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Falling for Gage by Mia Sheridan
4.0
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Falling for Gage is a heartwarming small town romance with angst, humour and mystery. 

We first met Gage briefly in Archers Voice. Years later, Gage is struggling in a career that is not his passion, and coming to terms with the prospect of a marriage of convenience. Rory has a one night stand with Gage when he swings through her town, and they don’t anticipating meeting again. When Rory arrives in Calliope looking for her father,  their relationship quickly becomes a lot more complicated. 

This is the third book in the Pelion Lake series, and I found Mia Sheridan’s writing just as engaging as in Archers Voice. This wasn’t quite as heavy as Archers Voice, and I really enjoyed the many links with the first book. I got a bit frustrated with Gage’s character at times feeling a bit wishy washy, but overall Gage and Rory had sweet chemistry, and great banter. I really enjoyed the mystery subplot, and the appearances of characters from earlier in the series. 

The narrators did a wonderful job with the audiobook, truly bringing the characters to life. It was well articulated and paced, and the expressiveness of the narration really enhanced the sense of chemistry between the characters, creating an immersive experience. 

If it’s been a little while since you’ve read the first books in the series, I’d suggest a reread, to truly get the most out of Gage and Rory’s story. However, this could also be enjoyed as a standalone. 

Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.