Archer's Voice

When Bree shows up in the Pelion, Maine it was supposed to be just a stop on her ‘road trip of recovery.’ 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 isn’t 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 can’t 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 isn’t equipped to be social. He’s locked himself away and Bree is slowly coaxing him out little by little. He’s 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 didn’t 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. Archer’s 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 don’t just read it, you breathe it... it’s like a movie is playing in your head, this is that kind of book. It’s 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 – even when they weren’t fully able to fix themselves. Sacrifice, love and beyond everything else, just seeing the other person and giving them a sense of worth – 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 can’t wait to read the other titles in this series and to let her be my guide on this journey.

This is a deeply emotional and beautifully written romance that pulls at your heart from the very first page. Mia Sheridan does an incredible job creating characters who feel real and vulnerable, and the connection between Archer and Bree is slow burning, heartfelt, and captivating. The story tackles themes of trauma, healing, and second chances in a way that’s both moving and believable.

Please note this review may contain spoilers. Beautiful. Heartbreaking. Endearing. Sweet. Romantic. Lovely. Wonderful. I’m sure there are many more words to describe how amazing ARCHER’S VOICE was, but I think I’m suffering from my worst book hangover ever. I finished reading this book 36 hours before writing this review, and I still can’t 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? I’ll 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 Archer’s life and quickly becomes his only friend. And in Archer’s 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. He’s 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 don’t 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 wouldn’t hurt him and to believe that perhaps he could have a normal life just like everybody else. ARCHER’S VOICE is mainly told from Bree’s POV but does include a couple of chapters in Archer’s POV. It also includes flashbacks to Archer’s childhood so that we learn some of what happened to him. It’s a long read, but the story is so good and moves at a perfect pace that you don’t notice. This was one of those stories that I was still reading at 1.30 in the morning and I really didn’t 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 didn’t want to get to the end because I didn’t want this amazingly beautiful story to ever finish. And then when I got closer to the end and the story looked like it’s 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 haven’t read this book yet, do so as quickly as possible because you are missing out.

This has easily become one of my favorite books so far. The romance between the main characters feels so pure and almost innocent, it’s simply two people discovering love while learning to heal from their own traumas. What makes this story truly special is the tenderness in how their relationship unfolds, it’s not rushed or forced, but deeply emotional and beautifully human with them trying to be so understanding of each other. The way it’s written makes your heart actually feel for the characters, especially Archer. His story is heartbreaking and raw, a man who has endured so much pain and isolation, yet still manages to find light and love in the end, just what he needed so desperately. Seeing him finally get his happy ending is both powerful and incredibly moving. The writing captures every emotion so vividly that it stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page, it's one of the few books I would read over and over again. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!

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 you’re looking for a romance book. I’m not sure if the book contains sensitive topics but you can check the content warning

Archer's Voice is the first book by Mia Sheridan that I read, the one that introduced me to a talented and wonderful author. She is an exceptional woman and a writer with unparalleled imagination and sensitivity. Thanks to Archer's voice, I became a fan and I never miss the release of one of her novels. I have read them all without exception, several times, and each time I am amazed at Mia's ingenuity and poetry. After a great loss and a traumatic experience, Bree hits the road to breathe and rebuild herself. She finds herself in a charming little town where she rents a house surrounded by nature. She meets a sad, lonely and mute man who lives as a recluse, a man she will get to know and who will prove to be perfect in every way and who will make you fall for him. Archer is physically a man but he's lived his whole life alone, away from everyone, so in a way he's still a teenager when it comes to love. Bree makes him discover friendship, carnal love, true love, life ... I have rarely seen a love more beautiful and purer than that of Bree and her Archer. Of course, the author has put hardships in their path, evil people are trying to tarnish this happiness. Archer's past comes to the surface, secrets are revealed. As for Bree, she confronts her own demons. You never get bored in this novel, everything is intense and moving. The writing is so beautiful, it touches your heart and makes you addicted. I cried a lot but above all I loved everything! This book is sublime and I highly recommend it anytime someone asks me for advice.

Ohhhh to be Inlove with this archer guy!

"There has only ever been you. There. Will. Only. Ever. Be. You." A breathtakingly beautiful story of healing, trust, loyalty and deep love. ARCHER'S VOICE took me on a unique journey of self preservation, selfless love, and healing. My heart cried for both Archer and Bree's horrifying pasts, but through their love and devotion, these two broken souls began to heal. Archer Hale....a hero that will forever have my heart. This silent, beautiful, broken man had a heart of gold but was misunderstood by everyone around him. Archer was sweet, shy, honest, loyal and protective. But oh, the injustice this man went through since he was 7 years old was cruel and heartbreaking. Archer's past slowly unfolds in a series of flashbacks that left me sick to my stomach. I wanted to wrap my arms around him and take away all the pain and loneliness he endured. I wanted to undo everything evil and painful in his life. Bree Prescott was beautiful on the inside and out; a genuinely sweet, caring and gentle heroine that I would have been honoured to be friends with. She understood Archer on so many levels and her patience and determination to know Archer was commendable. Bree is also marred by a single event in her past that is haunting her. It is with Archer that she finds a way to overcome her fears. The connection between Archer and Bree was electrifying and intense. The attraction and pull was palpable right from their very first encounter, but Ms. Sheridan perfectly paces the story as we see the relationship between Archer and Bree develop and grow. The build up towards their first time together (Archer's first time ever) was amazing and when it finally happened, it was absolutely beautiful and tender. I loved that this couple had no misunderstandings and unnecessary dramas. Their decisions, whether made together or on their own, always made sense to me. Ms. Sheridan's narrative was spellbinding and kept me riveted to the book right from the very start. I felt so much love for Archer and Bree, and wanted desperately for them to have their HEA. The epilogue left me speechless and my heart was bursting to the brim with so much love. This is a tale of EPIC proportion and will forever stay in my heart.

🎧 Narrated by Kris Koscheski & Emily Durante This was my very first book by Mia Sheridan — and definitely not my last. After finishing To Catch a Firefly, Archer’s Voice popped up as a Kindle recommendation, and I can’t even begin to explain how grateful I am that it did. From the very first chapters, this story pulled me in. It was quietly powerful, full of heartbreak, hope, and the kind of tenderness that lingers long after you finish listening. Archer Hale… my heart absolutely shattered for him. This beautiful, good man had endured so much in his life — pain, tragedy, and years of complete isolation. He lived in a world of silence, both literally and emotionally, and my chest physically hurt reading about his loneliness. And then Bree came along — soft, patient, understanding, and carrying her own grief. She didn’t try to fix him or force him to open up. She simply saw him. She listened. She loved him in the gentlest way possible. The connection between Bree and Archer was one of the most pure and healing love stories I’ve ever read. Every interaction between them felt so real — the hesitations, the trust slowly building, the vulnerability. It wasn’t instant or dramatic; it was human. The reason behind Archer’s mutism was absolutely heartbreaking. Once I understood his past, I just wanted to step into the story and wrap him in the biggest hug. The pain and trauma he carried were immense, but what broke me most was how he still remained kind, good, and humble despite everything. This book took me through a full spectrum of emotions — anger, grief, love, hope, happiness, sadness. At one point, I was so shocked by what happened that I literally sat frozen for a couple of minutes, thinking, “No, no, no — this cannot be how it ends.” 😭 Thankfully (without spoiling anything), there is a HEA — and a very satisfying one. The bonus epilogue from Archer’s POV and the alternate Chapter 15 were the perfect finishing touch. The audiobook narration was absolutely stunning. Emily Durante brought Bree to life with her soft, sweet, and calming voice — she was Bree. And although Kris Koscheski had fewer chapters, he gave such depth and emotion to Archer’s character. His quiet strength and vulnerability were so beautifully captured. I can’t believe Archer’s Voice was first published in 2014 and I only just discovered it now. It’s emotional, beautiful, and unforgettable — the kind of story that reminds you how healing love can truly be. If you love emotional, character-driven romances with small-town settings, deep trauma healing, and soul-level connection — Archer’s Voice is a must-read (or must-listen). 💔💫