Release Day Blast: Against the Wall by Jill Sorenson

Against the Wall

By: Jill Sorenson

Release Date: Feb. 2, 2016

Publisher: Loveswept

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GR's Summary:

Fans of Katie McGarry, Simone Elkeles, and Tammara Webber will love Against the Wall! As teenagers, they fell for each other despite the odds. But now that Eric and Meghan are all grown up, they’re reunited by fierce passion and dangerous secrets. 

Eric Hernandez is the bad boy of every schoolgirl’s fantasies—and every mother’s nightmares. But after serving time for manslaughter, he’s ready to turn his life around. He just needs a chance to prove himself as a professional tattoo artist. The one thing that keeps him going is the memory of the innocent beauty he loved and left behind. 

Meghan Young’s world isn’t as perfect as it looks. The preacher’s daughter is living a lie, especially now that Eric is back. Tougher, harder, and sexier than ever, he might be the only person she can trust. But there’s no telling what he’ll do to protect her if he learns the truth, and that’s a risk Meghan won’t let him take. And yet, back in the arms of the troubled boy with the artist’s soul, Meghan can’t help surrendering to the man he’s become.

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My Thoughts:

Against the Wall is the first book that I've read by Jill Sorenson.  I didn't realize that it was part of a series, until I started reading, and felt like I was missing information.  I would recommend not reading this book, until you read, Edge of Night First.  Even though the author did a good job of recapping major events from book one, I still felt like I was missing out on the overall story arc.

Eric Hernandez was incarcerated for committing manslaughter during a gang fight.  Now that he is free, he needs to find a place to stay, and a job to bring in money.  April, his good friend and the mother to his niece Jenny, welcomes him in to her home in Chula Vista.  Jenny's new husband Noah, a police detective, gets him an employment opportunity with a tattoo parlor.  Noah's only request is that Eric stay away from Noah's sister, Meghan.  

Eric was Meghan's first and only love.  They were involved in a young and passionate romance, but once Erick went to prison, he broke things off with her.  Presently, Meghan is living with her current boyfriend Chip, a controlling and abusive man.  Eric is trying to leave the gang life behind, but trouble seems to always find him.  Simultaneously, Meghan is trying survive her current relationship, and move on from the man she still loves...

Against the Wall was a realistic story.  Eric's character came across as authentic to the gang lifestyle.  His journey towards rehabilitation was extremely difficult, and the story did a good job of showing the realities of what life is like for a man who has a criminal record and lifestyle.  I felt for Eric's character, and could see how it was easy to get stuck in the cycle of gang violence.  Meghan's character also resonated with me as far as what she went through at the hands of an abuser.  Her fear and shame were painful to witness.

This story was not a traditional romance.  While it did have an element of love to it, I felt like the majority of the story was focused on these two individuals lives, and the longing that they felt for one another.  There was passion between Eric and Meghan, but I would say it was more towards the last third of the story.  Eric's actions really frustrated me at times, and I felt like even though Eric claimed to love her, sometimes the things he did just didn't make me believe it.  While there were aspects of the story I enjoyed, I struggled with connecting with Eric and Meghan as a couple.      

My Rating:

I give, Against the Wall, by Jill Sorenson, 3 First Love, Fresh Start, Second Chances Filled Stars! 

Book Excerpt:

I don’t want Chip to meet Eric. 
     I put on my clothes and makeup in a rush, hoping to slip out of the apartment before Chip gets home. Unfortunately he’s early. My stomach clenches as I hear him come through the door. He drops his backpack in a careless heap and strides down the hall. There’s nothing I can do to avoid him, so I continue to apply my mascara with a trembling hand. 
     He pauses outside the bathroom. I don’t look over because I’m concentrating on my eyelashes. Despite my lack of greeting, or perhaps because of it, he enters the tight space and puts his hands on my hips. 
     “Hey, babe,” he says, kissing my cheek. “Where you going?” 
     “To Noah’s.” 
      He grunts in disinterest. He’s only been to my brother’s house once. They didn’t hit it off. 
      I set aside my mascara and fix the smudge he made. Instead of wandering away to play videogames or watch sports, Chip frowns at my reflection in the mirror. 
     “Why are you all dressed up?” 
      I’m not wearing anything fancy, just a basic skirt and top. But I took pains with my hair and makeup and it shows. I want to remind Eric what he turned down, rub it in his face a little. Chip notices the extra effort. He’s got an eagle eye and a suspicious nature. 
      I think about lying just to avoid conflict. I’ve been doing that more and more these days. After a short pause, I push aside the urge and move his hands off my hips. “It’s a special occasion. One of April’s relatives just got out of prison.” 
     “Who’s April?” 
     “Noah’s wife.” 
     I know that Chip remembers her. He always takes note of pretty women. “I’m going with you.” 
     This is exactly what I was afraid of, but I don’t argue. I have to pick my battles with Chip. He can be hot-tempered, depending on his mood and the amount of alcohol he’s consumed. I tell myself it’s not his fault. He’s a dedicated athlete, big man on campus, born to a wealthy family. Guys like him expect their girlfriends to fall in line. 
     And I had. I did. 
     Chip follows me into the bedroom, where I choose a pair of ballet flats. He grabs a pair of metallic gold high heels instead. “Wear these.” 
     Saying nothing, I don the flashy shoes. He likes me to look a certain way when we’re together. I think he enjoys having a leggy blonde on his arm. Before we leave, I glance at our reflections in the mirror. He’s tall and handsome, with wavy brown hair. His jeans and polo shirt are sporty and expensive. We make an attractive couple, but there’s something missing between us. 
      We used to have fun together. When we first met, he was hard to resist. He followed me to my car after class one day, begging for a date. He was bold and brash and full of confidence. I felt flattered. He put a lot of effort into chasing me, and I liked the attention. I liked his persistence. Of all the girls on campus, he chose me. 
     Our relationship hit the skids as soon as I moved in with him. Then he stopped pursuing me and started trying to control me. It’s almost as if he considers me his property now that I live in his apartment. He seems to want a maid, a cook, and blowjobs on demand. I wouldn’t mind taking care of his needs if he returned the favor. 
     Maybe I’m expecting too much from him. He is what he is, an MLB-bound superstar athlete who bats .390 and fields like a dream. He’s got money to burn and family connections. I understood what I was getting into when I agreed to go out with him. There are dozens of girls who’d kill to be in my glittering sandals right now. 
     The problem isn’t Chip. It’s me. I haven’t told him that I’m not happy. I’ve stayed quiet instead of challenging him. We have a superficial relationship, and I’m reluctant to take it deeper. After what happened with Eric, I’m not up for another heartbreak. 
     I can’t bear to compare the two of them, either. That’s why I don’t want them in the same room together. There’s no contest between my live-in boyfriend and the love of my life. 
     Stupid. 
     After all this time, I still have feelings for Eric. I’m worried that seeing him again will bring up bad memories—or good ones. My desire for him might come rushing back. Or maybe the opposite will happen, and I’ll wonder why I ever gave him the power to hurt me.
     Then I’ll be free.

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About Jill Sorenson:

Jill Sorenson is the ITA-nominated author of more than a dozen romantic-suspense novels. She has a degree in literature and writing from California State University. Her books have been selected as Red-Hot Reads byCosmopolitan magazine, and have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal. Sorenson currently lives in the San Diego area with her family. She’s a soccer mom who loves nature, coffee, reading, Twitter, and reality TV.

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Blog Tour: Best Worst Mistake (Brightwater #3) by Lia Riley

Best Worst Mistake
Brightwater #3

By:
Lia Riley

Release Date:
Oct. 20, 2015

Publisher:
Avon Impulse

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GR's Summary:

Sometimes the worst mistakes turn out to be the best… 

Smoke jumper Wilder Kane once reveled in the rush from putting out dangerous wildfires. But after a tragic accident, he’s cut himself off from the world, refusing to leave his isolated cabin. When a headstrong beauty bursts in, Wilder finds himself craving the fire she ignites in him, but letting anyone near his darkness would be a mistake. 

After her Hollywood life went up in smoke, Quinn Higsby decided to leave Tinseltown behind and return to Brightwater to care for her ailing father. She spends her days in a small bookstore, until her peaceful existence is up-ended by a fascinating but damaged man. Quinn is determined not to be scared off by Wilder, not once she’s experienced the heat of his passions. 

But when an arsonist targets the community and Wilder is accused, he must confront the ghosts of his past. Will his desire for Quinn burn him up or will he be able to tame the wildness inside and rekindle a hope for their future?

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Lindy's Thoughts:

Out of all of the fairytales that I have read, Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite.  Being a bookworm myself, Belle, has always been a character that I related to, and felt like she could be my identical twin.  I loved "The Beast," and that for all of his gruff ways, he had a heart of gold.  So to say that I was excited to learn that Best Worst Mistake was a Beauty and the Beast retelling, would be a gross understatement.

This retelling is true to the essence of Beauty and the Beast.  Quinn Higsby is our modern day Belle.  She has a passion for books the rivals my own.  She works in a book store, and loves her job.  Quinn is friendly, sweet, modest despite her beauty, and has a great deal of depth to her character.  

Next, we have our modern day "Beast," Wilder Kane.  Gruff, surly, weary, rough around the edges, and lacking in manners at times, he was the perfect Beast.  Kane used to be a 'Smoke Jumper,' and routinely risked his life to put out fires, and save lives.  His career was a form of redemption for him.  Unfortunately, A horrible and tragic accident, leaves Wilder with horrific scars and complete numbness in his hands, and a prosthetic leg.  Wilder returns to Brightwater as a recluse, never leaving his home.  However, serendipitous events, lead Quinn to him.

Quinn and Wilder share an immediate chemistry.  Wilder thinks she is beautiful, intelligent, and kind-hearted.  However, why would such a beauty go for a man like him?  Quinn see's the loneliness and despair that Wilder tries to hide.  As she gets to know him, she isn't afraid to call him on his poor manners, and challenge him.  Wilder loves that Quinn doesn't treat him with fear or pity, like everyone else does.  Unfortunately, we have our very own "Gaston," in this story who is an arrogant and pompous fool and continually causes problems.  Great challenges arise in both Quinn and Wilder's lives.  Will they be able to find happiness among the ashes? 

Best Worst Mistake was an emotional read.  I empathized with Wilder.  The way that he felt unappealing, and like half a man broke my heart.  His plight brought me to tears.  As I read this story, I savored every page.  Time passed quickly, and I became completely enraptured by the breathtaking love that Wilder and Quinn found in each others arms. 

My Rating:

I give, Best Worst Mistake, by Lia Riley, 4 Surly, Sweet, and Sexy Filled Stars!  Love Heals, and transforms this couple, and gives us a beautiful love story.  It can be read as a standalone, as well as part of the series.  If you love Beauty and the Beast, you have to read, Best Worst Mistake!!!

Mikki's Review:

I have been following Lia Riley's Brightwater series from the very beginning. I have fallen in love with each of her characters, but I must admit that Quinn and Wilder take the top spot in my heart. Beauty and the Beast is my ultimate favorite Disney story and I was happy to find out that this book had many similarities to that story.

In Best Worst Mistake, we meet Quinn Higsby and Wilder Kane. When bookworm Quinn meets the mysterious W. Kane for the first time, she is shocked. Never in her wildest dreams would she have thought that the person placing book orders, at the bookstore she works at, would be a man that both leaves her breathless and confused. Wilder is an enigma to Quinn, but she is determined to break down his walls. The more time they spend together, the more Wilder opens up about his past. Quinn has personal problems of her own, but she's ready to give in to her feeling for Wilder. Will it be her best worst mistake?

Quinn and Wilder are absolutely adorable together!! Quinn has a bubbly personality that will always leave a smile on your face and Wilder's heart of gold that is hiding behind all that stubbornness will make you swoon. These two characters could not be any more different, but together they make the most interesting of couple! 

This couple both had personal difficulties to overcome during their journey. The more time they spent together, the more their connection grew into something more. Wilder had a lot of guilt from something that happened in his past. It broke my heart to read his story, but I was happy that he found his HEA with his very own Belle. Quinn always fights for what she wants. She made big changes in her life and from the moment that she met Wilder, she knew there was something special about him. 

I was happy to reconnect with the characters from the previous books. Especially with grandma Kane :) She's one of a kind and I would not change her personality for anything in the world! Her involvement in each of the stories made them that more special. If you are looking for a book that delivers all the feels of a beautiful fairytale with a wonderful HEA, this is the book for you!

My Rating:

I give Best Worst Mistake, by Lia Riley, 4 heart-melting, page-turning, charming stars!

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Lia Riley writes offbeat New Adult and Contemporary Adult romance. After studying at the University of Montana-Missoula, she scoured the world armed only with a backpack, overconfidence and a terrible sense of direction. She counts shooting vodka with a Ukranian mechanic in Antarctica, sipping yerba mate with gauchos in Chile and swilling XXXX with stationhands in Outback Australia among her accomplishments.



A British literature fanatic at heart, Lia considers Mr. Darcy and Edward Rochester as her fictional boyfriends. Her very patient husband doesn't mind. Much. When not torturing heroes (because c'mon, who doesn't love a good tortured hero?), Lia herds unruly chickens, camps, beach combs, daydreams about future books, wades through a mile-high TBR pile and schemes yet another trip. Right now, Icelandic hot springs and Scottish castles sound mighty fine.

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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

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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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