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New Release from Sawyer Bennett King (Pittsburgh Titans, Book #14)
Synopsis:
Jack Kingston is known for his dominant playing skills on the ice, but off, he’s a down-to-earth guy who values a true connection over a meaningless hookup.
I love being a member of the Pittsburgh Titans, even if my teammates are constantly ribbing me about women who they claim are throwing themselves all over me. Could I go for the easy lay? Sure, but that’s not my style. I’m more of long-term kind of guy. Instead, I’m going to keep doing what I do best—killing it out on the ice. Everything else will fall into place…eventually.
That time comes sooner than expected, in the most unlikely of ways. At the rink to watch our goalie’s kids play Peewee hockey, I meet Willa Montreaux and somehow, by the end of that interaction, I’ve offered to help her coach the Ice Pups. Altruism or were there other intentions in that offer? A little of both, if I’m being honest.
As the time I spend with Willa increases, I am absolutely certain I want even more. She’s gorgeous, sure, but that’s superficial. Willa is also funny, loving, determined and smart. SO smart. Doctor smart. Probably too intelligent for a jock like me, but that’s not going to stop me from shooting my shot.
Not looking for anything more than a fling and concerned that she’s too old for me, Willa doesn’t want to venture into anything serious. I’m willing to put in the work and give her the space she needs to come to terms with the fact that the connection we have is far more than physical. Willa and I are end game, but I’m willing to play into overtime if that’s what it takes to walk away with her by my side.
Trinette Dungee's 4 Star Review!
Jack “King” Kingston is one of the newest members of the Titans. Recently traded from the Houston Jams he’s finding his footing in Pittsburgh and finding his place on his new team. King has always been a one-woman-committed-relationship type of guy. His charming personality and handsome looks have woman constantly throwing themselves at him, but King isn’t interested. When he comes across Willa at a pee-wee hockey game he is instantly smitten. Offering his services to help her coach the team, he sees this as a way to get to know her better, but Willa is very much jaded and doesn’t make it easy.
Recovering from a nasty divorce Dr. Willa Montreaux doesn’t see herself every falling in love again. Growing up in an abusive household, and then marrying a man just like her father, she’s pretty sure her judgement when it comes to men is crap. When Jack Kingston not only offers to help her coach her niece’s hockey team but shows interest in her she immediately shoots him down. She’s more than a little interested in him, but there are several things stopping her. Aside from her aversion to any serious relationship, King is several years younger than her.
I enjoyed King and Willa, and they were just what I needed. These were two of the most likeable characters I’ve met in a while. They were very relatable. King was basically a sweetheart. It was refreshing to have a male hero who was well adjusted and not recovering from trauma and/or being a completely misunderstood soul. Don’t get me wrong, I love those types of characters (and I think we may be getting one very soon), but I think King was written perfectly. What I like most about Willa, was she was nothing like I thought she was going to be. I initially thought she was going to be this retired ice skater with a bit of a chip on her shoulder, definitely not a doctor. She wasn’t pretentious or know-it-all. Their story was sweet and cute, and humorous. It was low on drama and angst. The flow was perfect. The dialogue fit them to a tee.
I very much enjoyed their story, but it was a bit heavy on the topic of Penn, especially in the beginning. It’s typical to have other characters introduced in a storyline for their possible storyline, but Penn was pretty present in this book and it had me often focusing on him more than Willa and King. So much so, that I was certain his story would be next; but it’s actually Rafferty we will be getting to know, and this guy looks to be a very interesting character.
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About the Author:
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.
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Katherine Blackburn is Gabe’s polar opposite—carefree, lighthearted and completely mischievous. Kat works hard as a horse trainer but never hesitates to let her hair down and have a little fun. And lately that has included poking at Gabe and his buttoned-up ways, much to his irritation. Getting a rise out of the cold but gorgeous Mardraggon heir brings Kat unfettered joy, especially given their two families’ ugly history together.
Blackburns and Mardraggons are bitter enemies. Any type of relationship would be strictly forbidden. But when Gabe’s business dealings hurt Kat in a way he never imagined, his walls crumble and he’s forced to lay his feelings for Kat bare. Now Gabe has to decide if he’s ready to alter the course of history or walk away from the only genuine thing he’s ever known.
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