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Synopsis
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, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score. 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 survived--and 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.
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Archer's Voice: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This emotionally intense romance features a trauma survivor and a deaf, isolated hero who communicate through sign language. Contains moderate violence references (gun violence, death of parent), sexual content, and deals with PTSD and grief recovery.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and gun violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will connect with this slow-burning love story about two wounded people who find healing in each other's silence and understanding.