Saturday, May 2, 2020

Blog Tour Review: Rafe (An Arizona Vengeance Novella) by Sawyer Bennett

We are beyond excited to celebrate this release from Sawyer Bennett with you today by participating in the blog tour! 

RAFE is part of her Arizona Vengeance series and it is releasing as part of 1001 Dark Nights. Check out an excerpt and book trailer from the title below.  

 
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About RAFE:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sawyer Bennett comes a new story in her Arizona Vengeance series… 

I was living my dream until one phone call changed everything. 

As the second line center for the Arizona Vengeance, my mind has been on one thing—helping my team bring home a championship. But that all changed when I found out my dad had cancer and only months to live. In that moment, nothing mattered more than getting home to North Carolina to be by his side. That meant asking for the unthinkable—a trade to the Carolina Cold Fury. 

Now I’m home and when I’m not on the ice with my new team, I’m helping care for my dad. And in the midst of my grief, I find comfort from the one person I never expected. 

Calliope Ramirez stole my heart at a very young age. The beautiful, smart, headstrong girl next door, she was my first… everything. She has never forgiven me for leaving her, believing that I chose hockey over a future together. 

What she doesn’t understand is that every decision I made was for her, and I’ve never given up hope that one day we’d be together again. Watching my dad slip away is a harsh reminder of how short life can be, and having Calliope by my side makes me realize I was a damn fool before. That changes starting right now. 

Calliope Ramirez is mine and I’m not going to waste the second chance that I’ve been given. 

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**   


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What I thought about Rafe

In this novella, Rafe a former member of the Arizona Vengeance.has to deal with some real-life situations. His father is seriously ill, and he returns home to North Carolina, courtesy of a trade to the Carolina Cold Fury team. Readers of the Arizona Vengeance series met Rafe during the transaction and now get to see Rafe in his new environment.

As if dealing with his dying father and all the emotions that come with that situation, he is also facd with dealing the girl her left behind when he became a professional hockey player. Callie has a heart of gold and she's the one who's there for Rafe's parents, and for Rafe too.

Their time together during Rafe's father's illness bring them together and remind them of what they had before Rafe blew it all to hell. He's got to be the one to put the pieces of their life together back in place, but it's going to take some time to convince Callie he's not going to hurt her again.

I really do like the 1001 Dark Nights series. It's a great way to experience new authors. Rafe is a sweet tale of second chances, both between Rafe and his father and between Rafe and Callie. I really liked that about this story. It captures so many of the emotions that have to do with parents and leaving our younger selves behind. While the subject matter is a bit sad, there is also much hope there with Rafe being able to right a wrong he did years ago, even if it was with the best intentions.

If you are looking for a sports related romance that deals with the good that sometimes comes out of a terrible situation, you just might like Rafe.

This is my honest review. An ARC was provided.

BOOK TRAILER



 
“Each time I read a new book in this series, I have a new favourite, they just keep getting better and better. This was an entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed.” ~ Erin, MI Bookshelf

"Is it weird that I want to give this book a standing ovation? It was just...so perfectly done. So beautifully written and so emotionally fulfilling. It was absolutely everything I was hoping for and my heart is overflowing with feels." ~ Shelly, Bookgasms Book Blog

"This series is by far eclipsing any other I have read by this author. This is the story of Dax and Regan. Brother's best friend, friends to lovers, hockey romance, and just a great read about two people who deserve to be happy together. " ~ Suzi, Obsessive Reading Disorder

“The writing was observantly insightful and sneakily emotive. . . . The storylines were briskly paced, well plotted, written with my favorite dual POV, and kept me continually entertained with a pleasantly engaging romance while also tickling my curiosity as I waited for the looming threat to arise.”—Books and Bindings

“Add together an incredibly sexy story and a swoon-worthy hero with the intensity of a hockey player and you have an absolute winner. Sawyer Bennett has long been an instant one-click author for me, and Erik’s story is a fantastic addition to the Arizona Vengeance series.”—Stacey Lynn, author of Knocked Up

“Forbidden fruit always tastes better! With the kick off of a new hockey series, Sawyer Bennett introduces us to the Arizona Vengeance team and brings us Bishop’s story. The characters are quick to grab attention, and keep us entertained throughout.”—Thoughts of a Blonde

 

 

About SAWYER BENNETT:

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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1 comment:

Northwoman said...

North Carolina! I enjoy this author. Wonderful review!

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