Ms.Sheridan crafts a compelling story with an interesting cast of characters in Falling for Gage. I didn’t read the beginning of the series and this book was fine as a standalone, but I can easily see many book opportunities with the many characters.

The story has mysticism, intrigue with a couple of twists and overall is a pleasant read. The loose ends get tied up rather abruptly and are a bit of a stretch, but I was interested from the beginning. ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Falling for Gage is a heartwarming small town romance with angst, humour and mystery.

We first met Gage briefly in Archers Voice. Years later, Gage is struggling in a career that is not his passion, and coming to terms with the prospect of a marriage of convenience. Rory has a one night stand with Gage when he swings through her town, and they don’t anticipating meeting again. When Rory arrives in Calliope looking for her father, their relationship quickly becomes a lot more complicated.

This is the third book in the Pelion Lake series, and I found Mia Sheridan’s writing just as engaging as in Archers Voice. This wasn’t quite as heavy as Archers Voice, and I really enjoyed the many links with the first book. I got a bit frustrated with Gage’s character at times feeling a bit wishy washy, but overall Gage and Rory had sweet chemistry, and great banter. I really enjoyed the mystery subplot, and the appearances of characters from earlier in the series.

The narrators did a wonderful job with the audiobook, truly bringing the characters to life. It was well articulated and paced, and the expressiveness of the narration really enhanced the sense of chemistry between the characters, creating an immersive experience.

If it’s been a little while since you’ve read the first books in the series, I’d suggest a reread, to truly get the most out of Gage and Rory’s story. However, this could also be enjoyed as a standalone.

Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

#AudiobookReview thanks to @dreamscape_media for the gifted ALC 💙

Narration: I thought both the female and male voices did an equally great job at capturing the anguish of our leads in a way that didn't drag the reader down. They were sensual at the right parts and earnest, but also managed to be light and flirty which made for great listening

Gage Buchanan has always been well sought after by the ladies, but he's begun to tire of that lifestyle and decides no more one night stands. On a trip with his boys, they have car trouble and end up in a small town bar, where the local waitress dishes it as well as she serves and Gage just can't handle a woman who doesn't want him.

Rory happily lives in her small town with the 2 uncles that raised her after her mom passed away suddenly. She's not one to have one night stands but something about this stranger calls out to her and their electric chemistry cannot be denied even if he's just passing through town.

Rory never knew her father, her mom wouldn't speak much of him, never even told her his name. When she finds her mother's diary and a painting she knows must have been by her father, she sets out in search of her heritage. She visits her mom's friend Faith, a gallery owner, in the town a few hours away where her mother spent her summers. The plan is, pretend to be an art appraiser to gain access to people's homes and locate any artwork that matches her father's style. Except she runs into her one night stand, blindsides him in fact, and now she's worries he'll completely thwart her plans...

Gage and Rory's story is kind of an insta-love tale, which I'm not usually a fan of but it worked here. They were all angst, and possibly forbidden love, which worked to heat up the flames of their undeniable attraction even more. The storyline of Rory figuring out who her dad was took precedence over all else, which might've interrupted the passion a bit, but it did drive the novel forward making it necessary to be at the forefront. All in all not the all consuming romance I thought it would be but enjoyable nonetheless

4.5 ⭐️
Spice Rating : 2.5/5 🌶️
Tropes : Adult Romance, Small Town

Mia Sheridan is one of my favorite authors of all time and to be approved for an ARC of the Audiobook of her latest release? Dream come true. And let me tell you, totally worth it. Mia Sheridan never disappoints. I cried happy tears after finishing the audiobook. This was so full of emotions, love and happiness.

The book starts off with Rory and Gage meeting at a bar, where they hit off and later part ways. Rory is searching for her biological father as she gets to know that he is an artist from the town of Calliope and she pretends to be an art appraiser in order to get into the elite social circles of Calliope where she meets Gage again, only for them to work together to ascertain her lineage.

First up, I loved the book. This was a perfect mix of romance, spice, emotions, comedy and a hint of mystery. And in my opinion, the book captured the essence of small town life. This was essentially a spin-off from the Pellion Lake Series with the characters showing up for cameos as well. It was so nostalgic for me as I have a special connection with 'Archer's voice' and to see these characters again, mature, settled and happy. It was everything!
The characters masterfully written, with Rory being my absolute favorite. She was such a polished character. I loved how level-headed and sorted she was. The plot was a bit cliché at times, but never boring or predictable. Special mention to the plot twist at the end. I totally did not see that coming.

The only thing that disappointed me was that Gage, who liked her from the very beginning of the book itself, took too long to make up his mind about whether or not to stay back for her. He seemed to be in two minds about Blakely as well.

These thoughts aside, this book was so emotionally deep, had me laughing, crying and rooting for Rory and her mission. Classic Mia Sheridan. The writing and the characters in the Author's books never fail to move me. The books always leave me satisfied, happy and brimming with joy and no wonder I devour her books without a pause.

About the audiobook specifically, this was narrated by Maeve York and Benjamin Sands. I’ve heard audiobooks by both the narrators before and love their narration, the pacing and enunciation. The voice modulation enriched the whole listening experience for me and it was flawless. The narrators are both adroit at their craft.

Overall, this audiobook was nothing short of exemplary.

I received an ARC of the Audiobook. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Thank you to Netgalley, the Author and the Publisher for providing an ARC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I was super excited to listen to this book because Archer’s Voice is one of my all time favorite books. This one has the same small town feel and writing style that I loved so much from that book. You easily connect with the two main characters right away. The banter in this book was amazing, there was a little bit of mystery (which wasn’t my favorite and way I took off a star) and definitely some spice. If you loved Archers voice definitely give this book a read.

What a beautiful magical romance story! This book had so much heart, love, and found family that had me swooning the whole time. The underlying message is to run towards those passions that are pulling at you and to spend your days with the people that you love, making money from the things that you love.

This story reminded me of Cinderella for some reason, and I just loved it. It was so sweet to see the crew from Archers Voice and to get the pleasure of small town romance. If you're looking for a sweet book about second chances, found family with a fun mystery, this book is for you!

3.5/5 stars. This books was seemingly romantic & deep, while also giving me the biggest ick, Gage and some of his buddies end up stranded with car trouble in a small town when he meets a beautiful server at the local "dive-bar", Rory & they ultimately end up having a one night stand. Rory is struggling to find her purpose in life, so she decides to try & find it by tracking down the identify of her father in the, slightly bigger, small-town where she was conceived. That small town not only is where her one night stand, Gage, apparently lives, as Rory narrows down who her father is based on her mom's stories, Gage's father is one of the four possible subjects.... dun dun dun. Enter, the ick. While these two are awaiting the results of their DNA tests to determine if they are related, they both have some dirty thoughts about each other that I just... can't look past.

If you completely take the possible sibling narrative out of this, I would probably have rated this book 5 stars because I loved literally everything else about it. The banter was great, there was the perfect amount of spice, and the mystery element of Rory trying to track down her father was fun & also really emotional. Both Rory and Gage find themselves throughout this book, with the help of each other & I loved that.

The narration was great, I love a dual pov with two awesome narrators.

I was so excited to read this because I absolutely loved Archer's Voice by the same author. I really enjoyed this one too. There is a lot of funny banter between the two MC's and I think their chemistry was amazing. The spicy scenes are great (I love a good pool table scene) without being overdone. I thought it was a good balance of plot to spice and the storyline was done really well. I am glad that Rory finally figured out who her father was and I think Gage made the right choice with his career. I think this "HEA" couple will actually stay together forever. I love Mia's writing and glad to say this one was a hit. I can't wait to read more from this author.

I listened to the audiobook version of this and the narrators did a wonderful job.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media and Mia Sheridan for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

✨ “You make me want to live a different life.” ✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ small town romance
✔️ simmering tension
✔️ air of mystery
✔️ finding yourself

Ever since we met the handsome Gage Buchanan in Archer’s Voice, I’ve had an inkling that he was a unique character that demanded his own story, and I was right.

Anticipation and curiosity grows as Rory arrives in Calliope, but as an art appraiser, forcing Gage to question what Rory had told him to be true. Who is she really? The same question Rory asks herself.

Rory and Gage are well-rounded characters clearly shaped by their pasts and their histories allowing me to truly understand them. Mia has captured them both brilliantly, each fuelled by their own desire for meaning and purpose in their lives, for answers, and for some place to truly belong.

Rory’s love for her mother and wanting to understand her more drives her to Calliope in search for long unanswered questions.

A legacy to uphold forces Gage to deviate from what he is most passionate about. Gage is crumbling under the pressure of making his family proud, out of fear of letting his family down.

The longing fuelled gazes. The lingering touches. As the chemistry and attraction continues to build, we also see the intimacy between Gage and Rory building too, until they can’t deny it anymore. Nor should they. Between the pages, it’s clear that Gage and Rory are meant for each other, modern day soul mates, unknowingly waiting for the other.

Mia has crafted a stunning narrative in Falling for Gage, allowing her readers to slowly fall in love with Gage and Rory as they themselves slowly fall for each other.

Falling for Gage is a beautiful reminder of how love forms in different ways, that love can take shape even in the unlikeliest of times, and that we, as humans, are perfectly flawed in our own way—and that makes us unique. There is beauty in the love between Gage and Rory, they each bring out the best in the other, depicting their blossoming love.

While romantic and deep, Falling for Gage was also refreshingly funny, or at least Gage and Rory had their funny, witty moments. I found myself sighing because of the romance, laughing at their jokes and banter, and crying as secrets are revealed and we get closure.

Through captivating writing, Mia proves that Calliope serves as a beacon of love where many can fall in love. My return to Calliope and Pelion with Gage and Rory’s love story was nothing short of mesmerising and delightful. Safe to say that Gage and Rory will continue to stay with me, just like Bree and Archer, and Travis and Haven. My heart is so incredibly full, and I’m so honoured to have experienced reading Falling for Gage; to witness the love bloom between Gage and Rory is something special, and they are both so deserving of each other. All the happy and giddy feelings.

Both aimless and unsure about their lives, their attraction and desire making them constantly gravitate towards each other—it’s only with each other that they feel purpose. Their instincts bring them together; they fit together perfectly. Like they’re meant to be.

Insightful and compelling, with an air of mystery, Falling for Gage draws you into the narrative, desperate to know more, desperate for answers like Rory and Gage.

On a more personal note, I related to Gage’s sense of aimlessness, restlessness in his life, unsure of his purpose. I admire Rory and her needing to find answers about her mother and her past. But what I loved even more was seeing Rory finding herself, and finding her place in Calliope, finding friends and family in Bree and Haven. By the end, as Rory finds her answers, my heart broke and my heart was full. I can’t even begin to explain how much I needed those answers and how happy they made me. Something I didn’t know I needed for closure.

The audio was an amazing production, adding depth and bringing Falling for Gage to Life. The narrators, Meave York and Benjamin Sands, beautifully portrayed Rory and Gage. Their performances were brilliant. Benjamin truely captured Gage’s infatuation and adoration of Rory, his desire for her clear in his voice. Together, they’re a phenomenal pair to be Rory and Gage.