Sawyer Bennett's upcoming release, Van, is the newest addition to the Cold Fury Hockey series.
Score one for the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team as a stone-cold badass melts for a woman who makes his blood run hot.
As one of the league’s toughest enforcers, Van Turner is ruthless on the ice. He plays hard because it’s the only way to channel the rage boiling inside, and a reputation as an A-hole is better than everyone knowing the truth. Van has spent his entire life running from a secret that’s kept him from getting involved in relationships—or accepting lucrative deals with East Coast teams. Then the Carolina Cold Fury makes him an offer he can’t refuse . . . and Van meets a woman he can’t resist.
Simone Fournier is the stubborn one in her family—and that’s saying something, considering her brothers are two of the Cold Fury’s biggest stars. Simone gets what she wants, and what she wants is Van. Still, there’s a part of him Simone can’t reach, no matter how hard she tries. In private, he’s all fire and passion. In public, he freezes her out. Van may want to push her away, but Simone won’t let him go that easily. Because this time, she’s playing for keeps.
As one of the league’s toughest enforcers, Van Turner is ruthless on the ice. He plays hard because it’s the only way to channel the rage boiling inside, and a reputation as an A-hole is better than everyone knowing the truth. Van has spent his entire life running from a secret that’s kept him from getting involved in relationships—or accepting lucrative deals with East Coast teams. Then the Carolina Cold Fury makes him an offer he can’t refuse . . . and Van meets a woman he can’t resist.
Simone Fournier is the stubborn one in her family—and that’s saying something, considering her brothers are two of the Cold Fury’s biggest stars. Simone gets what she wants, and what she wants is Van. Still, there’s a part of him Simone can’t reach, no matter how hard she tries. In private, he’s all fire and passion. In public, he freezes her out. Van may want to push her away, but Simone won’t let him go that easily. Because this time, she’s playing for keeps.
Van releases on November 28th and is available for pre-order at the following links
Momma Says: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In the sea of sports romances out there, I have to say that I didn't have high hopes for something fresh in the genre. Happily, not only did Van far surpass my expectations, it is hands down one of the best that I've read in a while.
Van's secret was one that I hadn't really considered, so once it's revealed, it is quite thought provoking in its own right. His cranky, loner attitude isn't for everyone, but as his character developed and his secrets come to light, I couldn't help but fall for him. Simone is strong-willed and sassy as she sets her sights on the elusive Van. His surliness and her determination make for some hilarious, laugh out loud banter and when they do come together, it is nothing short of scorching hot.
The story does have its serious moments, but this is one crazy good romance with just the right amount of angst sprinkled with some perfectly time levity.
Van is part of the Cold Fury Hockey series, but works well as a standalone. Sawyer Bennett was new to me when I started this one and I had no problem following the story. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I will be looking up the rest of this series. Also, kudos to the author for including some actual game play in this sports romance - something that I've found to be a rarity of late.
ARC provided by NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept
Momma😘
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