Garrett (Cold Fury Hockey, #2) by Sawyer Bennett

Oct 14, 2014 Christy rated it really liked it

4 stars!

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After meeting Garrett in Sawyer Bennett’s first Cold Fury Hockey book (Alex) I was so excited for his story. I love the man whores. I love the ones that change their way for that one special girl. The ones that aren’t looking for love, but when it hits them, they fall hard.

Garrett Samuelson’s life is perfect. He’s doing what h ...more

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Oct 27, 2014 Geri Reads rated it it was ok

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I don't know where to start.

It has a good premise. Garrett is the king of one-night stands. He's fine with it until he meets Olivia, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Suddenly, Garret was hit with insta-lust and miraculously turned into a faithful and committed schmuck overnight.

Can you sense my sarcasm? Yeah. I thought so, too.

But my biggest problem with this book is not the unbelievability of Garrett and Olivia's relationship but how this book was executed from b ...more

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Oct 22, 2014 Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley-arcs, buddy-reads, panty-soaking-read, top-fantasy-boyfriends, angsty-read, favorites, hot-hockey-player

*****4.5 STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Random House Publishing Group via Netgalley in Exchange for an Honest Review}
(BR with Dee and Mel)

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This is the second book in the "Cold Fury Hockey" series and after having finished it, I am already salivating for the next book. Each book seems to be better than the last. I was crazy about Garrett in the first book and couldn't wait to get his s ...more

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Oct 21, 2014 Beverly rated it really liked it

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This is the second book in the Cold Fury Hockey Series featuring Garrett. We first met Garrett in Alex’s book and I was immediately in love with the young sexy, playboy. I love this type of character, he is nice, charming, and hot as sin. So he uses these qualities to his advantage. Garrett is a good guy he doesn’t take advantage of women they know exactly what they are getting up front: no strings attached sex.

One night at a team party he sees Olivia and immediately wants to meet her. Olivia is ...more

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Nov 17, 2014 Amy | Foxy Blogs rated it it was amazing

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FOUR POINT SEVEN FIVE STARS

Cold Fury series has the hottest covers. I thought Alex’s, book #1, cover was smokin but I’m changing my mind and handing the award to Garrett for sexiest cover.

Garrett was introduced in Alex’s book as a womanizer who is looking for a good time. Having a different girl in his bed and not looking for anything with deep meaning has left him with a reputation that follows him.

Olivia is Sutton’s, Alex’s girl friend, cousin and she has a secret that could change her future. When she meets Gahttp://amzn.to/13usdot
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Oct 10, 2014 Catarina rated it really liked it

Shelves: cotton-candy-romance, is-getting-hot-in-here

4 Strong Stars!

Garret, Cold Fury sexiest playboy wants nothing more for his life. He has a job he loves, women falling for him on every corner and more money that he can count. He believes he has everything. Until he meets Olivia (Sutton's cousin) in a party and she knocks him out of his ass when she refuses him. Olivia has cancer and doesn't want to open her heart when she doesn't know how much time she has, so as much as she wants him she knows isn't a good idea to let him in. But he is rel ...more

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Dec 22, 2014 Liz rated it really liked it

Shelves: can-t-hardly-wait, rich-hottie, athletic-god, beautiful-cover, alpha-male-love, best-couples, healing, high-steam-alert

★4.5★

"Love is grand and warm and secure."

Garrett is the second book in the Cold Fury Hockey Series. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, however, the more I read of this series the more I appreciate the way in which each character plays an integral role in the overall scope of the series. Garrett Samuelson is Alex's best friend and a complete player with the ladies. When Sutton's cousin Olivia Case makes an appearance at a Cold Fury Team Party, Garrett is instantly taken by the bohemian beauty. Although Olivi★4.5★ ★4.5★

"Love is grand and warm and secure."

Garrett is the second book in the Cold Fury Hockey Series. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, however, the more I read of this series the more I appreciate the way in which each character plays an integral role in the overall scope of the series. Garrett Samuelson is Alex's best friend and a complete player with the ladies. When Sutton's cousin Olivia Case makes an appearance at a Cold Fury Team Party, Garrett is instantly taken by the bohemian beauty. Although Olivia is aware of the ways of the playboy player, recent circumstances in her life have given her the confidence to go all the way with Garrett. Believing that their time together will offer her one night of passion, she is completely shaken to her core when Garrett makes it clear that he is looking for more than one night with her. As Garrett chases after Olivia, Olivia is terrified that the baggage in her life is going to bring him down. As passion and romance continue to blossom, it becomes clear that nothing will tear them apart.

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"Then he's flipping me, kissing his way down my body...licking at my breasts, teasing my nipples. Worshipping me. Showing me all the ways in which he loves me through touch and taste."

Told in dual POV, Garrett has a complex plot that is full of emotions and rich passion. Olivia is facing the battle of her life and Garrett steps in and offers her support and healing like she has never experienced before. I love the dynamics between the characters and the way in which the entire cast of characters interact throughout their journey. I adore the natural writing style of Ms. Bennett and how she offers a perfect blend of hockey, smoking hot passion, and romance. Garrett and Olivia are a perfect match and although you can expect a little angst in this read, due to the circumstances they are facing, you will find the ride is certainly worth the reward.

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"To get him to forgive me. To get him to love me again. I wasn't going down without a vicious fight."

Overall, I cannot offer enough praise to Garrett and the entire Cold Fury Series. Each player is unique and the passion in which they love their women and the game will leave you hanging on every single word of every single moment! With friendship, passion, romance, and hockey, Garrett is an absolute must read!

***Cold Fury Hockey***

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Sep 11, 2014 ♥ Jx PinkLady Reviews ♥ rated it really liked it

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Garret is about taking risks. It's about fear, facing it head on and overcoming it. It's about choices. Sometimes life can hurt but it can also be amazing. We have to hang on to those wonderful moments, cherish them and believe in the positive. Garret is a story about living.

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Nov 15, 2014 Pam rated it really liked it

Shelves: fighters-n-players, 4, arc, steamy-hawt, netgalley, friends-to-lovers

4 stars

"I can't see anything but you."

Never judge a book by it's cover... Garrett Samuelson, the ultimate player in and out of bed, only ever wanted one shot with Olivia. But Olivia easily brushed him off due to his bad boy ways...but now, now things are different, funny how quickly your life changes and you rush to strive to really live. It was always supposed to be one night, just to give into her desires; at least with Garrett she knows for sure he knows what he is doing.

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4 stars

"I can't see anything but you."

Never judge a book by it's cover... Garrett Samuelson, the ultimate player in and out of bed, only ever wanted one shot with Olivia. But Olivia easily brushed him off due to his bad boy ways...but now, now things are different, funny how quickly your life changes and you rush to strive to really live. It was always supposed to be one night, just to give into her desires; at least with Garrett she knows for sure he knows what he is doing.

For Garrett though all it took was just one look to know that she was a game changer, that one night would never be enough. His past is thrown back in his face, forced to face the image he has made himself out to be. Secrets are kept but when all is revealed he does everything to the contrary and everyone around him are silenced with their assumptions. But will it ever be enough ???

Love is grand and warm and secure. But love is painful...

Garrett is a tale of a reformed bad-boy who falls hard for his one true love. He was such a treasure to have, sexy deliciously inventive and such a sweetheart. I felt bad for him with how highly his friends thought him to be. He was there every step of the way, and took it all in stride never allowing it to impact what rally mattered. Olivia was dealt with news no one wants to hear, but she tried to not let it rule her life, even though the insecurities and fear always find it way. I was able to relate to both characters and their decisions, even if I wanted to smack a certain someone in the end. I never read the first book in the series, jumping into this one directly so I had nothing to go by in regards to expectations. Heartfelt sexy story, and the epilogue... I absolutely loved!

ARC kindly provided by Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

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Feb 17, 2015 Jen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance, erotic-romance, kindle-own, series-book, new-adult-romance, sports-theme, june-2015, hockey

I have to treat this review with kid gloves, because I really don't want to give anything away. It kind of bums me out because I just have so much to say about the story, and also how close to my heart the subject that the couple have to deal with is. There is so much that I would love to share with you all in my own experiences; but I can't! In saying that though, I will tell you that this was a very special book. It is full of major feels, and at times it broke my heart only to pick up the pie I have to treat this review with kid gloves, because I really don't want to give anything away. It kind of bums me out because I just have so much to say about the story, and also how close to my heart the subject that the couple have to deal with is. There is so much that I would love to share with you all in my own experiences; but I can't! In saying that though, I will tell you that this was a very special book. It is full of major feels, and at times it broke my heart only to pick up the pieces again and put it back together! Sawyer Bennett did a beautiful job with Garrett's book, and she has now upped her rank in my favorite authors list BIG TIME! I will be honest, when I first started this series, I thought from the sexy covers that I was in for a ton of sex and that's about it. I was so very wrong. This series has that and MORE! It has substance, major feels, and hero's that will leave you swooning forever. Garrett is hands down my favorite so far, and he will be hard to beat by far....EVER!

Garrett plays on the hockey team; Cold Fury. Anyone who has heard of him knows that he is the biggest manwhore alive. He makes no excuses for the way he is, and he has absolutely no interest in tying himself down with a woman. Unlike most heroes who shy away from commitment, Garrett hasn't come from a broken past. His parents have been married for years and have a wonderful marriage. Garrett hasn't really had any serious relationship before, but he treats life as just living in the moment...That is until he meets; Olivia. This woman is very different than what Garrett is used to. She also does not fall at his feet and want to please him, nor does she want him for a "hockey hubby" like most others. This makes him stand up and take notice. When he does finally talk her into going out with him, he finds out very quickly that there is way more than meets the eye with this intriguing woman. For once in his life he has decided just maybe this woman would be worth the time to get to know her outside of the bedroom. Very quickly though, Garrett and Olivia's reality comes crashing down...and there are some HUGE decisions to be made if they are going to go forward with seeing each other. Garrett surprises EVERYONE and really stands up to the plate and becomse extremely committed to this firecracker of a lady. My only complaint would be that everything happens so quickly, and he falls for her very fast too. Considering though, what these two have to deal with, I can see and somewhat understand why the speed of feelings would come into play. They are dealing with something that most couples never deal with in their whole lifetime.

Garrett amazed me with his willingness to be there for Olivia. Their journey is not an easy one; but Ms. Bennett writes about it beautifully. This could have been a potentially very depressing book if it wasn't done right. However the humor that is infused with in the pages, and the romance between the couple enlighten the topic wonderfully. I just can't say enough how this story just had an over all great message to it.

There is also another tragedy that takes place to one of the other team members...Talk about somber when that happened. This was a roller coaster ride of feels, and the main thing I will suggest is to go out and buy a box of kleenex (or three) before you sit down to read it! This can be read as a stand alone, but you do see a lot of Alex and his woman from book one. Olivia is cousins with Alex's woman.

I truly didn't do this book justice with my review, but I don't want to give anything away! This touched me in a way that most books never do, and part of that is that I can relate to how Garrett was with Olivia. My hubby has done some very amazing things for me in our marriage regarding a very similiar topic, and so I think I was absorbed way more because of it!
What a pleasant surprise this series has been. I look forward to continuing with it, and as I said earlier; Sawyer Bennett is now one of my top fave authors. She has my utmost respect in her writing ability.. ...more

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Sep 05, 2014 ~Stéphanie's Journal~ rated it liked it

Shelves: 2015, in-a-serie, erotica, read-in-2015, sports, arc, stand-alone, fav-authors, book-boyfriend, i-want-to-lick-the-cover

Before starting my review I wanted to say that my rating reflects the fact that I had a hard time to focus on this story because of Olivia's "secret" (view spoiler)[ She has cancer (hide spoiler)] I don't deal well with book treating about illness (especially at the moment and for this illness in particular) and I don't usually read them. If it wasn't for that aspect I would probably given the book 4 stars.

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I met Garrett in Alex' s book and I was immediately attracted by this confident guy who seems fun. There's one thing you know about him is that you want to hang out with him just to have a good time. He's the type of guy who not go to too much trouble. He easily made friends and so I immediately wanted to know more about him.

Garrett Samuelson is a womanizer, he likes the company of women and likes to gives orgasms, have orgasms but nothing more. What he loves more than anything else is hockey.

He is a professional player and he's good at it. He lives to be on the ice with his teammates and nothing else.

Olivia Case is Sutton (Alex girlfriend) 's cousin ( and has a lot on her mind. She has just found out she is sick and doesn't really know what tomorrow will bring.

At first she doesn't want to be involved with him because she has no time for a boyfriend + she thought it's not really fair for him to start something which will lead to nothing.

After talking with Stevie, her best friend, she decides that after all, Garrett doesn't usually date and after his own revelation he doesn't go further more than three dates, so why not take advantage as long as she can and why not do it with an handsome hockey player.

Because I'm not going down without a fight, and If I do go down, I don't want there to be any regrets

I've liked Garrett honesty, he never pretends to be someone else and he is honest when he talks about his relation with others girls. He also honest with his attraction toward Olivia, and he just want to let it go, see where this relation will lead.

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When he discovers Olivia's secret, he is a little confused but he doesn't get mad or try to blame Olivia for not telling him. No, he understands and he immediately stays by her side. He knows it's important for her to have his support and even though he doesn't really know how to react he doesn't go anywhere.

I don't do obligation. I live for what I want, and right now... I want you

The relation between them two was beautiful, sweet and sometimes heart-breaking. Garrett is amaze by the fact that finally he found someone who wants him for him and not his fame or something else.

I don't feel like I'm putting on a performance with you, and I know you don't need me to. You like me for me and I like that about you. It's just nice to be with someone that makes everything easy.

At some point, Olivia starts to panic because she doesn't want Garrett to suffer if something happens to her... but what if it's not up to her to decide?

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Despite the fact that the part about the illness made me a little uncomfortable, I have to say I think Sawyer Bennett manage to deal it brilliantly. Of course, it takes a huge part but at the end you can feel the message is to give hope, that no matter what happen, you always have to believe and be strong.

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PS: I'm now excited to meet Zach. I can already feel it's going to be emotional ♥

Thank you Loveswept ♥

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Alex (Cold Fury Hockey, #1) by Sawyer Bennett

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Zack (Cold Fury Hockey, #3) by Sawyer Bennett

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Aug 28, 2015 [~Ami~]♥Sexy Dexy♥ rated it liked it

3 stars

I quite liked this book to begin with. The way they met was cute. The way their relationship developed was done well. I think after I while I just found myself not so invested in it and wanted to reach the end to see how it all plays out.

If you decide to pick this up I would say read the blurb as it is on the depressing/gloomy side. I would have rated this 4 stars but that epilogue ruin it and that rarely ever happens.

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Sep 09, 2015 NiCoLeTa E. rated it it was amazing

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***5 "You're my strength" stars***

Who could imagine that a series with a bunch of hockey players could be so emotional???
Not me, that's for sure!!!
Alex prove me wrong and after that difficult ride, i thought that my mood will lighten up a little bit with reckless, funny Garrett!!!

But man, Garrett prove me wrong for second time, so my expectations for funny times with these books are finally over, because after what i found out about Zack, it's hopeless...
***5 "You're my strength" stars***

Who could imagine that a series with a bunch of hockey players could be so emotional???
Not me, that's for sure!!!
Alex prove me wrong and after that difficult ride, i thought that my mood will lighten up a little bit with reckless, funny Garrett!!!

But man, Garrett prove me wrong for second time, so my expectations for funny times with these books are finally over, because after what i found out about Zack, it's hopeless...

Don't get me wrong, every book had its funny moments but all of them are so emotional and they had prove me the strength that there is in any person, but damn, they hurt!!!
Still... i can not stop reading about those guys, even though my heart is breaking every time a little bit!!!

They worth it!!!

Everybody thought Garrett as a shallow person... His friends, his teammates... Me!!!
He loved the game. He love to play hockey... It's the most important thing in his life...
But he also like to have fun, to tell filthy jokes and to fuck different lady every night or maybe two...
I met him for first time in Alex's book and i adore that guy!!! He was so funny and he was such a good friend... He manage to earn Alex and that it is saying much!!!
Now, it's something about to change in Garrett and that something is coming with the form of Sutton's cousin, Olivia!!!

Olivia is a girl who likes her job in a flower shop, doesn't have many friends except Stevie and Sutton and lives an easy simple life...
But everything are changing in her life...
She just found out that she had cancer and she started to question everything that she knew.
The death maybe it's right outside her door and after she met Garrett Mathewson, she wanted to live her life to the fullest. And she will start with this nice piece of ass...
Everybody knows that Garrett is the king of the one night stands, so it will be perfect for Olivia.
She will have a wild sexy night, her first one-night stand, with a dreamy man and with that she will not have any regrets...

But what will happen when she will discover that Garrett for the first time in his life want to be with a woman... Olivia exactly???
What will she do with her plan??? And how can she let him enter in a life full of loss and heartness????
And Garrett what will do when he will finally find out about what Olivia is hidding of him????
Will he stay by her side or will he runaway????

Well, guys!!! This was an intense emotional journey!!!
I really liked Garrett's tranformation...
Garrett near to Olivia was a different person.
He was still funny, but he was caring for her with such intensity that made my heart racing wildly inside my chest...
Garrett was the strongest guy that ever existed... I really admired him about that...
He was so determined and courageous and he was showing no fear to the future...
Yeah, he had his bad moments sometimes, but that was totally understandable!!!

And Olivia was such a brave person... Even though her condition, she never once cry or let her pain to be shown to the others...
She was fighting her disease with all the power that she had inside of her...
She was a really strong person and she deserved Garrett...
They were so good together....
I only pissed off with her near to the end, even though i totally understand her reasons why she did what she did, it wasn't right for Garrett...

Also i want to tell that the people that surrounded them were fuckin' awesome!!!
If you have friends like them by your side you don't have to be afraid about anything....
And Sutton, Alex and Stevie were friends with big "F"...
(Love you, Alex!!! Just for those words!!!)

That story was so lovely, even though it was extremely sentimental...
And now, it's Zack's turn and i'm so scared!!!
I was in shock when it happened that shit and my heart was aching more than Olivia's struggle with her disease...

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Oct 21, 2014 Dee Montoya rated it really liked it

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****4 Heartfelt Stars****

(Arc kindly provided by Netgalley)

(BR with Melissa and Patty)

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The more I read this series the more I love it!! Sawyer Bennett has created stories that are sexy, heart melting and very entertaining.

Garret is on fire on the ice and off, he's the newest addition to the Cold Fury Hockey Team and he is having the time of his life on his new home, winning games and charming heartsNetgalley)
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Nov 20, 2014 Wendy'sThoughts rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: Sawyer Brown Fans, Hockey Fans, Bad Boys, Romance

4.5 Seriously Good Stars
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This continues the new series of Sawyer Brown's Hockey team, Cold Fury. First, please take a moment to honor this cover....

Yes, artfully done.. yet gasp worthy.

What is the best... the story lives up to the promise. This is a tale which was hinted in the first book of the series, Alex... and the promise of Garrett was firmly planted... and it has blossomed and born some of the sweetest fruit. This book is brimming over with sensuality, heart, humor and care.

The heart and soul of 4.5 Seriously Good Stars
* * * * Spoiler Free
This continues the new series of Sawyer Brown's Hockey team, Cold Fury. First, please take a moment to honor this cover....

Yes, artfully done.. yet gasp worthy.

What is the best... the story lives up to the promise. This is a tale which was hinted in the first book of the series, Alex... and the promise of Garrett was firmly planted... and it has blossomed and born some of the sweetest fruit. This book is brimming over with sensuality, heart, humor and care.

The heart and soul of this story is huge... be prepared to swoon for Garrett. This is a story which has so much going for it yet balances serious life experiences with a deft hand. It was never over the top... it just told it like it is... these things happen... it is what you do; how you handle them and move forward...

I applaud the author in presenting this story with realism, humor and yes.... that hot sexy way Bennett knows how to do...and nothing is more sexy than both characters being strong, playful and human. By giving us both POV's... we were treated to the real deal.

This was a terrific addition to the Cold Fury series... and it will be interesting what comes next.

I will advise those who's trigger is serious illness may need to be prepared.

Alex (Cold Fury Hockey, #1)
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Garrett (Cold Fury Hockey, #2)
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Zack (Cold Fury Hockey #3)
Ryker (Cold Fury Hockey, #4)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hawke (Cold Fury Hockey, #5)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Max (Cold Fury Hockey, #6)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Roman (Cold Fury Hockey, #7)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lucas (Cold Fury Hockey, #8)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Van (Cold Fury Hockey, #9)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Reed (Cold Fury Hockey, #10)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Marek (Cold Fury Hockey, #11)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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Oct 21, 2014 MELISSA *Mel Reader* rated it really liked it

Shelves: arcs

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4.5 "You Make Me Feel Alive" Stars!
(ARC provided by Netgalley)
(BR with Patty & Dee)

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Sep 05, 2014 Eliza rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, net-galley

Hey, Sawyer Bennett Bennett!

A: For Garrett's story.
B: That blurb.

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Review to come.

~ARC kindly provided by publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.~

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Oct 12, 2014 Claire Robinson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: shit-hot-series, love-swept

4.5 - "I'm not going anywhere." Stars!

We return to the lives and loves of the Cold Fury Hockey boys. I have no shame in saying that I fell in love with this series from the first chapter of book one Alex and I am even more besotted and in love with it after finishing the last chapter of Garrett.

Sawyer Bennett takes the bad boy turns good trope and firmly twists it on its head with this book. Garrett Samuelson operates his lov ...more

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Sep 03, 2014 Lyndy Ann ♫ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc-netgalley, favorites, sports

Garrett was an emotional read for me, it made me cry and not many books can do that.

Olivia and Garrett meet at a Cold Fury pre season party and it is lust at first sight for the both of them and Garrett is known by the team as the king of one night stands and Olivia is only looking for a bit of fun before she has to fight for her life.

For Garrett one night with Olivia is not enough so he wants to start his first real relationship with her but Olivia is keeping a secret from Garre ...more

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Dec 19, 2014 Auntee rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Fans of sports romance

Shelves: 2014_reads, e-books, sports-romance, contemporary-romance, made_me_cry, netgalley, part-of-a-series, arc, husband-worthy_hero

I...absolutely...loved...this...story!

I was going to try to write a spoiler-free review, but then I noticed the book blurb sort of gives it away...:(

In a nutshell: Garrett Samuelson (26) is a star winger for the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team. Garrett's a great guy, comes from a good family, has no real baggage, loves to play hockey...but he's a one-night-stand kind of guy. And there's no real reason for this lack of desire for commitment, nothing tragic in his past, he's just a young guy sowing his oats who has yet to meet THE ONE. But he hasI...absolutely...I ...more

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Apr 11, 2018 Holly rated it did not like it

Shelves: audiobook, romance, 2018-read

When I read a romance novel, I expect it to have:

- a plot
- three dimensional main characters
- dialogue that is interesting/witty/amusing
- a little bit of smut
- a realistic reason for there to be "trouble in paradise"

This book is a whole lot of smut, and that's about it. We're told about their first date, their trip to a beach, to an amusement park etc, but never get to actually "see" it because the author seemingly couldn't figure out how to write ...more

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Dec 06, 2014 Carole (Carole's Random Life in Books) rated it really liked it

Shelves: net-galley, reviewed, romance, 2015

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4 Stars!

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4 Stars!

Wow! This turned out to be an incredible book. I am not always a big fan of alternating voices in a book but it really seemed to work in this story. It was really nice to spend a little time in both Olivia and Garrett's head. I must admit that I fell completely head over heels in love with Garrett in this book - He was simply amazing!

I am not a huge hockey fan. Don't get me wrong...I like hockey but I just don't spend a lot of time following it or watching it. This book opened with a scene that was so stereotypical of every professional athlete....and I loved it. I was ready to hate Garrett and his playboy ways but I found that I hadn't really met the real Garrett. Nobody seemed to meet the real Garrett until Olivia came into his life.

I liked Olivia. She is a fighter and was willing to take what Garrett offered but she really didn't think it would go anywhere. She treated Garrett just like she would have treated anyone else which is exactly what he needed. I really liked Garrett and Olivia as a couple. The chemistry between them was intense and there were more than a few steamy scenes. I don't think that this book fell into the insta-love trap exactly. It really starts out at insta-lust which is totally believeable in my opinion. It turns into more as they spend time together.

The supporting characters were great. Olivia's mom was amazing. Stevie was equally amazing and his support of Olivia during her illness was heartwarming. The hockey fans that threw themselves at Garrett every chance they had added an interesting element to the story. I really expected this book to be a light romance but it deal with some major issues. I didn't expect to be hit with life and death issues but it made for such a unique story. Everything that Olivia and Garrett go through in this story works to bring them closer.

I would highly recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance that don't mind a story that deals with illness. I actually started reading this book while I was sitting in a chemotherapy lab with my mother and I don't know that I would have wanted to read this story a year ago just because of the illness at the center of the story. This book is the second in the series but I read it as a stand alone without any trouble. This is the first book by Sawyer Bennett that I have had a chance to read but I plan to go back and read the first book in the series very soon.

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Nov 18, 2014 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: x-book-bonanza

Remember Garrett? The guy that befriends Alex and always has a dirty joke on the tip of his tongue and a one night stand in his bed.

Garrett knows he’ll never love anything more than hockey. Maybe someday he’ll settle down, but for now it’s all about his love of the game and enjoying his time with the ladies. While attending the preseason party he spots a woman that not only catches his attention with her beauty, but with her wit and sense of humor. The perfect package, if only he cou Remember Garrett? The guy that befriends Alex and always has a dirty joke on the tip of his tongue and a one night stand in his bed.

Garrett knows he’ll never love anything more than hockey. Maybe someday he’ll settle down, but for now it’s all about his love of the game and enjoying his time with the ladies. While attending the preseason party he spots a woman that not only catches his attention with her beauty, but with her wit and sense of humor. The perfect package, if only he could get her to say yes, but Olivia knows just who Garrett is and knows all about his playboy ways.

Olivia is facing a hard fight, one that makes her realize that life is too short not to live each day to the fullest. Although Garrett is the type of guy she should say no to, she find herself taking the risk for a little bit of fun. But one night doesn’t seem to be enough for either of these two. But Olivia is keeping something from Garrett and once he realizes just what they’re up against, it’s a fight he isn’t willing to walk away from.

I remember when I met Garrett and I was just knew that he was the kind of guy that falls hard. There was no soft landing for Garrett, no dipping a toe into the pool – it was all or nothing. Garrett had been painted pretty much as a gentleman and a man-whore in Alex so I was worried that the might come across more of a jerk in this, but found that he got angry and rough at all the right times. Beyond a few outbursts he really was a decent guy from the start. And in the bedroom… swoon. Hard and rough were perfected but he also knew how to give it soft and sweet.

Olivia’s struggles I think were perfectly showcased in this story. Her fears were realistic and although her decisions made me crazy at times, I never doubted the place they were coming from. There were a few points in where this struggle caused me to get a little choked up. But I think what made this story and story line so good was that it caused me to put myself in the characters shoes and think about what I would have done. That right there showed just how connected I was to these two.

Beyond the main story line developing between Garrett & Olivia we get quite a bit of Alex & Sutton and the introduction of a new character, Stevie. That first encounter between Stevie and Garrett was priceless. We also are given the a sideline story that will morph into the third book in the series that I have a feeling so going to be the best book of this series. The set up that occurs in Garrett was perfection and fit in not only the situation that we were facing as a reader in this book but has me all twisted waiting for book three.

I have been slowly devouring all things Sawyer Bennett this year and I have yet to be let down. This author gives you amazing Contemporary Romance reads. This is an author that I know won’t lead me wrong. When I need a sure thing, I know that I can pick up anything this author writes and I won’t be disappointed. Loved me some Garrett & Olivia and can’t wait for book three and all the feels that will come with THAT story!
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Nov 14, 2014 Izy rated it liked it

Shelves: net-galley, arc, 2015, contemporary

ARC generously provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Rating~ 3 stars

Garrett Samuelson is the star hockey player and the king of one-night stands. He doesn’t even go on a date with a girl for more than three times. His life is pretty much revolves around partying and playing hockey.

“I love women and love fucking them. But they take a backseat to hockey…my one true love. Always have, always will.”

Olivia Case is Sutton’s (the heroine from Alex, first book in the series) cousin. She works ...more

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Mar 26, 2015 Kim Bailey rated it it was amazing

Shelves: girl-crushin, covergasm, boys-i-love, schmexxxy, sweetness

This book is so hard to review ... I cried like a baby over it ... but it was perfectly sweet & wonderfully uplifting at the same time.
One thing's for sure ... Garrett has earned himself a spot on my top book boyfriend list.

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Oct 11, 2014 SamJ ★Needs a HEA★ rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley-copy-for-review, book-challenge-2014, genre-contemporary-romance, copy-received-for-honest-review, heroine-injured-damaged-wounded-ill, reviewed, read-2014, theme-insta-lust-or-love, 4-star-reads, hero-sport

Copy received via netgalley in exchange for an honest review

★Book Basics★

Genre : - Contemporary Romance
Series : - 2nd in the series
Love triangle? - (view spoiler)
Cheating? - (view spoiler)
HEA? - (view spoiler)
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? - Yes
Rating - 4

★Review★

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Nov 19, 2014 Jess-i-ca ~Sometimes a Gif Witch~ rated it really liked it

4 Sweet Hockey Stars!

Garrett is a ladies man and not really settling down any time soon....

Until he sees Olivia...

Olivia has some problems in her life...Mainly one that starts with a "C"

CANCER

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She's not sure if she should be in a relationship with someone when she is trying to figure out if she is going to live...

Turns out Garrett's not a hoebag but just waiting for the right girl to show up...And he wants to spend whatever time left with Olivia that she has

They worked through their issues together. It was a little instalove but still good and I'm not a hockey fan but this was an overall enjoyable book.

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Jan 27, 2017 Em Lost In Books rated it did not like it

Shelves: 2017, 2010-19, 1-star, dnf

DNF @ 30%

I really hate books where protagonist is suffering from a terminal illness and this was one of them.

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Oct 15, 2014 ~Dawn~TUG rated it it was amazing

I LOVE NETGALLEY...I LOVE SAWYER BENNETT...back to your regularly scheduled newsfeed...

Ms. Bennett does it AGAIN!! Loved Garrett!!

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Oct 04, 2014 Sheryl C. Nash rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance-erotica, romance-contemporary, loved-it

LOVED IT... CAN'T STOP CRYING... AND THAT EPILOGUE... PERFECT... GARRETT WAS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION... *SNIFF* Sawyer Bennett you are a GENIUS!!!!

Will write a proper review soon... when I can get my emotions in check...

*ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Random House Publishing*

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