Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Release Day Review: 5 Stars for Tacker (Arizona Vengeance #5) by Sawyer Bennett

Tacker (Arizona Vengeance, Book #5)
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: November 5, 2019


Synopsis: 
I am not okay. 

Fifteen months ago, my life was turned upside down when the plane I was piloting went down. Injured and trapped in the wreckage, I had to watch my fiancée die a painfully slow death, which is something that can really mess with your head. 

Since that day, I’ve had little desire to do much of anything. Except play hockey, that is. Because that is the one place where the bad memories are banished and I can escape my pain. 

But off the ice, I’m spiraling out of control. Losing the grip on my life and putting myself and my career in danger. Now, thanks to a string of bad decisions, I’ve been ordered to complete therapy in order to stay on the team. 

The problem? Nora Wayne, my beautiful and somewhat unconventional therapist. I can’t buy into the brand of happy clappy crap this woman is feeding me. What could she possibly understand about the type of loss that I’ve suffered? How does she know anything about finding happiness after losing the most important person in your life? 

Turns out, I’ve got a lot to learn, and she’s just the person I need to break through those walls I’ve erected. 

I am not okay. 
But for the first time in a long time, I know that I will be.

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What I thought about Tacker

Tacker's story has been building since the first book in the series (that's why even though this can be read standalone, it will pack a bigger punch if you read from the beginning). 

Readers of this series know that this book might induce tears -- so standalone readers be forewarned.  This story hits some real lows and also definite high spots and everything in between.

The book starts out with Tacker in bad shape and with some conditions or he's off the team. One is that he get some counseling. It's not easy to find a counselor that Tacker will work with, but the team owner comes through with a solution. 

His new counselor is fairly skilled at handling Tacker and getting him to open up. Which he does, so have some tissues ready.  It's one of the best scenes in the story, and there's no doubt that Tacker has made significant progress.   But then things get complicated when both Tacker and Nora realize they have feelings for each other.

The story is fast paced and it was wonderful to see Tacker's story take a positive turn.  Nora was amazing and her relationship with Raul was an interesting addition to the story.  It was great to catch up with the previous couples in the series as well as get teased about Dominik's story. 

Overall, an emotional and entertaining read. 
An ARC was provided for review.


About the Author:
Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two.

When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both.

Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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2 comments:

Northwoman said...

You are a fan of Sawyer Bennett! I am too. Fantastic review!

Anne - Books of My Heart

Trader Mare said...

I am a fan of Sawyer Bennett! Easy reads that work great for me when I come home after work. I was so glad for Tacker to get his HEA!

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