I really enjoyed this novel!! It was as sad as Archer’s Voice so it was definitely a change of pace!

Stinger
By: Mia Sheridan

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Second chance or Vegas bust?

First let me start by say that I’m a huge fan of the author. This released and re-edited book definitely had some huge misses for me but overall good. The beginning was drawn out and part unnecessary and not needed. But in the second half the development of Grace and Carson was very good and I was able to finish it pretty fast. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.

Authors Blurb: Sometimes, it seems you don't even realize anything is wrong until someone comes along and changes you, and makes you want more.

Grace Hamilton is the girl with a plan. She knows exactly where her life is going, and prides herself on always achieving her goals. She's never stepped outside the lines she draws for herself, and never considered what her heart truly wants. That is, until him.

Carson Stinger doesn't play by any rules except his own. Working in the adult entertainment industry, he doesn't care what others think of his choices, and takes each day as it comes. No direction, no plan. He knows what women want from him, and in his eyes, it's all he has to offer…until her.

When unexpected circumstances force them together, Grace and Carson are swept up into the electric chemistry between them, surrendering to a steamy Las Vegas weekend in each other's arms. But for two people whose worlds could never coexist, they know their time is short. That is, until their hearts get involved without their permission…

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

mia sheridan does it once again! i swear everything she writes, i will devour it & this was no different! grace & carson are absolutely amazing. this was my first romance book that the mmc was in the adult industry but i loooved that aspect so much! i was rooting for them the entire time. i want more with them because wow, i loved them.

Whoa! This book was a rollercoaster! The love story here spans over 10 years which is fated mates that I love! This love story for me was great not because it was fated mates but because of the way it evolved. Las Vegas was definitely a main character and very important to this story. I really enjoy when authors do this, it adds a different element to their books. Also, the side characters were so important to this story it shows so much depth to the characters.

There was also such an important story going along parallel to the love story which was great. It kept me intrigued the entire time. I felt like I got multiple stories in one.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review, as always all words are my own.

I am just so in looove with the way Mia writes!! My review is already on Goodreads and the edit will be up later this week!! I apologize for being late life has hard! :(

Mia Sheridan is a wonderful storyteller and her stories reflect that. This one is no different. It was interesting and dynamic and kept me rapt from the beginning to end.

I’ve read several of Mia’s books and have enjoyed them all though this one for me was her best. I love Carson’s character and his love/hate for Titanic, these parts had me giggling at how cute he was. Also seeing how much these few days changed them both was such a sweet thing to read. Their intimate scenes were more than just sex and when Carson describes the feeling of making love it felt very real and made me feel for him and how this would most likely end. But it doesn’t end there we are taken through their lives and the years later and how they have changed. Carson is such a hero and all around good guy I loved his character so much. I would love to read stories about the other characters in this book as it could definitely be a series.

I love Mia's journey into more romantic suspense storylines so when the chance to read something from her back catalog that was being edited and re-released by Bloom came about on Netgalley I jumped on it.

The first part of this book was not good. It was cringey dialogue and stilted characters that were mostly driven by lust. Maybe that would have worked for me 10 years ago but I guess my taste has evolved. The repetitive, "why do you call me Buttercup?" really got on my nerves.

I actually really enjoyed the 2nd part of the book when the MC's have gone their separate ways and their lives have gone in different directions than intended. In fact, I think if the author had condensed the first part and fleshed out the 2nd part I would have really liked it, so in my opinion, this was a missed opportunity by the editing team. The ending was a bit rushed and far fetched and again could have been more poignant if reworked. The 2nd half saved this book for me because I honestly would have DNF's if it wasn't for Netgalley.

I adored this book, Mia Sheridan is a wonderful author, her captivating storytelling creates an intimate connection with the characters, evoking a range of emotions. Despite initial reservations about a plot involving a porn star, Sheridan breaks stereotypes, crafting genuine and memorable characters. A must-read for romance and drama fans.

“I was going to live for all the years I had rejected relationships that might have come naturally if I hadn’t been overly focused on other things, and for all the years I had made choices that I thought would make other people happy, never considering what would make me happy.”

My goodness this book. Like.. what in the actual.. I can’t even cope! This was the second Mia Sheridan book I’d read and she is quickly becoming a favorite romance author of mine.

Stinger was fast paced romance, slow burn, nail biting angsty & everything else in between. Grace and Carson were everything I needed in a book & I cannot recommend it enough. This was the easiest five stars ever & @miasheridanauthor is fantastic at building worlds that just grasp you from the very first page.

Who would have thought that a male adult entertainment star & a lawyer would be a perfect match? Though there are time jumps that make you want these two to get back together already and instances that make you scream “No!” When you think all is lost.. the City of Sin and fate work together to bring back two people who are truly meant for each other.

Apparently I read this back in 2014 when it was released the first time, but I did a quick reread.

Basically we have law student with a plan meets porn star, and decide to spend a steamy weekend together. Of course, it's not that easy, and feelings commence. Fast forward years and porn star (Stinger, obviously) is now an ex Navy SEAL, and law student is a prosecutor, and they haven't seen each other since that weekend in Vegas...but they randomly run into each other and things reignite.

The steam is this book is off the charts, but fairly well written. The plot is predictable, but entertaining. It's not this author's best work, but still a fun read.

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*Grace + Carson*

✨ Fated Mates
✨ Opposites attract
✨ Forced proximity - stuck in a elevator
✨ Second chance
✨ Time jump
✨ Adult film star MMC
✨ Lawyer FMC
✨ Dual POV


• Some not so favorite tropes are in this that I haven't seen mentioned but none of them were done in a way that made me not enjoy the story.
✨ Cheating
✨Insta lust
✨ Surprise pregnancy almost made it to the epilogue but isn't.

I loved this. I knew nothing going in, my favorite way to go in, and I'm glad I did. It's a beautiful emotional rollercoaster of two people finding themselves and growing into their true selves. It starts with a bit of insta- lust but grows to be so much more.

The half star is really because it was wordy and fluffy. There were parts where the pacing felt slow and it could have been a bit shorter.

"𝑶𝒉 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒕. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒕. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒅𝒊𝒅! 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓!"

"Stinger" by Mia Sheridan had its ups and downs for me. While I appreciated the character development of Grace and Carson, the story felt too long and repetitive. Their quick personal growth during a single weekend seemed unrealistic. After they part ways, both change influenced by each other. Will they get a second chance later on? Sheridan's writing had its moments with banter and spice, but it lacked depth overall. The plot started strong, but the addition of implausible scenarios and Grace's judgmental attitude towards Carson's profession felt off. Despite its flaws, the book touched my emotions and made me think about important issues. It may not have been a perfect fit, but it left a lasting impression. 4 fabulous stars, thank you NetGalley for allowing me to ARC read this book!

3.5 honestly not what i expected, but it wasn’t bad. it just doesn’t spark anything inside of me to really care about the characters.

thanks to NetGalley and publishers for this ARC.

Carson and Grace's story was a good read that kept me awake just because I wanted to read more about them. It starts with an elevator accident where these two meet and had to fill the time while waiting for the crew to help. During that time they see the real person in the other one and the chemistry and connection are there. During that weekend in Vegas, a lot happened that changed the lives of the two of them...what happened next will have to find yourself.
I enjoyed reading this second-chance romance. It looks like a nice blend of 2 stories in one even tho it is just two plot twists and a time jump of 5years. Overall, good contemporary romance with instant attraction, hot content, and second chances. I'm right on to find another book by Mia Sheridan to read and that won't be my last.

The most perfect book ever. I loved Grace and Carson. Law student and porn star. Enemies to lovers. A few years go by and they meet again by fate. Can they rekindle their romance from years ago? A case where it involves her and him. It touches based on human trafficking which is really real and is still happening everyday in modern life among women and young girl. This book was heartwarming, and soul wrenching to hear what the girls went through but Carson is a hero.

Let me start off by saying I am a Mia Sheridan Stan. Anything she writes, i will read, but this was just a miss for me. Personally, I felt as if there wasn’t really a plot and the plot that was there I honestly didn’t care bc the spice was so overpowering. I mean, if you’re into a lot of spice then you might like it, but personally I like subtle spice.

I can already tell this is going to be an unpopular review, but there were so many red flags in this one y’all I really couldn’t get past it 🚩🥴

I’ve heard amazing things about mia sheridan’s book, and I still will pick up more of hers, but the characters in this one just didn’t work for me at all. I loved the concept of a male dancer meeting a lawyer and immediately hitting it off, but their back stories were walking red flags - and I’m a firm believer that these two are not a long term couple.

the triggers for me, including sexual assault and forced pregnancy, was too much - and I wish I had known that going in, to be honest. if you’re going to force a minor to keep a baby that she clearly doesn’t want, that’s just … not a good plot point to embellish and romanticize, sorry.

ANYWAY, I’ve seen rave reviews on this one, and while a part of me is screaming “did we read the same book” I can understand that the chemistry was hot and the lead up before the drama was veryyyyy intriguing …

I’m also chalking this up to my very meh june so far oops

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!!

rating: 2 stars
wine pairing: paso robles cabernet sauvignon

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Stinger is a novel by Mia Sheridan. This is my third book by Mia Sheridan, and she has become my favorite contemporary author. Grace Hamilton is in Las Vegas for a legal seminar and literally runs into Carson Stinger, an adult film star. Carson and Grace have no clue that a conversation in a broken elevator would alter their lives forever.

Carson is a lost soul, emotionally broken, believing his career defines him. Grace is the catalyst that turns Carson’s life upside down and catapults him into being the brave, caring, heroic man hidden deep inside. Carson’s character stole a portion of my heart that I’ll never get back. Carson’s metamorphosis is gut-wrenching, inspiring, and unforgettable. Carson’s journey proves that with the right loving push, anyone can find their worth and purpose in life.

I related so much to Grace! We are both planners and always take the safe route. Grace is a people pleaser and has created a construct of perfection that no one could live up to. Carson introduces vivacity and uncertainty into Grace’s life. All of Grace’s plans blow up, and she begins a long journey of finding herself and where she belongs.

This book has so many emotional layers. It makes the reader consider those random, forgettable moments in life that alters our path permanently. This love story wrung emotions out of me that I didn’t know I had! Carson and Grace’s journey is a long one fraught with heartbreak, but their happily ever after was…I don’t have words for how gratifying it was! This book touched my soul and had me considering issues that are uncomfortable and difficult yet so important. I will never forget this book. We all have greatness inside us; sometimes, it takes an unexpected spark to light that fire. Do not miss this book!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Stinger follows an emotional journey between two passionate people trying to figure their lives out.
Grace is a straight-edged law student in Las Vegas for a law conference. She has planned her life out knowing exactly what she’s doing.
Carson Stinger is a lady’s man, or in other words an adult film performer also in Las Vegas for an adult movie conference. The two meet in the hotel lobby and instantly the two have this back and forth that is addictive to read.
The sexual tension is palpable between them and after a heart to heart in a broken elevator they agree to a form of a relationship during their time in Vegas. It’s definitely insta-love. Not just the sexual chemistry but the two appear to get on really well in a friendship level. But as always, reality kicks back into gear and Carson has to get back to his job which shocks Grace into a realisation of what he does for a living and managing those possessive feelings over her man having sex with other women on camera. This brings their newfound relationship to a grinding halt.
Grace leaves, heartbroken and determined to fulfil her goals in her career.
For Carson, these new feelings spring him into significant action where he leaves his shoot and also his career in the adult film industry, determined to do and be better for Grace. He enters the military and it’s here we get a significant time jump.
Grace is now a prosecutor brought in on a case of the murder of a young woman. But, plot twist, she’s engaged to her colleague, Alex.
Carson is now out of the military, discharged after an injury. He works with his friends, who were also in the military with him at a security firm. The two reconnect after the murder suspect turns out to be Josh, a colleague of Carson’s who’s been arrested and released on bail. Grace goes to the office in search of information and here the two reunite and instantly their chemistry is obvious.
The rest of the book is open to spoilers so I’ll stop there.
Mia Sheridan holds a great ability in writing an emotionally charged romance. I had previously read Archer’s Voice and that was a roller coaster and Stinger is no different. I haven’t rated this higher as I found a big part of their initial split was down to miscommunication. If Grace knew that Carson had quit adult movies their relationship may have continued. Their reunion and immediate task Carson took on in splitting Grace and her fiancé felt a little wrong. Although their relationship wasn’t perfect, up until Carson’s return their engagement was not in question. The attitude that ‘she’s open to pursuit up until the wedding night’ left a sour taste in my mouth. I did enjoy this and seeing Sheridan’s books getting recognition in mainstream publishing is great and I look forward to reading more of her books!
Thank you for the eARC!