USA TODAY BESTSELLER • The Arizona Vengeance is hockey’s hottest new team. But hockey’s hottest goalie is learning that even the best players sometimes need an assist. “You don’t have to like sports to love these books!”—New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis Everything is clicking for the Vengeance. We may be new, but we’re well on our way to winning the championship, and I’m having … on our way to winning the championship, and I’m having the time of my life headlining the sports media as the hottest goalie—hell, player—ever. I for one am going to live up to my name . . . because I am Legend Bay.
Dragging my ass home from the gym, I’m blinded by some gaudy, glowing holiday lights. As usual, my hot-as-hell neighbor Pepper Nantais has gone way over the top. But just as I’m about to tell her off, something else catches my eye . . . Seems like Santa left me a present, and not one I was expecting.
As life takes an unexpected turn, I realize that there’s much more to Pepper than meets the eye. Sure, she’s gorgeous. And exasperating. And her taste in decorating may be a bit . . . unique.
But beneath her carefree demeanor is a fierce determination and a heart of gold. And before I know it I’ve fallen for her. Hard . . .
Pepper is exactly the woman I never knew I needed.
Praise for Legend
“Sawyer Bennett holds the number one spot on my auto-buy list.”—USA Today bestselling author Jami Davenport
“An emotional, heart-melting story from author Sawyer Bennett.”—Brenda Rothert, author of Sweet Sixteen
“Okay, ladies, these Vengeance players have it all. . . . If you haven’t met any of these guys yet, then you need to get to it.”—Schmexy Girl Book Blog
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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Favorite Quotes:
My world just got narrowed down to this eight-pound bundle of wonderment in my arms and I am a different person as of now.
“Casual,” I confirm with a hard nod, but I do feel compelled to add on. “But exclusive.” Dax grins knowingly, because he understands that I just metaphorically peed on Pepper and marked my territory.
“You have nothing to be nervous about. You are wonderful and you could never embarrass me.” Relief wells in her eyes. “Unless you have an extreme case of flatulence at the table, and in that instance, I’m going to have to ask you to sit in the car and wait for me until I finish eating.”
I was 99.9 percent sure Pepper would say yes, but damn if that one-tenth of a point chance she might not didn’t have my body locked tight.
My Review:
I know next to nothing about hockey, other than it is played on the ice and it tends to violent, as the players are prone to brawl. So imagine my surprise when the tale turned out to be quite sweet. The storylines were well balanced with levity, erotically sensual steam, foul-mouthed characters, mental health issues, intrigue, and a tender yet sexy romance. The writing was observantly insightful and sneakily emotive. I enjoyed watching Legend’s awareness evolve and I found myself becoming quite unexpectedly fond of him, as he was protective and increasingly considerate of not just his innocent child but of Pepper and his struggling teammates. The storylines were briskly paced, well plotted, written with my favorite dual POV, and kept me continually entertained with a pleasantly engaging romance while also tickling my curiosity as I waited for the looming threat to arise.
The main characters were neighbors who had been somewhat at odds and annoying each other for several months as the highly structured and uptight hockey player, Legend, did not appreciate the colorful lawn displays and social lifestyle of Pepper, his somewhat bohemian next-door neighbor. Pepper was free-spirited and had a kind and relaxed personality as well as a creative and artistic flair to her style. I adored her. When her sexy yet cranky pain in the keister neighbor stumbled into her door in panic mode, Pepper did not hesitate to render assistance. Legend was lucky she was so forgiving and generous with her time as his panic turned out to be warranted. A newborn baby had been left at his door in the dark with only a note, and that was only the beginning of the baby mama drama.
Oh my! In the previous books of the series we were led to believe Legend was going to be so rigid he would not unwind enough to have fun but then he comes home from practice and finds a present on his front porch…a baby! Who does he turn to? His next door neighbor who has been driving him crazy because she is such a nonconformist. Pepper is definitely what he needs and she steps in and takes control of the baby…and Legend…and when it comes time to shop for supplies, she is all in. These two are perfect for each other and once they start spending time together they find out they really do have more in common than not. This is one hot and sexy read so hang on it is going to get hot in Arizona! I definitely recommend this one (along with the rest of this series) although I am really looking forward to the ones coming up.
I think this series gets better and better with each story! Legend focuses on the goalie of the Vengeance team and watching him turn into a single dad was amazing! I think sexy single dad books are one of my new favorites to read!
“You have got me so wrapped around your little pinky and I’m pretty sure there is nothing you couldn’t ask for that I wouldn’t give to you.”
I felt that this story had a lot more drama than some of Ms. Bennett’s other books and it kept me on the edge of my seat, not being able to put the book down. I had to know what was going to happen. This story also had the heat we expect from a Sawyer Bennett book and the chemistry between Legend & Pepper was off the charts!
I love how we get to keep seeing all of the other players and how their stories continue! Plus the cameo from Ryker & Gray – LOVED! I absolutely cannot wait for Tacker’s book! (4.5 stars)
Another 5 star hockey read from Sawyer Bennett. Was anxiously awaiting Legend and Pepper’s story and it was worth the wait. A great storyline and characters make for a fantastic read. No one writes steamy sports romance like Sawyer Bennett!
I am so in love with this series! Sawyer always brings a page-turning storyline with every book and this is no different. I flew through it and it left me wanting more. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
This is the third book in the Arizona Vengence series, a series that is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. This book is about Pepper and Legend and has some of my favorite tropes!! Sports romance and secret baby, I loved this book. Pepper and Legend are next door neighbors and he disliked her from the beginning. She disrupted Legends orderly life, but when his life is turned upside down he goes to Pepper fo help. They turn enemies to lovers, but can they have something more? This series keeps getitng better and better, I can’t wait to read what comes next!!
Gawdddd Legend is the stuff wet dreams are made of…seriously where did this super serious, stick in the mud come from? I’ll tell ya…he came from rainbows and unicorns. The man is AMAZING!
Like at first you might not be into him, but then good lawddd when he get’s to talking dirty and taking off clothes…your mouth hangs open and your eyes get all googley.
Pepper is the most amazing girl, she is smart, sexy, and easy going. She is just what Legend needs.
These two were meant to be together. Their story is a wild, crazy ride that you won’t want to miss. Lot’s of drama, lot’s of laugh’s and lot’s of hot sex!
#Baby #Whimsical #DirtyFaceTime #Charlie
Legend Bay is just that…a legend. What a good man!!! Normally, when you read a sports themed book, the hero is cocky and generally a little bit douchey in the beginning. I didn’t get that vibe with Legend. He was thoughtful, sweet, and just a good person. Except to Pepper, of course.
Now, let me say something about Pepper. I. Loved. Her!!!! I adored her sass! She was fun and the perfect fit for Legend.
Legend (Arizona Vengeance #3) by Sawyer Bennett is the next member of the Arizona Vengeance hockey team to get a book. He is the goalie of the team. He has a neighbor who is driving him crazy with her outlandish lawn decorations. She is a pain in his butt but there is something about her that peaks his interest. Pepper is very artsy and colorful and it is reflected in her yard. She knows it aggrevates her neighbor but she can’t help herself. When Legend comes home from a trip he finds a bundle left on his porch. Not knowing what to do he runs to Pepper’s house. Now he finds himself the possible father of a newborn and he doesn’t have a clue what to do. Thankfully Pepper is there to help him. This is the beginning of their relationship. While trying to work out having a newborn, building a relationship with Pepper, he now has a post partum baby momma driving him crazy. An enjoyable story with a crazy ending. Loved Legend and Pepper and their journey to each other. Really enjoying this series and looking forward to the next book. 4.5 stars for me.
Ovaries explosion!
Legend is the goalie for the newest Arizona Vengeance hockey team. He’s the best and nothing can break his concentration or rhythm when it comes to his job. But his eccentric neighbor drives him crazy every time he comes home. Her over the top lawn décor overflows all the way to his property line and he’s ready to report her to their Homeowners Association. But when he receives a package on his doorstep, he does the only thing he knows to do, he goes to his sexy neighbor for help.
This couple moves fast in their enemies to friend’s relationship. Without giving too much away just know that this author does an outstanding job in telling Legend and Pepper’s story. I really love how we continue to hear about the couples we have already met, and I can’t wait to find out the stories of the other players we are meeting in each book. This Vengeance family is so sexy and tied together that you will fall under their spell and want to become a part of their life.
Legend is the third book in the Arizona Vengeance series by the fabulous and talented Sawyer Bennett. I have read ALL of Sawyer’s books and in my opinion her writing just keeps getting better and better. I’m in love with her hockey heroes. All the way from Alex through the Cold Fury (My man Ryker!) and I am absolutely loving these Arizona Vengeance players! We have known Legend since the beginning and he’s nothing like I thought he would be. He hated his neighbor, Pepper, for her yard decoration shenanigans, but he always thought she was sexy and gorgeous. But when she is there when he really needs her, he sees her for so much more than her loud, obnoxious yard décor. Legend didn’t see Pepper coming. And it wasn’t just that he needed someone, he needed her. Now that they’ve been thrown into a situation together, their chemistry amps ups quickly and the hate he thought he had for her is gone. He wants her in his bed. Is his life. In his heart. He has never been a relationship guy, but he’s never met anyone like Pepper before. Pepper has had a crush on Legend Bay for a while now. Being his neighbor and being able to bug him by putting pink flamingos was just a bonus. Now that she’s willingly tangled up in Legend and his life, she’s not looking back. The attraction that was always there seems to hit her hard and fast and there’s not getting away. Not that she’d want to! When life throws you a loop and danger looms on the horizon, will it make the stronger or tear them apart? I loved this story! I think this is my favorite of the series so far! Legend…sigh…he’s just everything! He’s wise beyond his years. He’s level headed, smart, sexy, handsome and so sweet. Squishy and quick with the romantic words and gestures. And when he wants something he works his hardest to get it on and off the ice. Overall, I loved every second! I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered and just smiled every time Legend opened his heart to Pepper. He’s deeper than any of us gave him credit for and my heart just melted for him!
OMG! ‘Arizona Vengeance’ getting better and better with each book. and amazing part is you get a chance to see characters from previous books and get a chance to see how they are doing. This book has so many things I enjoy in romance books; hockey + enemies-to-lovers + hot single dad = Ohhh, dear ovaries, be still…
Legend Bay is the hottest goalie in the league, other than being a great player; he is loyal, sweet, sexy alpha male with a little bit of a neat freak 🙂 After moving into his new house, his neighbor starts getting his nerves with her eccentric taste in garden ornaments. Pepper Nantais is definition of social butterfly. She is a gorgeous, sweet and fierce woman, who is a famous children books author. Ohh and her newest hobby is to drive her hot hockey player neighbor mad 🙂 Their story starts with a life-changing event for Legend. One night he comes home and finds a pink bundle on his front porch. Finding a baby on his front porch is a shock but what is really unexpected is when Legend runs to Pepper’s door for help. After the initial shock of finding out about being a dad, Legends steps right into his role as a father. He is so sweet and king, he is simply amazing. He also has an amazing support from Pepper. She tries to be there for him whenever he needs her. Also, chemistry between them is sizzling and they just seem right for each other. Everything is finally settling down and going great so what happens when the heartless women, who left her 14-day-old daughter on a front porch, comes back and wants her baby, back? Curious? You have to grab your copy and start reading 🙂
Legend is captivating, heartwarming, sexy, enemies-to-lovers story that you won’t be able to put it down. So next book in the series is Dax, which will be released on July 9, 2019 and then finally my mostly anticipated book in the series Tacker will be released on November 5, 2019. With each book, I am dying to know what the hell happened to Tacker more and more. I CANNOT wait to get my hands on his story.
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Been there done that :).
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
This is the 3rd book in the Arizona Vengeance series, however, I think that this book can comfortably be read on a stand alone basis.
I’ve been really looking forward to Legend and Pepper and I have to say I was not disappointed. It was a really addictive read and one that I absolutely devuoured. It flowed really well and I felt that the story was really well developed. There was drama and a little angst but there was plenty of light relief and boy the chemistry between Legend and Pepper was electric which led to some pretty steamy sexy times.
Overall this was a really enjoyable read and one I would be happy to recommend.
I was provided with a copy of this book from the Publisher via NetGalley; there was no inducement or obligation and I opted to leave a review.
Legend by Sawyer Bennett is hands down one of the best books I have read. I couldn’t put it down. It was wonderful to read a surprise baby book where the dad steps up and becomes a fully invested dad from the get go. Scared out of his mind for sure but totally takes his responsibility seriously and falls head over heels for his child.
Now those of you who have been reading along in Sawyer’s new hockey series already know about Legends interesting relationship with his neighbor Pepper. It’s pretty darn funny. If you haven’t read any of the previous books, no worries! You’ll get the idea fairly quickly when you start Legend.
Pepper and Legend are perfect! For all their differences they are made for each other.
So what you’ll find in this book is hockey, yep obviously right. Some teammates we’ve met before. We get some more insight into some players who we are getting books from soon. Oh Tacker I am dying for your book. We get some intrigue and suspense. Get ready folks, things get a little tense when a certain baby mama shows up….definitely drama ensues. And some major steamy encounters. Oh boy the chemistry between Pepper and Legend is off the charts.
One click this amazing book, you will not be disappointed!
Hot hockey player, quirky next door neighbor, and a newborn baby. What can go wrong! This was a signature Sayer Bennett book which always has more depth than it seems. Legend is the hockey player, and a truly good guy, albeit, a little straight laced. He gives off no “bad boy” vibes at all. However, he comes home to find a baby on his front porch. Pepper is a children’s book author and his next door neighbor. Their romance seemed almost straightforward to me, but the real issue in the book was the postpartum depression of the birth mom and how it affected all the relationships involved. There were familiar characters from previous books who i enjoyed catching up with. As I have said before, Sawyer Bennett always gives us a good story, and this one is no different.
5 Stars
Legend by Sawyer Bennett is the third book in the Arizona Vengeance series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I do recommend reading the others as well. This book is hands down my favorite so far in the series. Full of hockey, friendship, and of course love, Legend is a book you NEED to read.
Legend Bay seems to have it all. He’s one of the best goalies in the NHL, good looking, and single. His focus is on his career, so when an unexpected surprise in waiting for him on his doorstep, he has no idea what to do. The last person he was expecting to help him was his wacky neighbor Pepper…but man, he is so grateful. As lines begin to blur, will Legend be able to handle all of the complications? Or will it be too much?
Pepper, Legend’s next door neighbor, is a free spirit. She also has the biggest crush on her cranky neighbor. Pepper is always finding new ways to make him mad, so when he needs her help she is shocked he is even being nice to her. As things start to get more complicated for him, their feelings start to heat up. Will Pepper be able to handle it? Or will she walk away?
I loved this story sooo much! The way Legend and Pepper’s chemistry was, the storyline, gahhh it was all AMAZING! Legend was soooo swoony and i loved how he handled everything that was thrown at him. And Pepper…her heart was so beautiful. This is one story you do not want to miss- I highly recommend reading it!
Loved Legend! This big, tall goalie comes home to find a newborn baby girl on his front porch with a note from her mother saying she can’t deal with her, so she’s all yours. Legend is in complete panic mode, runs across the street to his “annoying” neighbor’s (Pepper’s) house to beg for help. She immediately agrees, and together, they have to figure out if this baby is really Legends, and if so, what is he going to do with her?? Because he’s so far out of his element, and after the DNA test confirms she’s really his, he asks Pepper to help him buy everything he needs & help get his house ready. Their relationship grows quickly, as Legend learns he really misjudged Pepper. They actually have an explosive connection, and Pepper has insta-love for Charlie too. It’s not to say their story is all smooth sailing after that; especially when Charlie’s birth mother tries to come back into the picture.
I highly recommend this book! It has all the feels and was just amazing!! Cannot WAIT for more Arizona Vengeance!!!
This series is on fire, and I’m so excited for this next installment!
I’ve been drawn to Legend since the beginning. He’s shrouded in a bit of mystery because he doesn’t let a lot of people in. He’s very structured, likes his world ordered, and almost borders on uptight. But really, those personality traits are only apparent when Pepper is in the picture. He’s a genuinely good guy, very charming, loyal, adaptable, and oh so sexy. He has the ability to go from sweet to steamy in seconds and watching him grow over the course of this story was fantastic. He definitely induces plenty of swoony moments.
Pepper is different from Legend. She’s more fun-loving and free-spirited. She likes the freedom her job allows and doesn’t take things too seriously – and that includes Legend. She’s quirky and fun, and she always keeps him on his toes. She’s also a really good person, the kind that would bend over backwards to lend a helping hand.
Put these two together and it’s only a matter of time before their insane chemistry takes over. They’re a fun and steamy couple but this book isn’t all about the heat. There’s plenty of feels packed in this story, along with a few unexpected surprises, not all of them having to do with the main couple. It’s another great addition to this amazing new series.
This series just gets better and better!
Oh my! Can I just start off and say that I love Sawyer’s Author Note and the glimpse we get into everyone’s story with each book. And the set up for this one in Erik’s book let you know this was going to be a fun ride.
Legend and Pepper – what a cute as pink flamingo lawn ornaments couple. Actually they are even cuter!! And Charlie – oh my – that little angel is going to be so much fun to see in future books of this series. So Pepper has gotten on Legend’s nerves from the moment he moves in – but it’s not hate – just intense dislike – lol. But Pepper is there for him when he needs her. Then they can’t really deny their attraction to each other any longer. Then the drama really unfolds. This one had drama, romance, wit, love for a child – whether by blood or bond, and so much more.
It was a fun read and then things got serious and I could NOT put this book down.
Another winner by Sawyer Bennett and I swear I like each book more than the last – loved the cameos in this one too! Sawyer Bennett writes good hockey!! And I love reading about my town!!
I was so lucky to voluntarily request and review an uncorrected advance reader copy from the publisher via Net Galley.
Adored Legend and Pepper’s story.
“I shouldn’t think about her this much but I’ve never had someone fascinate me as much as annoy me before.”
Legend can’t stand his bohemian neighbour, Pepper. She’s annoying as well as beautiful, and she takes up far too much of his thoughts. However, when he gets an early Christmas present, Pepper is the first person he turns to.
“I shut her up with my mouth on hers. Immediately both her arms are around my neck and the kiss goes nuclear and deep.”
Pepper loves to rile up the serious but sexy hockey player next door. She might have a teeny-weeny crush on him and any attention from him is good attention. When his knock on her door catapults them into a sudden friendship, things quickly escalate as the simmering attraction between them explodes into something more.
“I can’t describe the feeling. It’s a connection I’ve never felt to another woman before and it makes me feel proprietary.”
I adored Legend and Pepper. They were so hot together! I loved how their relationship developed – they were real, honest and so gorgeous together. They quickly learned to trust and lean on one another. I loved that Legend kept it real and was honest with himself about his feelings for Pepper, even though he wasn’t really in the right place to start a relationship. He valued her opinions, advice and support. Pepper, herself, was a ray of sunshine. She was a real sweetheart and such a happy-go-lucky woman. She was giving and thoughtful, and also a little bit fierce.
I loved that we got to see the lives of Legend’s teammates and the developments in their stories. Loving this series and can’t wait for the next story.