I built myself up from nothing. A product of the foster care system, I learned early on how to fight hard to get what I want. Whether it was starting my first company in college, earning my first billion, or buying my first professional sports team, I know how to get what I want, when I want it.Until now.Willow Monahan is fierce, independent, and hot as hell. She also takes great pleasure in … pleasure in shutting down my advances. The younger sister of one of my star players, Willow intrigues me to my very core. And while she may have willingly given me her body, she is hesitant to offer up more. Now I’m on a mission to find out why.
I’ve decided to approach my desire for Willow like I’ve approached much of my life; with persistence, determination, and a whole lot of that Dominik Carlson alpha charm. Buying a hockey expansion team, building the Arizona Vengeance from the ground up, and bringing home a championship may prove to be an easier feat than winning Willow’s heart.
But I’ve never been a quitter.
Willow Monahan… I’m coming for you.
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YES! This is why we all read and become engrossed in the lives of the characters. We started following Dominik and Willow when they met several books ago and we all knew there was going to come a time they would boil over and come together but who would have thought it would be so spectacular. Dominik is the owner of the Arizona Vengeance and he has taken this team on as no other owner would and this team has become as family. They are coming to the end of the season, their first season as a team, and no one would have even thought they would have a chance as contenders but they are on top. Willow is Dax’s sister, (Dax one of the first line players we met in a previous book) and she is a photo journalist who takes jobs in dangerous places (unknown to her family) and she is in town for the playoffs. Watching these two come together and love. I am not going to give anything away because this one has to be read and/or listened to because you do not want to miss a single thing. I think this one is my favorite so far of the series (but I say that of all of them) so wait for the next one.
I built myself up from nothing. A product of the foster care system, I learned early on how to fight hard to get what I want. Whether it was starting my first company in college, earning my first billion, or buying my first professional sports team, I know how to get what I want, when I want it.
Until now.
Willow Monahan is fierce, independent, and hot as hell. She also takes great pleasure in shutting down my advances. The younger sister of one of my star players, Willow intrigues me to my very core. And while she may have willingly given me her body, she is hesitant to offer up more. Now I’m on a mission to find out why.
I’ve decided to approach my desire for Willow like I’ve approached much of my life; with persistence, determination, and a whole lot of that Dominik Carlson alpha charm. Buying a hockey expansion team, building the Arizona Vengeance from the ground up, and bringing home a championship may prove to be an easier feat than winning Willow’s heart.
But I’ve never been a quitter.
Willow Monahan… I’m coming for you
WOW!!! I freaking loved every page of Dominik’s & Willow’s story! Their story was flawlessly written and heartfelt! Their chemistry was off the charts hot! Highly recommend this book!
This book had all the feels! I love revisiting the Arizona Vengeance hockey team although if you haven’t read any of the other books in the series, this is a great standalone. Dominik owns the Vengeance team and he has the hots for Willow, one of the players’ sister. Willow was an interesting character, very independent, and Dominik was very much an alpha. But as always with a Sawyer Bennett book, she gives her characters believable personalities as well as believable conflicts. The story was an easy read and for me thoroughly likable.
This author never fails to write a wildly entertaining hockey romance and this book is no different. We were first introduced to Dominik and leading lady, Willow in the previous books and I am thrilled that we finally get their story.
Dominik is positively delicious and I am laying claim to him as my book boyfriend. This self-assured billionaire owner of the Arizona Vengeance knows what he wants and it’s Willow. She’s a challenge and he is intrigued by her, but perhaps he desires something more? I absolutely loved Dominik. He is commanding and confident, but he has a huge heart – for not only Willow, but also for his team.
Willow is the sister of hockey player Dax and is a strong heroine who is fiercely independent and at times a tad too head strong. This girl avoids relationships, but she cannot deny her intense connection with Dominik. Together, the two of them are dynamite and it was entertaining to see how their relationship evolved.
I love the underlying sports theme and it was great to see the characters from the previous books. This author always does a fantastic job of paving the way for the reader to fall in love with the next characters’ books – as it stands I am counting down the days to get Rafe’s and Wylde’s story! Dominik is a fast paced sports romance set in the Arizona Vengeance series. It is a standalone novel with some character overlap. If you like a good sports romance with strong, well-developed characters and a solid storyline, then you will enjoy Dominik. 4.5 stars.
4.5 stars. Loved Dominik!
“I have not forgotten her name, nor one single detail about her. Willow Monahan is absolutely unforgettable.”
Awww – another fantastic story from this author. Dominik is massively swoonworthy! I simply adored him. Yeah, he’s super rich and nothing is too much trouble if you’ve got money to burn, but I loved how he still appreciated the humble beginnings he came from, and also how he liked to use his money to do good things for other people, as well as make his own life easier.
“For some strange reason, I feel like baring my neck and letting him pin me down in submission. And that is so not like me.”
Willow was a tough nut to crack and I’ve got to say that she really made Dominik work hard to win her heart – perhaps a little bit too hard? There was no denying the explosive chemistry between them – they were so compelling and electrifying together! I loved Dominik’s alpha side and the fact that Willow (clearly an independent and ballsy woman) loved it, too!
A really great story with such a fab feeling of camaraderie and family between the characters. They’ve got each other’s backs these people!
I’ve been loving this series and I was intrigued about what was going on between Willow and Dominik from prior scenes in the series and Sawyer Bennett always makes it interesting.
Multi billionaire and Vengeance-owner Dominik Carlson is infatuated with Willow, sister to one of Vengeance players. They hooked up a time or two and things were really good between them, but Dominik has a reputation as a player, and Willow has some deep scars from her past that have them both thinking they could have a sex-only relationship.
Like that ever works in a romance novel!
They both deny the feelings they have for each other until everything implodes and I’m not sure that Dominik will ever be one of my favorites in this series. That being said, I did like how his character made me ponder exactly what I thought about him — was he a hot alpha, or just a jerk? I’m still mulling that one over. Whatever the case, Dominik and Willow do steam up the sheets!
I adored Willow and her strength and her willingness to be vulnerable as well. Her relationship with Dax was a nice part of the story.
So overall, a quick, entertaining read that kept me interested until the end.
Dominik (Arizona Vengeance #6) by Sawyer Bennett. Dominik is the billionaire owner of the Arizona Vengeance. He is a playboy who has finally met his match in Willow Monahan. Since the first time they hooked up they both can’t get the other off their minds. With the playoffs coming up Dominik knows Willow will be in town and it is the perfect to get back under and into Willow. Together Dominik and Willow are sexual fire and it was hot reading about their exploits. Neither one of them claim to want a relationship but the more time they spend with each other the more their feelings grow. Their journey to finding love was a rocky one with a major bump in the road. The ending was the cat’s meow and it was all that. It was the sweetest and left me with a smile on my face. I would loved to have more of Dominik and Willow. It was also nice to catch up with the rest of the gang and see the changes in their life. Dominik wasn’t a story I was excited to read like the other stories however this was a marvelous sexy story. The author nailed it. 5 stars for me.
If you read Tacker you got a glimpse into the begining of Dominik and Willow’s relationship. So I was really excited to see where the author was going to take this story. Willow is such a strong, independent woman so it was fun to read about Dominik trying to pin her down. It was a challenge but one Dominik wasn’t going to back down from. There was a lot of back and forth of them being together, then not, then together, and then not. It made for a guessing game if they would actually end up together. I did enjoy getting to know these characters more as they were present in the past books. I was happy to learn about their pasts and how their lives became to what they are now. I was expecting some more drama with regards to Willow being the sister to one of Dominik’s players. Overall, I really enjoyed the story! If you love sports romances as much I do this whole series is fantastic!
Dominik!!! I’ve been rooting for him and Willow since he was first introduced as the owner of the Vengeance!
I absolutely devoured this book. Sawyer Bennett delivered all the feels and more.
She definitely exceeded all my expectations and made me fall even more in love with these characters.
This is one Sawyer Bennett book you’ll want to read immediately!!!
5 Huge Stars
OMG! I loved this book. I say this with each book In the series but Bennett just keeps upping the ante and making each story better and better!
Dominik Carlson is a dominant, sexy, strong alpha who has fought through a tough childhood to build his empire that includes the Arizona Vengeance hockey team…Willow Monahan is an adventurous, fiercely independent, take charge woman who gives Dominik a run for his money. After a wild night together, he continues to pursue her, she says no! The chemistry between them is tangible and heats up the pages…you get caught up in the push and pull of their relationship. Not only will you be routing for Dominik and Willow to get their HEA, you’ll be routing for to the Arizona Vengeance to win the championship! I really like the way Bennett incorporated glimpses of her Cold Fury Hockey and Jameson Force Security series into this book as well. If you are looking for a well written, sexy 5-star read this is the book for you. Advanced copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have been intrigued by Domink since the first time he appeared in this series. He is one Alpha male and has a soft side you would not expect. He is owner of the Arizona Vengeance Hockey team and very much a player, and he wants to play with Willow. Willow is a photojournalist who has been hurt in the past and she is more than happy to play with Domink. But then thing begin to change. I love how hot this couple was and the chemistry was off the chart. The love story was beautiful and getting to see more of the other couples from past books was awesome.
Dominik is book #6 in the Arizona Vengeance series.
Dominik is the charismatic, unconventional owner of the new expansion team. He has long had his eye on Willow, the sister of one of his players.
Willow is a photo journalist who often travels to exotic and dangerous locales and she is fiercely independent. She thrives on her freedom and due to a past heartbreak, she is absolutely not interested in a committed relationship.
But Dominik knows what he wants and he knows how to get it. He wants Willow and he is persistent in his pursuit. He doesn’t just want a fling and he pulls out every stop to convince her to give them a shot. Dominik and Willow have explosive chemistry but also have such a strong emotional connection.
Every box gets checked in this book. You have all the feels, there is some very sexy times, but there is also a good hit of danger and intrigue. We get a lot of crossovers to some of our favorite characters from Cold Fury and Jameson security series. Specifically, we get a good prequel or setup to Malik Fournier’s story and the next few Jameson books.
Sawyer Bennett is one of my favorite authors and she is an automatic 1-click for me. The writing is exceptional as always and quickly draws you into the story and I connect immediately to the characters.
I love this series and enjoy each book more and more. I highly recommend giving Dominik a shot!
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
4.5
From the moment Sawyer Bennett announced she’d be writing Dominik’s story I have been dying to get my hands on it! It is no secret how huge of a hockey fan I am so when you can combine my two favourite things…hockey and romance novels I am 100% there. We have seen Dominik plenty in the previous books in the series and he left me always wanting more. He is the team owner and creator of the Arizona Vengeance Team. He is 39 years old and incredibly wealthy & successful. What I love about Dominik is on top of all his success and wealth he has an incredible heart and soft spot for the players of his team. He also exudes confidence and sex appeal. After a one night encounter with Willow Monahan (team player Dax’s sister) he hasn’t had enough and will stop at nothing to make her his. His confidence and demanding, controlling ways were to his detriment at times but also provided some insanely sexy bedroom scenes that had my kindle burning up! Willow is a force of her own. She has a fierce, strong attitude but is dealing with a few trust issues and insecurities about commitment that get in her way at times. As I adore this series so much I loved getting to see the previous players and their significant others and catching up with them. The next book is Wylde coming out in May and cannot wait to see where his story will go after a few nuggets were dropped in Dominik. Sawyer Bennett is an incredibly talented author. Her hockey series are my favourite and I will never get enough. The way she develops her characters and the family she creates among the team and players is so incredible. The emotion I felt for Dominik during playoffs as he is watching his team get closer and closer to the Stanley Cup felt so real and I loved that. This is a must read for hockey romance fans.
*I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review*
I have been waiting anxiously for Dominik’s story and Sawyer Bennett didn’t disappoint, as she takes us on a emotional and sexy journey that you won’t want to put down while giving you all the feels. When Dominik Carlson the self made billionaire, and owner of the Arizona Vengeance, goes after what he wants, the absolutely unforgettable Willow Monahan, sister of one of his star players Dax Monahan. And boy oh boy… does he have his work cut out for him.
Dominik has learned to fight for what he wants and he definitely will have to pull out all the stops to get to know the elusive photojournalist who is playing hard to get. Usually not one for relationships, Dominik can’t seem to get Willow Monahan out of his mind.
Willow loves her job traveling the world for her job and her freedom. After experiencing a painful relationship, she is adamant about not ever wanting to be addicted to someone again and is unwilling to let her heart get involved. But when Dominik and Willow start hanging out during the playoffs, their sizzling chemistry is not the only thing that they start to depend. But will Willow let Dominik in? You don’t want to miss this one!
I loved Willow she is so fierce, stubborn and independent, as well as tender and loving. I also swooned hard for Dominik with his alpha ways, and his generous, caring soul, no matter what the cost may be. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of their journey and getting to see all the different couples from the past.
Received an early copy and voluntarily wrote a honest review.
4.5 stars
Dominik Carlson, owner of the Arizona Vengeance, knows hardship. His life wasn’t always what he had built in his adulthood. But what he learns from his childhood is persistence, which will serve him well pursuing Willow Monahan, the sister of one of his players.
I’ve been waiting to see exactly what was going on between Dominik and Willow, as they have had moments in the background of previous Vengeance stories, but the only thing that was clear was that Dominik was interested in Willow (much to her brother’s dismay) and she was holding him at arm’s length. Their story did not disappoint. These are two very strong characters with a compelling story between them.
Willow is a photojournalist and her assignments are not to safe locations. Her independence and strength is exactly what draws Dominik to her. And while she isn’t interested in a relationship with her brother’s boss, some no-strings fun between assignments could be exactly what she needs.
These two characters are so well matched both in personality and in drive (and it’s not just in the bedroom either). The sparks fly between them, but they both have reasons for being hesitant to jump into a relationship. As they find themselves in what looks more and more like a relationship, their histories are bound to run them into trouble, even as they try to do what feels right.
This had great tie ins to Sawyer’s other series, making the hockey moments even more intense and memorable. There is an element of danger to the story that had me gripping my Kindle as I read through it. I loved the ending, and some of the plot threads have me itching for more from multiple of Bennett’s series.
I wanted to go through my thesaurus to find new words to express my feelings on how much I enjoyed reading Dominik story BUT I couldn’t find anything that would suit him except for the real words that we ALL can understand and feel .. Loving, Caring, Giving , Thoughtful, Sexy and ohhhh soooo HOT !!
The way Dominik cares for his team is like family .. He would give them shirt off his back and asks for NOTHING in return but for your happiness. His giving ways go way past his employees, to there family and to other teams in the league. When he sets his sites on something or someone he will get what he wants at any cost and his sites are set in WILLOW !!
Willow is as independent as they come .. she relies on no one and is having a hard time with all of attention Dominik wants to give her. But we all know what he wants he gets but little does he know deep down inside she wants him too but when you have a past somethings are hard to forget BUT boy does he make her forget !!
This installment was so entertaining as it had all of our favorite hockey players and their families BUT the way Sawyer brought 3 yes 3 different series together mentioned in one book was enthralling !! I loved reading about the management side of the teams along with the players .. it gave you better understanding to what it takes to mesh it ALL together !!
I wish there was a BILLION stars to give to Dominik because thanks what he is !!
Well worth the wait…and oh that twisty twist!!
So it takes a talented author to bring you a book with a man that you have anticipated for over a YEAR!! Dominik’s mystique has grown over this series and really took off after “Dax” which is Book 4. So to follow-up “Tacker” (Book 5) with Dominick was pure genius.
Oh how I loved Dominik and Willow – such strong, stubborn characters that you’ve wanted to see together for so long. This story absolutely did NOT disappoint!! “He was simply the most amazing sexual experience of my life.”
Willow: “I’m just not looking for a relationship…It’s not my thing.” Tacker: “It never is…Until it is.”
Dominik struggles to deal with Willow’s independence and Willow struggles against Dominik’s hold over her. Watching these two push/pull was highly entertaining and this book has it all. This story was just beyond words. It was steamy with the alphaest of men, witty, great banter, strong-willed women, great heart, and that twisty twist that you WILL NOT SEE COMING!!
This book has a great ending that brings hope for the future.
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
4.5 Stars!
Dominik Carlson is a 39 yr. old gorgeous, eligible bachelor who grew up in foster care. He’s a self made billionaire businessman who owns two professional sports teams. His pride and joy lately is his successful hockey expansion team, the Arizona Vengeance who he believes will take it all the way to the finals. He’s a team owner with a hands on approach known for being generous, kind, and genuine. He goes that extra mile for his players, and is always available to them. He’s a hard worker, and used to getting what he wants, except when it comes to the one woman who challenges him. After an earth shattering, unforgettable encounter with the sister of one of his players, he’s completely fascinated and intrigued. She’s a confident, stubborn, smart, independent, stunningly beautiful woman. He feels greedy for Willow Monahan, but she’s playing hard to get. She’s frustrating, and shuts down his every advance, but he has no plans of giving up any time soon.
Willow Monahan is a 27 yr. old photojournalist who travels all over the world. She loves her career and her family. When not working she spends a lot of time at her brother’s in Phoenix. Lately she can’t quit thinking about her brothers boss. Dominik is a hot guy that’s been pursuing her relentlessly. He’s bossy, alpha, persistent, and demanding, but she can’t help wanting him. She hasn’t been able to forget about the night they spent together, but she’s not looking for a relationship or any emotional ties. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t enjoy his attention. Soon he proves to be a temptation she can’t resist, and she likes spending time with him. Neither is ready to settle down, and they are on the same page with very defined boundaries. A temporary, no strings fun fling without expectations. What could possibly go wrong? She knows he’s dangerous because she could fall for him, but she just has to be careful. When he decides he wants more, and they realize what they have together is unique and suddenly far too real, lines get blurred. Will they decide love is worth the risk, or will one of them end up with a broken heart?
Dominik by Sawyer Bennett is a sexy standalone hockey sports romance with explosive chemistry, and a lot of heart. Dominik’s book was the one I’ve been anticipating most, and it’s my new favorite in the Arizona Vengeance series! I really loved this story, and this charming, delicious, swoony man!
The hunky owner’s love story! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
I could not wait for Dominik Carlson story and Sawyer Bennett did not disappoint. Willow is the sister of one of Dominik’s players and though she says no to hockey players will she say yes to the owner? These two have chemistry which is good in the bed room but can they make it outside of the bedroom also? You will not be disappointed with the newest installment of the Arizona Vengeance crew!!!
I’m left speechless ..talk about all the feels ..ALL THE FEELS people. I was wondering about these two since I read Dax. And boy did this book deliver.
I absolutely loved Dominik. He was charismatic, funny, generous and all alpha. I loved his sense of what is right and the way he made stuff happen. Willow was funny, independent and a bit crazy.
I was laughing but also shed a few tears because at times her walls were so high up it seem like he would never get past them. I also wanted to slap him but he got his shit together so all is good
I haven’t been reading Sawyer Bennett for very long but with each book I read Im beginning to understand why some people I know (yes Jessica I’m talking about you) drop everything just to start reading as soon as possible. I think I’m joining the group
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads blog***