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Book Review — Kyland by Mia Sheridan

Book Review — Kyland by Mia Sheridan

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Tenleigh.
Half agony, half hope.
Half pain, half ecstasy.
Half grief, half joy.
Half my downfall, half my savior.

WOW!! Mia Sheridan can do no wrong. I absolutely loved this book! A unique, deeply heart-wrenching, beautifully written story about hope, sacrifice, courage, and the endurance and strength of true love. It kept my heart racing and I could not put it down!! 

There’s a special anticipation you feel before starting a book by one of your favorite authors… and my heart was racing even before I started reading. I could just tell this was going to be an amazing journey.

Living in a dead end town nestled in a nearly forgotten part of the mountains, Tenleigh and Kyland grew up hungry every day, dirt poor, and with very little to look forward to. No hopes, no dreams, nothing. Just lonely hearts, broken families, and empty bellies. Their one chance at a building a new life outside their town was through a scholarship. And they both were working towards it with everything they had.

Despite their intense mutual attraction, neither one of them could afford the distraction or complication of a potential relationship. They both avoided commitment, not only from each other, but from everyone around them. The need for freedom and a better life being the one thing that kept them going through the desolation. Kyland knew he was getting out, and nothing — not even love — would hold him back.

“I’m going to leave here, Tenleigh. Nothing is going to stop me. Not you, not anything. Not anyone. Do you hear me? … I’m leaving this place behind when I go. Everything about this place. Even you.”

But as hard as he tried, as hard as they tried to fight the pull they both felt towards each other, their hearts didn’t care what their minds wanted and falling in love changed the course of both of their lives.

“Kiss me back, Tenleigh,” he whispered, his voice strained. “God, please kiss me back.” He brushed his lips softly over mine.

“I understand that you’re leaving, Kyland. I already know.”
And I want you anyway. Maybe I shouldn’t. But I do.

You could almost say that their romance was forbidden by them. They did their best not to fall for each other. It was heart wrenching to see them try so hard, and yet I couldn’t help but root for them to find a way to make it work. Somehow.

“You should tell me to go, Tenleigh. And say it like you mean it. Tell me to leave because I can’t seem to do it on my own.”

Oh gosh, you guys… I fell so completely in love with Kyland. What this guy went through broke my heart over and over again. The more I read, the more I wished I could just reach into the book and hug him.

“I do go to hell. Every day. For you.”

True to Mia Sheridan’s style, this book is not only emotionally charged, but it is also scorching hot! I could feel their passion and longing for each other. It was erotic and sexy, and oh-so-beautifully written.

“I wanted to mark her, claim her, let everyone know that she belonged to me and only me… I’d dreamed about that damn kiss every night since. I wasn’t going to do it again, though. As much as I wanted to. I wasn’t going to take something from her I could never give back… She deserved better.”

Now, you know that feeling when you’re reading where you get to a point and you just KNOW that something horribly painful is coming and you’re almost terrified to keep reading because you just know that it’s going to rip your heart out?! Well, that’s how I felt at the halfway mark of this book.

“Please don’t cry… Anything but that. Please.” He sounded desperate. “This is what I’ve been trying to avoid. This. I don’t want either of us to feel this way.”

“Well, I do! And you don’t get to take that from me. I love you, and you don’t get to say anything about it. The love I feel for you is mine. And I’ll feel it if I want to.”

“Tenleigh,” he repeated, his voice cracking. “Don’t love me. Please don’t love me. I can’t stay here. Don’t love me.”

I knew something was coming and I knew it would hurt but OMG, I was not expecting that!!!! I read a certain few lines and just gasped in shock!!! My exact words that I shouty-caps screamed at a friend was “WHAT THE ACTUAL F*CK JUST HAPPENED??!!” … heh. If you get to that point and have the same reaction, I’m going to tell you to just trust me and keep reading. Ok. Deep breaths. Just keep reading.

I did keep reading (obviously) since despite the fact that my heart had been ripped out, I was LOVING this book!! But, let me tell you, I pretty much did not blink from about 50-80%.  I just sat there flipping pages as fast as I could with my heart lodged firmly in my throat… needing to know what happened next.

Ohhhh Kyland. I fell hard for him! When you love someone with all your heart and soul, you’ll sacrifice anything for them. Everything. No matter the cost. And, this guy was honestly probably one of the noblest, most self-sacrificing heroes I’ve ever read. The world would be a better place with more guys like him in it.

I have loved every single book Mia Sheridan has written. I love her stories, her characters, and the pure raw emotions she conveys. I love that her stories have layers and depth and always stay in my heart long after I’ve finished reading. She is truly one of the most gifted authors I’ve ever read. All her books are always auto-buys for me. I honestly don’t even need to know what they’re about. I have complete trust in her as an author. If she wrote it, I’ll read it. And I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

Rating: 5 stars! Standalone Adult contemporary romance.

KYLAND mia sheridan

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Comments

  6. i really need a great book after the mason list and tada….this book cured my book hangover. the problem now is that i have another book hangover 🙁
    it was so good, in fact all mia sheridan books were great

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  7. Archers Voice was my absolute favorite book of 2014 and I am so looking forward to reading Kyland because it is my sign! Taurus!

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  23. It was such a beautiful story that brought out so many emotions. I will read anything Mia Sheridan writes. Love Kyland!

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  30. I haven’t read this one yet, but I love Leo & Archer, so I’m bound to love Kyland too. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  32. Loved everything about this book,. I love Mia’s writing bringing out emotions in you through her writing. I read this in one sitting and it was worth everything falling at the wayside. This is a book that I will retread often! Love love love!!!!!

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  36. Just finished Archer’s Voice and waiting to get over the hangover he gave me. Plan on starting Kyland this weekend.
    Would love to add. Kyland to my keeper shelf thanks fir the chance

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  37. Just finished Archer’s Voice and waiting to get over the hangover he gave me. Plan on starting Kyland this weekend.
    Would love to add. Kyland to my keeper shelf thanks fir the chance
    Love the cover, anyone know who he is?

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  39. Thanks for the chance! Just finished this e-book and would absolutely LOVE to have a signed PB by the genius that is Mia Sheridan! ❤️

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  47. I started this the minute it launched on Kindle. Beautiful story, as always. Mia is one of my favorites – would love a signed copy. Thanks for the chance!

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  48. Would love to have a signed copy! I’ve read all of Mia Sheridan’s books and I love them all! Thanks for the chance to win! Awesome giveaway !

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  49. This book was amazing! I have not met a Mia Sheridan book that I do not love. Archer’s Voice is my #1 favorite with now Kyland, Finding Eden and Becoming Calder all in second. I’d love to own a copy, thank you for the chance!

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  54. I thought the book showed the beauty and value of all people. It was touching, beautiful, amazing, incredible. Oh Kyland! I don’t think a book has touched me this much on a personal level as this book did. I would LOVE to win the signed copy.

    If you haven’t bought the book, go buy it now! It will not disappoint.

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  61. I cant stop gushing about Kyland that was just something else. Mia has outdone herself it seems. Thanks for the chance!

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  67. Uhh i love the cover! So cute. Every cover by Mia is perfect. I can’t wait to read this one. Usually i would have owned it by now. But I plan to buy them all off her website as a little present to myself with my taxes return. Sooo excited! Thank you for the chance to win a copy. ♥ Lots a love

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  83. I’ve 1-clicked it and plan to read it next week.
    I ‘m sure I have entered every Mia Sheridan giveaway each time she releases a book and hopefully this time Ill be lucky to win.
    Thanks Aestas for a great giveaway.

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  86. Mia Sheridan is amazing! Every book she has written has been a top read for me. I can’t wait to get started on Kyland, it sounds amazing! Love your review!

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  90. I have not read Kyland, yet, it is next on my list. I’ve read everything else by Mia Sheridan and have loved them all!

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  91. This book was amazing! I read it on one sitting! Of course everything that Mia Sheridan has written has blown me away!

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  93. Love all of Mia’s books, just finished Archer it was fantastic. Have to come down from the high that one put me on, then it is off to Kyland. Would love to add this to my keeper list

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  98. I absolutely love Mia Sheridan. It is no secret that she is my favorite author. Kyland was another phenomenal read. Kyland & Tenleigh were both so selfless despite what they had to endure while growing up. I was totally captivated by their story, and the love they shared. <3

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  108. I am only 30% through this book and I’m already addicted to it!! I love everything that Mia writes and know this one is going to break me just like the others.

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  118. Thank you the chance. I love Mia Sheridan, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her and have most of her books on my shelf at home. I will try and wait patiently for this one, so that I can add it to it’s new home.

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  119. I NEED this book in my life! I love Mia Sheridan and just finished Archer’s Voice a little while ago, I love her work. Love your blog too BTW, Thanks so Much for the chance.

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  120. I just finished this book! It was wonderful – 4.5 stars! Thanks for the chance to hold Kyland in my hands 😉

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  122. I liked this book, my heart was hurting for Kyland. And I’m Taurus too, I understand the stubbornness. 🙂

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  130. Omg!!! Read the ebook but I really, really, really want the signed paperback for my collection!!! Pleaseeeeeeeee 🙂

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  136. I haven’t read it yet but I know I will love it. I love everything I have read that Mia Sheridan has written. Can’t wait to sink my teeth into it ♥

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  140. I literally freaked out the day Kyland was released. When I finished it I had tears stream down my face on full force. This book -hands down- is my favorite ever after. Every words were written beautifully. Mia definitely has no mercy when it comes to rip my heart out but her ending is always be the moment when she carefully stitch it back without any scar left.

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  146. Woohoo, Aestas! I found it. Thanks for messaging me the instructions. I have loved every single Mia Sheridan book that I have read – Archer’s Voice, Becoming Calder, Finding Eden and now Kyland. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  149. Kyland “oh Kyland”… is a must read, just finished it 🙂 al the Sign of Love novel’s are a must read! Loove Mia Sheridan <3

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  150. Just finished reading Kyland – what a beautiful love story about sacrifice and perseverance. Definitely a 5 star read. Mia Sheridan has become one of my favorite writers – she’s truly gifted! I can’t wait to read the rest of her books.

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  159. I love Mia’s books but I haven’t read this one yet but as soon as I can get it I will be. Thank you so much for the chance.

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  171. This world needs more Tenleigh and Kylands……those that overcome poverty and doesn’t run but instead returns to make a difference. Loved this story

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  173. Am looking forward to reading this, but having an autographed book, would be super sweet… thanks for the opportunity.

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  175. This series is phenomenal. I loved Calder and Eden and Archer was incredible. I cannot wait to read Kyland

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  178. I gave this one 5 Stars…because I couldn’t put it down and whenever I did….the story stayed on my mind. This book will pull at your heart strings and give you a very eye opening view of those people and children who struggle with poverty on a daily basis. It amazed me that despite their situations they were able to overcome their day to day struggles for survival and see education as the one way ticket to a better life no matter what was transpiring around them. In the mist of all this turmoil and despair they also found undying love that despite years and distance never faded away. The ending was especially touching and Kyland’s ending words were a powerful message to me personally. Mia has an amazing gift for writing and this is just one of those examples of her terrific work.

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  180. Hello there!
    I am reading it now, I have reached to the point -some years later- and I cannot stop crying!!! So beautiful book, excellent writing and the characters are so well made! Loved it and I will definitely read more of Mia Sheridan!
    Giouli

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