Well this wasn’t one I would pick up if I read the blurb. This is a post apocalyptic romance? The romance was definitely backseat to everything else happening in this book. Nonetheless I was intrigued the entire time. I was disappointed in Charlie’s departure, I felt like it was just kind of an easy out to get rid of that character. I also thought the ending was rushed. We had so much detail of events through the whole book but the end was just like ok they’ve been reunited & then boom 1 year later this is how they’re living. Overall this book captivated my attention & is worthy of 4 stars based on the detail of events even if it stressed me out, made me nauseous & made me teary eyed!

We've got a second chance romance. Tuck and Emily were childhood besties. Fast forward and she is a popstar who hires Tuck, her childhood bestie, now an ex-con, as her bodyguard. They reunite, a solar flare hits and wipes out electricity, etc. I'll spare the as details; too much could spoil.

I chose this book for 2 reasons. Reason #1 is that Mia Sheridan got me out of a major reading slump in the past with Where the Blame Lies. I've recommended that book to several friends. What really had my attention was the "for fans of The Last of Us" description, a show that I love and believe is done extremely well. I think the apocalyptic factor was bland, which wouldn't be an issue if the romance pulled its weight, but it didn't. I feel like too many things were trying to be reached, and as a result, all of those things were left underdeveloped. I think it'll be a good choice for someone who likes a slow burn romance with a very soft approach to other territory but not necessarily someone who reads a fair amount of dystopian or survival type fiction as it is lacking the complexity. Ultimately, I'd give it 2.5 stars for a solid effort and good narration. I do believe it was a mistake was saying that this book is for fans of The Last of Us, because that statement set the bar high and honestly is probably what caused part of my let down. Do keep in mind, I hold that show to very high standards.

Thank you so much NetGalley & Harlequin for the advanced listening copy.

This book took me by surprise! I loved the new adult dystopian vibes it had and I love a second chance romance! For the like the first half of the book Emily did make me soooo mad. I feel like she was so unfair to Tuck and I felt so bad for him. Other then that I really did enjoy this book!

TOO REAL!

If you too have been spiraling at the thought of the country unraveling and the grid going down for the foreseeable future, maybe don’t read this one? At least, not yet.

Other than the apocalyptic vibes, the romance aspect is a little too stretched out. Yes, it’s a second-chance romance, but the slow burn is soooooo slow. So, prepare to wait.

(Thank you, Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press, Harlequin Audio, and NetGalley, for the e-ARC and e-audiobook in exchange for my honest review.)

I will admit that this book disappointed me a tiny bit. It wasn't a bad book but when you say "dystopian aspects" I kind of want that but for a friends to lovers romance with a weird plot point it was good.

Narrators did an amazing job! The book was beautifully executed and the character development and plot was done amazing!! Was captivated start to finish!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio
for the audio ARC.


Childhood friends Tuck Mattice and Emily Swanson had a bond that felt unbreakable—until life pulled them apart.

Thirteen years later, Emily is a rising pop star who needs protection, while Tuck, a brooding ex-con, is looking for a fresh start. When fate brings them back together, Emily hires him as her new bodyguard. They clash and argue like old times, but neither can ignore the spark between them.

Then, a powerful solar flare knocks out the electrical grid, throwing the world into chaos. Emily’s fame and fortune start to fade, while Tuck finally has a chance to prove himself. As they face their losses and the pain of the past, they must find their way back to each other—and a new life under the sun.

This just wasn’t the book for me not my genre. Although I did enjoy the psychological thrillers Mia Sheridan has written.

I love a good romance and I'm a sucker for a thrilling dystopian novel, so imagine my excitement anticipating the mixture of both. Could this be the next Hunger Games?! But... no chance. In fact, what the heck was this? This book is so incredibly slow, that I got bored and thought maybe reading the ebook wasn't the best way to go. Luckily, I was approved for the audiobook ALC. But unfortunately, that did very little to help. The novel actually started out pretty strong, but once it took a nose dive (pun intended) it was game over for me. The dual narration was rather well done and I believe added more to the story than I had originally thought. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the gifted ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.

The narrators on this books were great on this book. I was excited to listen to this because I’ve loved some other Mia Sheridan books, but this one was kind of a let down.

Admittedly I had no knowledge of the author going into reading this beyond vague recognition of her name. Had it not been printed on the front of the book I would have been very surprised that this was written by a New York Times best selling author.

I am thankful to have gotten the ALC for free from Harlequin Audio through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

As far as the audiobook and its narration, it was well received. Both narrators did a great job with the material and while the 1x speed was on the slower side it was still listenable. I did end up listening to the majority at 1.75x speed .

As far as the book itself I found the plot to be incredibly disjointed with pacing that was made better with narration but still rough. I felt like the author had no connection to the characters. As if it was a homework assignment or something you would find on sites like WattPad.
Admittedly, I’m not someone who generally flocks to the dystopian but the premise and love story seemed intriguing. So I was disappointed that it fell so flat.

The book comes out May 20 2025.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

⭐️⭐️⭐️
.5(🌶️)

This story was a bit all over the place and I felt that as the book was coming to its conclusion not much happened.

The second chance romance was cute. The healing of their friendship was written well.

The dystopian vibes were off in my opinion. As the MMC and the FMC are journeying home and learning how the world is to be now that humanity is being challenged after a solar flare, you expect a different kind of journey. I just felt the story progression was very slow. We got introduced to stories and characters and the suddenly they are all but forgotten.

I did love the story of the father and the milk.

The audio was good. I had no issues with the narrators. I think I enjoyed the story more due to the dual narration.

This book was a slow burn thriller, sci fi, romance all wrapped up into one beautifully written story. We follow Tuck, Emily and Charlie through an apocalyptic tale as they try to figure out what happened to make their plane fall from the sky and disable everything within miles of them. Reading this book was also a bit scary because I think it could actually happen if we were faced with the same challenges.
It did start off a little slow but trust me, it’s worth the time to finish this one!

Thank you to NetGalley for the audio ARC copy of this title in return for an honest review.

I read the physical book and listened to the audiobook. I still love it!! The narrator did a great job. Solid 4 stars!!

It has been so long since I've picked up a Mia Sheridan book and while it didn't learn more towards the romance, it was still an enjoyable read. I was really glad I was able to get the audio, it definitely helped with reading this one since it has been tough to read with my eyes.

I usually don't gravitate towards post-apocalyptic books because they terrify me. But this one definitely made it firm that I would not survive at all. Just take me, I don't even want to try!

The first quarter was a bit of a struggle because I just wasn't a fan of the FMC, Nova/Emily. And while I understand her reasonings for being untrustful with Tuck. With his introduction and everything, he just wasn't reading the way she imagined him to be after all that time. There's a certain scene that really set me off from liking her, but she came back enough by the end in my good graces.

Tuck was definitely a fave and just with everything he's been through, he really paved his way in this one. And I just loved seeing his character evolve from beginning to end.

I definitely missed more of the romance, but I think many might enjoy this one.

Narration was pretty solid, while I did enjoy André Santana, he's not who I imagined for Tuck since he was described as tough and broody. Annalee Scott did great as well with bringing Nova to life.

Thank you to the publisher and HTP_Hive for the ALC!

When I think of Mia Sheridan, I think of wholesome, love stories that pull your heart in 30 different directions. While Heart of the Sun did not stray from typical romance storyline, it did throw me a curveball when it came to the setting and events. I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did as it is not my first choice. However, this book sucked me in and spit me out. I couldn’t put it down. Another mia Sheridan win!!

Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2🌶🌶

Ok guys, I love everything Ive read by Mia, and this book is no exception. This book follows our main characters, Emily and Tuck. Two childhood friends who's lived ended up going in very different directions. Emily is an on the rise pop star living the high life, and Tuck is recently released from prison and just trying to figure out how to live again. When Emily's mom convinces her to hire Tuck as her personal body guard, old emotions come back to the surface, and neither of them are ready to acknowledge. Then, out of nowhere on a flight to New York, catastrophe strikes and their plane crashes! Emily and Tuck (oh and Emily's boyfriend) find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere in a world suddenly left with no electricity. Now, depending on each other for survival, they must navigate this new world (and all the bubbling up emotions) to try and get back home.

This book was beautifully written and had me immediately attached to the main characters. The transition from a modern world falling into a dystopian existence really made me personally reflect where we are as a society. I will recommend this book to anyone who will listen!

Thank you to Netgalley for this audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Mia Sheridan delivered a stunning dystopian romance in the Heart of the Sun. The audiobook’s narration enhances the story’s intensity, the tension, the romance, and the mystery bringing the characters to life. The audio production is crisp and immersive, for an engaging listening experience. Loved it in audio!

Thank you for providing me with the audiobook!

The narrators did a great job keeping me engaged and interested. Overall, this book just wasn't what I was expecting and my expectations caused me to be let down. I saw Mia Sheridan and immediately thought 'I've loved her other books, I will definitely love this', what I didn't realize was this was dystopian book that focused almost entirely on the world falling apart then it did on the romance. It is a slow slow burn, not even a kiss until 70% in. I did like the characters and I was rooting for them, I just think the book had too much filler for me. I think if you want a modern day, the world is ending dystopian book with a sprinkle of romance at the end, you'll enjoy this. I wanted a normal Mia Sheridan book, so I think I just wasn't prepared for what I was getting into.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a bit of a let-down. I am a dystopian lover and also adore a good romance novel, so I was stoked to see that Sheridan (the author of Archer's Voice) wrapped both into one book! However, the execution...not so great. There were so many opportunities to increase the stakes and make the setting feel dystopian-esque, but it missed the mark for me. I also felt like the sexual tension felt out of place in what was supposed to be a very dire situation, and that made me roll my eyes way too frequently. I loved the MC backstories and connecting small moments along the way, but it was not enough to keep me engaged. I attempted both reading and listening to the audiobook of this title, and still struggled to finish it.

Thank you to the publisher for a complimentary review copy of this title.

Heart If The Sun by Mia Sheridan

A very BIG thank you to #NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for sending me this ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.


About the book: The story starts off introducing you to two teens, Tucker Mattice and Emily Swan. Their families are best of friends and they’ve always grown up together. Tucker and Emily share an incredible bond.
But after tragedy strikes, Tucker’s life is turned upside down. His personality changes and he pushes those away that love him most.

The story skips ahead to 13 years later, and Tucker is being released from prison and is looking for a fresh start. He needs a job, but no one wants to hire an ex-con.

Emily is a rising pop star in need of a new bodyguard. After some convincing from her mom, she reluctantly agrees to hire Tucker. Of course they bicker and argue just like old times.

One day while traveling on a private plane, the plane loses control. The pilot manages to somehow safely crash the planes, and Tucker, Emily, and her boyfriend survive.

They soon release that the cause of the crash happened when a cataclysmic solar flare disrupted the entire electrical grid. The country in now entirely plunged into darkness and complete chaos.

Together they embark on a journey to get home. But the world is different now and everyone else is also just trying to survive. Will Tucker and Emily survive, and also be able to rekindle their relationship and feeling for one another?

What I thought: oh my god! Where do I start? This book…wow! I absolutely loved it! This is the absolute BEST book if read so far this year! This book seriously has it all!

If you like:

* Enemies to Lovers
* Childhood Best Friends
* Slow Burn Romance
* Second Chances
* Adult Dystopian fiction

Then this book is for you! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. This isn’t just your typical romance. This is also a story of survival, which makes it super suspenseful along the way. I very highly recommend this book to everyone! Pre order it now! I already have!

André Santana and Annalee Scott both did an amazing job narrating this book!

I’m rating this book 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book releases May 19, 2025