I loved this book! I loved the characters, the writing, the story and for as silly as it starts, it ends so serious and meaningful. Mia Sheridan is a top favorite of mine and this book is a reason I fell in love with her writing way back when.

I felt the writing was good however I did not connect to the heroine. For me personally Carson carried the book, I craved scenes with him in it. Also there are quite a few time jumps. Overall the story was good and it takes a turn I NEVER saw coming. It was not a bad turn however I felt like I was reading a new book around the 66% mark. Same characters, same HOT romance but there is a twist. And the twist brought a new feel to the story. I’m not even sure how to explain it.

Do I recommend this book? YES,

This was a sweet story! Some parts I liked and others I loved! Wasn’t sure how I was gonna feel about the adult entertainment but Navy Seal is so much better lol

They were super cute.. quick read!

Hot. So hot. This was pure fire!! I love every steamy second of it. The book was so good. I couldn't read another book for a couple of days.
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“She wanted me. Most women did, if I was going to be honest. Everyone was given one gift or another–mine was a smile women creamed their panties over and a body to match. Why be humble about it? It's not like I could take any credit–I just knew how to use my God-given assets”

i'm sorry but no, this book is awful, there is absolutely no tension between the main characters, plus they are so annoying that i want to bang my phone against my wall. the mmc makes me angry, i want to smack him in his ugly face. the writing was weird, i really tried to finish it but it's impossible for me. it was actually so horrible, not even after was that bad, the 18% i read got me rolling my eyes so much i think that says enough about how bad it is.

Thank you to Bloom Books & NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Grace & Carson’s love story couldn’t be more swoon worthy.

They’re both in Vegas for the weekend, but for vastly different reasons. Grace is 23 and there for a Law conference, as she is finishing up Law School. Carson is also 23, but is in Vegas for something very different. He’s there for a weekend of meet and greets because he is a Pornstar. It’s hate at first sight when Grace, bumps into Carson.

After getting off on the wrong foot, Grace and Carson get stuck together in an elevator, where they strike up a deal to spend the weekend together. But will one weekend be enough?

A story that spans the years following Grace and Carson’s lives after that amazing weekend in Vegas. Will they ever meet again? Are they destined to end up together?

This story had me feeling all the emotions so intensely, and I couldn’t help but root for Grace & Carson to end up together. I think this would make an amazing movie!!!

*Trigger warning for: Rape, military violence, and human trafficking.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and Mia Sheridan for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I really wanted to love this as I loved Archer’s Voice however, I just didn’t. It took me quite a while to get into the story but I just found Grace’s character to be quite boring.
The most entertaining parts of the novel for me were all of Carson’s life- him in the navy, him working with his fellow soldiers to help women survive human trafficking.
I also felt like there was a lack of chemistry between the characters (probably largely due to me finding grace to be boring in comparison to Carson)

The story overall is nice but the book is divided into three parts and the second part feels very unwanted and the book is uselessly lengthy. It is a tale of a porn star leaving the job and becoming a navy seal for the girl he loves.

Stinger by Mia Sheridan is a stand-alone romance, and this book is a true gem and way too underrated.
 
The story is about Grace and Carson who run into each other in a hotel in Las Vegas. And that is when their two worlds collide, and both are very different from each other.  Grace is a law student striving for an amazing career, while Carson works in the adult film industry. Initially there is quite some hate between them, but when they get stuck in an elevator, their hatred for each other turns into something else. They decide to spend the weekend together and I was living for the two and rooting for them. The steam in this book is immaculate and so hot. At the same time, they deepen their relationship through intimacy, and I loved that.
 
However, at some point they must get back to their everyday lives. This part truly hurt because I just wanted them to be together so badly. You could still see their feelings, but as a matter of fate, they found a way back to each other.
 
I saw a quote on Pinterest that said „I don’t know if I want to take you on cute dates & watch sunsets or if I want to push you up a wall and f your brains out“ and this basically captures the story in a nutshell. Buttercup x Desert Hyena forever.
 
Overall, this book is one of my new all-time fav books. If you like Mia Sheridan books, you need to check out this book, because it’s amazing and deserves more hype. Also, if you like books like The Roommate by Rosie Danan or Lingus by Mariana Zapata but better, this story will be for you. 5+ stars.
 
(ARC kindly provided in exchange for a review.)

I really really loved this book! Grace and Carson were it for me. I loved Carson’s character development.

Can Mia do any wrong at this point? She is amazing. The way she is able to tell a story is like nothing I have ever seen before.

Archer’s Voice is my absolute go to and Stinger is going to be right up there from now on.

I don’t mind a steamy romance but this just didn’t do it for me. I was bored and the book was very predictable.
Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book.

✨Book Review!✨
“Stinger”
By Mia Sheridan
Release Date: June 6th, 2023
📚ARC from NetGalley
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This months ARC read was “Stinger” by Mia Sheridan. Without knowing what to expect out of this book, I assumed it was a steamy romance after reading the first few chapters. It quickly turned in to more of a contemporary romance/military romance/kind of a thriller by the end! I loved the shift in how the story was written. I feel like without it, the book could have been just like any other romance but instead, it had depth and made me want to continue reading to find out more. Mia Sheridan really did a fantastic job writing this book. The characters are well written and easy to love (or hate, if we’re talking about the bad guy), the plot is fantastic and the setting is well thought out!
🚨I would keep in mind there may be some triggers in this book for some readers. The second half does contain issues of human trafficking, talk of rape and abuse. (But Carson and his friends are there to save the day, so no worries!)
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When Grace Hamilton arrives in Vegas for a law conference, she suspects her stay will be just like any other. Relaxing by the pool studying law books and attending the conference each day to hear the speakers presentations. What she doesn’t know, is that when she meets Carson Stinger-“Straight Male Performer”, her life will be forever changed.
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I am so thankful I had the chance to read this book before its release in June! It exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it. If you like a good plot, a story with depth and drama but with A LOT of spicy scenes… you don’t want to miss Stinger!

1- Characters: 9
2- Atmosphere/Setting: 9
3- Writing Style: 9
4- Plot: 9
5- Intrigue: 10
6- Logic/Relationships: 9
7- Enjoyment: 10

Total Score: 65
65/7= 9.285
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (4.5 stars)

Thank you Netgalley and Bloom Books for the ARC of Stinger for it's republishing. I am a huge fan on Mia Sheridan and this book definitely did not disappoint! I love Mia's writing and I am always invested in her characters. From the beginning of the book, I loved Grace and Carson's chemistry. You can tell they truly cared for one another from their weekend together. I would definitely recommend this book if you are a fan of her other books such as Archer's Voice and More Than Words!

Once I started this story, I could not put it down. It definitely did not go in the direction I had assumed.

Grace Hamilton is spending the weekend in Las Vegas for a Law Student Conference. She is currently in Law School, and has a plan for her life, boyfriends/dating are not part of it for now. "Carson Stinger, Straight Male Performer" is in Las Vegas for the Porn Expo. They literally bump into one another in the lobby. Grace is very straight laced, while Carson is charming, sarcastic and oozes sex appeal. They are an unlikely pairing.

Grace finds Carson a bit crass and is not at pleased with his flirty ways. That is, until they end up stuck in an elevator together. A plan is made, that has Grace agreeing to spend the weekend with Carson. Little did the two of them know that it was the start of something beautiful. Before the weekend is up, Grace simply can't deal with Carson's job.

Fast forward a few years and people grow and change. Carson is a completely different person, Grace also makes changes although her plan remains on track of becoming a lawyer. Running into each other under different circumstances, they find they still have chemistry.

This was such a wonderful story of letting go and finding yourself, but there is a deeper message in the book.

Thank you Netgalley for the Read Now option and thakn you to the publisher for making it available.

I really really enjoy reading Mia Sheridan books and this one is my 2nd top favorite of hers I’ve read so far!

Grace is a very structured, Type A, law school girl and Carson is a go with the flow, “life is wild” male performer that couldn’t be farther opposite to each other.

They are both at their respective conferences at a hotel in Las Vegas, but when the elevator they’re on gets stuck for 2 hours, Carson pulls her from a panic attack and they become fast friends. Carson offers her a “fun weekend of letting loose” and she accepts after semi reluctantly throwing her plans to the wind.

They know they only get a weekend together, so they make the most of it. When they depart from each other, both of their lives will be impacted for years to come.

I love how Mia Sheridan writes this story over a few years, and shows the growth of both Grace and Carson on their own before they shockingly come back together when they haven’t spoken or seen each other in over 5 years.

Such a beautiful love story of fate working it’s magic 🪄


TW:
PTSD from war, Sex workers, Sex trafficking

This is my first Mia Sheridan book and it does not disappoint! This book makes me believe that true love exists. Throughout the book, both Carson and Grace go through character development that is exciting to read. There are so many cute moments that had me grinning from ear to ear, and some parts where i actually laughed out loud! There were even parts where i teared up. There is a depth to these characters that make you really root for them and their happiness. This book really has everything and I'd recommend it to everyone!

Quick easy read! I like that the “romance” didn’t follow the typical pattern, and the characters spent some time apart in the middle. It was still a little overly sweet/cliche, but I really enjoyed the character development and the added storyline that added more to the ending.

I would never have thought a love story between a porn star and prude could be so good. I am in shock with how much I loved this story and all that it entailed. From the very beginning it has spice, it has sweetness, it has action, and it kept my attention the entire time. I love how this story unfolded and how the characters grew as people. I loved the dual POV. It allowed me to really get to know Grace and Carson and care about them. This is my first book by this author but it will definitely will not be my last.

Rating: ♾️ stars

OMG!!! This second chance romance was everything!! Please read this book if you haven’t already! 😍

This is my second book I’ve read from Mia Sheridan and it’s one of my favorite reads of all time! ❤️

I went blind in to the story and didn’t know what it was about. That made my experience even better!

It made me feel so much and it had a lot of difficult subjects in it that are important to talk about. I liked that the author wanted to give victims from sexual trafficking a voice by including that in the story.

It starts with Grace that goes to Last Vegas for a law student conference. She was instantly attracted to Carson, he is a pornstar that stayed in the same hotel for the Adult Entertainment Expo. They got stuck in an elevator and started an agreement for the weekend. Grace and Carson had a magical time together that changed everything..

This was more than a romance book, it was about finding yourself, self growth, dealing with trauma’s..

I loved everything about it and especially the main characters and their friends.

I will think about this book for the rest of my life. ❤️

Thank you to Mia Sheridan, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books and Netgalley for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.

Considering what I'm used to from Mia, I had totally different expectations going in and I still loved it. The characters are sweet, their development is handled really well, and I loved that they really brought out the best in each other. I do also appreciate that while their meeting and subsequent falling for each other was quick, they weren't immediately in a relationship and actually worked on themselves before finding each other again.
Shout of to Miss Sheridan for not adding a third act break up - not enough romance has this these days and I was so happy to wrap up a book that just ended without any added drama. ***insert clapping emojis***