The Fix by Mia Sheridan, published by Montlake is hands down my favorite read of the year.
The suspense, the storyline, the excellent writing and last but not least the characters, even the secondary ones are outstanding. Every time I thought I had a grip on the story there was nother very unexpected twist or turn.
I loved reading about Cami, Rex and Curtis, loved how their story developed, how they struggled but in the end their perseverance soared, gave them the hard earned and well deserved hea.
A wonderful novel, 5 stars.

A Gripping and Emotionally Powerful Read

This was my first experience reading a novel by this author, and it certainly won’t be my last. I’ve already added Archer’s Voice to my reading list based on the strength of this story.

Readers should be aware that the book contains explicit content, including themes of abduction, physical abuse, and sexual violence, which may be triggering for some. Although I believe a content warning would have been appropriate, it didn’t diminish the impact of the story for me.

This novel is both intense and heartfelt, exploring resilience, justice, and the intricacies of human relationships. The writing is evocative, balancing suspense with moments of genuine vulnerability and hope.

One of the things I valued most was how seamlessly the narrative concluded—every subplot resolved, no lingering questions, and a truly satisfying ending.

If you’re drawn to psychological thrillers that tackle the aftermath of trauma while celebrating the strength of the human spirit, this is a must-read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for providing an advance review copy.

This book started out rough but it was necessary for the story. Eleven years ago Cami and her family were attacked Now she has built a new life but then something occurs to bring it all back. It was a great mystery/love story. I loved Cami and Rex but especially Cyrus. Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down. I highly recommend it.

This book really exceeded my expectations! It brought forward so many emotions, stories that were both tragic and inspiring.

Eleven years ago Cami and her family went through a horrific event, one that killed her mother and sister and left her living with the horrors of it. Now she owns a butterfly farm and is finally found a sense of peace when a phone call brings her right back. A boy is being held captive, a boy she might know all too well. With a help from Rex, a old classmate who's future was affected eleven years ago too, they are racing against the clock to solve the clues and find the boy. But the past is still there to haunt them, in ways they never expected.

I absolutely loved Cami, she was so brave and incredibly strong. I admired her so much. And Rex was such a sweetheart. The way he was there for Cami, no questions asked, was truly amazing. I loved how their relationship progressed, but I do wish we got more of it.
The secondary characters were compelling too, some of the stories heartbreaking in their own way. I actually really liked how their stories ended and the justice/revenge they manage to enact. Not every evil is the same.
And of course Cyrus, I loved him so much.

I really liked how the story resolved itself, every loose end tied up in great way. I expected most of them, but was blindsided by one particular storyline.
The suspense and the pace worked perfectly, for me. It was a compelling story!

Mia Sheridan’s latest romantic suspense novel is a captivating and suspenseful read. Eleven years ago, Cami and her family endured a harrowing home invasion. Despite rebuilding her life a phone call disrupts her peace and compelling her to prevent another tragedy. Sheridan’s distinctive writing style, characterised by its brisk pace and well-crafted characters, keeps the reader enthralled and guessing until the very conclusion. The narrative evokes the classic works of Nora Roberts and Catherine Coulter, featuring a sprinkle of romance that is both realistic and emotionally resonant. I highly recommend this book and will be seeking out the authors backcatalog as a result

The Fix is full of heartrending suspense. The characters are young, spoil, naive but the plot kept me flying through the pages. I was transfixed and it is very well crafted. I would say it's more crime/suspense than romance which I didn't mind and really enjoyed.

This is a complex and absolutely enthralling story which offers so much - mystery, romance, crime and thriller fans will all find it a satisfying read. The book opens in a fresh and innocent way and quickly turns very dark, having established some pretty impressive characters in the process. I particularly enjoyed the sense of full resolution as the various players in multiple crimes over decades were all brought into the light. This author writes so well, both in terms of structure and pace. This is a terrific book.

This book follows Cami Cortlandt, who’s spent years rebuilding her life after a horrific family tragedy. But when she receives a chilling call, she’s thrown into a race against time to save a boy who might be connected to her past. With the help of an old classmate, Cami is pulled deeper into a web of secrets that threaten to shatter everything she thought she knew.

I really enjoyed The Fix for its mystery and suspense. The characters had intriguing backstories, and I loved how secrets were slowly revealed, keeping me hooked throughout.

That said, I didn’t connect with the main characters as deeply as I had hoped. While their backstories were compelling, I wanted more depth to truly invest in them. Additionally, the plot didn’t always flow as smoothly as expected, making some parts feel a bit choppy.

Overall, The Fix is an engaging, suspenseful read with strong characters, but it falls short in terms of depth and pacing.

**TW: This book includes themes of rape, murder, and grief, which may be triggering for some readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Omg… where do I begin. What a fantastic story with beautiful characters who have gone through so much. My god… Rex is definitely the best mmc I’ve read in so long. A literal man who loves dearly and protects them dearly. The way he was so emotionally mature and described Cami. I literally will never forget Rex and the kind of man he is. Rex is the definition of written by a women. Sweet cami ughh deserves so much love and healing. She’s gone through so so much and deserves to be surrounded by so much love. This book kept me at the edge of my seat, made me cry, and had me giggling when cami and Rex were being all cutsy. A true slow burn romance.

Loved this one! Sheridan drew me in from the first page, and didn’t let go. You so often hear the phrase “twists and turns” describing a book…but trust me, this one had them in spades!! I especially like the MC, Cami. She is kind and sweet and brave and tough. I’m not one who usually really wants too much romance in a book I’m reading, but I liked it in this one. It seemed very believable and moved at a real pace.
And I adored sweet, smart Cyrus!!

The only thing that gave me pause was the kidnapper made it clear she could only view the video on one device..so it’s assumed they were monitoring her ip address. (That was even stated.) But somehow, they took her laptop and flew to another state (still using it on the plane) and continued to use it as they drove. One, they didn’t once mention how they were connecting to the internet during all of this. Sure, they could use a hotspot via her phone but Cami wasn’t tech savvy and I doubt she knows what that is, and Rex never set it up. Or they could be using a 5G usb modem. But again, this was never mentioned. And the BIG problem, as she travels, even on same laptop, her ip address would change. So that would clearly tip off the bad guys immediately. The bad guys clearly said if that happens, the video would be immediately removed. This point is the entire basis of her hunt for the child, so it seems like a pretty glaring mistake. I don’t know if there’s time to tweak any of that before release date.

Despite that, I really enjoyed the book and would recommend.

Eleven years ago, Cami and her family were victims of a home invasion. Cami lost her mother and sister, but she survived. Now to the present, Cami is still living in the same town and owns her own business. She receives a call, a distorted woman's voice, asking "Would you like a do-over?". She goes to Rex for help. Rex had his life pretty much turned upside down but the past events. He still managed to make something of himself. He agrees to help her, and the story goes from there.

The first few chapters are about the home invasion. There are scenes with r@pe and murder. (There were no trigger warnings when I read the ARC, but luckily nothing really bothers me while reading. But if you do have triggers with that, just be warned.)

I actually really enjoyed the story. Trying to figure out who was behind the home invasion. Who is behind the current situation. I really enjoyed the relationship between Cami and Rex. I really liked that the feelings weren't rushed. Rex was amazing. Even after his life almost got ruined, he didn't hesitate to help Cami. I loved the ending.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake Publishing for the ARC*

The Fix was a tough read for me. I really liked Rex, From high school to his adult self I knew he was going to be a good character. Cyrus was a shining light and Cami was resilient. But I really struggled with the sexual violence. It seemed too detailed and too frequent and at times simply unnecessary. It would have been a good story, good plot twists, good ending if you weren’t so traumatized by the violence. I can’t recommend

The description of this book is misleading and the trigger/content warnings that I really, really wish I had are nowhere to be found.

There is a very graphic description of rape in this book. In the earlier chapters, during a home invasion, the main character and her family members are raped by intruders. This is very drawn out and described in detail. After this, I had a very hard time continuing this book.

The plot is slow, it has a bunch of different genres all mixed together, and it feels like it is having an identity crisis.

Thank you to Montlake Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

The summary of this novel is quite vague regarding the details of the home invasion the protagonist and her family suffers through during the plot. The attack spans several beginning chapters, but I don’t think it’s fair to spring it onto a reader without warning. Spoiler: The protagonist, her sister, and her mother are all raped during this attack. In Cami’s case, she is drugged before it happens multiple times. Afterward, she is forced to listen to the rape of her mother and younger sister. The rape of another character also takes place near the end of the book, too.

The entire home invasion scene is shown in detail, likely to let the reader experience Cami’s desperation, rage, and her need to get back at their attackers... However, I still think content warnings should have been provided for this event, considering there's no warning of rape in the synopsis, alongside the genres being listed as “general fiction” and “romance”, which feels misleading. I wish this had been tagged appropriately in the synopsis/book introduction, as it was startling to stumble onto blindly. I hope this can be addressed in the published edition.

Onto the actual review:

2.5 ⭐rounded up — I really liked the relationship between the main characters. I liked Cyrus, too. But I wasn’t a fan of much else in this novel.

This one had a bit of a slow start. Around the halfway point of the book, though, the story really picks up, as the two main characters work together in order to locate a kidnapped boy without contacting authorities, as they’re warned not to involve police—this leaves the two with plenty of time to properly get to know one another once more after the falling out they had 11 years prior. The author manages to balance the tension of the situation alongside the romance quite well—I liked the relationship between Cami and Rex a lot!

I think I honestly would have liked this book more without the suspense/mystery plotline, though. I don’t usually like contemporary romance novels without a plot, but this would have scored a lot higher for me if it was just a novel about a woman named Cami running her butterfly farm with her nerdy bf. I feel like the mystery plotline got pretty convoluted when it didn’t need to be, taking away from the things that are interesting about this novel.

The plot reminded me a bit of a game I played when I was younger called Heavy Rain. If anyone is familiar with the plot of that game and liked it, I think they might enjoy this—unfortunately, with the combination of certain aspects here, I just don’t think this one was for me, sadly.

Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake Publishing for the ARC.

I love this one so much Mia Sheridan can always capture you from start to finish with any book she writes and this one does not disappoints!