Author: Sawyer Bennett
Genre: Contemporary
Publication Date: October 14, 2014
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Synopsis
USA
Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett scores big-time with the first novel in
a sexy new series hot enough to melt the ice.
Hockey star Alexander Crossman has a reputation as a cold-hearted player on and off the rink. Pushed into the sport by an alcoholic father, Alex isn’t afraid to give fans the proverbial middle finger, relishing his role as the MVP they love to hate. Management, however, isn’t so amused. Now Alex has a choice: fix his public image through community service or ride the bench. But Alex refuses to be molded into the Carolina Cold Fury poster boy . . . not even by a tempting redhead with killer curves.
Hockey star Alexander Crossman has a reputation as a cold-hearted player on and off the rink. Pushed into the sport by an alcoholic father, Alex isn’t afraid to give fans the proverbial middle finger, relishing his role as the MVP they love to hate. Management, however, isn’t so amused. Now Alex has a choice: fix his public image through community service or ride the bench. But Alex refuses to be molded into the Carolina Cold Fury poster boy . . . not even by a tempting redhead with killer curves.
As a social worker,
Sutton Price is accustomed to difficult people—like Alex, who’s been assigned
to help her create a drug-abuse awareness program for at-risk youth as part of
the team’s effort to clean up his image. What she doesn’t expect is the
arrogant smirk from his perfect lips to stir her most heated fantasies. But
Sutton isn’t one to cross professional boundaries—and besides, Alex doesn’t do
relationships . . . or does he? The more she sees behind Alex’s bad-boy façade,
the more Sutton craves the man she uncovers.
My Review
So first things first I have to admit that this is the first
Sawyer Bennett book, I know I have my head hung in shame. But this will most defiantly
not be my last. Holy crap I fell so hard for this book within the first couple
chapter that I just couldn’t put it down. I love Sawyer’s writing style and the
way she bring right into each characters mind set and even to the location that
they are in. I felt like I was at the hockey arena skating side by side with
Alex or in the stands with Sutton cheering him on. This is beautifully written
story about two people that come from some pretty traumatic childhoods but
shows how each came out a better person even though it takes Alex a bit longer
to catch up. So without further ado here is my review….
We first meet Alex he is a hockey star at the top of his
career. He owns the ice and is number one but the only problem is he hates the
game and makes sure that his team and fans know what a prick he is at every
turn. They have even nicknamed him MVP “Most Valuable Prick.” But there is a
reason for his attitude, he was raised by an over bearing and abusive father
who pushed him into a hockey career. Even though Alex was amazing his father
would always find fault in his game no matter what. This so called fault would
lead to what his dad called “drills”, which in reality were forms of physical
and emotional abuse.
Alex finds his hate of the game ruling his life but he feels
trapped because it all he has ever known and what he knows how to do. His foul
mood follows him off the ice as well into his personal life where he treats
everyone with an asshole attitude. This has caused him to be on the outs with
his team and pretty much anyone else that crosses his path.
But when the team management has had enough and put the
hammer down so to speak, they force him under threat of fining to start being a
social person and pretend he wants to be places and that he loves the game. The
next thing they want him to do is be a spokesperson for a new drug and alcohol awareness
program for at risk youth. This is where he is paired up with Sutton. Alex goes
into this thinking that he will be able to just float by and not have any real
emotions. Only problem is he didn’t count on Sutton.
Sutton works at a drug and alcohol clinic but has always
wanted to run a program directed towards youth. Her past is a major factor for
this, she grew up in a home where her dad was an abusive drug addict that would
beat her when he couldn’t get his next high but thankfully for her mother
pulled them out of the situation and was able to provide them a better life and
even remarried Jim.
Now Sutton has her opportunity at this program and her only
wall is Alex. He tries to act tough and like a prick with her but she can see
through his persona. They soon find that they need each other more than they
first thought. Sutton starts to heal Alex and he begins to love the game of
hockey again. He gets to see the world in a whole new light when he’s with
Sutton but with all good things the bad comes with it.
When Alex’s family life takes a turn he has to choose
between his family, career or Sutton. This heart breaking to read from both
their points of view. I cried like a lil baby but don’t worry there is a HEA
that will melt your hearts. I won’t tell you what it is because you really have
to read it.
So in this book too we are introduced to the next male lead
Garrett and man oh mighty I’m chomping at the bit for his story. He is priceless
in this book and will have you laughing till it hurts with his barbs that he
throws at Alex and the way he is with everyone else.
So really all in this entire book was an amazing and I’m so
happy I got the opportunity to read it and hopefully inspire the rest of you to
pick it up. But a warning at one point you’re going to want to throat punch
Alex and the next you’re going to be swooning so hard that you better hope you
have a soft place to land. So pick this book up and then watch for the next in
the series Garrett.
★★☆5 Hockey Stars ☆★★
Review by Angela Deforge
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About the Author
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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.
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