the bus he basically popped out the other side. I loved the ending and the epilogue to pieces, such a perfect little bow on these characters lives. I can not wait for more from Mia and Pelion, she's quickly become a favorite author of mine.

Thank you to Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, Bloom Books for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

I fell in love with Archer's Voice years ago so it was so exciting to go back and visit the Hales. If you have read Archer's Voice and kind of hated Travis like I did it was nice to see him redeem himself. Overall, this is a book of redemption. Mia Sheridan is great at bringing out the emotions and make you fall for her characters. I'm glad he gets his HEA when he meets Haven. Great story line and who doesn't love a small town romance.