mia sheridan strikes again!!! emotional and captivating as ever, her formula is always gonna get it done! enjoyed this story and the characters. this story touches topics that some would call taboo or not mainstream and i think they were handled really well. i loved grace and carson’s romance so much 🥹

This was only fine for me unfortunately. While I enjoyed the characters, the story wasn't anything new and actually was rather predictable. If you enjoy a slow burn romance and opportunities attract trope then you'll probably enjoy the story. For me it just fell a little flat.

DNF couldn't get into the story or connect to the characters. Usually like whatever Mia Sheridan writes but this was a miss for me.

Stinger by Mia Sheridan delivers a steamy, opposites-attract romance with plenty of emotional highs and lows. The story of Grace, a law student, and Carson, an adult film star, is filled with unexpected chemistry, personal growth, and the classic “don’t judge a book by its cover” message.

Sheridan’s writing is engaging, and the emotional depth between the characters shines through, but some plot twists feel overly familiar, and certain moments veer into melodrama. While the romance is heartfelt, it follows a predictable path that may not surprise seasoned romance readers.

3 stars — a sweet, steamy read with emotional undertones, though it doesn’t fully break new ground. Fans of slow-burn romances with a redemption arc will still enjoy the ride.

Who doesn’t love a second chance romance/military romance novel? I’ll never hear the word buttercup again & not think of this book ;)
I think I liked the first half of the book more than the second but I still really enjoyed the story as a whole. I definitely would recommend this one.

This was a decent read, there wasn't anything I actively disliked about it, but there was just something missing, that couldn't keep fully invested in the story.

I’m not always a second chance romance fan. But I am a Mia Sheridan fan. I have enjoyed several of her books. This was no different. I appreciated the writing, the romance, the spicy scenes.

Sheridan’s writing is deeply heartfelt, bringing out the raw emotions and undeniable chemistry between the protagonists with incredible skill. What makes Stinger stand out is the way it delves into how societal expectations and the labels we place on ourselves can hold us back. This isn’t just a romance—it’s a powerful story about breaking free from stereotypes and discovering strength in vulnerability. Fans of Mia Sheridan’s Archer’s Voice will love the emotional intensity and transformative journey in this novel, which is both irresistibly steamy and profoundly moving.

Thank you to Bloom Books and NetGalley for the early copy. All above opinions are my own.

DNFed - I chose to DNF this book in the past. I am typing as a review so it doesn't harm my %. I haven't chose to pick the title back up.

STINGER by Mia Sheridan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book is such a pick-me-up! I absolutely ADORE the banter and playfulness between the characters. The chemistry is off-the-charts.

This book is fun, playful, hot, emotional and has amazing elements of suspense weaved in to the storyline. I have yet to read anything else like it. It's one of my very favorite Mia Sheridan books.

Thank you Netgalley for the digital ARC of Stinger in exchange for my honest opinion!

This book was not my normal read as of late, but I really liked it. Strait laced lawyer student meets porn star and they hookup for the weekend with a twist. I definitely recommend this book for people that like a good second-chance romance. It’s a great story.

Mia Sheridan is a beautiful storyteller. She has written so many great books. This story was one on her back list, that I had not gotten to yet..Grace & Carson's story was beautifully written, as only Mia could.. I'm so thankful that I got the chance to read it. Highly recommend.

I absolutely loved this whirlwind romance. The opposites attract vibe between Grace and Carson was perfection. The way Carson introduced Grace to his world was fascinating. I absolutely loved the growth of both characters. The steam was also on point. Overall I enjoyed this book but it did feel a bit long.

A Mia Sheridan book never disappoints. Carson and Grace addictive characters I could not stop reading their story.

This was my first Mia Sheridan book and it was great - enjoyable and the plot sucked me in. I’m excited to read more from her.

It was quite the ride. I loved Archer's voice, so I didn't even read the synopsis before reading it. If Mia Sheridan writes it, I will read it.
Once I read Carson is a p*rnstar, I immediately started thinking about the worst case scenarios. I thought his job is going to be the issue, the drama or their break up will be based on that. I really enjoyed their chemistry, even though I was always worrying at the back of my mind like they're real.
I enjoyed their chemistry and interactions. The meet cute, initial bubble of their happiness, eventual estrangement, second chance. Everything was tension lace, love the elevator scenes.
At places it felt really detailed and slow pace, which I wasn't a fan of. Otherwise the plot was quite good.
I liked Carson and Grace. But I found Carson's i-am-too-good-for-p*rnstar gf attitude even though he himself was one, problematic.
I couldn't put it down in the beginning, liked sh!t is about to go crazy enjoy this while it lasts scenes.
• Second chance romance
• casual hookup weekend in Vegas
• p*rnstar x uptight girl
• Locked in elevator scenes
* spice - 4🌶️
• rating - 3.75
• overall good, with slower paces in between.

Ive read a few books by this author and I'm really starting to enjoy her writing. This book was about Grace and Carson, two 23 year olds who you could describe as polar opposites, but agree to spend the weekend together while attended two different conferences in Las Vegas. This story follows Grace and Carson throughout the next five years as their lives lead them apart from each other after their first weekend of hanging out together. The story ended up being a lot deeper than I thought it was going to be, and I was pleasantly surprised that the story line wasn't as superficial as the synopsis made it out to be. I am excited to read more books by this author. Trigger warnings: depiction of violence, human trafficking, #NetGalley #Stinger

“Life is Wild.”

I wound up really enjoying Stinger by Mia Sheridan. I say “wound up” because I never really read the description on this one before downloading it from NetGalley.

This one was unique with a first act break-up and interesting time-lapse chapters in the middle. It didn’t love Grace all of the time while reading this, but I can’t put my finger on why I didn’t like her as a character.

That said, I thought the Las Vegas setting was well done - a nice mix of The Strip and the tourist attractions and regular life in the greater-Las Vegas area.

This was a steamy, chunky book (432 pages!).

Thank you to SourceBooks Bloom Books for the #gifted digital copy.

This was so well written. I was engrossed from the first page and it ticked all the boxes of my expectations . I would definitely recommend to others.

After reading Archer's Voice, I jumped right into Mia's backlog and it did not disappoint. I truly enjoyed this second chance romance filled with spice. I liked seeing Grace's change throughout the novel especially after meeting Carson Stinger. Highly recommend.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Special thanks to Mia Sheridan for providing me an ARC copy to share my honest review.