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I
devoured every book in this series and then we got to Marek, and I just
couldn't pick it up. And even after I bought it, I had the thought I should
just remove it from my TBR and kick off into the next series. But since I had
that though after I bought it, I figured since I'd already paid for it I'd just
read it and get it out of the way.
And
to be honest that's kind of how I feel about the book. I didn't hate it, but I
didn't love it. And I knew going in I would feel that way, so I don't know why
I had to read it except I'm annoying AF, even to myself.
Let's
be honest, secret babies have a fundamental reason why the baby is a surprise.
Sometimes it's an innocent reason like a one-night stand or an unreachable
person. But generally, it's hidden because of something that's happened between
the couple. And then you almost have to pick sides. Is her reason for keeping
it secret more valid than his (and more importantly the child's) right to know?
On
top of that in a second chance romance novel you have the reason they aren't
still together. Plus, how do they get over the above-mentioned secret baby
stuff. And then we have this book and its characters.
So,
I was on Team Gracen. I understood why she didn't tell Marek she was pregnant.
And it helped that once he found out about it, he was a dick. His reasons for
breaking up with Gracen were selfish acehole reasons in my opinion but at least
he broke up with her and if that was the end of their story, I'd be happy. But
I can honestly say in her situation after he has broken my heart out of nowhere
after 5 years together because he doesn't want the responsibility of being in a
relationship now that he's been drafted to the NHL, I wouldn't be hunting him
down for anything.
Then
to have him be a jerk about the fact she kept this secret without acknowledging
that maybe she was valid. Bye bye Marek.
Other
than the fact I disliked both characters and the theme the book was beautifully
written, of course. And the secondary characters being people I liked in
previous books were great to see. And now I can forget about this book and read
the other series guilt free.
We are beyond excited to celebrate this release from Sawyer Bennett with you today by participating in the blog tour! RAFE is part of her Arizona Vengeance series and it is releasing as part of 1001 Dark Nights. Check out an excerpt and book trailer from the title below. Click here to grab your copy now.
About RAFE
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett comes a new story in her Arizona Vengeance series…
I was living my dream until one phone call changed everything.
As the second line center for the Arizona Vengeance, my mind has been on one thing—helping my team bring home a championship. But that all changed when I found out my dad had cancer and only months to live. In that moment, nothing mattered more than getting home to North Carolina to be by his side. That meant asking for the unthinkable—a trade to the Carolina Cold Fury.
Now I’m home and when I’m not on the ice with my new team, I’m helping care for my dad. And in the midst of my grief, I find comfort from the one person I never expected.
Calliope Ramirez stole my heart at a very young age. The beautiful, smart, headstrong girl next door, she was my first… everything. She has never forgiven me for leaving her, believing that I chose hockey over a future together. What she doesn’t understand is that every decision I made was for her, and I’ve never given up hope that one day we’d be together again.
Watching my dad slip away is a harsh reminder of how short life can be, and having Calliope by my side makes me realize I was a damn fool before. That changes starting right now. Calliope Ramirez is mine and I’m not going to waste the second chance that I’ve been given.
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
I was living my dream until one phone call changed everything.
As the second line center for the Arizona Vengeance, my mind has been on one thing—helping my team bring home a championship. But that all changed when I found out my dad had cancer and only months to live. In that moment, nothing mattered more than getting home to North Carolina to be by his side. That meant asking for the unthinkable—a trade to the Carolina Cold Fury.
Now I’m home and when I’m not on the ice with my new team, I’m helping care for my dad. And in the midst of my grief, I find comfort from the one person I never expected.
Calliope Ramirez stole my heart at a very young age. The beautiful, smart, headstrong girl next door, she was my first… everything. She has never forgiven me for leaving her, believing that I chose hockey over a future together. What she doesn’t understand is that every decision I made was for her, and I’ve never given up hope that one day we’d be together again.
Watching my dad slip away is a harsh reminder of how short life can be, and having Calliope by my side makes me realize I was a damn fool before. That changes starting right now. Calliope Ramirez is mine and I’m not going to waste the second chance that I’ve been given.
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
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My Review
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BOOK TRAILER
“Each time I read a new book in this series, I have a new favourite, they just keep getting better and better. This was an entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed.” ~ Erin, MI Bookshelf
"Is it weird that I want to give this book a standing ovation?
It was just...so perfectly done. So beautifully written and so emotionally fulfilling. It was absolutely everything I was hoping for and my heart is overflowing with feels." ~ Shelly, Bookgasms Book Blog
"This series is by far eclipsing any other I have read by this author. This is the story of Dax and Regan. Brother's best friend, friends to lovers, hockey romance, and just a great read about two people who deserve to be happy together. " ~ Suzi, Obsessive Reading Disorder
“The writing was observantly insightful and sneakily emotive. . . . The storylines were briskly paced, well plotted, written with my favorite dual POV, and kept me continually entertained with a pleasantly engaging romance while also tickling my curiosity as I waited for the looming threat to arise.”—Books and Bindings
“Add together an incredibly sexy story and a swoon-worthy hero with the intensity of a hockey player and you have an absolute winner. Sawyer Bennett has long been an instant one-click author for me, and Erik’s story is a fantastic addition to the Arizona Vengeance series.”—Stacey Lynn, author of Knocked Up
“Forbidden fruit always tastes better! With the kick off of a new hockey series, Sawyer Bennett introduces us to the Arizona Vengeance team and brings us Bishop’s story. The characters are quick to grab attention, and keep us entertained throughout.”—Thoughts of a Blonde
About SAWYER BENNETT
Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both.
Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.
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I love Sawyer Bennett's hockey series but I have no patience so when I had to wait for the next book in the series I kind of put them down and forgot to go back to them. But I know when I do I'll binge my way through the whole series. So when I saw this 1001 dark nights novella i just had to read it and have the best of both worlds.
And I have really strong mixed feelings about the story. I have a love hate relationship with second chance. If someone was at fault for the breakup I need a really solid reason for that and a lot of groveling. And in this one I got neither. But then I felt so much sympathy for Rafe I couldn't hate him. Ok so I didn't like him for a page or two, but then damn him, my sympathy kicked in.
Calliope was a lot more forgiving than I could have been. I wanted to scream at her to run away but I also felt so much sympathy for her. She was also losing a loved one and on top of that she was confronting her past.
So while I felt Rafe needed a swift kick in the boys and a so long sucker wave, I can understand why Calliope went the other way. Overall the story really flowed. It was a quick and easy book to read. And I felt a load of emotions and cried a little. So I guess it's a 3.5 for now.
JILTED
By Sawyer Bennett
Release Day : July 11th
Hollywood
hath no fury like a woman scorned. In this fun, flirty second-chance romance
from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett, an
aspiring starlet reconnects with her first love.
“Sawyer Bennett never fails to deliver heroes I fall hard for and heroines I adore.”—Violet Duke
Eden Goodnight went to Los Angeles to make it big, not to be publicly humiliated by her cheating fiancé at a red-carpet premiere. But when Eden returns to her hometown to put the scandal behind her, she can barely find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Turns out the locals are worse than the paparazzi, and they all think she’s turned into a spoiled brat. But in a strange twist of fate, the one person who seems to understand what Eden’s going through is Cooper Mayfield . . . the boy she left behind.
Small-town charm is no match for the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. At least that’s what Coop’s been telling himself all these years. As Eden’s old flame—and the landscaper for her family’s historic home—Coop feels some responsibility for getting her out of her funk. But as soon as he sees that million-dollar smile, he’s a goner. Soon they’re making out like teenagers again. But when a life-changing role falls into Eden’s lap, Coop just hopes she doesn’t give up on a love that’s meant to be.
“Sawyer Bennett never fails to deliver heroes I fall hard for and heroines I adore.”—Violet Duke
Eden Goodnight went to Los Angeles to make it big, not to be publicly humiliated by her cheating fiancé at a red-carpet premiere. But when Eden returns to her hometown to put the scandal behind her, she can barely find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Turns out the locals are worse than the paparazzi, and they all think she’s turned into a spoiled brat. But in a strange twist of fate, the one person who seems to understand what Eden’s going through is Cooper Mayfield . . . the boy she left behind.
Small-town charm is no match for the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. At least that’s what Coop’s been telling himself all these years. As Eden’s old flame—and the landscaper for her family’s historic home—Coop feels some responsibility for getting her out of her funk. But as soon as he sees that million-dollar smile, he’s a goner. Soon they’re making out like teenagers again. But when a life-changing role falls into Eden’s lap, Coop just hopes she doesn’t give up on a love that’s meant to be.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off
Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has
been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on
multiple occasions.
A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real
life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array
of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes
something for just about everyone.
Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and
her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to
life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a
very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs.
She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a
great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.
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Wake up and feel the wood! In the first of a series of irresistible standalone romances from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett, a city girl rediscovers love and lust in the Alaskan wilderness.
Valentine French may be the sassiest dating columnist in New York City, but the abundance of metrosexuals in her adopted metropolis is seriously cramping her style. Where are the beefy all-American boys? Hoping to find some inspiration, Val heads to Alaska, where the men outnumber the women fifteen to one and wrestle grizzly bears for sport. Or so she can only imagine. Suddenly the most eligible bachelorette in a town full of horny lumberjacks, Val is writing her best columns ever. But if she doesn’t get her nose out of her laptop, she just might miss out on Mr. Right.
Logan Burke is the sheriff of the little podunk town that Val finds so charmingly backward. He’s not that different from the guys she’s using for her little experiment; it’s just that one date would never be enough for Logan. As he listens to Val complain about love over beers in the local tavern, he realizes that she can’t see the forest for the trees. Because if she would ever give up her Prada bags and fourteen-dollar martinis, Logan would give her the only luxury that matters: his heart.
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My Review
About the Author
Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions.
A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.
A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.
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OMG this was
one seriously hot book. The chemistry was awesome and the sex scenes were just
perfect. Not that Sawyer doesn’t normally nail it but I actually had to fan
myself a few times while reading this and since privacy was so minimal I
actually had a few moments where I did the look around because I was sure
everyone in 100 metres had to know what I was reading.
I went into
the book expecting not to like Valentine very much. I mean she is a spoilt,
rich, socialite who is going to Alaska to run a social experiment on the men
there. I figured she would be shallow and uncaring. Luckily for me I was way
off and I loved her. She was quirky and despite being a lot of the above she
was sweet and caring and I found myself actually rooting for her to get her
happily ever after.
Logan I
loved about 80% of the time. He had the whole possessive, dirty talking thing and
I really loved how he was with Valentine but when things didn’t go his way he
acted like a dick and I just wanted to smack him. I mean seriously dude twice
you flew off the handle without getting any information then sulked like a two
year old. Not attractive. But then he would make amends and be so sweet and
awesome I would get over it all pretty quick.
The
secondary characters were great and I can’t wait to see where this series is
going to go.
I know I say
this about every Cold Fury book I read but this time I mean it; Max was
absolutely my favourite Cold Fury man ever. And this book was the best to date.
I really
love this series. It has to be one of the best sports romance series going and
I think it’s because it generally lacks all of the usual sports romance
clichés. Sure a few of the book have had the other woman drama and the puck
bunnies and man whores but the over whelming theme of the team as a whole is
one of family and it just works so beautifully I have to get my hands on every
new release.
Max was just
the perfect gentleman, but I kind of knew that before I started the book I just
didn’t appreciate his true depth of character and sweet nature. I always expect
sports heroes to be these cocky full of themselves arseholes. But that couldn’t
have been further away from Max and from the first page of this book I was so
hooked I loved him.
Jules was
something special all on her own and it was great to see a genuine kick arse
chick with a backbone of steel who still felt all the normal human emotions you
would expect her to in the situation she was in. I loved her self-doubt and her
feelings of drowning under all the pressure she was under, because it made me
connect in a way most heroines don’t. She was so human and down to earth and I
wanted to buy her a drink and giggle over how sexy Max was and swap child
raising nightmare stories, you know other than the fact she is fictional.
The
relationship between these two was awesome and I loved watching it grow and
develop. It was also really great to see our other Cold Fury couples and the
way they all banded together and helped each other out. And now as Sawyer is
want to do her little teaser into Roman’s novel now has me sitting on the edge
of my seat waiting for it. But until then check out my other Cold Fury reviews
if you haven’t already read the books and meet yourself an amazing group of men
and women.
Title: Sugar Daddy
Series: Sugar Bowl #1
Series: Sugar Bowl #1
Author: Sawyer Bennett
Publisher: Loveswept
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release
Date: May 24, 2016
Blurb
“This book devastated me in the most wonderful way,” raves Meredith Wild. In Sugar Daddy, the New York Times bestselling author of the Cold Fury series proves that vengeance is sweet—but seduction is to die for.
Sela Halstead lost her innocence in a way that no sixteen-year-old should ever have to endure. She’s spent years trying to forget that night even while wondering about the identities of the monsters who brutalized her—until a telltale tattoo flashes across Sela’s TV screen. The incriminating ink belongs to Jonathon Townsend, the millionaire founder of The Sugar Bowl, a website that matches rich older men with impressionable young women. Obsessed with revenge, Sela infiltrates Townsend’s world, only to come face-to-face with a tantalizing complication: Beckett North, his charismatic business partner.
The tech mastermind behind The Sugar Bowl, Beck always gets what he wants, in business and in bed. And yet, for a man who’s done every dirty thing imaginable, there’s something about the naïve, fresh-faced Sela that sparks his hottest fantasies. Because with her, it’s not just about sex. Beck opens up to her in ways he never has with other girls. So why does he get the feeling that she’s hiding something? In a world of pleasure and power, the shocking truth could turn them against each other—or bind them forever.
Note: Sugar Daddy ends on a cliffhanger. Sela and Beck’s story continues in Sugar Rush and Sugar Free!
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Author Bio
New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett is a snarky Southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company that lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Bennett would like to report that she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.
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Alright I have to admit this was my least favorite cold fury hockey book and I really loved the others. So I have this kinda disappointed feeling that I haven't had with this series before.
But I also have this super excited feeling about Max's book after reading the teaser. I also know that I absolutely loved the ending of this book and it's still a four star read that I would recommend.
So why am I complaining right? I think honestly it's a massive case of its not you it's me. I mean the book had the usual hot as hell sex and plenty of the characters I loved but I just couldn't connect to Hawke and Vale.
Partially because I don't already know them maybe but mainly because I really hate stupid miscommunication and misunderstandings and this had both.
There was still plenty that I liked but I just couldn't get my head around that. But meh I got to catch up with some of my cold fury family and a kick ass teaser for the next one so I am still gonna be one clicking as soon as the preorder is up.
If you haven't yet started this series, well you better get to it. Check out my reviews for the rest of the Cold Fury Hockey here
I went into this wanting a full on growly alpha hockey player like I
have gotten from a lot of Sawyer's other novels. The first thing I have to say
is that is not at all what I got but I have to admit I am not disappointed.
I think if I hadn't just read off limits I might have enjoyed this a
little more but Emily and Nix were a hard act to follow and Linc just never hit
the mark for me.
I was expecting a man whoring asshole that I would love to hate, then
swoon all over or even a reformed man whore and he wasn't either. Obviously I
already knew he was a nice guy but I also knew he was a bit of a man whore with
no intentions of settling down so I really did expect a bit more of a fight
from him or even maybe Insta love.
And I never really warmed to Ever. But then I think it really is
more a case of it's not you its me with this one since I read this book after
spending an hour trying to figure out what to read and decided on this one
because I had loved both the cold fury series and the off series so much I
figured this one would hit the mark without bothering to read the blurb.
I wasn't chasing the angst and drama this made me feel, so rather than
getting lost in it like I would any other time I nit picked and didn't overlook
things that ordinarily wouldn't bother me.
Now with all that said I know for a fact I will read every hockey book Sawyer writes, and I will love them. I will 100% recommend this series to anyone who wants a sports romance, I just won't waste a Sawyer Bennett book on a bad day when I should know better than to read anything other than complete smut.
Sawyer Bennett’s Cold Fury series has maintained its level
of perfection yet again.
I have always been a sucker for smoking hot alpha athletes
and even though we don’t have ice hockey in Australia I have to admit it works
for me. When I picked up the first in the series I expected to enjoy it. I
expected the normal easy sports themed romance that are a fun read but are
almost interchangeable. However that is definitely not what I got with Alex. Instead I got a team of players I was deeply invested in and awesome women I
wanted to see get the guy.
I have been dying for Ryker's book since Zack.
I am a sucker for a single dad and I was intrigued by how a take no prisoners
career orientated woman would fit into the mix.
I absolutely loved Gray but I have to admit I didn’t get what I was hoping for with this book. Gray was kick ass and I loved that she earnt her place in such a male dominated industry. That strength of character and drive was awesome but I was really wanting to see more interaction with Ruby and Violet and a bit more “family”.
Ryker was pure perfection as I had expected.
He was an amazing dad and from the second he fell for Gray he showed it and
proved it and I just wanted to steal him off the page and keep him. I love that
he loved and respected everything Gray had achieved not just as her man but as a
father who wanted to see the glass ceiling smashed before his daughters ever
even knew it existed. He was all that I wanted and more.
As with every book in this series it was smoking hot, had
plenty of emotion and a lot of great characters and once I started I couldn’t
put it down. Love these Cold Fury guys.
Check out my review of Zack here
Check out my review of Zack here
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