I love the dual POV and enemies to lovers aspects of this book. Through reading this book I loved that the characters had the weekend to be able to let lose and determine what they wanted to do outside of their norms. I loved the spice aspects mixed with the character development throughout. The opposites attract throughout the book kept me interested and wanting more. Mia Sheridan knocked it out of the park with this one. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

Duel POV — trapped in an elevator with your enemy — one weekend to throw your rules out the window

“Looks like we’re both here to hone our skills when it comes to getting people off.” - Carson

I was not expecting all of the different directions this story went!! I was a bit concerned that I wouldn’t like Grace, but the story is fast paced and immediately Carson ruffles her feathers in the best way possible. I loved how both her and Carson’s character develops. And for the people who like spice, I can concur this book is spicy. I loved reading Carson’s POV, and seeing his perspective on his life and how that one weekend changed everything. Makes you feel like if you’re in a rut yourself, there is still time change it.

My favorite live in the book was “She was my anchor and yet I was drowning in her.”

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

"It was sex and it was a good time - just for the weekend. It was all I had to offer. And it was all she wanted to take." - Carson

Literally running into each other in a hotel lobby, Stinger quickly introduces Grace and Carson in a classic meet-cute that ends with them volleying quick-witted barbs at each other due to mutual dislike. Both characters have their own reasons for assuming the worst in the other, but it only took a few hours of forced proximity for them to acknowledge the chemistry they had together.

Grace was very uptight and stuck in her own head, a bit of a wet blanket. Her entire purpose in life seemed to be jumping from one well-made plan to another, not leaving any time for enjoying life. She picked Titanic as her all-time favorite movie, need I say more?

"It was The Plan. I'd always had a plan, and I never strayed from it. Never. And once I achieved one, I moved on to the next." - Grace

I disliked how she judged Carson in the beginning but loved that she had enough self-awareness to recognize her character flaws and want to be better. After meeting Carson and spending a whirlwind weekend together, Grace changed her approach to life, opening her mind to spontaneity and becoming less rigid.

"'Why do you call me buttercup?' I whispered sleepily. I'd keep trying until he gave me a real answer. He had to run out of silly ones eventually." - Grace

Carson was so likable once you got passed the mask of cockiness. Wayward, he put up a wall between himself and everyone else, using his looks to as a defense mechanism. Underneath it all though, Carson was considerate, kind, and playful.

"Hot, uptight, little brat, but a brat nonetheless. I knew her type. She could get all indignant stick that haughty little chin in the air, tell me why she was better than me, and walk away, but I saw the way her body reacted. She wanted me." - Caron

Grace and Carson had opposite outlooks on life at the beginning of the book, one had plans and the other none at all. However, both were unhappy. Throughout the book, the characters made huge strides in growth and I loved how much credit they gave each other for helping them each make something of their lives.

"Carson wasn't part of my plan as I'd convinced myself - he was the antithesis of my plan. And I wasn't sure anymore if that was bad or good." - Grace

It's been a while since I've read a book this spicy, but I knew what I was getting into with a porn star as one of the main characters. That being said, this book definitely has a storyline outside of the bedroom which made the spicy scenes even better because I was invested in the characters.

"I craved structure and definitions and control. And here I was throwing all of that to the wind. For sex. With a porn star." - Grace

Stinger took off in a completely different direction than I expected based on the blurb, and that was a great thing. There was so much more depth to Grace and Carson and they truly changed for the better after their weekend in Vegas together. Mia Sheridan can do no wrong, and Stinger is no exception, everyone needs to read this book.

"Life is wild, he'd said. Fate could be wild. Putting you just where you should be at just the right time. And perhaps intervening in ways you never even realized until you could see the big picture later." - Grace

THIS. BOOK.

I knew I was going to love it- Mia Sheridan never misses the mark in my opinion, but I had no idea how much I was going to adore this book.

Grace and Carson meet at a Las Vegas hotel while they are both attending work events. Grace, who is always living by a plan and is a student at Georgetown, is going to a law conference, where more carefree and spirited Carson is attending an adult entertainment expo, where he is one of the main attractions. After being stuck in an elevator together, they decide to throw responsibilities aside and spend the weekend together. Their weekend adventure pulled each of them completely outside of their comfort zones and forced them to evaluate the direction their lives were heading. As their weekend came to an end, knowing their lives would never mesh due to their professions, they said their goodbyes, expecting never to see each other again. And they wouldn't.. until 5 years later.

From the synopsis, I thought I had an idea of what to expect.. and for the first 50%, that's exactly what I got. I literally thought I was reaching the end of the book, only to check and be at 45%! The whole second half of the book was a complete surprise and at times it felt like I was reading a completely different story. I loved loved loved it!

Read if you enjoy:
- second chance
- dual timeline
- it's always been you
- opposites attract

Thank you, NetGalley for the early copy!

I was sucked into this book from the first chapter. Sometimes it takes me a good 50% of the way before I really get into a book, but this wasn't the case here. I was literally 30% in when I thought to myself "how am I not near the end" (in a good way). I really felt the characters connection even though you could tell how different their lives were from the get-go. I absolutely loved how they grew and changed from both being together and after. This is definitely going to become a must-read author for me (and I already have 3 more of her books in my tbr). I really hope this book gets the recognition it deserves when it is released.

I DNF’ed. I felt like I was reading it forever, thought I was in the third act breakup and I was only at around 35% into the book. It just wasn’t keeping me hooked enough to want to continue.

📖 Romance
⭐4/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

➡ One steamy weekend in Vegas changes everything for law student Grace Hamilton and adult film star Carson Stinger.

She has her life planned out to a T. He's just making it through the weekend. She's innocent. He's experienced. When fate pushes them together for a weekend of passion, they never expect it to turn to more and repave both of their futures-- but will those futures be together or apart?

💭 "Sometimes, you don't even realize anything is wrong until someone comes along and changes you and makes you want more."
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🙏 Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the e-ARC of Stinger's re-release in exchange for my honest feedback.
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🎯 What I loved: Stinger was bookended by steam- there was a lot in the beginning prior to the plot really taking off and then again later in the book. There was a ton of character development for both Grace and Carson- each really transitioning and coming into their own spurred on by their weekend together. I loved that despite their initial connection, they recognized that the circumstances of their relationship wouldn't work initially but their spark reignited after both developing and they got a right time/right person love. And I actually liked the second act subplot (think a little bit mystery/thriller) although I could see how this book may feel like it's throwing hooks out of left field for some readers.

🙅‍♀️ What I didn't: Some of the timing was confusing. The book never specified that the initial scenes took place in the past; there were just some big time jumps and then a 'present day' note. Also, the characters took a lot of showers. Not like steam scene showers....just like a lot of showers. Hygiene is great but I swear these people were showering like 3 times a day.
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Read if you love:
* opposites attract
* insta-steam/hook-up to more
*second chance romance
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See also: Scandalized, The Roommate, Good Girl Complex

It is very clear from the beginning that Carson and Grace are two very different people. Both attracted to one another but can’t stand each other. When fate intervenes and they are stuck in an elevator together, they realize that they aren’t what the other person expected….
Stinger took me on a wild ride. From the beginning with the steamy romance between the two characters when they’re younger, through their transitions growing older, their second chance at love, and the military romance vibes. I loved it all! Can’t say that a Male Porn Star turned Navy Seal is something I normally would expect to read but it worked for me.
This was my first Mia Sheridan book but definitely will not be my last. I want to thank the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

As always with Mia Sheridan, this novel is casted with likable characters. It takes place over the span of 5 years—something new as far as Sheridan’s stories go—and even though it’s easy to read, I wasn’t a fan of both MCs being separated for so long. Other than than, I very much enjoyed it.
Thanks to NG and Bloom Books for the ARC.

I absolutely love everything by Mia Sheridan and I am so grateful I was given the opportunity to read this early. I love love love this book. The plot was great, the build up and romance were top tier, and the spice was 10/10. Would 100% recommend this to everyone!

Stinger
4.5 ⭐️
5 🌶️

Stinger what an amazing book! Adult entertainer meets good girl with a plan. Will one weekend change their life?

Let me tell you it’s HOT 🥵 Carson is someone you want to meet and read about. He will definitely be a good book boyfriend to add to my list of fictional men.
I be laughed and I was shocked & it has some topics towards the end that are all too read everyone needs to read!
Is it instant love ? Yes is it a slow burn? Also yes! How is that possible idk but it’s great!
There’s a 5 year span and everything in between & it really feels like you get a view of their whole life after they meet.


As my first Mia Sheridan book and I was absorbed by the story it’s so good keep you engaged. I will definitely be picking up Archers voice next!

OK, so I've read 3 books in this series. First two (Leo and Leos Choice), and of course Archers Voice. Which aren't connected, I don't believe. Except with the possibility of books 1 and 2.

Grace and Carson meet in Vegas. And they can't be more different. Grace has a life plan. She wants to be a lawyer and has dedicated her life to her plan. Carson is more of fly by the seat of your pants. He's living a life far, far away from Grace.

She's not impressed with him when they first meet. In fact she kinda looks down on him. But an opportunity arises at the hotel they're staying at. And they get closer and begin to understand each other. And boy do they. A lot of time is spent on their time together and I liked that. It showed how close they got in such a short amount of time.

Circumstances though keep them apart. It was a really great book. Both characters are changed by each other. But what's going to happen if they get to see each other again? Are their circumstances the same?

This is a great addition for most libraries with a strong New Adult user base. A second round purchase for most libraries otherwise.

Ok. Um. I loved this book! This is a rerelease of a book by the same author as Archer’s Voice and I am so happy and thankful to Netgalley and Bloom Books to have received a copy before it is republished June 6.
The storyline here sounds ridiculous: a law student who meets a porn star while in Vegas for a convention and the whirlwind romance that happens from there. I know, doesn’t sound revolutionary but oh my gosh it was soooo spicy, so realistically written and had lead characters you couldn’t help but root for.
Honestly, if you can handle a steamy romance, run to get Stinger this summer!

4⭐️
3.5🌶

Thank you to NetGalley for this Arc!

I'm a total Mia Sheridan fan! I love her writing style and the way her story developed.

Stinger was a fabulous surprise, I was skeptical at first because the premise of a law student meeting a porn star in Las Vegas wasn't very appealing to me ....... but it's so much more than just that! Which I loved, the story wasn't shallow and it was well done. The character development was on point!

As always, I love getting both POVs. It really helped especially with the story. I also enjoyed all the sweet little moments they shared between each other the buttercup, the sunrises, the elevators, the Titanic and the cute Christmas tree!

And the epilogue !!!

Mia Sheridan is definitely one of my favourite author!

I totally recommend this book if you're looking for a steamy and romantic fast paced read!

"Stinger" by Mia Sheridan is a captivating romance that tells the story of two people from completely different worlds who find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other. Grace Hamilton is a focused, driven young woman who has always followed the plan she's set for herself, while Carson Stinger lives life on his own terms, working in the adult entertainment industry without any regard for what others think of him. When Grace and Carson are unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on a passionate, steamy weekend together that leaves them both wanting more. But as their worlds collide, they realize that their time together may be limited, and that their hearts may have other plans.

Mia Sheridan does an excellent job of bringing the characters of Grace and Carson to life. Grace is a strong, independent woman who has always played it safe, and her journey of self-discovery is both touching and inspiring. Carson is a complex character with a troubled past, and his transformation throughout the story is compelling and emotional. The chemistry between the two leads is electric, and their love story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

Overall, "Stinger" is a well-written, engaging romance that will leave readers rooting for Grace and Carson's love story. Mia Sheridan's writing is both evocative and poignant, and she skillfully weaves together the different elements of the story to create a truly memorable novel. Fans of contemporary romance will not be disappointed by this emotional and steamy tale of love and redemption.

Grace collides into Carson Stinger, Straight Male Performer. One always has a plan and the other takes it minute by minute, day by day. An elevator stall leads to secrets to be revealed.
Considered the possibilities. Being more - “to have something to offer someone like you.” Life changing weekend.

Mia Sheridan hits my emotional buttons once again and I'm not mad at all. The banter and the spicy were perfect. Carson and Grace left me wanting more. Their chance meeting and the time they spent together you could just feel that instant connection jumping off the screen.

I loved the setup of the book being in 3 parts. There was a very clear beginning, middle, and end that flowed. In part 1, in just that short time of Carson and Grace meeting they are vulnerable and start spending time together. That entire time I just rooted for them to stay together. In Part 2 we see their lives and how they are as individuals and their growth just from their first encounter. Part 3 is where they come back together and when they are together it and its revealed what happened in their time apart all their life choice where spurred from that chance weekend.

Grace and Carson balanced each other out in the best way. Grace was very much by the book, overthinker, and focused on other as opposed to herself. Carson at the beginning was okay with how his life and he didn't think he was destined for anything more than being in the adult entertainment industry. They each brought out the best in each other and made it okay for them to go beyond the boxes they lived in.

I love love loved this book!!! Carson stinger was so sweet and perfect and his backstory is heartbreaking.

I thought Archers Voice by Mia Sheridan was fantastic but this one was better. She’s easily a must read for me now.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC! :)

Mia Sheridan does is again. “Stinger” is a spicy but emotional romance that will certainly be a book-tok favorite. Add this to your list!