Erik by Sawyer Bennett ~ New Release and Review

Erik: An Arizona Vengeance Novel
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: November 5, 2018

Synopsis:
The Arizona Vengeance are developing a reputation on the ice as one of hockey’s top teams. But one player’s reputation off the ice might just keep him from scoring. . . .

I’m having the time of my life with my new brothers on the Arizona Vengeance. We may be an expansion team, but after notching some big wins, the entire league knows to watch out for Erik Dahlbeck. That’s me.

The only person who doesn’t seem to think I’m so great? Blue Gardner, the hot-as-f*** flight attendant on our team plane. I sure wouldn’t mind joining the mile-high club with her, but besides bringing me lukewarm coffee, she won’t give me the time of day. Whatever I did to rub Blue the wrong way, my teammates think it’s hilarious. After all, we’re used to women flocking to us. #puckbunnies

When I run into Blue back on land, I’m shocked to learn how she spends her time off: taking care of her handicapped brother. There are layers to this girl I never imagined, layers I can’t wait to peel away. And that’s a new feeling for me.

But first I’ve got to find a way to melt that ice-cold stare. Because as much as I try to pretend I don’t care what Blue thinks of me, how can you not care when you’re falling for someone?

The Arizona Vengeance will continue in 2019! CLICK HERE to see the whole series, including preorder links and the brand spanking new cover for Dax (Book #4).

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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 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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Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

What happens when one of hockey’s biggest “players” grows up? Sawyer Bennett let’s us find out in ERIK, the second of the Vengeance Hockey series.

After meeting Erik in the first book, it was interesting to see his more mature persona in this installment. I loved the twist of his past encounter with Blue and how they both responded once that little tid bit was out in the open.

One of my favorite parts of this story was Erik’s ability to listen. When Blue laid out her issues, he reacted in a way that let her feel safe and let his true personality sign through for her to see. I also liked Blue as a counterpoint for Erik. She is a strong female character, but she doesn’t present herself as so prideful that she refuses help when it’s offered. I liked her honesty about both her past and her current priorities.

Erik is the second of an interconnected series. It stands alone as Erik and Blue’s relationship is independent, but there is a bit of history in the first book that does make this book stronger. If you have not read the books in order, there will be potential spoiler content for Bishop’s story. We also see more of characters that will be featured in future Vengeance books and I am looking forward to those stories. Ms Bennett is a master at weaving casts of characters together so that you are getting to know everyone or staying caught up with people without feeling like you are leaving the existing story.

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