The Arizona Vengeance are developing a reputation on the ice as one of hockey’s top teams. But one player’s reputation off the ice might just keep him from scoring. . . . I’m having the time of my life with my new brothers on the Arizona Vengeance. We may be an expansion team, but after notching some big wins, the entire league knows to watch out for Erik Dahlbeck. That’s me. The only person who … me.
The only person who doesn’t seem to think I’m so great? Blue Gardner, the hot-as-f*** flight attendant on our team plane. I sure wouldn’t mind joining the mile-high club with her, but besides bringing me lukewarm coffee, she won’t give me the time of day. Whatever I did to rub Blue the wrong way, my teammates think it’s hilarious. After all, we’re used to women flocking to us. #puckbunnies
When I run into Blue back on land, I’m shocked to learn how she spends her time off: taking care of her handicapped brother. There are layers to this girl I never imagined, layers I can’t wait to peel away. And that’s a new feeling for me.
But first I’ve got to find a way to melt that ice-cold stare. Because as much as I try to pretend I don’t care what Blue thinks of me, how can you not care when you’re falling for someone?
Praise for Erik
“Sawyer Bennett keeps it real in her new Arizona Vengeance hockey novel—must read!”—Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl
“You don’t have to like sports to love these books! Erik is my new book boyfriend. Find your next hockey hero in Sawyer Bennett’s Arizona Vengeance series.”—New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis
“Sawyer Bennett is my go-to author for sass and smart hockey stories.”—Kate Meader, USA Today bestselling author of the Laws of Attraction series
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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Erik is the second standalone novel in the Arizona Vengeance series by the very talented, Sawyer Bennett. If you read Bishop then you have met Erik and Blue. I was so exciting they were getting their own book. The way she either flat out ignores him or puts him in his place is hilarious.
Erik is a shameless flirt. Blue doesn’t want anything to do with him. He has never wanted someone so badly in his life. She knows what kind of man Erik, she will never go there. Then the unthinkable happens…
They have a conversation without him flirting. She doesn’t fully trust his intentions but it was sweet watching him talk to her brother. And, later when he seems interest in not just getting into her pants but about her life she is starting to see Erik in a different light. It doesn’t mean she is ready to date the hockey player. She is no puck bunny. But if he keeps being sweet and sincere then she just might have to give him a chance. But can he handle that her brother is part of a package deal? She is all he has in the world and him to her as well.
Aww! This story is fun, sexy, hilarious, and emotional. I liked Erik in Bishop but he did seem like a man only after a one night stand with the team flight attendant. But not this time around. He likes her. A lot. And it’s totally understandable. Blue is a badass. Beautiful inside and out. She also has her own past with regrets.
Overall…I loved it. If I wasn’t doing a home improvement project over the weekend I would had finished in one sitting. It did give me a great way to escape during breaks though. The banter is funny and flirting. I also enjoyed that it wasn’t just all about them. Her brother, Billy isn’t just talked about but a big part of the story. Their story.
Quotes:
“Hey, Erik,” Dax says looking at something over my shoulder. “Isn’t that Blue? The flight attendant?” I whip around so fast I fucking knock my margarita off the table and it goes flying into some low bushes.
Christ . . . Blue has layers to her that I never imagined.
“We will so need this.”
Blue cocks an eyebrow at me, crossing her arms over her chest. “Need help getting me there, huh?”
Sawyer Bennett never fails to find a way to touch my emotional buttons with her stories. This book is no exception. Erik would appear to be an all alpha, super jock, player but his heart is huge and he has such a compassionate soul. Blue has not time in her life for relationships. Especially with a guy he couldn’t even be bothered to remember their night together. Yet Erik is persistent and she finally lets him in. Will she end up regretting it?
While Erik is the second book in the Arizona Vengeance series it is easily read standalone. These characters are amazing. Full of heart and hope. The writing is exceptional and the story flows smoothly. Definitely a book for the must read list. I highly recommend it.
Erik Dahlbeck, ladies’ man, NHL enforcer, en is enjoying his life with his new teammates on the Arizona Vengeance expansion team. He’s used to puck bunnies throwing themselves at him. What he’s not used to, is being vaguely acknowledged by the hottest one of all. Blue Gardner, the gorgeous flight attendant on the team plane who barely tolerates him.
His attraction to Blue only elevates when he witnesses her caring for her handicapped brother, which is problematic not just because these feelings of protection and caring are completely new to Erik, but because the stubborn woman won’t give him the light of day. Can Erik figure out what he get her coldshoulder in order to melt her heart?
With Erik and Blue, Bennett provides two clever and alluring characters. Erik is a delicious hero with a face and body worthy of worship, but it was his caring nature that made him so attractive. He was resolute in conquering the ice in and especially out of the arena, which he was able to do with his considerate and kind side. It was easy for Blue to see beyond the star athlete. She’s strong and equally kind hearted. These two are perfect for one another.
The book starts with a serious animosity between Erik and Blue, but the story has unexpected twists and turns that add lovely swoon and fan-yourself worthy layers to Blue and Erik’s romance with a good dollop of hockey excitement intermixed.
Erik is about looking beyond the surface and interesting second chances that took me on an entertaining, sexy and pull at your heartstrings journey in which I not only fell for the playboy enforcer, I got to hang out with previous characters and know more of those who I’m sure will also fall for in future installments.
Erik is book #2 of the Arizona Vengeance series by Sawyer Bennett. It is told from both points of view with a happy ending.
The Arizona Vengeance series has quickly become a favorite with the amazing characters and captivating storylines! Erik is the well known playboy with his fair share of one night stands and Blue is the knockout fight attendant that catches his eye but refuses to give him the time of day. This story is about forgiveness, second chances and finding the one person who you want to be a better person for. If you’re ready to fall in love with a sweet, sexy story filled with explosive chemistry then grab this book today!
Wow This book was truly amazing! With characters that were so caring you couldn’t help but keep on reading till you finished!
Blue is a flight attendant for the hockey team and Erik is one of the players but Blue thinks he’s still not worth her time. He’s nothing if not persistent trying to get Blue interested in him and needless to say the comradery in the team is fun to read!!!
This book was filled with steamy tension, witty banter and characters with heart! Can Blue see Erik isn’t the same man now? Can she put her feelings first or does her brother always take precedence? The circumstances surrounding where she is today is rather interesting but also a little sad..,
There is a whole lot of emotions from the characters and we see how Bishop and Brooke are doing as well!
Such a fun, entertaining read!
It seems every new book in the Arizona Vengeance Series is going to give us yet another hockey hottie to add to the collection Sawyer Bennett has already given us. I was excited to get my hands on Erik and it was everything I expected and more. I loved Erik and Blue they made me laugh they made me cry they touched my heart but most importantly they drew me in and I connected with them on every level.
This is a story is about loving unconditionally and I really don’t want to give too much of the story away because a lot of the great feels you get from this book are from the heartfelt touching moments that you have to read with no expectations. . I loved Erik with his his big heart, I love the Arizona Vengeance Team and I loved the connection Erik had with Billy (Blue’s brother). Looking forward to the next instalment in this very successful series. Great addition to what looks like being a brilliant spin off series for the very talented Sawyer Bennett.
Woot! Another Sawyer Bennett hockey hottie to add to my collection!
Welcome to Phoenix, home of the Arizona Vengeance.
We met our lovelies, Blue and Erik in Bishop – you know, how was flirting with her, and she was so not impressed by it?
Well, now he is still at it, however he is wearing her down!
Gah, I just adored their story. I freaking loved Erik fighting for his woman (I mean, we all get sick of the manwhoring and stuff right? I want to see them fall for that one woman – and it not be easy!)
I liked that there wasn’t too much OTT drama. Blue and Erik make their way together pretty smoothly and it is not drawn out right to the last minute. In fact, a lot of the time things go really well.
I love, love, love Erik with Blue’s brother Billy. Absolutely heart melting
There is plenty of set up for more books in this series. I really, really, REALLY want – no, need – Tacker’s story. It is going to hurt my heart but it is going to so be worth it.
I am looking forward to Dax, Legend and Tacker’s books – and any other new Vengeance boys who may turn up in the future..
I. Can’t. Wait
The Arizona Vengeance are back and it couldn’t get any better than Erik & Blue’s story.
Erik Dalhbeck is The Enforcer, He’s a Playboy but he also has a good heart when it comes to family & friends but when he meets Blue EVERYTHING changes.
Blue is a flight attendant for The Vengeance, she is also a woman who is the sole caretaker for her brother and will do whatever it takes to care for him. But when she comes face to face with Erik she knows that her life won’t be the same again.
Erik & Blue will go through many different kinds of emotions and obstacles but the way he supports her and when she accepts that he is going to be there for her no matter what is just fantastic to watch.
5 star Review Bishop (Arizona Vengeance #2) by Sawyer Bennett
This is Erik Dahlbeck and Blue Gardner’s story and what a story it is. We first met both these characters in Bishop the first book in the Arizona Vengeance series from Sawyer Bennett and I have to say I was intrigued by them both from the start.
Erik managed to annoy Blue the first time he met her and nothing he has done since has been able to melt the ice around her; she is determined to ignore him which just frustrates Erik.
Erik has always been a playboy, but he has a heart of gold, if only he could get Blue to see underneath the surface. However Blue is determined to ignore his charms and goes out of her way to avoid him. It brings to mind the comment “the lady doth protest to much”.
When Erik learns that Blue not only has a career as a flight attendant but also looks after her handicapped brother Billy he is beyond impressed. He is bound and determined to get Blue to see the real him and in doing so develops a beautiful friendship with her brother.
Blue notices the friendship building between Erik and Billy and in turn realises that there may be more to Erik than she originally thought.
I loved the camaraderie that was built not only between Billy and Erik but also the rest of the team, it was so endearing and gave me chills.
I loved Erik to me he was a guy determined to make life better for someone else and he certainly has some swoon worthy moments in this story. I admire the strength and determination of Blue and the care and compassion she has for Billy. When Erik and Blue finally get together the c harts and had me riveted.
There is plenty of action on and off the ice and I cannot wait to see where Sawyer Bennett takes this team and I am excited for the next release in the series.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.
Sawyer delivers a hot hockey player to steal your heart!
Follow the story of Eric, known playboy as his past comes back and hits him square in the heart! He’s attracted to Blue in the worst way, he keeps hitting on her on the team plane and she keeps shooting him down. She hates him so much but why? When he see’s Blue out with her brother Billy, he wants to get to know her on a whole different level. When she shares the past with him, can he make up for it and assure her that it won’t happen again?
I loved Eric, what an amazing character, as well as Blue & Billy! Great job once again Sawyer, my heart is overloaded with love of your hockey players!! Looking forward to the next one! 5 hockey pucks for this one! Grab it as soon as it comes out!!
***4.5 Stars***
With all the sparks that were flying between Blue and Erik in Bishop I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Erik’s book to find out what the deal was and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how everything played out between them. It was funny, sweet and smexy and amazingly enough, low on the angsty scale (which I actually liked) and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.
It was hard not to like and fall in love with Erik and Blue as they fell in love with each other. Erik may have been a player, something he never denies, and can be a cocky SOB, but he has a huge heart and good soul. Blue is all kinds of sweet and sassy. She has a lot going on and some weight on her shoulders that she needs to work through – which at times leads her to react before thinking – but in the end her soul is as golden as her heart.
I will admit that going into this one I was all prepared for all kinds of angstyness that typically comes with an enemies to lovers romance, but that didn’t happen here. Oh there were a few moments, don’t get me wrong, but they were only a few because *gasps* Erik and Blue actually acted like the adults they were and worked it out and it totally worked for me and made this a fun read for me. I loved how they got to know each other, not only by actually talking to each other, but by their actions. They’re bantering was a lot of fun and the smexy was Hawt! Now, there was a bit of a roadblock in their journey and I had kinds figured early on what it would be about at least and I understood, but I have to say I loved how it all worked out in the end for them.
As for everything else. The writing was engaging, the pacing was good and I loved the dual 1st person POV’s and then there are the rest of the characters that bring life to the series. I loved catching up with Bishop and Brooke and Tacker is still the one I want to know more about, though Dominik is a very close second and Dax isn’t far behind either of them. And then there is Legend. We get a little set up for his book in this one and I personally cannot wait to see him fall cause I’m already half in love with the girl who will bring him to his knees!
~ Copy provided via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~
Absolutely loved this book! It would seem that Erik & Blue were destined to meet again and get a second chance together. (although he doesn’t remember her at all). Erik plays for the Vengeance and Blue is a flight attendant on the team plane. Blue will not give Erik the time of day and he has no idea why.
Blue’s life is complicated. She can barely get by on her salary to pay for the group home her brother lives in. She is his only family left and has been part of his care-taking for most of her life.
When they finally clear the air, they make an unusual deal for her to go out with him. But Erik steps up and does what she asks him to do because he really wants a chance to be in Blue’s life.
Erik has quite the rep as a ladies man but underneath it all he is the sweetest man and has an incredible heart! I love how big he loves Blue and Billy and how he just wants to be there and be supportive in any way possible. He’s just amazing!
This story brought out many emotions in me but ultimately the joy of watching their journey to a beautiful happily ever after.
ERIK is the second instalment in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary, adult ARIZONA VENGEANCE hockey, erotic romance series focusing on the men and women of the Arizona Vengeance professional hockey team. This is Arizona Vengeance team enforcer Erik Dalhbeck, and flight attendant Blue Gardner’s storyline. ERIK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. The Arizona Vengeance is a spin –off from the author’s Carolina Cold Fury Hockey series.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Erik and Blue) ERIK follows the second chance relationship (of a sorts) between Arizona Vengeance team enforcer Erik Dalhbeck, and flight attendant Blue Gardner. Five years earlier Erik and Blue spent one wild night together but in the ensuing time Erik doesn’t remember meeting the beautiful woman who has caught his eye. Fast forward to present day wherein Blue is now a flight attendant on the Arizona Vengeance team airplane, and wants nothing to do with the man who broke her heart. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Erik and Blue, and the potential fall-out as Blue battles between head and heart, and obligations back home.
Blue Gardner has a hate-on for Arizona Vengeance player Erik Dalhbeck, and Erik has no idea as to the how and why but when Blue reveals the truth about their past, Erik struggles to remember the girl from years before. Hoping for a second chance Erik begins a slow seduction of our story line heroine, and in the process learns a little more about Blue’s life back home.
The relationship between Erik and Blue is one of second chances (of a sort). Erik’s interest in Blue is immediate; the palpable sexual attraction is evident to his teammates and friends. Blue has been captivated by the man who all but destroyed her heart but our heroine is reluctant to open up to the man who doesn’t remember their time together years before. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Blue’s brother Billy, a young man who struggles with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy; fellow flight attendants Sadie, Lyla and Valerie; Erik’s father Pierce Dalhbeck; as well as the players for the Arizona Vengeance: GM Christian Rutherford, Team captain Tacker Hall, Bishop Scott and his girlfriend Brooke (Bishop #1), Dax Monahan, and Legend Bay; and Legend’s neighbour Pepper. Legend’s story is next in LEGEND.
ERIK is a story of family, friendship, second chances and love. The premise is sexy and spicy; the characters are sassy and spirited; the romance is captivating and sensual. ERIK is an animated and energetic story-a great addition to Sawyer Bennett’s world of professional hockey.
Erik is the second book in the Arizona Vengeance Series and I loved it!
I love how Sawyer Bennett tells a story and this time it is Erik Dahlbeck’s turn at his own story! He might have once been a man-whore but, he surely isn’t now! I fell in love with Erik. He has changed and changed for the better. Blue Gardner would have nothing to do with him because she had met him 5 years earlier and at that time he was a man-whore. Fortunately for them both they have both changed for the greater good. Blue flat out turned down anything Erik tried to say or ask. Letting him know just what she thought of him. He didn’t give up though and asked her out another time and she finally said yes.
I love their story and the way Erik treats Blue & Blue’s brother is wonderful. He really is a nice guy! Oh, and when Erik and Blue get together things really can heat up between the two of them.
Sawyer Bennett does hockey and love so perfectly! We are now on book two of the Arizona Vengeance series, and I already feel like I know the whole team. Erik and Blue did not get a good start, but turns out that it’s worse than you think. I kind of wished for a little redemption or more of a flashback or something from their first meeting, but it wasn’t meant to be I suppose.
Blue is genuine, and sincere, and everything that can make playboy Erik ready to settle down. If there’s one thing I can say about him is he is all in when he finds his person. This whole team is full of good-hearted guys, I look forward to more of their stories!
Another Arizona Vengeance star and another highly entertaining story.
We had a taste of Erik Dahlbeck in Bishop’s story so we knew a little about his playboy ways. Unfortunately for Erik, so does team flight attendant, Blue. Despite Erik’s obvious interest in Blue, she appears oblivious to his charms, the reasons for which become clear as the story progresses. Erik is confounded by Blue’s obvious resistance to his flirting but he’s not about to give up trying to win Blue over.
When he sees another side to Blue, Erik knows that he has to make her see him for who he is and not just his womanising ways. Blue is not only a beautiful woman but a hardworking carer with a brother who has complex support needs. Clearly, a loving and loyal sister, Erik comes to realise that Blue’s time is split between working for the team and looking after her brother and in order to make inroads, where her heart is concerned, he must do so in the knowledge that she comes as a package deal. What Erik doesn’t expect is to develop a new found friendship with Billy and an even greater appreciation for Blue.
When Blue sees the way Erik interacts with Billy her heart gives a squeeze but she still cannot see past his behaviour in the past. Despite her desires to keep away from Erik, he slowly but surely becomes a permanent fixture in her and her brother’s life, along with the rest of the team. The team accepts Billy into their friendship group with ease, especially the enigmatic Tacker. Both Blue and Billy draw Tacker out of himself as he slowly starts to open up whilst enjoying spending time with Blue and Billy.
The story progresses with the usual push and pull of emotions, some of which are all too predictable as the story progresses towards its conclusion. What I did love about this story though was the side story of Billy and the team’s behaviour around him. Of course, I’d be remiss in not singling out Erik where Billy is concerned as he clearly falls as hard for Blue’s brother as he does her.
This was an extremely sweet story but one which felt slightly at odds with the author’s normal writing style. On this occasion, the story was crying out for more depth and more of the author’s usual magical storytelling flourishes. That said, I still loved it and I loved Erik. I’m even surprising myself with my love of hockey-themed books!
Erik by Sawyer Bennett is the second book in the Arizona Vengeance series and can be read as a stand-a-lone.
Blue is one of the flight attendants for the team and has never trusted Erik, due to their past history. She is caring for her brother, Billy who was born with cerebral palsy.
This book had all the emotions and I loved the detail between Blue and the relationship with her brother, Billy. Even though Erik is a playboy he is genuinely interested in blue and cares for her. He is also extremely sweet and caring to Billy.
This was a great addition to the series and I enjoyed getting to know the rest of the team. The next book is Legends and I can’t wait to see where his story takes us.
Erik is one of a hockey players on the Arizona Vengeanc team. He scores on and off the ice except with Blue. This a sweet, heartwarming and enjoyable story is a stand-alone in the series.
Review copy was received for an honest opinion.
I figured Erik would have a sweet, soft side but his heart was even more beautiful than I expected. Seriously swoon worthy. But don’t worry, he can still get downright dirty. Blue’s dedication to her brother was absolutely heartwarming. Love these hockey guys and their women!
Arizona Vengeance’s enforcer ,Erik is known has a playboy so he’s having a hard time getting Blue,the beautiful flight attendant to give him a chance.
Such feels!! Erik is one swoon worthy guy! I loved the way he was so taken with Blue and Billy.
The story was beautiful and heartfelt,bringing so many emotions to the surface,especially the love between siblings. Sawyer Bennett did a incredible job of putting you right there with Blue,Billy and Erik.
Can’t wait to discover more of the Arizona Vengeance!