Erik (Arizona Vengeance, #2)

by Sawyer Bennett

The Arizona Vengeance are developing a reputation on the ice as one of hockey’s top teams. But one player’s reputation off the ice might just keep him from scoring. . . .

I’m having the time of my life with my new brothers on the Arizona Vengeance. We may be an expansion team, but after notching some big wins, the entire league knows to watch out for Erik Dahlbeck. That’s me.

The only person who doesn’t seem to think I’m so great? Blue Gardner, the hot-as-f*** flight attendant on our team plane. I sure wouldn’t mind joining the mile-high club with her, but besides bringing me lukewarm coffee, she won’t give me the time of day. Whatever I did to rub Blue the wrong way, my teammates think it’s hilarious. After all, we’re used to women flocking to us. #puckbunnies

When I run into Blue back on land, I’m shocked to learn how she spends her time off: taking care of her handicapped brother. There are layers to this girl I never imagined, layers I can’t wait to peel away. And that’s a new feeling for me.

But first I’ve got to find a way to melt that ice-cold stare. Because as much as I try to pretend I don’t care what Blue thinks of me, how can you not care when you’re falling for someone?

• ASIN: B079WNQRHZ
• Publish Date: 5 November 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Loveswept
• Format: eBook (Kindle)
• Pages: 244
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

Bennett and her hockey men never disappoint me. Just when I think the setup is predictable, Bennett puts her spin on it and turns it into some fresh.

Quick thoughts:

• Loved Blue's relationship with her brother. It was sweet and touching and meaningful
• Loved Erik and her brother even more
• These two were FIRE together, and I won't say anything, but Bennett did a little something here, that was a bit surprising.
• I really enjoyed getting peeks into Dax and Pepper's relationship, while also seeing bits and pieces of Tacker.
• Quite a few meaningful bromantic moments, and I always adore those.

Another great Sawyer Bennett book, and I am starting the love the Vengeance players as much as the Cold Fury boys.

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[Canadian Girl Book Blog]

Erik is stunned when Blue, a flight attended on the team's private plane, will not give him the time of day and he can not figure out what he has done to make her dislike him so much. He is not used to getting turned down by women. Once back in Arizona after a road trip, Erik runs into Blue at a festival where she is spending time with her brother, who is handicap, and having the time of her life. Erik realizes there are many layers to Blue that he would love to figure out but only if he could get her to give him the time of day so that he could figure them out.

Blue is tired and worn out between her two jobs and taking care of her handicap brother Billy. When Erik tried hitting on her she shuts him down right away and is very bitter with him after what happened in LA years ago. Only Erik has no memory of them ever being together. After Blue explains to Erik why she is so mad at him, Erik does everything he can to get her to forgive him and give him a chance.

Sawyer Bennett has done it again with another amazing hockey romance. Erik and Blue are great together and I loved their chemistry. The way Erik had no issues with Billy and befriended him easily really tugged at my heartstrings.

Erik is the second book in the Arizona Vengeance series which can be read as a standalone or as part of the Arizona Vengeance series and is written from Erik and Blue’s points of view. I recommend this novel and give Erik 5 stars.

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[Romance Schmomance]

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ERIK was my first read in the Arizona Vengeance series and I was so happy to read this one. After coming off of back to back emotional reads, this was a low drama and steamy read that I absolutely adored and needed. I've been a fan of Bennett's Cold Fury series, so I couldn't wait to jump into this series. In true Malia fashion, I have not read the first book in this series, but I think you'll be by just fine without doing so. They're all standalones.

Bennett clearly does a phenomenal job with her hockey romances because I'm completely obsessed with them. I've read a lot of hockey romances and hers are ones that I'll drop everything and read in an instant.

When it comes to Erik, you have to give the man props for being determined and persistent to go after something (or someone) that he wants, and his eyes were set on Blue. Even when she kept turning him down, he didn't give up. Once she reveals the reason why she keeps saying no, I'd probably do the same thing. I kind of wished we had more insight of that backstory, but eventually, they summed it up to being young and being a bit reckless when it came to their sex life.

I loved how Erik just came into her life like a freight train, implanting himself there any chance that he could. I admire Blue so much for her utmost devotion to her brother and working to give him the best life possible. Those were probably my favorite scenes especially when Erik gets involved too. He made it so easy to swoon over him.

I definitely recommend this series and her other hockey series, they've become my favorite re-reads.

Major thanks to Loveswept & Penguin Random House for the advanced reader's copy!

[Linda]

4.5 stars
I loved Erik, but I loved Blue even more... No, Erik the most :) My full review will be up soon - probably a lot fo squeeing;)