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Most of All You

Mia Sheridan

Start date: December 5, 2017

Finish date: December 10, 2017

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Nov 15, 2017 CC rated it really liked it

Shelves: hearts-and-flowers, feels, f-br

3.75 Stars

Ellie Cates learned at an early age that life can be cruel. Suffering from her loss, she never found solace or trust in anyone, especially men. As a result, Ellie hid her pain and formed a hard protective shell around her emotions.

“But no one could fix anyone else. We could only fix ourselves.”

Gabriel Dalton experienced the unthinkable as a child but because of his resolve and possibly sheer luck, he escaped captivity and was determined to reclaim his life. Despite his fears, Gabri ...more

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Oct 25, 2017 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: emotional-reads, devoured, inspirational, epic-reads

Talk about a book with all the feels!! Oh my lord! Mia Sheridan does it again with Most of All You. She just has a gift for bring the reader these amazing heartfelt stories that just touch your soul. She is just a gift writer and if you’ve not read a Mia Sheridan book, now is the time to rectify that! Most of All You is a MUST READ story! At one point I was on the brink of tears, which is something almost impossible to do! It’s a story of struggle, triumph, and finding yourself where you never e Talk about a book with all the feels!! Oh my lord! Mia Sheridan does it again with Most of All You. She just has a gift for bring the reader these amazing heartfelt stories that just touch your soul. She is just a gift writer and if you’ve not read a Mia Sheridan book, now is the time to rectify that! Most of All You is a MUST READ story! At one point I was on the brink of tears, which is something almost impossible to do! It’s a story of struggle, triumph, and finding yourself where you never even imagined possible. Gabriel and Ellie’s story will touch your heart and make your heart melt! This is a complete story told in alternating points of views.

Ellie knows what it’s like to be defeated. She was left with her Father who didn’t want to raise her as her mother was dying. She accepts that men look at her as a thing and not as a person. Working a dead in job as a stripper she has no aspirations. She is barely handing on to life living pay check to pay check. All that changes when Gabriel enters her life.

Gabriel was kidnapped as a child and was held captive for many years. He was able to escape but now as a adult, being in a social situation is uncomfortable. He attempts to hire Ellie to help him being comfortable around others, especially women. He just wanted her help in getting close to a women without feeling timid. She turns him down and that seems to be the last they would see of each other.

When Ellie is brutally attacked, little does she know Gabriel will become her lifeline. Ellie never expected to find something more with Gabriel. His kindness and genuine care for her is something she is not used to or ever experienced. As their feeling grow deeper, she realizes she must find herself before she give her heart away.

Can the two find each other after all they’ve been through. When Gabriel sought out Ellie he was just looking for someone to help him socially, he would discover something so much more valuable. And in turn Ellie would find something she never knew she was looking for… love. Can Gabriel and Ellie find their way to each other when it seems like things are working against them? Can two broken halves make a whole? Go read and find out!! This is an amazing story that needs to be read!

"Gratitude isn’t a Band-Aid, Ellie. You still have to experience your feelings to worth through them. Gratitude is meant to be it bearable. Sometimes gratitude gets you through the day, and sometimes it just gets you from one moment to the next." ...more

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Oct 08, 2017 Julie rated it really liked it

Shattered memories of a childhood from long ago. A past riddled with disappointment and abandonment. Revelations that leave Ellie expecting very little from life. A loss of faith in humanity and the people that she meets along the way. A girl who grew up longing for the mother that left her behind. Knowing that the hand she once was dealt brought nothing but despair and longing. Crushing the spirit of a girl who desperately wants to have a home and family to call her own.

No one could possibly k Shattered memories of a childhood from long ago. A past riddled with disappointment and abandonment. Revelations that leave Ellie expecting very little from life. A loss of faith in humanity and the people that she meets along the way. A girl who grew up longing for the mother that left her behind. Knowing that the hand she once was dealt brought nothing but despair and longing. Crushing the spirit of a girl who desperately wants to have a home and family to call her own.

No one could possibly know the anxiety and pain that envelopes Gabriel’s life. Moments that have shaped the path that he now leads. Leading the course of his life while hinting at the turmoil that still haunts Gabe’s dreams. A tragedy from circumstances beyond his control. Now picking up the pieces have led Gabriel on a path to take back the remaining pieces of a life that he so desperately deserves.

Unconventional doesn’t begin to describe the way that Gabriel comes into Ellie’s life. Bringing with him the possibilities of hope. Something that has evaded Ellie’s life for so long. As the two are thrust into one another’s life, secrets from both of their pasts come barreling into the present. A catalyst that pushes the two towards finding what makes them whole once more.

Okay….I have been waiting (not so) patiently for another Mia Sheridan book!! Most of All You is Sheridan’s first book with a publisher. While it is the romance that we have come to crave as readers, Gabriel and Ellie face a set of trials unlike any of Sheridan’s other characters. While reading this novel, readers will uncover a crushing feeling of desperation for Ellie and Gabe. One that leaves you longing for them to find a life that they deserve.

There were so many feelings rumbling around my head as I dove into this book with fever. The heart ache and excitement clearly evident as I engrossed myself in this book. It is filled with angst, heartache, and strength. A culmination of the vast emotions that Sheridan never fails to treat her readers to upon reading. A beautiful beginning to Sheridan’s partnership with her first publisher!! ...more

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Dec 08, 2017 Stephanie rated it really liked it

Solid 3.5 - 4 stars for me. There was a bit of a lull about 3/4 of the way into the book for me, but it didn't last too long. And Ellie drove me crazy a lot. I understood why she was the way she was, but at some points I was tired of her self-loathing behavior. But, overall, it was an interesting and entertaining read. ...more

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May 22, 2018 Brianne added it

DNF'ed with about 4 hours left on the audible. It wasn't holding my interest. ...more

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Nov 05, 2017 Kirsten rated it liked it

3 Star because i expected something more manly out of Gabriel... but the part on the last few chapters, my gawd, i cried... i had tears streaming down my face as i read that scene and i loved their flaws and all. huhuhuhu

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Feb 07, 2018 Leila rated it it was ok

Shelves: contemporary-romance, 2018-reads, romance, broken-hero

I love most of Mia’s work, Archer’s Voice being on of my favourites. I wanted to like this book, I really did.

I understood why Crystal was the way she was and felt horrible for Gideon’s backstory. I just didn’t feel the tension that I’m used to. It was all a bit lacklustre. I know I’m in the minority here with my low two stars.

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