Archer's Voice (Where Love Meets Destiny, 1)

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.

"A beautifully touching story of true love and triumph over heartbreaking situations."​ --People.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 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.

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 Journal bestseller

BUY THE BOOK

Published Feb 13, 2018

400 pages

Average rating: 7.56

1,135 RATINGS

|

Join a book club that is reading Archer's Voice (Where Love Meets Destiny, 1)!

NoVA Between the Pages: a romance centered book club

We read books about love in all shapes and sizes and provide an open-minded safe space to discuss said books <3

Community Reviews

What Bookclubbers are saying about this book

✨ Summarized by Bookclubs AI

Readers say *Archer’s Voice* is a uniquely emotional, slow-burn small-town romance featuring deeply developed, unforgettable characters—especially Arc...

Chloë
Feb 19, 2026
10/10 stars
the loudest words are the one we live

It’s interesting to read the polarized reviews. I definitely was in a particular headspace that contributed to my binging of this book and perhaps the emotional gut punches that I felt over the course of the story were influenced by my mental state, so I’ll be interested to see if a reread will change my opinion.

Regardless, I will happily place Archer on my shelf of favourite book boyfriends! I am as smitten as Bree quickly became. There’s just something about two tortured souls finding comfort with one another and growing together along the way. I appreciated the differing POVs, Bree’s, & both Archer’s past & present, to round out and provide insight into their respective psyche’s.
AliLaRue
Feb 13, 2026
6/10 stars
It was good. No real ahhhhh moments. Also predictable. Lost a lot of points for the end of “why things happened”. Highly implausible
Izzy.reads_77!
Dec 22, 2025
7/10 stars
Really enjoyed the book! Its a nice feel good book and a great book if you meed a break from the heavier genres
Gail_71
Nov 05, 2025
10/10 stars
“Sometimes an understanding silence was better than a bunch of meaningless words.” “Archer's Voice” by Mia Sheridan is one of the best books I’ve read and has become one of my all-time favourites. It’s unique, emotional, and perfectly balanced, leaving a lasting impression on me. Sheridan has a remarkable talent for creating characters that you genuinely connect with and remember long after finishing the book. Archer is an amazing, inspirational character—emotionally vulnerable yet strong. Having faced a difficult life filled with prejudice and isolation, he’s misunderstood until he meets Bree. Their story is powerful and profoundly moving. “They don’t know who you are, Archer. They have no idea. And they don’t deserve to know. Don’t let their judgment hurt you.” “How do you teach a man who has lost everything, not to fear it happening again?” Bree takes Archer on a voyage of self-discovery, eventually leading to the faint flicker of love between them. What starts as a little ember soon morphs into a raging fire, and once these two eventually concede to their feelings, the result is magical and beautiful to read. “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.” I can't go into too much detail about this story without spoiling it, but it's one you really need to read for yourself. It's not just an incredible love story; it's also a life lesson. The character connections are phenomenal, drawing you into a beautiful journey from friends to lovers. This book challenges us not to judge others based on appearances and highlights the importance of understanding and compassion. “And I thought to myself, Archer Hale’s voice was one of the most beautiful things in the whole wide world.” Mia Sheridan, you never cease to amaze me, and I genuinely look forward to more in this series. Once again, it was an exceptional read, truly fabulous!
Waynez_World_
Sep 24, 2025
2/10 stars
I gave it a 2 to be nice but yeah I did not like this. Corny and predictable

See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.