Most of All You

by Mia Sheridan

A Contemporary Romance

Released October 17, 2017

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Blurb

A broken woman . . .

A man in need of help . . .

Then Gabriel Dalton walks into her life. Despite the terrible darkness of his past, there’s an undeniable goodness in him. And even though she knows the cost, Crystal finds herself drawn to Gabriel. His quiet strength is wearing down her defenses and his gentle patience is causing her to question everything she thought she knew.

Only love can mend a shattered heart . . .

Crystal and Gabriel never imagined that the world, which had stolen everything from them, would bring them a deep love like this. Except fate will only take them so far, and now the choice is theirs: Harden their hearts once again or find the courage to shed their painful pasts.

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Review

4.5 heart healing stars!

“I don’t create beauty…I just reveal what’s already there.”

Gorgeous, honest, and stunningly emotional, Most of All You is a powerful love story about trust, healing, and finding peace in the most unexpected way. Mia Sheridan weaves together two heartbreakingly beautiful characters with unwavering devotion and unconditional love, pulling at your heartstrings, gripping your soul, and delivering all the feels.

Gabriel, a boy who hadn’t let himself forget what love felt like, and me, a girl who had made sure I didn’t remember.

Gabriel and Crystal have each experienced their own nightmarish situations that ultimately shaped who they are, leaving them with their own challenges to deal with. When circumstances arise that leave Crystal relying solely on Gabriel, they find themselves having to face their demons head on if they ever hope to heal from the heartbreak they have endured.

Crystal was a wonderfully complex character whose life experiences taught her to put up walls around her heart. I was saddened that she believed it was vital to her survival to block everyone out, especially when she felt herself relaxing into something that could be good. She was a survivor and did not open up easily to Gabriel, and though I wished she hadn’t been so harsh or pushed so hard, I understood where she was coming from. I felt the fear and panic as her world was turned upside down.

I absolutely adored Gabriel and I honestly think that he stole the show. I cried for the little boy who was forever changed by the horrors he lived through. I am in awe of him. It was empowering how he didn’t let his experience crush his soul as it would have surely crushed mine. I loved his strength and that he didn’t play the victim card. He took his future in his own hands, wanting to change and become whole once again. Innocent, kind, and genuinely good, Gabriel looked for the best in people and didn’t judge them for their pasts. Gabriel was so tender and gentle with Crystal and I found him very endearing. He was a truly remarkable person with the biggest heart and I couldn’t help but love him.

I’d give her rainbows every day if I could only see the smile she’d given me this morning, see that wonder glowing in her eyes for longer than a minute.

Written in dual POV’s, I loved that we got both sides of the story. I felt everything that Gabriel and Crystal experienced and it was emotional as they worked through their pasts. Their relationship is not a quick fix and by no means an easy one. It’s a slow burning, heart healing journey that was stunning and well developed. The progression was wonderfully paced and the impact profound. Gabriel and Crystal were believable characters and their vulnerabilities made them more realistic.

“I’ve always pretended I was made of stone, but the truth is, I feel more like I was formed from sand, as if I might crumble at any second.”

Gabriel’s response was perfect and completely uplifting.

“But that’s what solid stone is made from…Sand, and pressure” – he squeezed me lightly with the arm still holding me – “and time. That’s all it is, my sweet love. Just sand and pressure and time.”

They had a unique connection that grew as they really got to know each other and began trusting each other. The sweet tension between them built and when they came together, it was beautiful and unrushed, with a quiet intensity that was palpable and exquisite. Gabriel and Crystal were faced with different things yet in the end, they were exactly what the other needed.

Most of All You is a journey of healing, moving on, and finding an overwhelming love. It is full of so much emotion and I experienced the breathtaking highs and heartbreaking lows. I loved it!

*ARC generously provided by the author and Forever & Forever Yours | Grand Central Publishing in exchange for an honest review*

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About the Author

Mia Sheridan is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. Her passion is weaving true love stories about people destined to be together. Mia lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband. They have four children here on earth and one in heaven.

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