Review Tour: Hawke (Cold Fury Hockey #5) by Sawyer Bennett

Hawke
Cold Fury Hockey #5

By:
Sawyer Bennett

Published:
Mar. 15, 2016

Publisher:
Love Swept

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GR's Summary:

The Carolina Cold Fury hockey team proves that love is a power play. As Sawyer Bennett’s New York Times bestselling series continues, the league’s most notorious party animal gets blindsided by the one that got away. 

Off the ice, elite defenseman Hawke Therrien enjoys his fair share of booze and good times. And why shouldn’t he? He’s worked his way up from the minor leagues and made himself a star. The only thing Hawke misses from that life is the pierced, tattooed free spirit who broke his heart without so much as an explanation. She’s almost unrecognizable when she walks back into his life seven years later—except for the look in her eyes that feels like a punch to the gut. 

Vale Campbell isn’t the same girl she was at twenty. As crazy as she was about Hawke, her reckless behavior and out-of-control drinking were starting to scare her. She had to clean up her act, and that would never happen with Hawke around. Cutting him loose was the hardest thing Vale ever had to do—until now. Because she’s still crazy about Hawke. And if he could ever learn to forgive her, they just might have a future together. 

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Lindy's Thoughts:

I am a huge fan of the Cold Fury Hockey Series by Sawyer Bennett.  Each of these books have been sexy, romantic, emotional, entertaining, and fast-paced.  Hawke is the newest release in this series, and was just as great as all of the previous books.  One thing that I really love about this series is the strong thread of friendship and camaraderie between all of the hockey players and their significant others.  When one of the players books comes to an end, it's a great feeling knowing that their story is not finished, and will continue in future installments of the series as secondary characters. 

Hawke Therrien has just joined the Carolina Cold Fury Hockey Team.  He is excited to be a part of the talented team that took home the cup last season, and he hopes to be a part of the next championship.  However, as Hawke attends the first meeting of the season, he is shocked when he learns that his one and only ex-girlfriend, Vale Campbell, has just been hired on as a new assistant athletic trainer to his team.

Things ended between Hake and Vale on a bitter note, when she dumped him seven years ago with no explanation.  She told Hawke she didn't love him anymore, and broke his heart.  Since then, he has put her out of his mind, and does not engage in relationships.  Seeing her again brings up animosity, anger, and unresolved questions.  

Vale tried to rectify her mistake all those years ago, by reaching out to Hawke, but he never returned any of her phone calls.  Though these two have moved forward in their lives, there's no denying the attraction, connection, and feelings that never went away.  Is this their second chance at love?  Or, will fear of heartbreak keep them from realizing that they were meant to be?

Hawke and Vale's story really touched my heart.  I love stories about second chances, and was rooting for these two to figure things out from the beginning.  Ms. Bennett gave us two very realistic and flawed, but likeable characters.  We got a glimpse in to their past together, and saw how they were when they were young, immature, and rash.  Seven years did these two a lot of good, but they still had a lot of baggage and poor communication problems to work through.

I loved Vale's dad, Dave.  He had a pretty large role in the story, and was a big reason Hawke and Vale were put in to each other's lives.  Dave was a sweet, caring, courageous, and loving man.  He really made an impression on me in their story, and I could tell that he knew Hawke and Vale were meant to be.

Hawke and Vale's story was romantic, full of angst, passionate, and pleasurable to read about.  I didn't want their journey to end, and am looking forward to hearing more about them in future player's installments.

My Rating:

I give, Hawke, by Sawyer Bennett, 4 Tethering of Two Souls, Emotional Journey, No-Holds-Barred Passion Filled Stars!!!

Mikki's Review:

I am a huge hockey fan. When I discovered Sawyer Bennett's Cold Fury Hockey Series, I was in hockey heaven!!! From the moment I read Alex, which is the first installment of this series, I knew that this was going to be a series that I would love and reread many times. Hawke, which is the fifth installment of this hockey series did not disappoint. With the playoffs just around the corner, you will want to add this series to your TBR list. It will get your heart racing and get you ready to cheer even harder for the team you love.

I really liked this second chance romance. Vale and Hawke had a beautiful chemistry that captivated me. You could feel that even though these two had shared many beautiful moments in the past, they were hesitant to give their love another chance. Even if many years had passed, their chemistry was still strong. Every time they would be in the same room sparks would fly. The first meeting of the season turns out to me a memorable one for Hawke. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect his ex-gilfriend that broke his heart to working for his new team. 

As days go by, Vale and Hawke become closer. They start this new journey has friends, but old feelings come knocking on the door soon enough. They never did stop loving each other. The problem is that Hawke was really hurt by Vale and it's hard for him to forgive and forget. Vale and Hawke have important decisions to make if they want their relationship to work. Will they be able to forget about the past and take a step towards a future together?

Vale was a strong character and my heart broke for her when her secret was revealed. I understood why she made that decision. I might not agree with how she broke things off with Hawke, but I was happy to see that taking a step back made her become the person that she is today. What I really liked about Hawke is that he was honest with his feelings. The moment Vale entered his life again, he was a mess of emotions. He wanted her, but he was still mad at her for what she had done to their relationship. It took him a long time to trust her again and that made the story feel even more real.  This was a healing journey for Vale and Hawke. A journey that might have started off on the rocky side, but ended in the most heartwarming way.

I was so happy to reunite with the past characters of this series. I love them all to pieces and I keep on cheering for them. Every single addition to this series makes me fall even more in love with them. Vale's dad was such a sweetheart! He was a great supporting character and the moments that he shared with Vale and Hawke are special. Max is getting his story next. I can't freakin' wait!!!

My Rating:

I give, Hawke, by Sawyer Bennett, 4 healing, passionate, emotional, second chance at love stars!

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USA Today and New York Times Best-Selling 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 which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate. Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series and the Last Call Series. She will be releasing her third book in the Cold Fury Hockey Series with Random House Loveswept, June 2015.

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Blog Tour & Giveaway : Ryker (Cold Fury Hockey, #4) by Sawyer Bennett

Ryker

Cold Fury Hockey, #4
by Sawyer Bennett

Release Date:
September 8th, 2015

Publisher:
Loveswept

Source:
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Synopsis:

The rugged men of the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team are winning hearts once again in another scorching novel from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett. 

The stakes have never been higher for Carolina Cold Fury goalie Ryker Evans. With his contract running out, he’s got a year left to prove he’s still at the top of his game. And since his wife left him, Ryker has been balancing life as a pro-hockey star and a single parent to two daughters. Management is waiting for him to screw up. The fans are ready to pounce. Everybody’s taking dirty shots—except for the fiery redhead whose faith in Ryker gives him a fresh start. 

As the league’s only female general manager, Gray Brannon has learned not to mix business with pleasure. And yet even this tough, talented career woman can’t help breaking her own rules as she gives Ryker everything she’s got. She hopes their hot streak will last forever, but with Ryker’s conniving ex plotting to reclaim her man, the pressure is on Gray to step up and save a tender new love before it’s too late.

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Excerpt:

“D-a-a-a-d,” Ruby shrieks from upstairs. 

It’s a sound that once used to cause all the hair to stand up on my arms and on more than one occasion caused me to go tearing after the call of my youngest daughter thinking she was being murdered by an intruder. I’ve since come to recognize that particular shrill cry as one of excitement and wonder, and I can’t help but grin over what Ruby is possibly into now. At almost five years old, she refuses to accept the concept of a well-mannered, indoor voice and goes balls to the wall in everything she does. 

“Is the house on fire, Rubes?” I call out. 

Her little voice shouts back to me in a squawk. “No.” 

“Have aliens landed?” I keep my voice just loud enough to carry up the stairs but still decibels below her own. 

“No,” she yells, and there . . . right there . . . that’s a little giggle from her. 

“Did Timmy fall down the well?” 

“No, Dad . . . but you have to come here,” she yells, and, to give her credit, it’s toned down just a bit. When I don’t answer her right away, she calls down in a sweet voice that makes my heart pitter-patter. “Please, Dad.” 

Brilliant, little brat. Throwing in some manners to throw me off my game. 

“I’ll be right there,” I tell her as I finish the last of Violet’s braid and manage to efficiently bind it with a hair elastic. Leaning over, I place a kiss on her head. “All done, dreamy dwarf.” 

Violet leans her head back and gives me an upside-down grin. I love the sprinkle of freckles on her nose and it compels me to kiss her again. 

“Do me a favor,” I tell her as I turn toward the living room. “Get the cereal and milk out for me while I go see what your sister needs?” 

I don’t bother waiting to see what she does, because Violet has become my metaphorical right hand over the last few months. While she still loves for me to braid her hair and help with her homework, she’s also relished taking on a bit of a caretaker role since the girls moved in with me permanently this past summer. 

They’ve been here almost six months and I actually feel like I know what the hell I’m doing now. It wasn’t always like that, and thank God for Kate’s help or I would have gone insane in those first few months of becoming a single parent of two little girls. Kate patiently helped me establish a routine and taught me how to braid hair, distinguish excited shrieks from cries of pain, and most important . . . how to conduct the perfect princess tea party. 

I skirt my way through the living room, bending over to pick up one of Ruby’s dolls from the floor, and bound up the stairs taking two at a time. I find Ruby in the bathroom that she and Violet share, bent over the toilet and peering at something. 

She shares the same dark hair and gray eyes as Violet, except her locks spring out everywhere in a mass of tiny curls. I have no idea where that came from, but assume it’s a rogue strand of ancestral DNA from either me or my soon-to-be ex-wife, Hensley. Both of us, as well as Violet, have fairly straight hair, so Ruby is definitely dipping into the family gene pool with her wild curls, but damn . . . they totally fit with her personality. “What’s up?” I ask as I walk over to the toilet. 

She straightens up, shoots me a grin, and points. “Look . . . a spider.” 

I cautiously take a step forward and lean over, grimacing as I look into the bowl. 

And holy shit . . . a spider the size of a T rex is floating on the surface, all eight legs spread out, bent and poised to look as if it’s ready to leap out and attach itself to my face. I suppress a full spinal shudder and reach a tentative hand toward the handle to flush it. 

Two things happen almost simultaneously that take at least three years off my life. 

The spider somehow manages to skitter across the water, the beast so large it actually creates waves, and Ruby shrieks at me, “No! Don’t kill it, Dad!” 

It is with a major blow to my pride—as a man, as a dad, as a six-foot, six-inch professional hockey player nicknamed the Brick because I’m as big and tough as a brick wall—that I jump backward at least two feet from the monster-infested toilet and banshee-crying sprite, causing my hip to slam into the corner of the sink. 

“Shit,” I curse loudly, and Ruby’s eyes go round, followed by her lips. 

“Oh, Dad . . . that’s a bad word.” 

No shit. 

I smile at her as I rub my hip. That’s definitely going to leave a bruise. “Sorry, Rubes. I’ll put a dollar in the swear jar.” 

She merely nods her acceptance of my apology and turns worried eyes back to the toilet. 

“You have to save it,” she implores. Yeah . . . that’s not going to happen. Not now. Not ever. 

“Sure, baby,” I tell her as I take her by the shoulder and turn her toward the bathroom door. I swear the spider glares at me with a million red, evil eyes. “Go on down and get breakfast. Violet’s fixing your cereal. I’ll get the spider out.” 

“Okay,” Ruby says as she pulls away from me, but continues to give me instructions. “But let it out the front door and I’ll bring it some food later.” 

“Sounds like a plan,” I assure her as she disappears down the stairs. When I hear her feet hit the bottom landing, I turn toward the toilet, intent on a quick flush to put me out of my misery. 

Except when I look in the bowl, the fucking thing is gone. 

I’ll just go ahead and admit it. Spiders scare the living hell out of me. I have no clue why, and while I would battle the biggest, baddest monster to the death for my daughters, I’d much rather flush a little spider down the toilet. 

I immediately scramble backward out of the bathroom, grabbing the doorknob and shutting it quickly behind me. My heart is racing a million miles an hour, the thought of that furry hell beast now loose in my house. 

Just one more thing on the list of things I still need to do today. 

Get the girls dressed and ready for school. 

Take the girls to school. 

Clean up the spilled laundry detergent. 

Finish the laundry. 

Arm myself with a can of hairspray and a lighter to torch the rogue spider in the bathroom. 

Pick up my dry cleaning. 

Work out. 

Team practice. 

Pick up the girls from Kate and Zack’s house. Dinner. Baths. Story time and cuddling. Go to bed because I’ll be exhausted. 

Easy as fucking pie, and I’ll get up and do it all over again the next day with a smile on my face. I’m finding life as a single parent isn’t as daunting as I thought it would be and I’ve finally found my groove.

Lindy's Thoughts:

I enjoy a good sports romance, and the Cold Fury Hockey Series is one that I would recommend to those of you who enjoy this sub-genre.  As I've gotten to know this lovable cast of hockey players, and their significant others, they have come to life for me.  Alex & Sutton, Garrett & Olivia, Zack & Kate, and now Ryker & Gray are all like one huge family, and they feel as if they are my friends as well.  Each of these stories are fantastic, but my absolute favorites are Garret and Zack's stories!

Ryker Evans has been separated a year from his wife Hensley.  She cheated on him, and left him for his younger teammate.  Since this happened, he transferred to the Cold Fury Hockey team.  Even though he has proven to be a great goalie, he is considered old as far as the game of hockey is concerned.  Therefore, he is out to prove to his team and the fans, that he has what it takes to be the best goalie in the league.  His whole focus is his career, and his two young daughters, Violet and Ruby, who Hensley left with him so that she could travel with her boy toy.

Gray Brannon has just been promoted to general manager of the Cold Fury Hockey Team by her father.  She has been scouting for the team for years, and is the one who wanted Ryker to be a part of the Cold Fury.  She saw something special in him.  While Gray has excellent credentials, and is a genius, it is unconventional to have a female general manager.  To top it off, she wants to use statistics to get the Cold Fury in to the championship.  Gray deals with opposition, sarcasm, and misogyny from the players along the way.  

The only people who show her any outward support are her father and Ryker.  As Gray and Ryker spend time together, attraction flares, and friendship begins.  However, how can Gray and Ryker have a relationship when their careers pose a conflict of interest?  To top it off, Hensley wants Ryker back, and is determined to do what it takes to reunite her family.

Ryker and Gray were excellent characters.  I loved how Ryker wasn't the typical bad boy.  He wanted a monogamous relationship with someone whom he and his daughters would love.  He was a very dedicated and loving father.  He was also very romantic and sweet to Gray.  As far as hockey was concerned, he gave it his all.  I couldn't help but like him!

Gray was a strong, and intelligent lead.  She didn't let people walk all over her.  Yet, she also had a very sweet and soft side to her as well.  She was inexperienced as far as relationships were concerned, because she had always focused on her career.  Yet, I think she did a great job with navigating the     rough waters of her relationship with Ryker.

The secondary characters from previous books, as well as Ryker's children played a significant role in Ryker and Gray's story.  I love this whole cast!  The romance and sexy factor where off the charts!  Ryker managed to make me blush a few times!!!  The overall themes in this story had to do with taking chances when the odds are set against you, and finding your priorities in life.  I recommend this series!  It is excellent!   

Rating:

I give, Ryker, by Sawyer Bennet, 4 Sexy Goalie Superstar, Combustible Passion, Sweet & Endearing Stars!!! 

Mikki's Review:

I am a HUGE hockey fan. When there is a new sports romance that is invading my social news feed it's an automatic add to my TBR list, especially if it's about hockey. I had to chance to read all the books from Sawyer Bennett's Cold Fury Hockey series and they all have a special place in my heart. Zack still holds the number one spot has my favorite, but Alex, Garrett and Ryker are fantastic characters as well.

Ryker Evans is at the top of his game as the number one goalie for the Carolina Cold Fury. The end of the last hockey season is still fresh on his mind leaving him more determined than ever to make his best season yet. A lot of things have happened since he transferred teams. His marriage to Hensley is about to be history and he's been working hard to be the best daddy Violet and Ruby can have. Hensley's betrayal is still fresh, but for the sake of the girls he tries to get along  with her. 

Things get complicated when Gray Brannon enters his life. She is the new GM of the Carolina Cold Fury and the number one reason why he got transferred to this hockey team. As days go by, their attraction grows and sparks fly. The more he spends time with Gray, the more he wants her in his life. What is in store for Gray and Ryker once their secret relationship is exposed?  Will their love for each other be strong enough to survive all the obstacle that will come their way?

Another fantastic addition to this wonderful series! Sawyer Bennett has been delivering solid, captivating, page-turning stories for all these wonderful characters. Like I mentioned before, I am a huge hockey fan. This book released just in time to get me ready for the next NHL season. It was fun to cheer for Ryker and his teammates has they got one step closer to their ultimate goal. 

Gray and Ryker were great characters and my reading journey was a memorable one. Both these characters had a lot going on in their respective lives. Ryder was trying to get used to being a single dad. Tea parties and braiding hair was not what he was most comfortable with, but he would do anything for his girls. It was amazing to see how dedicated he was to both his career and family. Getting involved with his GM was not part of the plan, but when it comes to love, you can't control who you fall in love with.

Gray was an amazing heroine. At just thirty-one years old, she got named as one of the youngest general managers in the league. She was under a lot of pressure. Not only because she was the youngest GM in the league, but because she's the only female GM. It was not easy for her and not everybody accepted this decision. She had a lot to prove and she did! Her confidence and determination to bring her hockey team towards their ultimate goal was fascinating. I loved how she gave in to her feelings for Ryker. She knew she was playing with fire, but she listened to her heart and to nobody else.

This was another amazing reading journey! The chemistry between Gray and Ryker was blazing hot! The scenes between Ryker, Alex, Garrett and Zack were incredible! You can see that these characters are not only teammates, they are like brothers. It was nice to catch up with Alex, Sutton, Olivia, Garrett, Kate and Zack. I can't get enough of this series! I highly recommend it! :)

Rating:

I give Ryker, by Sawyer Bennet, 4 secret relationship, stolen kisses, passionate, sexy, you don't get to chose who you fall in love with stars!

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About the Author:

USA Today and New York Times Best-Selling 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 which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate. 

Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series and the Last Call Series. She will be releasing her third book in the Cold Fury Hockey Series with Random House Loveswept, June 2015.

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Book Review: Zack (Cold Fury Hockey #3) by Sawyer Bennett

Zack
Cold Fury Hockey #3

By:
Sawyer
Bennett

Published:
June 9, 2015

Publisher:
Loveswept

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GR's Summary:

New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett goes for a hat trick with the latest romance in a sexy series about cool-as-ice hockey players and the women heating up their lives. 

Rising star Zack Grantham has been stuck in a downward spiral of grief ever since the car accident that left him a single dad and put his career on hold. Back on the road with the Carolina Cold Fury and still crippled by emotional baggage, he’s in need of some serious help with his son. But while the nerdy new nanny wins his son’s heart, Zack isn’t sure he’s ready for a woman’s touch—even after getting a glimpse of the killer curves she’s hiding under those baggy clothes. 

Kate Francis usually keeps men like Zack at a distance. Though his athlete’s body is honed to perfection, he refuses to move on with his life—and besides, he’s her boss. Still, the sparks between them are undeniable, tempting Kate to turn their professional relationship into a personal one. But before she makes a power play for Zack’s wounded heart, Kate will have to open him up again and show him that love is worth the fight. 

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Lindy's Thoughts:

I love sports romance, and have been enjoying all of the individual stories in the Cold Fury Hockey Series.  Even though each book focuses on an individual member of the Cold Fury Hockey Team, it is a wonderful experience every time I am reunited with the rest of the players and their significant others.

Zack's story was especially touching.  It has been four months since his significant other, and the mother to his son, Gina, died in a car accident.  Zack had been filled with grief and guilt due to the fact that while he loved Gina, he didn't love her enough to marry her, and also that he survived the very collision that she died in.  The only thing that keeps him surviving day to day is the love for his three year old son, Ben, and the passion that he has for his hockey career.

Zack is about to return to the ice, and needs to hire a full-time nanny for his son.  He has his sister take control of hiring the nanny, and she hires Kate, a sweet, goofy, and fun-loving woman.  Ben gravitates towards Kate right away.  Zack doesn't want to like her, because he feels guilty that another woman other than Gina is raising his son, but little by little she wins him over.  

Zack has conflicted feelings towards Kate.  He is attracted to her, when he's felt nothing but numbness inside for the last several months.  However, he tries to stay away from her due to his excrutiating guilt.  Eventually, Zack gives up trying to stay away from Kate and proposes a purely sexual relationship with ground rules.  However, what happens when feelings grow?  Will Zack let his inner guilt and turmoil ruin his opportunity for a second chance at love?

Kate was a breath of fresh air!  I loved her character.  She was fun, entertaining, goofy, and brought sunshine to everyone that she was around.  I felt bad for Zack, and the heartache, guilt, and emotional turmoil her was in.  I appreciated the secondary characters, especially Sutton, Alex's fiancee, and new character, and teammate goalie, Ryker!  This story was character driven, and focused on the emotions of the main character's, as well as the pain from loss, the healing process, and starting anew.  

My Rating:

Each book in the Cold Fury Series, gets better and better!  I highly recommend this sexy and emotional series to romance lovers!  Zack's story had the perfect balance of emotionality, sizzling sexiness, humor, romance, and friendship!  I give, Zack, by Sawyer Bennett, 4.5 Heartache and Healing, Sizzling Sexy Times, Letting Love In Filled Stars!  

Mikki's Review:

Gah!!!!!

I can't get enough of Sawyer Bennett's Carolina Cold Fury Hockey Series!! From the first moment I read the first page of Alex to the last page I read of Zack's book, I have been in love with this series! The amazing cast of characters that this author has created will irrevocably make you melt!

Zack is living in a state of numbness. One night was all it took to change his life forever. His son, Ben, and his hockey career are his top priority now. When the new nanny comes knocking at his door, Zack is left speechless. He never expected the nerdy nanny to make him feel alive. Her goofy charm slowly captivates him. As days go by, Kate and Zack can't deny the attraction they feel towards each other, but Zack is afraid of the feelings he has for Kate. He wants to run as far away from her, but there is something about her that keeps him coming back. Will Zack finally get his HEA? 

When I finished reading Garrett, which is the second book of this series, I was happy and my heart was bursting with happiness ... Except for what happened to Zack. There is definitely a spoiler in the blurb of Zack's book so it will come as no surprise if I tell you that Zack lost his girlfriend, and the mother of his son, in a tragic car accident. That was such a hard scene to read. I was an emotional mess after that happened. When I finished reading this book I was so happy about how everything turned out for Zack and Kate. Sawyer Bennett delivers the perfect HEA for each of her couples. No matter how many obstacles come knocking on the door, love conquers it all!

Kate and Zack were such amazing characters to follow! This couple is hot and fascinating! The slow building romance made me swoon big time! You could feel their chemistry and each time they would get close my heart would start beating fast. I was on the edge of my seat for their first kiss. For that first touch that would change their lives forever. Zack was fighting it, but Kate's irresistible personality totally mesmerized him. When I knew Zack was going to get his story next I was excited, but a bit worried as well. I really liked Gina. It was hard for me to imagine Zack with anybody else. I really liked them as a couple. The more I read Zack's story, the more I understood why he fell so hard for Kate. His relationship with Gina was not what I thought it was. Once I read how he really felt about that relationship, it was easier for me to see why he was falling so fast for Kate. She was THE ONE.

Kate was my favorite! She's such a fun and lovable person. Her bubbly personality is addictive!!! I loved the name game she played with Ben, Zack's son, and how she took care of him. What I admire the most about her is how she slowly healed Zack's broken heart. Zack was not an easy person to deal with on some occasions. She always knew what to say or do to change the atmosphere around them. She is definitely THE ONE for Zack.

This is one of my favorite series! I loved how everything wrapped up so well for this lovely couple. I was really happy to see Sutton, Alex, Olivia and Garrett in this book! They are great friends and their support was a big part of Zack's healing journey. The friendship between the girls was fantastic and the team energy surrounding Alex, Garrett, Zack and Ryker was amazing! Ryker's book is next and I can't freakin' wait!!! He was a great friend to Zack and I look forward to meeting the lady that will steal his heart. One thing I know for sure, his ex is already getting on my nerves!!!! lol!!! 

My Rating:

If you have not read this series yet, you are seriously missing out on some fantastic books! I highly recommend it! I give Zack, by Sawyer Bennett, 4.5 captivating, sweet, sexy, romantic, swoony stars!

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About Sawyer Bennett:

New York Times and USA Today 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 which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn't have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate. 

Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series, the Last Call Series and the Carolina Cold Fury Hockey Series.

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