USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Meet the Arizona Vengeance, hockey’s hottest new team. They’re burning up the ice—until a one-night-stand with the coach’s daughter freezes one player in his skates. Bishop Scott, co-captain. Not too shabby, huh? It’s all part of my fresh start with the NHL’s latest expansion team, and that means new teammates, a new coach, a new city, and a big new contract. Basically, I … big new contract. Basically, I cannot f***ing wait to show my old squad what they’re missing.
But first, I decide to check out the town before the grind begins. Turns out Arizona chicks are totally smokin’, and I’m fortunate enough to meet one who’s looking for the same thing I am: a night of anonymous, unforgettable, no-strings-attached sex.
Fast forward to the Vengeance arena. It’s the last place I expect to see her again—let alone in her own office. Then bells go off and I finally realize who this girl is: Brooke Perron. My new coach’s daughter. All of a sudden, we’re picking up right where we left off, which means our hands are all over each other. That’s when her dad—my boss—walks in. And before I can get a word out, Brooke’s introducing me as her fiancé.
Sure, she just saved my ass. So why do I get the feeling Brooke’s going to turn my world upside down? Maybe it’s because this fake relationship feels way too real. . . .
Praise for Bishop
“Bishop is a fun, sexy, and totally entertaining read. . . . I loved getting to meet all the other guys of this series. I am truly looking forward to each of their stories.”—Book Bitches Blog (five stars)
“This is a feel good, fun story with great writing and dialogue. The characters are easy to connect with and there are lots of entertaining secondary characters. I can’t wait to read more books in this series.”—Cocktails and Books
The Arizona Vengeance series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately:
BISHOP
ERIK
LEGEND
And don’t miss her Carolina Cold Fury novels:
ALEX
GARRETT
ZACK
RYKER
HAWKE
MAX
ROMAN
LUCAS
VAN
REED
MAREK
The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels:
SEX IN THE STICKS
JILTED
And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order:
SUGAR DADDY
SUGAR RUSH
SUGAR FREE
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Bishop~ Bishop and Brooke what a great story!
How can you not love a handsome, sexy, sweet hockey player and a lovely gal from New York just wanting to let off a bit of steam! That may be how it all started that night in the bar but the next morning when they both show up at the Vengeance Hockey field this is going to get a bit more complicated!
It isn’t bad enough that the coach of the team has just found his new co-captain in a bit of a compromising position but said it is with his own daughter! A quick web of lies and now they are well on their way to a promising relationship…not ! This was a great story of one steamy couple that really have no idea what they need or want until it may be right under their noses!!
Loved It !!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
4
Bishop and Brooke are lovable and fun to watch fall in love. What started out as a ruse, turns into a rose. I love that Bishop fell into the caring role without even realizing it, and Brooke really seemed to blossom the more she was with him.
It ended a little on the flat side for me, even though it was a HEA, I felt there could have been just a little bit more to there story. I was left happy, but still wanting.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
*ARC provided through Netgalley for an honest review*
The Cold Fury series may be over but the Arizona Vengeance will fill the void quite nicely and Bishop is an amazing way to kick off this new series. Bishop is seriously hot and one night with him is too hard for Brooke to pass up. Never expecting to see him again she’s shocked when he walks at the Vengeance Arena. Of course it’s just her luck that he turns out to be one of the players. When her father, who happens to be the head coach of the Vengeance, catches them in a serious lip lock Brooke blurts out the first thing that comes to mind! Now things really get fun.
As always with Sawyer Bennett books the writing is exceptional with a nice fluid pace to the story and the characters will grab your attention right from the start. I can’t wait for the next book and I think this one needs to be on everyone’s must read list. I highly recommend it.
NHL star Bishop Scott has arrived in Phoenix ready to turn over a new leaf and make the most of this new opportunity he’s been given, he’ll be starting the season with new coaches and teammates on a whole new team. With a few days to spare before the new season gets underway, he decides to do a little exploring, and finds himself in a bar, and seated next to a beautiful woman, who is in need of a little saving from a drunk who can’t take “no” for an answer. He decides to butt into their conversation, and save the day, which not only earns him a smile, but also an offer he can’t refuse… a little no strings attached fun between the sheets. Not realizing this little encounter is about to take him on a path that is not in his “turning over a new leaf playbook.”
New to town, Brooke Perron decides to check out the night life and have a few drinks, maybe meet a few locals, but nothing could have prepared her for the hunk that pulls up a chair beside her, and saves her from a drunk looking for a good time. Within minutes she realizes that he is not only easy on the eyes, but also intelligent, and really knows how to treat a lady; he’s definitely someone she’d be into… but romance really isn’t in her plan these days. Maybe a night of fun though??
Within the pages of this all consuming tale you will find an emotional story line brimming with heat and heart; these two had me feeling the words in my heart and at my fingertips; their intimate moments were scorching hot! The chemistry between Bishop and Brooke was immediate and undeniable, and while their relationship was supposed to be a farce it was actually intensely passionate, caring and tender… much like a real relationship! I loved my time with these two, they inspired many swoons and smiles, and their story also spawned introductions to some of Bishop’s teammates that have left me quite excited for upcoming installments!! I highly recommend you meet these two their wonderful story will leave your heart overflowing!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion
All the heat, and all the heart!
The opening scene shows Bishop and Brooke hooking up in the purest one-night-stand sense. The way the author describes their night together makes it clear there are no emotions involved. The next morning, however, when her dad – his new boss – catches them making plans for round two in her office, the Lie is born and the game is on.
As they start to spend more and more time together, emotions get messy and the line between Fake-it-so-Dad-doesn’t-Freak and Hey-this-is-starting-to-feel-Real gets more than a little blurry. Throw in a vengeful fake friend, a far-too-insightful mother, a twist on dear old Dad’s interests, and enough hockey player hookups to make any single woman want to move to Phoenix, and you’ve got yourself a smoldering hot romance that is exactly what we’ve come to expect from this author.
As the first book in a new series focusing on a new hockey team, we are also introduced to several of the other players, the team owner, and other characters who it’s clear we will be seeing in future books. This one had a HFN, leaving me wanting just a bit more closure for this couple but hoping it’ll be included as a side note in a future volume. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This is the way to start a new series! Start off with a one-night stand, turn it into a fake engagement, and then watch it spark into a real relationship. Bishop and Brooke are absolutely precious together. Both are new to Phoenix and since they come from New York their “fake” engagement could be real. The more time they spend together, the more real it becomes until all bets are off. When the so called friend blows things up will they be able to withstand the fall out? This is well written and with great characters. Being this is a new series, we have a whole new set of players to get to know. This is going to be fun getting to know the team!
Definitely recommend this one!
The Cold Fury Series may have come to an end but what can I say about Bishop book 1 in the new hockey series the Arizona Vengeance apart from it’s a must read for all ice hockey lovers.
Bishop Scott has been traded to a new expansion team and he’s not happy about it could a chance meeting in a bar with a gorgeous girl make the difference but it was meant to be a one night stand of sizzling hot passion he wasn’t meant to see Brooke again so why is he facing her when he reports for training the next day……..
Brooke Perron has moved from NYC to be closer to her father who is still grieving over losing his wife and her mother a year ago, he is the trainer for the Arizon Vengeance how will he react when he catches Scott and Brooke making out ….
A fake relationship to keep her father happy turns into a fake engagement which along the way somehow turns into love. This book has it all you will laugh at the witty banter the characters all have with each other, you will wish for a HEA for Scott and Brooke who you can’t help falling in love with and you will end up wanting more from the hot players of the Arizona Vengeance this is a great Read for all hockey fans and a great read for all lovers of romance with characters who will have you smiling and cheering along side them. Brilliant start to a new series.
The first book in this series has made me an instant fan of the Arizona Vengeance!!!!
Bishop and Brooke got a huge surprise when they both ended up at the Vengeance arena. Getting caught with the coach’s daughter could be a lot of trouble for Bishop, so Brooke blurts out the most logical reason they would be together: they’ve been in a relationship.
I laughed so much reading this book. It’s light on the angst but there’s definitely some drama that they need to navigate their way through. I finished this book in one sitting. I was glued to the screen and before I knew it, I hit the last page. If Bishop is any indication of how awesome the Vengeance is going to be, I can’t wait for what comes next!
*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*
Bishop is the first book in the new Arizona Vengeance series. It is a hot hockey romance with some hot hockey hunks… BUT so much more than that!!
A meet-cute, a one night stand, and a rash decision lead to a fake engagement. Bishop and Brooke’s relationship starts out as a sham, but despite a rocky foundation built on lies, it very soon becomes something much more.
“…she’s the only woman I’ve ever been with that makes me excited to see what tomorrow will bring.”
A really fun start pulled me right into this book and I just didn’t want to put it down at all. I loved this story and definitely swooned for Bishop, my new hockey BBF!!
-5 Stars!-
I’ve been a longtime fan of the Carolina Fury series from Sawyer Bennett so I was excited for this new spinoff. Bishop is the first book in the Arizona Vengence series. Bishop centers around a misunderstanding after a one night stand.
I really enjoyed the majority of the book. I loved watching Bishop and Brooke’s relationship go basically from friends with benefits to truly deeply caring for each other. There were a few parts that I feel like the words Bishop says and what he means don’t exactly line up making him seem somewhat more misogynistic than I think his intentions was.
Overall, I really enjoyed this spin-off and can’t wait to see what is to come next.
~miranda
I’m happy to report that the super-hot hockey gods that Sawyer Bennett is known for in the Cold Fury series are just as hot and awesome in this series. I could not put this book down! Or, at least I didn’t want to. You know, work and real life got in the way. And I will admit, at one point I could foresee something terrible happening and had to put it down for a little while because by not reading further I could stall the thing from happening. (I’m not going to tell you if I was right or not because that would ruin it for you when you get to that point!)
Bishop is just such a nice guy. I know, calling a man a nice guy is like the kiss of death. But seriously, he’s a sweetie. From the beginning of his fake relationship with Brooke, he is on her about not putting all the blame on herself. He’s so considerate of her feelings and how things are affecting her even though the ruse has really put a damper on his social life. The relationship that grows as Bishop and Brooke spend more and more time together is so natural and organic. They have a beautiful connection.
My heart hurts for Brooke and her reasons for giving up a job she loved for a job she isn’t very thrilled with. What a wonderful woman she is, and such a caring daughter. I will admit, it made me dislike her dad a bit since he had to have known she gave up a lot for him. When Brooke, yet again, puts someone else’s well being ahead of her own so Bishop won’t have trouble with his job, it’s just like second nature to her. She’s definitely a mama bear type of nurturer.
The chemistry is off the charts with these two and they have both hot and touching love scenes in this story. Again, the relationship progresses so naturally it’s almost like you don’t even realize it’s happening.
We meet a few of the teammates in this story to pave the way for future books. It seems it may be a while before we get his story, but I cannot wait to learn more about Tacker. He had my heart from the very beginning. I have a feeling this series is going to be (somehow) even better than the Cold Fury series.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
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For Bishop a fresh start, finds him in an awkward situation. Bennett says game on with an irresistible player and his saucy fantasy girl. Bishop is the new guy in town. His skills are legendary and so is his ego. When a night on the town puts more than his job on the line, he has to make some tough decisions. Should he listen to his head or risk his heart? Sawyer Bennett goes for the win and scores.
I’ve read a few books by this author and absolutely loved them, and this one is no different. I haven’t read too many hockey related books, but damn I do love me some sexy athletes! Bishop was just yummy! At 6’5″, commanding and totally sweet as well, he’s hard not to love! He starts off as your “typical” athlete, just looking for fun, nothing serious, but he meets Brooke and things take an unexpected turn.
Their whole predicament was kind of silly, but completely entertaining. Brooke means well and Bishop, the nice guy that he is, goes along for the ride. I love how they both think this will end a certain way, but then find that they have more than just sexual chemistry. I love the scene where Bishop puts Sebastion in his place. Total Alpha moment and how I expect hockey players to act haha! I also love Bishop’s take-charge attitude…those bedroom scenes…whew! HOTT!! Things go pretty great for the duo until an unexpected guest comes along, Bishop also gained more points from me with the way he dealt with the nutter, I hated that yatch…like with a passion!
I loved the other guys in this book and can’t wait to read the whole series with Dax, Erik, Legend and the mysterious Tacker. I cannot wait to read Erik’s book. I find it absolutely hilarious that he finds a woman who is immune to his ways. The ending of this book kinda made me feel…meh. Okay, not meh, but I wish there was a little more to it. An epilogue or something, I sort of felt like it just ended. Anywho, loved the book either way and ready for Erik and Blue!!
#B2BKristina
I’m so excited that we have a new hockey series to look forward to from Sawyer Bennett. I adored Bishop. Maybe not at first, but the more time he spent with Brooke the more I loved how he treated her. For having a fake relationship, he was a great boyfriend to her.
So many times you see sports players equals tons of other women drama. While we do have that, I didn’t mind it at all. In fact, I’m glad it was there because Bishops reactions to it was exactly what I want to see happen when faced with a woman trying to interfere. It’s one of the biggest reasons I loved Bishop.
Brooke was a very sweet and mature heroine despite her silly reaction to her father catching her with Bishop. There were a few times she could have reacted badly and instead was calm and mature.
This ended up being a fun read. I am a little worried about Erik’s story next. He came off as a major player in this book. It will be interesting to see where the author takes his story.
A great start to a new series. Well-written with strong character development. Brooke and Bishop were dynamic together with explosive chemistry from the start. Loved experiencing the evolution of their relationship.
I can’t wait for more Arizona Vengeance stories.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC received via NetGalley.
What a way to start this new hockey series….. with a BANG!!! What do you get when you mix a hot playboy hockey player and a gorgeous New York transplant whose working for the new hockey team? A fun, sexy quick read you can’t put down. What happens when a one-night stand turns into so much more? You get Bishop and Brooke trying to maneuver through the lies of a relationship, engagement and eventually realizing there is so much more between them. If you loved the Cold Fury series you’ll definitely want to grab this new series!
What a great start for Sawyer Bennett’s new Arizona Vengeance hockey series!
From a one-night stand to being engaged the next day, Bishop didn’t know what hit him, but he handled the situation and Brooke with patience and kindness. Neither of them were looking for a relationship but after spending so much time together to keep the ruse up especially for Brooks’s dad, they both realize that this is something worth pursuing.
This book has also introduced us to a interesting cast of characters that I can’t wait to hear more about as this series continues.
3.75 stars– BISHOP is the first instalment in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary, adult ARIZONA VENGEANCE erotic, hockey, romance series focusing on the men and women of the professional hockey team the Arizona Vengeance. This is twenty-eight year old, Arizona Vengeance co-captain Bishop Scott, and team merchandising director Brooke Perron’s story line. The Arizona Vengeance is a spin-off from the author’s Carolina Cold Fury Hockey series.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Brooke and Bishop) BISHOP follows the fake relationship between Arizona Vengeance co-captain Bishop Scott, and team merchandising director Brooke Perron. The Arizona Vengeance is the NHL’s newest expansion hockey team, and one of their brightest new stars partakes of a one-night stand that quickly develops into something more. Bishop Scott will come face to face with his coach’s daughter, Brooke Perron but getting caught in a compromising position finds Brooke blurting out that she and Bishop were in it for the long haul. What ensues is the fake relationship between Brooke and Bishop, and the potential fall-out as a vindictive woman tries to destroy them all.
Brooke Perron, hoping to save Bishop from her father’s wrath reveals to Coach Perron that she and Bishop had been secretly dating, and were recently engaged to be married. Hoping to keep the ruse up for a little while longer, Brooke and Bishop reveal to a few close friends the truth about the entire situation but betrayal comes at a cost to the Arizona franchise.
The relationship between Brooke and Bishop begins as a one-night stand that quickly morphs into something more-from friendship to the reality of falling in love, Brooke and Bishop find themselves looking towards a future but a future that will hit a road bump when vengeance turns ugly, directed at everyone concerned. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate; the sexual tension is palpable without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to a large number of colorful and animated characters including Brooke’s widowed father and team coach David Perron; Bishop’s mother Marianne; and Brooke’s former co-worker Nanette; as well as the players for the Arizona Vengeance: GM Christian Rutherford, Team captain Tacker Hall, Dax Monahan, Erik Dalhbeck, and Legend Bay.
BISHOP is a flirty, fun but predictable story line that is following a similar pattern to her previous series. The premise is engaging; the romance is hot and steamy; the characters are dynamic and charismatic. BISHOP is an intimate look at two people caught between the truth and a lie that continues to snowball out of control.
* A review copy was provided by the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review *
Sawyer Bennett has another HIT Hockey team on her hands with the Arizona Vengeance. I was so excited to see she was going to introduce us to more hockey studs. I loved her Cold Fury Series and I have to say I think I am liking these Arizona men even more. I thought this one was even steamier than her Cold Fury men.
Bishop is a fun, sexy and totally entertaining read. It is perfect for a lazy Sunday or an afternoon on the beach. This book is the first in the Arizona Vengeance Series and I look forward to reading all the stories of the men we met in this book. It is a standalone novel that is told in Dual POV. I did think the ending was rather abrupt, I would’ve liked an epilogue, but I am hoping that with the way she ended this story, that it leaves it open to see Brooke and Bishop in other books. NO this is NOT a cliffhanger!!!!
What happens when something “fake” turns into something real??
In this book we meet Bishop Scott. He is a hot hockey player that was just traded to a new expansion team in Arizona. Not overly happy about this, he is willing to give things a go and do his best. The night before the training season begins he decides to go and get is groove on. This is where he meets Brooke and both are down for a One Night Stand. Brooke is also new to Arizona. She is taking on a new job and to help her father cope with the loss of her mother 7 months earlier. Little did they know that, that one night stand would change their lives. What happens when they find out who they really are?? Can Brooke and Bishop get their HEA?? Read this book to find out.
What I love the most about Sawyer Bennett’s sport romance books/series, is that she does the perfect mix of story and hockey. She gives us interesting storylines but also puts just the right amount of Hockey jargon in the story. You aren’t overloaded with hockey stats and the game of hockey that you lose the main story. Her books are perfect for everybody. Even if you aren’t a hockey fan or a fan of the sports romance novels.
I loved getting to meet all the other guys of this series. I am truly looking forward to each of their stories.
I would 100% recommend this book to everyone!! If you are a fan of Sawyer’s Cold Fury series, then you are going to want to meet the men of the Arizona Vengeance!!! Make sure you have a fan and some water when you read this book 😉
ARC received for an honest review
Woohoo. I am going to miss the Cold Fury, but a brand new series with a brand new team and a whole lotta new hockey hotties for me to adore – sign me up!
Welcome to Phoenix, home of the Arizona Vengeance. And say hello to Bishop while you are at it!
This book starts with one heck of a bang, and I was hooked from then on.
Bishop and Brooke’s relationship may not start in the most conventional way, but there is no denying the attraction between them – I mean, you can feel the pheromones flying between them, and the sexual tension can be cut with a knife!
I liked that even though they have their issues, there is nothing too OTT dramatic for our lovelies. They deal with things like adults, no pouty, stupid fights for no reason, they do this thing called “communicating” and sort their sh!t out!
There is something that made me get all stabby, and I feel that it is going to play a part in further books in the series, but I am not sure. I had such a visceral reaction to them – in that I wanted to put my hand into my kindle and slap them stupid!
It was great getting to know a little about the other guys in the Vengeance, and there is one there (not saying who) that I know is going to break my heart when we get to his story – and I can’t wait!
Sweet, sexy, hot and funny, I really enjoyed Bishop and can’t wait to see what happens next for the Vengeance.