The redemption story I didn’t know I needed!
I read “Travis” directly after finishing “Archer’s Voice” - and I was skeptical (if you know you know). But wow - Mia Sheridan proved me wrong 100%! Taking a completely unlikable character and redefining their character, showing such growth - what epic transformation. Tender, heartfelt and absolutely beautiful. I loved the added benefit of the glimpses we got into Archer & Bree’s lives as well!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Travis as a redemption arc following Archer’s Voice includes some slight spoilers. I would read it after reading Archer’s Voice, or just read Travis as a standalone. Thinking back to Travis is Archer’s Voice and my toxic trait to fall for the bad boy in romance books. I knew there was something redeemable about Travis (I never truly “hated” him). I couldn't wait to read this one.

This one takes place 8 years after Archer’s Voice, Travis is now Chief of Police in the small town of Pelion. He just caught the woman he thought he wanted to marry, cheating. Things are slowly falling apart for him. While on patrol he notices a car filled with plants. So full, the driver can’t see. He later learns that Haven, the plant lady, is the sister of the man he caught his ex with. When his rental is flooded he books a room at the only B&B with a vacancy. Haven happens to be staying at the same B & B, providing Travis the perfect opportunity to form a friendship while she’s in town and a way to seek revenge on her brother.

This is a true redemption arc. The romance is a slow burn with plenty of chemistry, and pining. I loved the way the book focused on Travis and his growth. I love that it includes the evolution of his relationship with Archer, Bree, and their three children. Haven’s story was just touching. She’s had a tough life but is optimistic. Her sweet and bubbly personality was the opposite of Travis who carries a lot of bitterness around. Travis was different than I expected. He started as the cocky and arrogant person I knew, but when we get inside his head he’s a much different person, there was a lot of pain and self-doubt. It’s going to be hard to say this, but there were moments when he was a bit whiny and immature for his age. What a reminder of the way our experiences sometimes affect us.

The found family at the B&B and the banter between Travis and Haven are a lot of fun and I found myself laughing. There is a good balance of humor underneath this layered story about pain and feelings of abandonment and heartbreaking moments. The small-town vibes are strong in this one. There are town festivals and town meetings. Since this is the first book for the upcoming Pelion Series, I’m excited to see what is next.

Travis by Mia Sheridan is a great follow up and a long time coming from Archers Voice which I loved! I'm sure most would agree Travis was not well liked in Archers Voice but this book was his hero moment. It was great to see his growth and how he has changed. Haven was a great female character for Travis. I loved the romance as this author always delivers!

Who doesn’t love a good redemption story? And after what Travis did with that boys night out, I wasn’t really sure how Mia was going to redeem him. But she did! Small town romance 8 years after Archers Voice. Which I am happy for because I felt like we needed time to get past our history with Travis. Haven and Travis had an understated chemistry that I don’t see written often in books, so I really enjoyed that. I also loved that a small little question I had from Archers Voice was answered (I won’t give any spoilers). Haven wasn’t my favorite MC, but I think she fits Travis perfectly. I rated Archers Voice 3.5 and I give Travis the same rating! Definitely read it!

Archer's Voice was my favorite book of 2022, so I went into Travis with VERY high hopes, and Mia Sheridan delivered! Travis's redemption story was so beautiful. I absolutely adored Haden! I was constantly laughing out loud at some of the things she said. I also enjoyed getting little sneak peeks into Archer and Bree's life and seeing how Travis's relationship changed with them.

So....I was in the massive minority that I wasn't a huge fan of Archer's Voice. But, I knew I wanted to try this one too, just to give Mia Sheridan another chance. I really didn't like Travis in the first book, so I was hopefully he would get some redemption.
I'm SO glad I gave him another chance - he really redeemed himself.

An interesting follow up to Archer’s Voice. I had a hard time rooting for Travis in the beginning because of the role he played in Archer’s Voice but it was great to revisit and get a new story from this world. I love Mia Sheridan’s writing and look forward to what she comes out with next!

I loved this book just as much as Archer’s Voice. I love a good redemption story so I was pulled in right away! Chapter 31, especially, had me sobbing but overall it was sprinkled with just enough humor to keep it light! Also, can Gage get his own love story now?! 😉

4.5/5⭐️

The highly anticipated follow-up to Mia Sheridan's bestseller, Archer's Voice, is finally here with an emotionally charged story that takes us back to Pelion, Maine. This time, the spotlight is on Archer's troubled brother, Travis Hale, who seems to have everything going for him as the town's police chief. However, his past mistakes continue to haunt him, and when he catches his girlfriend cheating on him, he begins to question his future. Enter Haven Torres, a quirky young woman who shakes up Travis's life in unexpected ways.

The story is a delightful tale of redemption, forgiveness, accountability, sacrifice, and selfless love. Mia Sheridan's writing is captivating, and the characters are well-developed, making it easy for readers to connect with them. Travis's journey towards self-discovery and self-improvement is heartwarming and inspiring, and Haven's infectious personality and positive outlook on life make her a perfect match for him.

The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The author weaves a complex web of relationships and conflicts that add depth and complexity to the story. The romance between Travis and Haven is sweet and tender, and their chemistry is palpable.

Overall, Mia Sheridan has once again delivered a fantastic romance novel that will capture the hearts of readers. If you enjoyed Archer's Voice, you will love this emotional and highly anticipated follow-up.

Mia Sheridan never disappoints me. I loved Archer’s Voice and this is no exception.

Make sure to read Archer’s Voice before this one to be the most invested. This was such a heartfelt story of redemption. I loved all the little easter eggs from Archer’s Voice and really just loved the character development in this book.

Definitely recommend this book to all the Mia Sheridan fans.

OH MY GOSH! I love a redemption story - and this was it. Travis didn't make a great first impression in Archers Voice, but I completely fell in love with him during this book. The 8 years time frame was perfect, and we could see how Travis grew as a person and how his relationship with Archer and Bree has changed over time. I loved Haven's character - she was just what Travis needed in a partner! I loved the friends-to-lovers trope, everything about this book was perfect, the dialogue, the pacing, and the plot. MIA is an amazing author and cannot wait to read what comes next!

3-3.5 stars!!! Mia Sheridan’s books are always amazing!! I had to pick this one up, especially since Archer’s Voice was one of my FAVORITE books of 2014!!! I reveled in getting glimpses into Bree and Archer’s lives!! I would get practically giddy when they appeared!!!

I liked Travis instantly in this book!! I felt for him and his past, and was excited for him to create a future! Haven and him were so cute together! I loved how they met and how we got to see their relationship grow! They seemed to get each other from the get go! Lots of cute and funny moments! Haven with the twins!! One of my fav scenes!

PS: I would so love to get a book about Easton or even Gage!!!!

Thank you to the author and publisher for an ebook from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

FAV QUOTES:
“Weren’t all of us a compilation of the versions of ourselves we’d once been.” Travis

“We get to reinvent ourselves. And if the new version is even better, it means we’ve learned and we’ve grown.” Haven

“All the things that have brought us pain carve a distinct hole in our heart, and there’s someone else out there with the perfect something that will fill the void.” Burt

“With happiness. I’ll know I leave a piece of myself behind and that a small corner of the world is better because of it.” Haven

“…because chances were risky. Chances could go either way. Chances offered no guarantee.” Haven

She wrote a deeply flawed characters’ (yes, plural) redemption. I am not sure in real life people can change because our natural instinct is to just rationalize every bad thing we do rather than accept. And without accepting there is no change. But this book made a good case for redemption.

Thanks so much to Bloom Books for hooking me up with an e-copy and a physical copy of Sheridan's most recent release!

In this book, we are following Travis, who we meet in Archer's Voice. Travis is really hard to like in that book, so I could see how some people may not even want to read this book, but I would ask that you reconsider.

In the 8 years since the end of Archer's Voice, Travis has truly become a decent human. He's town police chief (not my favorite choice, but it was his job when Archer's Voice was written, and it's a small town.) and does what he can to serve in his community. The last thing he expects is to walk in on his girlfriend of almost a year cheating on him in their bed.

When he meets Haven on the side of the road, because he had to pull her over, the last thing he expected was their connection. Haven was truly a light in his life, and he wanted to bask in that, and wanted to become a man worthy of her attention.

I think we get a really good grovel from him, and the third act break-up is more external than internal, but there is a great gesture and grovel on his side, and he faces his sins in a very rewarding way. I am so glad I was lucky enough to be sent this. I can't wait to see the other books we will be getting from Sheridan and bloom books soon!

4 stars

Mia Sheridan does it again. I’m left utterly speechless by another novel she’s written.

Archer’s Voice was the most beautifully written novel I’ve read in a long time. Initially, like many, I despised Travis. He was the character you wanted to hate. However, there was always something about him that made him hard to be mad at.

From bullying Archer to saving his life. The range of emotion towards a character was vast. One minute you’d hate him and the next you were bawling your eyes out at with gratitude.

I wasn’t sure before I started reading if I’d even like this book. Could I handle another smug Travis moment? Let alone a whole book of them… but my goodness I am so happy to have this book. I am so happy to see Travis’ redemption story. It was beautiful. It was painful. It was an exceptional story that portrayed the pain of feeling less than/second best, the hurt that unchecked damage can cause to one’s psyche, and the personal freedom that comes from being willing to risk it all.

Yet another love story that will melt your soul.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Mia Sheridan and Bloom Books for providing me with ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Summary: As the chief of police in Pelion, Maine, Travis Hale has it all until a new guy in town crosses him. This man has a sister that may be just as dangerous to Travis, but in different ways.

Thoughts:
- Talk about redemption. Travis was not a well liked character in Archer's Voice, yet here we were able to dive deeper into his troubled past and witness his character development.

- I loved the contrasting characters in Travis and Haven. Tough guy, chief of police meets plant-lady, vegetarian. They were super cute and spicy together.

- I loved the sprinkles of Archer and Brie and their kids. Reminded me of how much I loved them in Archer's Voice.

- A perfect amount of understanding and compassion between the characters. Not only did Travis grow, but so did Haven & Easton and Travis' relationship with Archer.

Thank you #NetGalley, #MiaSheridan & #SourceBooks Bloom Books for the early ARC of Travis.

Publication Date: April 18, 2023

Thank you Mia, for giving a redemption arc, and making us love the man we love to hate! For those who haven't yet read Archer, I would almost recommend reading this first. I went back after and reread Archer in a totally different light

If I hadn’t read Archer first, I would potentially rate this as a five-star read.

Haven and Travis are both broken in their own ways, while naturally being drawn towards one another due to their pasts. It’s your typical casual “friends with benefits” gone wrong. Travis was seeking revenge on his ex, while Haven pursues a relationship with someone else. Turns out, friends with benefits never works! (Shocker!) New book, same evil vindictive Victoria Hale.

Given you come into this book hating the MC from events happening in Archer, Mia Sheridan wrote an amazing redemption story. I love the bond that develops between Archer and Travis in this book. They have come a long way from their relationship in Archer. Travis really turns a new leaf, even with his community tell-all they will give you a good laugh.

So why did I not rate this five stars?

…I really didn’t like how the FMC’s story was essentially one in the same as Bree’s. I hated how it was a “run away from my real life, stumble upon this small town and find the love of my life.” Personally, Haven just wasn’t my favorite character in general.

Overall, I am very happy to see the shift in Travis’ character – but Archer and Bree still have my heart.

Tag line: Travis and Haven’s story was so sweet and romantic!

Full review to come on FreshFiction.com.

**Big thanks to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the opportunity to read and review this title**

3.5 stars

I was thrilled to see this arrive on the NetGalley shelves, being that it was already on my TBR. Mia Sheridan always writes a great story, so of course I needed to read Travis… STAT.

So glad I got the chance, because it really was a lovely read. Hooked me right in from the beginning, and kept me reading due to the strong character development and flow. At times it was a little wordy when one protagonist would be describing their thoughts, but there was also a ton of little high-lightable nuggets in such pages, as well. I loved Haven’s penchant for plants and her nature girl kind of vibe. Travis kinda bothered me, but oh well! My favorite scenes all took place at the Yellow Trellis Inn- especially between Travis and Burt.

The ending left a little to be desired, but all in all a good read.