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From New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan comes an emotional, slow burn romance about a woman desperate to hide and the man who sees through her walls โ perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score. โA beautifully touching story of true love and triumph over heartbreaking situations.โโ โPeople.com I wanted to lose myself in the small town of Pelion, Maine. To forget everything I had left behind. The sound of rain. The blood. The coldness of a gun against my skin. For six months, each breath has been a reminder that I survivedโand my dad didn't. I'm almost safe again. But the moment I meet Archer Hale, my entire world tilts on its axis ... and never rights itself again. Until I trespass into his strange, silent, and isolated world, Archer communicates with no one. Yet in his whiskey-colored eyes, something intangible happens between us. There's so much more to him than just his beauty, his presence, or the ways his hands communicate with me. On me. But this town is mired in secrets and betrayals, and Archer is the explosive center of it all. So much passion. And so much hurt. But it's only in Archer's silence that we might just find what we need to heal ... and live. Includes an exclusive extended epilogue from Archer's POV! A Goodread's "Top Romance Novel of All Time" A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journa l bestseller Review: 5+ Come back to me Stars! Absolute perfection. Tragic, beautiful and a story that came to life. - When Bree shows up in the Pelion, Maine it was supposed to be just a stop on her โroad trip of recovery.โ Escaping the tragedy was her way of trying to outrun the nightmares, finding Archer Hale ended up giving her peace that she thought had escaped her. Archer Hale was just seven years old when he lost everything including his voice. Now a grown man, living in complete isolation in a town that his bloodline founded. A moment of clumsiness brings a little bit of noise to his silent world as he meets Bree. Bree isnโt able to let go of the curiosity, after a few inquiries in town Bree learns that Archer has always just been tucked away in the shadows of the town. But when she stumbles upon an open gate that leads her to him, she canโt seem to stay away. With her father being hearing impaired, she is able to sign, giving Archer a voice for the first time in years. And in the silence she falls for a man that no one paid any attention to. The man that was once a broken boy that was let down by an entire town. Archer isnโt equipped to be social. Heโs locked himself away and Bree is slowly coaxing him out little by little. Heโs had to live his life and his experiences without the ability to ever really understand them. Finding Bree attractive, understanding his reaction to her and understanding that she was reacting the same way... that moment was beautifully awkward and was just a wee bit heartbreaking; realizing that something as simple as being able to experience that was lost to him until that moment. As Bree attempts to bring him out into the public, to start living again he comes face to face with the ugliness of some people. There was zero redemption for Travis, for me. That club scene and the little comments here and there... did me in. My heart was breaking in these moments for Bree, but most of all for Archer because no matter how old he was, part of him was still that seven year old little boy and his pain kept him from knowing anything beyond that. Bree didnโt just wake something in this beautiful man, she brought life to him. Her love gave him strength, but he needed more. He needed to find his own strength and his own worthiness, if he was ever going to be able to give Bree an ounce of what she gave him, he had to find a way to do that. Because for the first time he had a reason to risk suffering the possibility of loving someone and the pain that it would cause if he ever lost it. Archerโs Voice was a fantastically written love story. It was beautifully tragic and was one of those stories that cuts you deep. Beyond just how well written this was, it moved you. It was a book you felt more so than you read, and it was not one that just let your emotions simmer, you boiled over. Whether it was moments when your heart was so full it could burst or those moments when you felt like someone had just torn your heart out of your chest. You. Felt. It. There are times when you stumble across a book and the way the author is able to tell their story is all encompassing, you donโt just read it, you breathe it... itโs like a movie is playing in your head, this is that kind of book. Itโs one that carries a message and has the ability to make you look twice at something you might not have given a second glance to the day before. The way these two were both so broken, but yet wanted nothing more than to fix each other โ even when they werenโt fully able to fix themselves. Sacrifice, love and beyond everything else, just seeing the other person and giving them a sense of worth โ a feeling that they matter, even if it is just to that other person. Mia Sheridan did an exceptional job showcasing these characters and creating a story that flowed perfectly and was so much bigger than just what she created on these pages. She gave life to this book and as a reader there is no greater gift an author can give than giving you a piece of themselves that extends so far beyond typed words. After this experience, I canโt wait to read the other titles in this series and to let her be my guide on this journey. Review: Really good contemporary romance :D - 4-4.5 stars This was a really good story. I really liked Bree and Archer and their story was interesting and had me rooting for them from the beginning. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough I'm likely to try more of her work in the future. Bree is a sweet young woman who has recently graduated from college. She grew up in Ohio and her dad owned a deli there. He was murdered 6 months before and Bree was traumatized in the attack. The killer wasn't found and Bree still gets daily flashbacks that make her life stressful. With all the reminders at home and some other issues, Bree decides she needs to get away. She finds a lakeside town in Maine (with a vague connection to a happier past) and rents a cottage so she can stay for a while. Archer is mute due to an incident that took place when he was young. His mother, father and uncle were all killed the same day Archer was hurt and his injuries led to Archer losing his voice. Archer was taken in by another Uncle. The man was paranoid with delusions of all sort so Archer wasn't given much exposure to people and was home schooled by his uncle. Once his uncle died, Archer was left completely alone with no clue how to change that. Bree has just gotten in to town (with her little dog) and is settling in to her cottage when she realizes she needs a few essentials. He nice neighbor lady tells her where the drug store is in addition to telling Bree about a job opening at the diner for a waitress when Bree asks her. Bree goes to the drug store and when she comes out her bag breaks in the parking lot and she finds herself confronted with a strange man with long hair and a scraggly beard. He's being nice and helping her pick up her items but he doesn't speak to her and walks away when she tries to engage him in a conversation. She is rather disappointed by his actions as she feels a pull to him and wants to know more about him. When Bree goes to the diner the next morning she's easily able to get the job seeing as they're desperate and she has experience. Bree quickly sets about fitting in to the community and making friends and while she's at it she manages to get a bit of info about Archer (at least who he is and such) but not a lot as he's a recluse and people rarely see him outside of his trips in town to the store and such. Bree finds out his house isn't too far from her cottage and she rides her bike past it some days on her way to a beach. One day when the gate is open a bit she's curious but doesn't intend to go in until her dog runs in and wont come back when she calls. She goes in the fence to find her dog and finds Archer chopping wood, with his shirt off...drool! So Bree's trying not to drool and trying to make nice with Archer. Although their start is rather tentative, it helps Archer when he finds out that Bree's father was mute and she can speak in sign language, something he taught himself but no one else in town knows. They start out as friends but there's a strong attraction on both sides. Speaking of attraction, soon after she got in to town Bree is pegged by the local cop/man-whore in town, Travis. He's actually Archer's cousin and comes across nice to Bree, trying to get her to go out with him. She's not really interested but does end up going out to dinner with him once to be nice but all the while she knew she liked Archer more. Bree and Archer start out as friends but soon things move forward. This is a bit of a stumbling block for Archer as he hasn't even dated a girl and he no clue how to proceed. He and Bree work things out though and she soon makes it clear that she's fine with teaching and he's a hell of a student. Unfortunately. things aren't completely smooth as Travis tries to make trouble and manipulate things and Bree (not realizing Travis was really a slime) accidentally helped things along. The explosion almost breaks Bree and Archer up while their still starting their relationship but fortunately, Travis' plans don't come out the way he planned and Archer and Bree are able to work things out. They spend a lot of time together and Bree starts taking on more at the diner, helping with some of the cooking using the recipes from her dad's deli to help improve the menu. Things go well between Archer and Bree but there are still issues to get past. To take care of one of those issues, Archer makes a decision that I didn't particularly like but it worked out so I was alright with it. The other issues get dealt with as well, some to an unexpected conclusion. In the end, Archer and Bree are together and preparing to start their well deserved HEA. This was a really enjoyable story. I liked both Archer and Bree very much and love seeing them get together. Actually, I thought all the characters were well done, even the bad guy/girl. The story didn't have much action but the story was still very interesting and engaging. Overall, this was a really good story and I'd recommend it. Thumbs up! :D







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M**W
5+ Come back to me Stars! Absolute perfection. Tragic, beautiful and a story that came to life.
When Bree shows up in the Pelion, Maine it was supposed to be just a stop on her โroad trip of recovery.โ Escaping the tragedy was her way of trying to outrun the nightmares, finding Archer Hale ended up giving her peace that she thought had escaped her. Archer Hale was just seven years old when he lost everything including his voice. Now a grown man, living in complete isolation in a town that his bloodline founded. A moment of clumsiness brings a little bit of noise to his silent world as he meets Bree. Bree isnโt able to let go of the curiosity, after a few inquiries in town Bree learns that Archer has always just been tucked away in the shadows of the town. But when she stumbles upon an open gate that leads her to him, she canโt seem to stay away. With her father being hearing impaired, she is able to sign, giving Archer a voice for the first time in years. And in the silence she falls for a man that no one paid any attention to. The man that was once a broken boy that was let down by an entire town. Archer isnโt equipped to be social. Heโs locked himself away and Bree is slowly coaxing him out little by little. Heโs had to live his life and his experiences without the ability to ever really understand them. Finding Bree attractive, understanding his reaction to her and understanding that she was reacting the same way... that moment was beautifully awkward and was just a wee bit heartbreaking; realizing that something as simple as being able to experience that was lost to him until that moment. As Bree attempts to bring him out into the public, to start living again he comes face to face with the ugliness of some people. There was zero redemption for Travis, for me. That club scene and the little comments here and there... did me in. My heart was breaking in these moments for Bree, but most of all for Archer because no matter how old he was, part of him was still that seven year old little boy and his pain kept him from knowing anything beyond that. Bree didnโt just wake something in this beautiful man, she brought life to him. Her love gave him strength, but he needed more. He needed to find his own strength and his own worthiness, if he was ever going to be able to give Bree an ounce of what she gave him, he had to find a way to do that. Because for the first time he had a reason to risk suffering the possibility of loving someone and the pain that it would cause if he ever lost it. Archerโs Voice was a fantastically written love story. It was beautifully tragic and was one of those stories that cuts you deep. Beyond just how well written this was, it moved you. It was a book you felt more so than you read, and it was not one that just let your emotions simmer, you boiled over. Whether it was moments when your heart was so full it could burst or those moments when you felt like someone had just torn your heart out of your chest. You. Felt. It. There are times when you stumble across a book and the way the author is able to tell their story is all encompassing, you donโt just read it, you breathe it... itโs like a movie is playing in your head, this is that kind of book. Itโs one that carries a message and has the ability to make you look twice at something you might not have given a second glance to the day before. The way these two were both so broken, but yet wanted nothing more than to fix each other โ even when they werenโt fully able to fix themselves. Sacrifice, love and beyond everything else, just seeing the other person and giving them a sense of worth โ a feeling that they matter, even if it is just to that other person. Mia Sheridan did an exceptional job showcasing these characters and creating a story that flowed perfectly and was so much bigger than just what she created on these pages. She gave life to this book and as a reader there is no greater gift an author can give than giving you a piece of themselves that extends so far beyond typed words. After this experience, I canโt wait to read the other titles in this series and to let her be my guide on this journey.
M**A
Really good contemporary romance :D
4-4.5 stars This was a really good story. I really liked Bree and Archer and their story was interesting and had me rooting for them from the beginning. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough I'm likely to try more of her work in the future. Bree is a sweet young woman who has recently graduated from college. She grew up in Ohio and her dad owned a deli there. He was murdered 6 months before and Bree was traumatized in the attack. The killer wasn't found and Bree still gets daily flashbacks that make her life stressful. With all the reminders at home and some other issues, Bree decides she needs to get away. She finds a lakeside town in Maine (with a vague connection to a happier past) and rents a cottage so she can stay for a while. Archer is mute due to an incident that took place when he was young. His mother, father and uncle were all killed the same day Archer was hurt and his injuries led to Archer losing his voice. Archer was taken in by another Uncle. The man was paranoid with delusions of all sort so Archer wasn't given much exposure to people and was home schooled by his uncle. Once his uncle died, Archer was left completely alone with no clue how to change that. Bree has just gotten in to town (with her little dog) and is settling in to her cottage when she realizes she needs a few essentials. He nice neighbor lady tells her where the drug store is in addition to telling Bree about a job opening at the diner for a waitress when Bree asks her. Bree goes to the drug store and when she comes out her bag breaks in the parking lot and she finds herself confronted with a strange man with long hair and a scraggly beard. He's being nice and helping her pick up her items but he doesn't speak to her and walks away when she tries to engage him in a conversation. She is rather disappointed by his actions as she feels a pull to him and wants to know more about him. When Bree goes to the diner the next morning she's easily able to get the job seeing as they're desperate and she has experience. Bree quickly sets about fitting in to the community and making friends and while she's at it she manages to get a bit of info about Archer (at least who he is and such) but not a lot as he's a recluse and people rarely see him outside of his trips in town to the store and such. Bree finds out his house isn't too far from her cottage and she rides her bike past it some days on her way to a beach. One day when the gate is open a bit she's curious but doesn't intend to go in until her dog runs in and wont come back when she calls. She goes in the fence to find her dog and finds Archer chopping wood, with his shirt off...drool! So Bree's trying not to drool and trying to make nice with Archer. Although their start is rather tentative, it helps Archer when he finds out that Bree's father was mute and she can speak in sign language, something he taught himself but no one else in town knows. They start out as friends but there's a strong attraction on both sides. Speaking of attraction, soon after she got in to town Bree is pegged by the local cop/man-whore in town, Travis. He's actually Archer's cousin and comes across nice to Bree, trying to get her to go out with him. She's not really interested but does end up going out to dinner with him once to be nice but all the while she knew she liked Archer more. Bree and Archer start out as friends but soon things move forward. This is a bit of a stumbling block for Archer as he hasn't even dated a girl and he no clue how to proceed. He and Bree work things out though and she soon makes it clear that she's fine with teaching and he's a hell of a student. Unfortunately. things aren't completely smooth as Travis tries to make trouble and manipulate things and Bree (not realizing Travis was really a slime) accidentally helped things along. The explosion almost breaks Bree and Archer up while their still starting their relationship but fortunately, Travis' plans don't come out the way he planned and Archer and Bree are able to work things out. They spend a lot of time together and Bree starts taking on more at the diner, helping with some of the cooking using the recipes from her dad's deli to help improve the menu. Things go well between Archer and Bree but there are still issues to get past. To take care of one of those issues, Archer makes a decision that I didn't particularly like but it worked out so I was alright with it. The other issues get dealt with as well, some to an unexpected conclusion. In the end, Archer and Bree are together and preparing to start their well deserved HEA. This was a really enjoyable story. I liked both Archer and Bree very much and love seeing them get together. Actually, I thought all the characters were well done, even the bad guy/girl. The story didn't have much action but the story was still very interesting and engaging. Overall, this was a really good story and I'd recommend it. Thumbs up! :D
B**E
BRILLIANT, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
This review may contain SPOILERS โThere is nothing to find out. What I know, is that you walked through my gate that day and I lost my heart. But not because it could have been any girl-because it was you. I lost my heart to you. And, Bree, in case you're wondering, I don't ever want it back.โ This is the first book I have read by Mia Sheridan and I am now and forever a fan. This book absolutely blew me away. I am so incredibly happy I finally read it. If you have not read it, stop now, one click and start reading. After reading it you will ask yourself, Christian Grey who?! I know I did. BEST BOOK EVER! This story is about Bree and Archer who meet under unusual circumstances. They both have a lot of baggage and heartbreak. But the moment Bree meets Archer, she feels a connection with him she can't explain. From that moment on, she can't seem to get her mind off of him. Throughout the book she slowly makes her way into his life and heart. Archer helps Bree heal, while Bree continues to help Archer in return. But his healing takes so much longer. No matter how much he seems to open up his heart and mind to Bree, his past always comes back to haunt him and drag him down. Bree and Archer are absolutely one of my favorite book couples I have ever read. Bree is a very beautiful soul that is incredibly Caring, Sweet, and Smart. She has been through so much hurt and pain that she never thinks her life will get better. Until she comes to the small town of Pelion. Where the Sexy, Funny, Charming and Beautiful Silent Archer Hale lives. From the first moment he walks into her life, I was completely intrigued. His character is so different from anything I have read, that I couldn't put the book down. His character was a breath of fresh air. How could you not fall in love with his character?! I did. Many times over. Throughout the book he is very closed off about his past, even to Bree. He eventually opens his heart to her but doesn't know how to think or act about his feelings. After the tragedy that happens to his parents, he is shunned by the town, and ignored for the mute that they think he is. Nobody has ever treated him like the beautiful person he is, until Bree walks into town. Even his own cousin Travis treats him so horrible. I wanted to like Travis so much throughout this book. Just when I thought I did, he would turn around and do or say something to Archer that made me want to smack him and tell him to open his eyes and quit acting like a complete moron. This book has quite a few scenes that really got to me. One of scenes involves Travis, Archer and a Strip Club that had me so emotional. It literally broke my heart and had me crying like a baby. I was screaming at my Kindle yelling No, walk way Archer, just walk away. At that point I was done feeling anything for Travis. He pushed Archer to far, way to far. The consequences of that night leaves Archer and Bree both heartbroken. I was on the edge of my seat, because I couldn't wait to see how they would proceed as couple. And oh boy that wait was totally worth it. Not only are Bree and Archer Hot and Sexy with each other, they are so incredibly Loving, Sweet and Passionate. It's more than just sex. Its there way of expressing the Love they feel for each other without having to say the words. I think that's a why there relationship stood out to me. It wasn't all about sex. They actually took the time and built a trusting friendship with each other. They connected on such an emotional and personal level, that it was beautiful to read. As their relationship starts getting stronger and more serious, Bree's past comes back to change things. Which leads to Travis, yet again putting doubts and fears into Archer about his relationship with Bree. Once everything is said and done. Archer is so unsure about everything in his life. He is so confused about his past present and future. He doesn't think he deserves Bree. He wants to be the man she deserves. With that being said, Archer is left making a big decision that will change his life forever while leaving Bree heartbroken and alone. Bree has to try and move on with her life knowing that she will never love anyone or want anyone but Archer. Then as the book is coming to a close. We are hit with a beautiful reunion that will leave you crying happy tears and rejoicing. Literally, that was me. Then BAM! What the hell just happened?! I will tell you, tragedy strikes this beautiful couple like you wouldn't believe. At this point I was like, "no way", "oh no", "Archer Nooooooo" Then I had to take a break and walk around. I was a blubbering mess, like HUGE fat ugly tears blubbering mess. I couldn't see or think straight. I was yelling at my Kindle, almost threw it. Then i finally went back and forced myself to finish. Still crying at this point I was yelling at my Kindle "why oh why are you doing this to me Mia", then "why the hell was every body giving this book such high remarks when this crap happens." After all is said and done. I know why they did. Because the ending is Beautiful, Heartbreaking, and AMAZINGLY BRILLIANT! To have an author do that to my heart while reading her book, tells me they have a God given talent for what they do and they should never stop sharing their talent with the world. I am forever thankful to Mia Sheridan for sharing such an Amazing and Awe Inspiring story that will forever change the way I view others. Don't judge others. Just because they are different, doesn't make them any less of a person. Every person is BEAUTIFUL in their own way. Thank you Mia Sheridan for giving us Archer Hale. He always have a special place in my heart. For those of you that haven't read it, what the heck are you waiting for. One click this Amazing book. You. Will. Not. Be. Disappointed. I will definitely be reading more of her books. What can I say, one book has me hooked for life.
R**S
5 Hearts for Archer & Bree
Please note this review may contain spoilers. Beautiful. Heartbreaking. Endearing. Sweet. Romantic. Lovely. Wonderful. Iโm sure there are many more words to describe how amazing ARCHERโS VOICE was, but I think Iโm suffering from my worst book hangover ever. I finished reading this book 36 hours before writing this review, and I still canโt get the book out of my mind. But how can I write a review when all I want to do is spill my guts about it? Iโll start with Bree. After surviving an attempted robbery where her father was murdered, she moves to a town that holds happy memories from her childhood. She quickly finds a sense of peace, some new friends and a new job. She also encounters Archer, a man ignored by the town at large. She sees through the ratty clothes, the shaggy hair and great big bushy beard and senses a lost soul not unlike her own. With determination, she wedges her way into Archerโs life and quickly becomes his only friend. And in Archerโs arms, she finds real peace from the nightmares that haunt her daily. Archer. Oh my god, Archer. I love him. Seriously, I think he has become my ultimate book boyfriend. After everything he endured since childhood, how he ends up being the sweetest and most loving man on the face of the planet is beyond me. Heโs survived the loss of his parents, an attack that took away his voice, a vindictive aunt who ensured he never speak again, a cousin who uses his naivety against him to ruin his life, and a town full of people who just donโt know what to think about him or what to do with him, forcing him to live his life in solitude. Until Bree arrives in town. It took a lot of courage for him to trust that she wouldnโt hurt him and to believe that perhaps he could have a normal life just like everybody else. ARCHERโS VOICE is mainly told from Breeโs POV but does include a couple of chapters in Archerโs POV. It also includes flashbacks to Archerโs childhood so that we learn some of what happened to him. Itโs a long read, but the story is so good and moves at a perfect pace that you donโt notice. This was one of those stories that I was still reading at 1.30 in the morning and I really didnโt want to put down to go to sleep. I seriously considered reading through the night because as I laid in bed, the story was replaying in vivid colour in my head. I picked it up again first thing in the morning and family breakfast and toilet breaks could wait because all I wanted to do was get to the end. But at the same time, I didnโt want to get to the end because I didnโt want this amazingly beautiful story to ever finish. And then when I got closer to the end and the story looked like itโs going to end in the cruelest way known to woman, I was debating whether to keep going, because if the author was going to destroy me like this, if she was going to rip out my heart and stomp on it, then I wanted to live in denial for a little while longer. But I kept reading and the author very kindly gave me a very nice HEA. Luckily for her too, because if she had hurt me, I was going to study black magic and put a hex on her. Swear to god. If you havenโt read this book yet, do so as quickly as possible because you are missing out.
T**A
6 Stunningly Flawless STARS!!
There are SO many ways to introduce this review. And honestly, I really want to... But sometimes, like now, less is more. ~6 FLAWLESS STARS!~ Blurb: When Bree Prescott arrives in the sleepy, lakeside town of Pelion, Maine, she hopes against hope that this is the place where she will finally find the peace she so desperately seeks. On her first day there, her life collides with Archer Hale, an isolated man who holds a secret agony of his own. A man no one else sees. Archer's Voice is the story of a woman chained to the memory of one horrifying night and the man whose love is the key to her freedom. It is the story of a silent man who lives with an excruciating wound and the woman who helps him find his voice. It is the story of suffering, fate, and the transformative power of love. Note: I have a thing about spoilers - picture a 37 year-old woman holding her hands over her ears saying "Don't tell me!" over and over again! I refuse to ruin the good things in life and this is definitely a good thing so if it gets confusing or vague, bare with me. I'll tie it up in a nice bow in the end!! I, like you, had read the blurb. Many reviews as well. It's been on my TBR for a while but I knew, just knew it would be a hangover book! I do love it when I'm right!! This book has the most beautiful characters in it! So intricately woven together that they truly are seamless. As readers and reviews, critics, if you will, we seem to say that a lot. Seamless. But the word really takes on the Webster's here! First, this book is written in dual POV. We all know how much I love that!! Mostly in Bree's view but the fact we do get into Archer's sexy mind is super! She's has dealt with enough stress and grief in her life to last a lifetime. But Bree's a survivor. She's smart, beautiful, in what I would call a girl-next-door sort of way. The way where she doesn't realize it. She's described by Archer as having "long, golden brown hair laying in loose waves...green eyes". She's not going to take your crap, all no-nonsense. She's much stronger than she realizes and you can tell this from the first few pages with her. She drove from Ohio to Maine my book people... Bree wants freedom from her past, freedom from the grief...on her own terms. That says SO much about her character!!! Bree has come to a hot vacation spot in Maine. She just needs this time away from the normal day-to-day back home to unwind. She easily finds a job at the local diner and makes friends in the new town. Bree is on a mission. She's trying to get some closure and heal. "She carried the guilt of not fighting when she thought she should have, and I carried the scar of what happened when you did." Archer Hale is a character like NONE OTHER! Probably the most complex character I've ever read. He had SO many things going on at one time! So many secrets, revelations, and fireworks!! Yowza, the fireworks were scorching!! Archer is an amazing specimen of male perfection my book people. True perfection. He has 2 looks in the book. Starts with a shaggy unkempt look and described as being more neglected than rugged. Then he shaves and gets a very HOT hair cut! The book describes him as having an eight-pack - of course he does ladies! - and being nice and tan. If the reader thought Bree had been dealt a rough hand, they hadn't yet met Archer. The POV for Archer starts as flashbacks and he's 7 years-old. Enough said. The horror and heart-wrenching pain I still feel for him and for the situation. He's stoic, strong, so incredibly brave and I know as a male character I say brave and you think - well duh - but he is truly brave! He's witty and funny and...innocent in every way. Archer is a virgin and has never kissed a girl or held a girl's hand or had a girlfriend or anything with a girl. But he's a beautifully written character!!! It's not all sparks and fireworks when they first meet but there is something simmering. A true connection. And you know there is something different about Archer, but we aren't sure what yet. As their run-ins continue, and they start to actually converse, we find out what that is. It's amazing! It's fate that brought them together! She's searching for freedom from her grief and he's been alone because of his past for so long and here they both are connected in this way. The way they communicate is breathtaking-even when they're joking or bantering-it's just stunning. That tangible connection is always there leaving the reader breathless at every turn. They bond over so many things. It's not insta-love. They have a connection sure. She thinks he's got an exceptional body and you can tell he's a bit uncomfortable around her for the same reason. But it builds. And that's just another excellent part of this book. I felt as though I was falling in love with these characters. It's sounds insane and crazy even but that's the whole of it. They were so real - real tragedies, real reactions to them. It was well and truly FLAWLESS. I've left out so much but as I said earlier - with this one less is more! YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!
B**E
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
This started off really great for me. I loved Archer and Bree and was intrigued to see how their relationship would build. But 50% or so in it became disappointing. All the sex stuff in my opinion made it feel more lustful than connected, and then the petty accusations, โdonโt leave meโ, and clichรฉ relationship issues were a bit frustrating. Not a bad book, just didnโt resonate with me as I wouldโve thought it would from the first 50%.
P**A
Archer is one of the most beautifully wounded, complex, and memorable heroes Iโve read in a while.
This is my first book by Mia Sheridan and Iโm highly impressed with her gorgeous, captivating writing style. The reason I picked up this book is because I had heard great things about it on some of my favorite blogs. Plus, I really just wanted to meet our wounded, reclusive, virgin hero, Archer. I do love virgin heroes. Bree Prescott has suffered a horrible tragedy and needed to get away. She impulsively jumped in her car, with her dog, and drove to a random small town in Maine where she rents a small cottage, gets a job at a local diner, and meets some friends. Going to a small town was her way of finding peace and the inner healing she desperately needed. Little did she know a man with spellbinding, whiskey colored eyes would change her life the day she drops her groceries on the ground and he helps her pick them up. Archer is mute, resulting from an incident that happened when he was just seven years old. Because he doesnโt speak and was raised by his uncle (now deceased), who was slightly crazy and suffering from PTSD, he became a loner and isolated himself from the world, living on his land and rarely coming to town. The town people view him as strange and ignorant, never making any attempt to get to know this beautiful and smart man. Archer is also harboring dark secrets from his childhood that haunt him every day. "Something about Archer Hale intrigued me - something I couldnโt put my finger on. Something that went beyond the fact that he couldnโt hear or speak and that I was intimately acquainted with that particular disability." Archer is a mystery to Bree โ a mystery she is intrigued by. Every day she goes to the lake to swim she stops by his house to hang out and every day Archer looks forward to her visits. Most of the story is Bree and Archer spending time getting to know one another. Bree knows sign language since someone close to her was deaf. Her ability to sign made it easier for her and Archer to connect and form a deep bond that grows and changes the more time they spend together. They are both very attracted to one another and the heat between them continues to ratchet up every day. And man, does Sheridan know how to write some fiery sexual tension. I couldnโt wait for these two to jump each otherโs bones. But because of Archerโs inexperience with women, he was shy and timid when it came to feelings and sex. Bree is a straight-forward woman and wasnโt afraid to teach him how to be a good lover. โI know you like my hands in your hair. Show me other ways you like to be touched. Teach me what you like,โ he said. Their sexual chemistry rages hot. I loved reading as Archer reacts to his lust and desire for Bree; discovering what pleases him and what pleases her was all new to him but he caught on quickly. *wink* What I loved the most is how the intimacy between them was not only hot but also deeply touching. Archer is one of the most beautifully wounded, complex, and memorable heroes Iโve read in a while. One of the things that stood out to me the most about him is his sensitivity and intense love for Bree. Not to mention heโs smoking hot with an understated alpha side. Archer made me weak in the knees. And Bree is a pretty darn awesome heroine. It was easy to fall in love with her. With her compassion, understanding, and patience she is the perfect heroine for Archer. She helps Archer with his transformation as he finds his voice in a world he thought he didnโt belong in. Archer, in turn, helps Bree liberate herself from the fears that made her afraid to live her life. These two together squeezed my heart. โI lost my heart to you. And, Bree, in case you're wondering, I don't ever want it back.โ (*happy sigh*) The main conflict of the story is driven by the other Hales in the town. One of the characters introduced in the story is Archerโs cousin, Travis Hale. Archer and Travis have never had a close relationship. Travis thinks Archer is a freak and doesnโt understand him. Travis is the gorgeous playboy all the women want a piece of. But Bree didnโt want him. She wanted Archer. And this proved to be a challenge for Travis, so he caused drama through manipulating Archer. You also learn about Archerโs secrets and complicated past that include his mother, uncle, and father. This is a sad tale of jealousy, addiction, love, and abuse. I will have to admit there are some moments in the book I thought were overly mushy and the characters came across as a bit young and cheesy. However, I truly did love this highly emotional, thought-provoking, sweet and romantic story. Itโs nothing like Iโve read before and itโs one of those books that will stay with you. I canโt wait to go back and start this series from the beginning. I highly recommend this one. Rating: B+ Heat: Hot -- A Romantic Book Affairs Review
B**G
~Five Amazing Archer Hale & Beautiful Bree Prescott Stars~ Boy what ...
~Five Amazing Archer Hale & Beautiful Bree Prescott Stars~ Boy what do I say about this book and how do I find the appropriate words? The first word that comes to mind is AMAZING! Amazing because it was beautifully written, emotionally felt, engaging and just flawless. The characters were so beautiful with so much depth to them. I haven't read a book this wonderful in a long time and I highly recommend this to everyone. The story of Archer's voice begins with him as a little boy and we learn about this little boy who has been a witness to some very unkind behavior from his father. The story goes back and forth a bit between his past and his present. We learn bits and pieces about the terrible tragedies he has been though and what has caused him such pain and agony both physical and emotional. You see Archer cannot talk and we are taken to a place in his life where he has been alone for far too long, and where most people think he is deaf. The way he survived and the way he was treated. We learn about what happened the day his uncle and mother decided to take him away with them in search of a better life. There is so much to learn about Archer and your eagerness to learn will hold you captive throughout the story. You will not want to put the book down. Mia Sheridan has an amazing ability to create such a beautiful story and her characters, quite frankly blew me away. We then meet Bree Prescott. A woman who is running away. Trying to find peace. You see she has suffered some tragedies of her own and so she ends up in Pelion, Maine. A place where she finds her peace and so much more when she bumps into none other than Archer Hale. Bree also thinks that Archer is def, but she is so drawn to the man who's face you can barely see from his straggly, long hair to his bearded face that she begins to reach out to him and by doing so she uses sign language, something she learns Archer knows how to do as well and that he actually taught himself. Aside from signing, Archer has taught himself to do a whole lot. It was completely amazing. Anyone can learn to do anything if they have the time. I have the time. Bree and Archer began spending time together learning about one another so they essentially became friends. It was not easy for Archer though. I could figure out advanced masonry diagrams but when it came to other people, I was lost. The two of them became very comfortable with one another and Bree confided in him about her past and the tragedies she endured. Archer on the other hand only shared some, as it was still very difficult for him. She carried the guilt of not fighting when she should have, and I carried the scar of what happened when you did. Archer is such a beautiful person inside and out. The things he said (signed) and the stuff he did just melted my heart throughout the story. Bree was also a beautiful, loving and caring young woman. Things would not be easy for the two of them from the outside people as well as their internal struggles. Needless to say the two of them fell in love but it wouldn't be easy, especially for Archer. His internal struggles were beautiful yet so sad and once Bree understood his struggles, I must say she was amazing but not without questioning what to do. Archer~ I love you so much it hurts. I'm afraid to love you. I'm afraid that you'll leave and that I'll go back to being alone again. Only it will be a hundred times worse because I'll know what I'm missing. I can't...He sucked in a shaky breath. I want to be able to love you more than I fear losing you, and I don't know how. Teach me, Bree. Please teach me. Don't let me destroy this. NOW that right there ^^^sigh Bree~ How do you teach a man who has lost everything, not to fear it happening again? How do you teach a person to trust in something none of us can guarantee? So why can't Archer talk? What happened to him? What tragedies have both he and Bree endured and how will they both beat the odds that seem to stand in their way, whether it be physical or emotional. How will Archer manage to deal with his internal struggles. What happened to Bree to make her run away for peace. How will it all end? Will they get their HEA? Only you, only ever you. With that said I leave you, no I urge you, GO READ Archer's Voice if you haven't yet. You won't be disappointed! BEST.BOOK.EVER.
K**S
Heartbreakingly beautiful
Wow! What a wonderfully heartbreaking and beautiful story! This book took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions, and I didn't want it to end. There is no *if*, but *when* you go to read this story, keep the tissues handy and be prepared to read it in one sitting. When I went to read this, I had just finished another book and thought that I would just read the first chapter or two of the newly downloaded book Archer's Voice before I went to bed. I couldn't put it down and was up til 1am reading it! Archer Hale is one of the easiest characters to fall in love with, and he and Bree are perfect for each other. Archer was involved in an accident when he was 7years old, where he lost both his parents, and his voice. He went to live with an Uncle in a fairly secluded house and hasn't really left there in the many years that have passed. He has been alone (for the most part) and forgotten by most of the town. Bree arrives in town, looking for an escape from recent traumatic events that had her watching her father be murdered in front of her eyes. After bumping into Archer, Bree feels an instant connection to him and tries to be friends with him. Archer's resolve slowly melts, and they start a beautiful friendship as they both understand each other in a way no one else does, and they really see each other. As the bond between them grows, and other people try to cause rifts between them, they grow stronger as they communicate not just by sign language, but with their eyes, body and soul. Not everything is perfect, as Archer has some difficulty trying to be more social for Bree's sake, but in the end they get there. Can't wait to read more books from this magical author!
R**F
An amazing purchase !!
The book came in a good condition it was a little dirty tho but I just cleaned it. The plot was sooo good and I really loved the characters. I highly recommend reading the book if youโre looking for a romance book. Iโm not sure if the book contains sensitive topics but you can check the content warning
I**A
a beautiful romance that will touch your soul and stay with you forever
โ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.โ What a beautiful, beautiful book. There are some books you love and some that touch you on another level- and Archer's Voice is one of those. Archer Hale has been living in solitude for years- a man unable to speak and outcasted by everyone in his small town. When Bree Prescott arrives, escaping from her own trauma, she makes an effort to befriend him. Archer learnt a language but had no one to speak it with until Bree- the one person who did not ignore him or belittle him like everyone else. I loved their friendship that blossomed beautifully into romance: you can sense both the emotional and physical connection that they have from the moment they meet. Bree is down to earth and relatable, I loved her empathy, kindness and how patient she was with Archer. Sheโs truly a wonderful heroine. Archer has to be one of my favorite heroes- I loved the depth to his character and his kind, wholesome heart whilst also being a swoony alpha male. Together, they are simply perfect and itโs impossibly to deny they are soulmates. Seeing Archer come out of his shell and let out his humor with Bree is one of the highlights and she is always, always so patient with him. They make such an amazing couple. I adore the small town vibes that are encapsulated perfectly, this book gives off such cozy feels. The character development of both Archer and Bree is incredible. They both confront their own trauma and learn to heal whilst learning and loving each other. I've reread this book many times and I would recommend it to everyone, it is one of my favorites. I love the message- that everyone has a voice- even if it is different to yours but that we should always listen and try to help. Archer and Bree are two broken people who learnt to love and heal together. Archerโs Voice is such a moving, profound book and I will always come back to reread this beautiful story.
A**A
Historia hermosa e incluyente
Me encantรณ esta historia, es muy correcta en todos los sentidos, tiene un problema real que muchas personas pasan, la problemรกtica o el nudo en la historia es perfecta ya que no es por una razรณn ridรญcula como pasa en muchos libros si no que tiene una razรณn de ser y que siento por primera vez en un libro que la problemรกtica fue muy inteligente y que fue lo mejor para ambos personajes ademรกs de que los dos son personas hermosas y reales con defectos pero muchรญsimas virtudes que se hacen notar a lo largo del libro. Lo recomiendo mucho
A**ใผ
Must read
Ohhhh to be Inlove with this archer guy!
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