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 (Arizona Vengeance # 8) by Sawyer Bennett. Kane has made the transition to his new team with no problem. They won the World Cup and now are in the off season. When his best friend Mollie shows up early for her visit he knows something is wrong. He discovers her ex attacked her. As Kane and Mollie spend time together, they decide to take their friendship to the next level. I didn’t know what to expect from this story. Kane wasn’t on my radar since he was a new player on the team. I didn’t really care to much about him. All I knew was that I like the way this author tells a story. She didn’t disappoint with this one. I loved this story. It was very interesting. Between Kane and Mollie relationship going from 0 to 100 to dealing with Mollie’s ex, I was totally engaged. Than add on the rest of the teammates and their significant others from the previous books, I was in 7th heaven. A monkey wrench was thrown into the story to give it a little spice. Mollie is definitely a 21st century women and Kane is the ultimate boyfriend considering this was his first go round. 5 stars for me.
Kane and Mollie have a great friendship which is a great foundation when they transition to lovers. They still need to learn a few things about each other but they are adorable and this book was well written and I couldn’t wait to see how it all ended!
Kane by Sawyer Bennet is everything and more!
I love that Kane and Mollie are friends, and that she turns to him when she needs someone most.
These two are going to steel your heart.
Sawyer has delivered once again! You’ll love love love this book!
5 Stars
In this Arizona Vengeance novel, we meet the guys from the second line. This best friends to lovers romance introduces Kane and Mollie. They have been best friends for 10 years, since their days in college. They keep in touch frequently, but Kane is surprised when Mollie shows up at his door, a month earlier than planned. They have the kind of relationship that is built on implicit trust and love for each Mollie is a strong, confident, kick-a$$ travel blogger/influencer. She has a tricked out van that she uses to travel from place to place. Kane is so sexy, passionate, and caring, enjoying life to the fullest. Even though their friends and family often indicate that they should take their relationship to the next level, they have never wanted to upset the status quo. Jealousy is a great motivator and helped propel their relationship forward. Bennett not only details the burgeoning romance – but there is a little intrigue and a few side stories about other guys in the second line that I hope lead to their own books eventually. This is vintage Bennett – I can never get enough of her hockey romances and this one is a well written, steamy, enjoyable read. Advanced copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I am torn on how I feel about Kane. On one hand I adored Kane and Mollie, enjoyed the writing and was engaged.
On the other hand I felt that this was a bridge book written to set up three future stories, therefore the focus wasn’t on Kane and Mollie, which is where it should have been.
**ARC provided for an honest review.**
Sawyer Bennett pulled out all the stops for this one!!! I absolutely loved this story! A fantastic friends to lovers with a thrilling twist! Right from the beginning I was hooked! The author did a great job starting off the story and developing the rest as the story continued. The heat factor is high with this one! But also the story was fantastic! It was steamy but I loved the suspense and drama that was included. It gave the story a nice balance. Even though this is a book in a series it can be read as a standalone. I 100% recommend this book!
Kane Bellan has been best friends with Mollie for years, and although they had a brief encounter with sex in the early days, they’ve been in the friend zone for most of that time. She’s a adventure blogger, traveling the world in her van with her dog, and he’s a hockey star for the Arizona Vengeance. They don’t get much time together with their schedules, until Mollie lands on Kane’s doorstep and asks to stay for a while.
Of course Kane opens his door to Mollie and once he finds out why she’s hiding out at his place, things take a different turn. Not only does he need to bring in Jameson Security to help with Mollie’s situation, but they decide to take their friendship to a new place and they become lovers.
I really liked Kane. He’s sweet, he’s protective and good to his friends and team mates. He’s just a nice guy. The friends-to-lovers part goes from spark to bonfire very quickly, but everyone loves these two as a couple. But when Mollie resolves the reason she’s hiding out at Kane’s place, she has to make a decision — will it be a life with Kane or a life on the road? I really felt for Kane when they get to this part in their relationship, especially how it all gets put out on the table.
Another nice romantic coupling in this Arizona Vengeance series. I like that these stories have a good mix of romance with a nice dose of hockey and team mate action. Quick to read, and leaves you wanting more.
Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. I was excited to read Kane and Mollie’s story. This story has a mix of romance, sports and a little bit of suspense. Molly and Kane have been best friends since college. So when things changed for them their relationship just seem to flow together. There wasn’t a lot angst in this story, but it was kinda cute and sweet to watch these two discover each other in other ways. We are getting to meet the second line of the Arizona Vengeance team and I excited to see how each of their stories unfold. I love the crossover between this series and the Jameson Force Security series.
5 star Review Kane (Arizona Vengeance #8) by Sawyer Bennett
From the first to the last chapter I was riveted to the story that Sawyer Bennett wove and couldn’t put it down. This is Kane and Mollie’s story, a friends to lovers story and one that drew me in and refused to let me go.
Kane and Mollie have been fighting the attraction that they feel for one another for years, both fearing that it could ruin their friendship.However when an incident occurs while Mollie is travelling it is to Kane she comes to recover.
The chemistry between them is off the charts and I loved the banter and humour that flowed between them. The fact that these two have been close friends for years, added an additional layer to my enjoyment of the story.
Kane is so swoon worthy that you cannot help but fall for him. As always, it was great to catch up on the other couples of the Arizona Vengeance;I love getting updates on what is happening in their lives.
Every time I read a book in this series, it feels like I am coming home to family. A great addition to what is one of my favorite series from Sawyer Bennett.
I received a free ARC copy of this book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is Kane’s romance with his bestie for 10+ years. They have never had a romantic relationship but did have a one night stand in college where they decided to just be best friends. That is until Mollie is in trouble and comes home to Kane so he can help her.
The book starts with Kane having sex with his fling which I kinda hated. But as soon as Mollie comes to town, Kane just wants her. I loved how crazy with jealousy he gets when Molly dates or flirts with his teammates.
Kane and Mollie fall for each other as they are there for each other through the ups and downs as they face Mollie’s ex and try and make her safe. I loved how Kane’s teammates are seen in this book and we get to see snippets of their future.
This is a great 2nd chance at love romance with best friends who have to decide what they want their future to be.
This was a fun, sexy friends-to-lovers romance.
“I came to Kane because it’s simply where I wanted to be. Needed, really. I just need him right now.”
Kane Bellan and Mollie Callister have been best friends for ten years. Initial attraction turned into a fulfilling and abiding friendship. When Mollie unexpectedly turns up on his doorstep, Kane is delighted to see her but not so happy about the reason. He insists on giving her a safe haven with him while she takes a break from her globe-trotting. However, a date with one of his teammates has him green-eyed and offering Mollie more than friendship. Something that both go into with their eyes wide open. But can their disparate lives gel enough to make something long term work for them?
“You don’t know how many times I’ve dreamed about this.”
This was a sweet, hot story. I loved the deep connection that Kane and Mollie had and how easy it was for them to transition from friends to lovers. Their passion was off the scale! I loved the camaraderie between the Vengeance guys and the sisterhood amongst their WAGs. Overall, a solid and thoroughly enjoyable read!
Kane, a fairly new member of the team, gets an unexpected visit by his best friend Molly! Due to an incident that has happened on the road – she’s a travel blogger and travels around with her dog – she’s a bit scared and needs a break.
What better place is for her to go than to her best friend Kane? Concerned for her and her safety she can stay in his guest room.
But due to him being concerned he realizes his feelings for her are not ‘friends only’ feelings. But can they make it happen with their careers?
As always, Sawyer Bennett delivers a beautifully written best friends to lovers story. There’s fun in there, so much friendship (of course due to the best team out there!!) and love. I absolutely enjoyed this book and can’t wait for more!
Kane is the 8th book in the Arizona Vengeance Series. This is Kane Bellan and Mollie Callister’s story. I am in love with this series and all these team players!
Mollie surprises Kane with a drop in visit. They have been friends since college and both have had relationships with other people through the years. Mollie is a travel writer/blogger and has been on the road for years. Kane plays hockey & was recently traded to the Arizona Vengeance team.
After showing up on Kane’s doorstep, Mollie just sleeps, and sleeps. Kane is a bit worried about her. She just needs some healing time. She is tired and something happened to her that has her scared and she just needs Kane, her BFF.!
This book may seem like insta-love but it isn’t. These two have been fighting their attraction to each other for years and they finally end up crossing the line from friends to lovers.
I love Kane, I love the whole friggin team of Hockey players! I love them all!!! Now I am looking forward to reading Steele coming in December!!! 5 stars
When your best friend offers to “scratch that itch” for you, what else can you do but take him up on it? I do love the friends-to-lovers trope and Kane and Mollie didn’t let me down. A little drama, a little suspense and a lot of time with the Vengeance gang we’ve all come to love.
This is such a endearing book! It is sexy and super romantic…And at the same time the main characters are so like able and nice that you can’t help loving them and wanting to see where their story goes.
This had such a great plot…great banter…Lots of Ah moments…Some spice…Some suspense…Some angst but not overdone. It brought all the feels.
Give yourself a treat and cuddle up and read this book…you will finish with a happy face and the satisfied sigh you get when finishing a well written romance! Loved It!
Received a early copy for an honest review.
Kane (Arizona Vengeance, Book #8) Sawyer Bennet
Sawyer Bennet is heating things up with KANE (Arizona Vengeance, Book #8). NHL star Kane Bellan best friend Mollie Callister shows up at his house after being attached. While staying with him, their ten-year friendship turns into more, but will their careers be an issue? This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult readers.
I loved this story. Kane and Mollie became friends their freshman year at Boston College. They both loved the other but never wanted to risk their friendship. Throw in Kane’s travel schedule and the fact that Mollie is a travel blogger, and they did not get to see each other often.
Sawyer Bennet does a fabulous job with this story. The characters have compelling obstacles. They sole search and grow throughout the novel. The characters are both lovable, and my heart went out to them. I love how devoted Mollie and Kane are to each other. They have an amazing friendship. I found Mollie’s job fascinating. It took a lot of courage to do what she did.
KANE is a wonderful addition to the Arizona Vengeance series. I recommend this book to people who enjoy friends to lovers and/or sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
A sweet and sexy friends to lovers romance! I enjoyed this book, an enjoyable storyline and some hot chemistry!
Wow, sexy Kane finally has his own book and what a book it is. Sawyer Bennett has an incredible knack of keeping all of her characters unique and special to the point after all these books I am in complete awe of her awesomeness and I am so happy Iane doesn’t disappoint in the least.
Kane is friends with Mollie the sexy travel blogger who literally lands on his doorstep needing a place far from home and Phoenix AZ fits the bill. Mollie also knows that Kane would never turn her away and she is counting on that. Kane on of the newest members of the Stanley Cup champion Arizona Vengeance is happy to have Mollie stay with him but when feelings start to change Mollie and Kane need to determine I their crazy lifestyles is meant for romance and maybe even love.
In classic Sawyer Bennett style we get to see both sides of this story which I love. We also get some great cameos which I love even more. Kane is a great one to springboard what is coming up next in the Arizona Vengeance series.
Kane is the 8th book in the Arizona Vengeance series. This is Kane and Mollie’s story. Kane and Mollie are best friends, but Kane feels something more. When Mollie needs help she turns to Kane. Will they end up with a happily ever after or will their friendship be ruined? This is a great friend to lovers story. I can’t wait to see what is next from Sawyer Bennett.
While I love Sawyer Bennett, and I love the Arizona Vengeance series, I thought this book was just ok. I didn’t really connect with either character like I usually do. But, that could have been just me. Kane and Mollie’s story is a best friends to lovers story. I loved that there was a lot of interaction between characters that has had past books an interactions with characters that are a tad new to us. This is part of a series, but you could read it as a stand alone book. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.