Are you ready for Kane Bellan’s story? I have a problem. Potential problem? I’m not really sure. Here’s the deal. There’s this girl—isn’t that how it always starts?—and her name is Mollie. I like her. I mean really like her. I hope that doesn’t make me seem less manly than my professional hockey player persona implies. But here’s the issue—she’s my best friend. The one person I can count on for … for everything, who’s been there with me for all the moments, big and small. When Mollie shows up at my door, travel weary and scared following an incident with an ex, my instinct to protect her goes into overdrive. It’s then that I know she’s more than just my best friend and the skates are swept out from under me when I find out she feels the same way.Our transition from friends to lovers to potentially something more is seamless, the Arizona Vengeance is back on the ice looking for a repeat championship, and my life has never been better. Just when I think I’ve got it all figured out, the realities of us both having careers which keep us on the road put our blossoming relationship on ice.It feels like the game just went into overtime and I’m on the verge of either the biggest win or most disappointing loss of my life. And losing is never an option.
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Kane
An Arizona Vengeance Novel
By: Sawyer Bennett
Narrated by: Jeremy York, Lessa Lamb
Hockey and romance, you know you have to love it! This series is one of the best sports romance series I have had the pleasure to listen to. Each book is amazing. This one features Kane and his best friend Mollie. As a travel blogger, she and Kane speak and text regularly. But now that she has a stalker, she needs to feel safe and for her that is with Kane. Kane, like the others has his share of good times on the road, but now that Mollie needs him, he is there for her. With a little jealousy to jump start things, these two realize their true feelings. But with their vastly different jobs and a stalker on the loose, will they find their happily ever after? I love these two. Kane is warm and loving, willing to do just about anything to keep Mollie happy. Mollie is a free spirit, hard to tie down, but her feelings run deep for Kane. I love how their history as friends has melded into a warm and loving relationship. The real draw for me with this series though, is the community. Bennett keeps all of her characters alive, weaving them into the story. From Dax to Tacker to even Jamison Security, we get to visit with our favorites. It makes the series feel like we truly know all the characters. This friends to lovers story is one you definitely do not want to miss!
Jeremy York and Lessa Lamb are fantastic as Kane and Mollie. York has such a warmth to his voice that it’s easy to hear Kane’s heart. Lamb is fast becoming a favorite, each voice she has is well cast to the personality of her character and she perfects Mollie! These two storytellers enhance the story and are pure entertainment.
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Read: 9/16/2020
Kane was the eighth book in the Arizona Vengeance series by Sawyer Bennett.
Kane Bellan was the second line center for the NHL expansion team, the Arizona Vengeance. We met him in the previous book as a new member of the team who played hard both on and off the ice. We also learned that he had a female best friend that despite the protests from his teammates, they both insisted they were just best friends forever and nothing romantic. Enter Mollie.
Mollie Callister was a free spirit who traveled the world with her dog Samson in her customized van and was paid to blog her travels. She had an adventurous spirit and had no desire to stay in one place for too long.
Kane was a friends to lovers theme. Kane and Mollie had been best friends since college. Although a common trope, it wasn’t common in that they didn’t secretly wish for more. It wasn’t the typical pining away secretly but didn’t want to mess with the friendship. They were friends period. And then all the sudden they seemed to notice each other and ran with it.
Although I liked both characters, I gravitated more towards Mollie’s free spirit. But they were both fun and I enjoyed their bantering. I didn’t; however, necessarily buy into their quick love. I felt the friendship and the sex attraction but not necessarily the deep rooted love. It felt a little instant to me. But with that said, it was still well written and a good addition to the series. I also enjoyed the suspenseful aspect to Mollie’s dilemma. No spoilers so no elaboration, but I enjoyed how Bennett incorporated it into the storyline.
All in all, it was a quick a fun read with insight and teasers into future books. Jim’s book is next up in Steele but I hope to see Riggs’ book soon too. And we can’t forget about Baden – hopefully he’ll surface again shortly as well! Onward and Upward!
Let me start off by saying I freaking LOVED Kane. The story is an awesome, phenomenal best friends to lovers story. I can NEVER wait for any book in this series to hit my Kindle. This series is just that great. Who am I kidding? ALL Sawyer Bennett’s books are phenomenal, and Kane is definitely NOT the exception. This story has all the feels, all the emotions, funny, serious, romantic, and DEFINITELY HOT!!! There is even one part that pissed me the heck off. I refuse to give any spoilers, but I wanted to punch one of the characters sooooo much!!! I was gifted with an early copy of this wonderful book. Since I received my copy, I have read it three times, and as of today, listened to it once, trying to get my head around this scene, and write my review without giving anything away. If you want to know what scene I am writing about, you will NEEEED to read this stupendous book for yourself.
• Yes, I have listened to the Audible version of this book as well. And I love this book and characters even more after listening to it! Yes, even the character I still sort of want to punch!! Kane is narrated by Jeremy York , Lessa Lamb. Mr. York and Ms. Lamb have become some of my favorite narrators over the years. They both just have that extra umph that brings the books that they are performing more to life for me.
Thank you, Ms. Bennett for sharing your phenomenal writing talents with your readers. I know without a shadow of a doubt that when I pick up one of your books that I will definitely be lead into the world of what ever book I am reading, letting me escape from my sometimes, this year, ALWAYS, hectic life. For this, I am eternally grateful.
Thank you for reading my review. Do not wait, hit that purchase button!! You will not be disappointed.
4.5 “Best Friends Forever” stars!
Kane Bellan is a professional hockey player who was traded a few months ago to the Arizona Vengeance. He now lives in Phoenix, but a lot of his time is spent on the road. He enjoys the single life and doesn’t really do the whole commitment thing. The only girl he has room for in his heart is his best friend Mollie. She’s the one person he can always count on and they’ve shared a strong bond since college. He would do anything for her, so when she shows up on his doorstep and he senses something is wrong, his protective instincts kick in. Soon he realizes there may be more between them than just friendship, and he’s conflicted. When he learns she feels the same, things heat up between them.
Mollie Callister is a travel blogger always in search of her next adventure She lives for the thrill and the open road never knowing what the next day will bring. She lives in the moment, but she’s recently hit a low point in her life and needs her safe place, so she heads to her best friend Kane’s house. He’s been her rock for the past ten years, and she doesn’t know what she’d do without him. He’s everything good in her life, and she loves him deeply. When things begin to shift between them she’s scared to ruin what they have, but his touch is thrilling and she craves more. For so long they’ve chosen to ignore what’s been there all along. As they reach a new level of intimacy will their different lives destroy their growing relationship, or will they figure out how to have it all?
Kane by Sawyer Bennett is an Arizona Vengeance novel that will capture your heart as two best friends fall hopelessly in love. It’s a friends to lovers standalone, hockey romance about trust, and beautiful connections. About building an unbreakable foundation of friendship that transforms into something lasting. This story has love, but it’s also packed with red hot chemistry and is extremely sexy! I really love this series and all these delicious hockey players!!!
As a late season trade last season, Kane is not a well known Vengeance player. He came on the scene in the trade for Rafe from the Cold Fury and we know nothing about his past really. So when his best friend shows up on his door, it’s a surprise to all that it’s a woman. And I love her nickname (Noodle).
Fast forward to why she shows up and both of their latent feelings and a storm is brewing between them. Will they act on their feelings or just remain best friends? Will acting on their feelings ruin their friendship? Everyone already thinks there’s more between them, so why not see where it leads. Oh, yeah, and let’s not forget about her stalker.
I think my favorite part of the book is when Kane goes to visit Baden and he’s talking about Mollie and Baden calls him out and actually smiles. It was good to see him engage with a teammate and not just stare out the window. I know there is more to his story, and I can’t wait to find out, but until then seeing him interact with teammates is both sad but entertaining when he engages. I was glad to see Kane and him talk and bond.
I also enjoyed watching the girls rally around Mollie and offer their support. Even though Kane is not on the first line, the ladies of the first line made her feel welcome and a member of their WAGs group.
Overall, a fun story with a few intense moments.
5 Stars
Kane by Sawyer Bennett is the eighth book in the Arizona Vengeance series and it was sooo good! It can be read as a stand-alone, but I do recommend reading the others in the series as well. You would think after so many books in a series that it would be mundane. But let me tell you that Ms. Bennett continually amazes me with her imagination and her fresh and unique twists with storylines.
Kane and Mollie were two incredible characters. I seriously loved them!! The ease of their relationship was my favorite thing about their story. Hot as hell chemistry, the friendship, and connection between them put the biggest smile on my face. Their journey was everything I thought it would be and then some. Full of love, friendship, and hockey, Kane is one story you do not want to miss!
I just love the hockey players Ms. Bennett writes about. I loved the close friendship Kane and Molly had. They know each other so well and don’t try to hide anything from each other. I don’t think I could ever travel the country by myself like Mollie did. Unfortunately something happens that scares her and she immediately drives to Phoenix to be with Kane. I enjoyed watching the two friends take it to the next level. The team is such a close family and all the women welcomed Mollie into their fold. One of the teammates, Jim, is having problems with his marriage and it was funny what Jim and Kane did to try to help Jim. I hated seeing how scared Mollie was and always looking over her shoulder. It was great who Kane brought in to help her. This is another wonderful book that I strongly encourage you to read. I was given a copy of the book and voluntarily wrote a review.
Totally obsessed with the Arizona Vengeance! Kane and Mollie have been best friends since college, and while they only crossed the line one time, for the most part their friendship has been only that for years. But when Mollie shows up unexpected at his doorstep after a traumatic event on the road, his feelings start to bubble up more than usual. After his teammate asks Mollie out, Kane decides enough is enough and becomes determined to take his shot and put himself out there with her. While Mollie is surprised to find out that Kane has feelings similar to her, and when he takes his shot she decides to do the same. As they get to know each other in a relationship atmosphere, their feelings grow strong and quick, all the while they handle the scorned ex-boyfriend terrorizing Mollie. But once the threat is eliminated, Mollie and Kane have to decide what their next step is – especially with Mollie’s sense of travel the vagabond lifestyle. I found myself wanting to shake Mollie to come to her senses with what she has with Kane and my heart felt for him when Mollie potentially chooses traveling over building a life with Kane. Thankfully things end well for the couple, and while I was happy with the ending, I really wished that there would have been an epilogue to see what things looked like for them in the future.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Loved this book! It’s a fantastic friends to lovers story that is all kinds of sweet but full of the steamy goodness we’ve come to expect from these Vengeance guys. Kane is fairly new to the team and although he’s gotten to know his new team mates pretty well he’s still excited to have his best friend Mollie coming for a visit. There’s something that seems different this time though and watching these two struggle with their changing relationship is all kinds of fun that you definitely don’t want to miss. Put this on the must read list. I highly recommend it.
Kane & Mollie are a great addition to the Arizona Vengeance and they did not disappoint. I’m a sucker for a good friends to lovers and this delivered! They have the shared history, deep love, etc. ready to go. The ex boyfriend angle added a level of danger/worry. Samson was awesome, too!
OMGeeee Kane and Mollie are so stinking cute I can’t stand it!!
I am a sucker for a friends to lover story and this has it all.
Friends…check
Feelings…check
Passion…check
Dirty sexy talk…check
I love that Kane knew it all along…he knew that he loved Mollie even when she wasn’t sure about it, I love when a man is the sees his opening and takes it. I do love this series so much!
#Noodle #ScratchingPost #PinkyPromise #Ribbon
Mollie and Kane have been best friends since college—10yrs. Although others can’t understand how a man and a woman can just be friends, it works for them. Have they ever crossed the line, sure. But they ultimately decided they were better as friends. Fast forward 10yrs…Mollie is a successful travel blogger and Kane plays second line for the Arizona Vengeance. She thrives on adventure, Kane needs a plan-routine. They both are extremely successful and don’t think anything is missing from their lives. Until…
Mollie shows up on Kane’s doorstep after an incident with her ex. Mollie holds secrets that could ultimately get her killed. Kane knows Mollie is holding something back, but decides to wait until she’s ready to talk. In the meantime, he devotes his time to his hockey team as the season is just beginning. When Mollie finally confesses what had her running scared, Kane is livid! A protectiveness he’s never felt before rears it’s ugly head! Kane decides to go “all in” and helps Mollie develop a plan to draw her ex out of hiding.
This friends to lovers story was a little different than others I’ve read. Sawyer Bennett takes a conventional friends to lovers, adds a twist, throws in some heartache, before finally allowing Mollie and Kane their HEA! Awesome, captivating story! Even though Kane issues an ultimatum, he quickly sees the error of is ways and is quick to apologize. I love a man who can admit he’s wrong! I almost forgot, I loved the cameo appearance of the Jameson Security guys!!! Thoroughly enjoyable. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.
Kane is a professional hockey player with the Arizona Vengeance. Molly is his best friend and she’s a travel blogger. While they don’t get to see each other in person a lot because of their jobs, there is no denying their bond of friendship.
So when Molly comes to Kane needing supper after a traumatic event he takes her in no question. But over time their friendship turns into so much more. The issue is how can they maintain being friends and lovers when they both have jobs that move them around…a lot?
Sawyer Bennett takes the friends to lovers trope and makes it fresh for us. You feel every emotion with these characters as they go on navigating their friendship and eventually more. The cast of characters from previous Arizona Vengeance books show up to help them navigate the way to their happily ever after. Plus as a bonus we get to spend some time with our favorite couples and see where they are at now. And we see where possible new books will be popping up in the future! It’s a win-win all the way around!!
Kane and Mollie have been best friends since college. While their careers keep them apart, he’s a hockey player and she’s a wandering travel blogger, whenever they get together it’s like no time has past between them. But when suddenly one day Mollie appears on Kane’s doorstep, he knows that something’s not right. It turns out that Mollie was attacked by her ex-boyfriend one night but was luckily saved by the help of her dog.
She stays at Kane’s place to help her recover and decide her next steps. She’s easily accepted by the other players’ wives as many already think somethings going on between them. It turns out that moving their friendship to the next level, is something they both want but are scared will ruin everything that they have between them. Should they risk it all? Can the wandering Mollie accept settling down with a hockey player? This was such a sweet, romantic, friends to lovers romance. I love the Arizona Vengeance series!
This was a great best friends to lovers story. Mostly. because neither of them really expected to ever become lovers though both secretly wished that it would happen. Mollie shows up in the storyline because she was attacked in her travels and she knew she would feel safe with Kane. And while Kane is good with that he was less good with her going on a date so soon after being attacked. Or dating anyone not him at all. So that was the start of their unconventional romance and while the story focused on them we did get to see our favorite characters again as well as the continued storyline of trying to win the cup again. I hope that you pick up this book for something just good to read.
*I received an arc for an honest review*
I just love a good friends to lovers story and Sawyer Bennett does not disappoint. I’ve loved all the Arizona Vengeance players and was excited to read about Kane.
I did find that Kane and Mollie’s chemistry was lacking a little something. Maybe it was the seamlessness with which they just fell into lovers from being such good friends.
But overall it was a great read. 4 stars!!
Kane is the newest member of the Arizona Vengeance hockey team. He is showing his lady friend to the door when his best friend, Mollie shows up out of the blue. Mollie is a travel blogger who met Kane when the were college freshman. She shows up on Kane’s doorstep unexpectedly after a horrific run in with an ex boyfriend. She needs to take a break and she feels safe with Kane.
Kane and Mollie are honestly really good friends to one another. Their relationship progressed really fast for me, but I still enjoyed reading their story. Their relationship felt pretty effortless until the very end. Their story was pretty low on angst. There was a slight aspect of suspense. But mostly this was a feel good friends to lovers story.
Kane is a brilliantly written book by Sawyer Bennett. I am an avid fan of the Vengeance series. I really feel like this book is giving the reader an outline of the books that are coming up. I personally cannot wait to see what Bennett brings to the table.
This is book 8 in the Arizona Vengeance series and while it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the previous books before this one as you meet most of these characters previously. Along with learning their stories and one characters in particular previously. In this one we get Kane and Mollie’s story! Kane and Mollie have been best friend’s since college. They have been there for each other through thick and thin. When Mollie shows up on Kane’s doorstep scared after an incident with her ex, Kane learns in a very hard way that his feeling’s for her are much beyond just friends and being protective of her. And when they make the choice to move beyond friendship into something more, everything seems to fall into place without a single issue. Until their chosen career paths may come in between them in ways that they were expecting.
I really liked this one! Kane is definitely this protective, sweet, alpha male who has a heart of gold. Mollie is this woman who has always gone out and done the things she dreams of with no apologies but she still has this capacity of caring that I wasn’t truly expecting. I loved that these two started out as best friends, and had been for years, before moving their relationship on to something more. They truly know each other. They have a few hiccups but they figure out pretty quickly how to fix those things which I liked. I just wish there had been a bit more to the story with the ex, and that it was resolved a little differently but I think that is just my preference. All in all, another great installment in this series!
Kane is everything that’s great about this series. It features a badass chick, an alpha male, and cameos from series regulars, as well as new characters. Kane was the definition of not wanting to settle down, but fell hard and fast when it came to the one person he could always count on.