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
This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
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Legend & Pepper are going to steal your heart and sizzle off the pages.
Pepper is a sweet, smart , sassy quirky gal that just so happens to be Legend’s neighbor . They kind of have a love irritate one another relationship. Legend has to admit that his female neighbor has caught his eye but he is sure they have nothing in common. The moment a bundle of unexpected joy is left on his doorstep Pepper is the first one that is on the scene and now the adventure begins. Legend is a sexy, sweet, journey of discovery and new chapters in your life ! Loved it !
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Boy did Sawyer out do herself with Legend!! literally brought me to my knees! Emotional and captivating! Brilliantly written! Had a little bit of every thing! Phenomenal book!!
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.
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 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.
Loved Pepper and Legend’s story! Beautifully written and heartfelt. Their chemistry was off the charts hot! Highly recommend
If I didn’t know better, I’d think that Sawyer Bennett is really a guy hockey player in real life. She really knows how to write a hockey romance!
This book is Legend Bay’s story! After first meeting Pepper Nantais in Erik’s story….where Legend and Pepper clashed…you just knew these two would get together. Legend grew up in a military household so he likes his life very orderly. As the goalie for the Arizona Vengeance, Legend follows a very strict regiment that has worked well for him. When Legend moved into his house he didn’t realize that his new hot neighbor, Pepper, was so over the top. She likes her life loud and colorful and it drives him nuts. These two love to spar and drive each other nuts but when Legend finds something unusual on his front porch, the first person he goes to for help is Pepper.
As Legend and Pepper deal with this new situation, they grow closer and Legend starts to realize that there is way more to Pepper than he ever realized. Just when it looks like these two are going to get a happy ending. someone from Legend’s past has to go and cause trouble. In the long run, it ends up just making Pepper and Legend even closer.
This was a wonderful, fun and sexy story. I loved all of the characters involved and can’t wait for Dax and Tacker’s stories!
Legend by Sawyer Bennett is off the charts!!!
I love all of her Hockey books, but this one really grabbed me and wouldn’t let go.
I think it’s the pure quirkiness of Pepper, mixed the seriousness of Legend. And the need to not be neighbors!
These two are the true definition of opposites attract, but guess what, when you need someone the most … you sometimes find them where you least expect them!
5 Huge Stars
I continue to love Ms. Bennett’s hockey romances! Legend and Pepper’s enemies to lovers romance was a great read. I swooned over Legend as he took his role as a father in stride and was so protective of his baby girl. I loved how Pepper just stepped in and helped him when he needed it. These two were a great couple. I loved getting the crossover scene with some Cold Fury characters. It was a great way to connect the two series!
There is insight as to what is coming for the next couple of books and I thought it was set up very well. Can’t wait to continue on with this series!
Holly Crap! What a roller coaster ride of a book.
I rarely read the blurbs of Sawyer’s books and go in blind.
I knew Legend was about a sexy hockey player with no room for whismy and his whimsical neighbor who absolutely had a crush on Legend.
I knew I would like Legend and Pepper’s chemistry based on their interactions in Erik.
What I didn’t know is that Sawyer would pack so much drama in one book. And boy, does Sawyer do drama right.
I’m not talking about soap opera drama, I’m talking real world drama that causes your heart to squeeze, your throat to tighten and your finger to automatically turn the page. I’m talking about serious fantastic storytelling that captivates the reader and doesn’t disappoint.
Whether you’re a fan of Sawyer’s or new to her books this a great book to pick and discover your love for all things written by Sawyer Bennett.
**ARC provided for honest review. **
It seems like each story in this series just keeps getting better!
Legend Bay is the goalie for the Arizona Vengeance. Growing up in a military family, he is used to a structured existence and can be a little bit of a stick in the mud at times. Pepper Nantais is Legend’s opposite in pretty much every way. An author and illustrator of a successful line of children’s books, Pepper is colorful, creative and fun-loving. Over the past few months she has enjoyed poking at Legend’s uptight attitude in every way she can, especially with her yard decorations. When Legend arrives home one night to find an unexpected package on his front doorstep, he doesn’t think twice about bolting to Pepper’s house in search of help though.
He is hit by a maelstrom of emotions ranging from anger to fear to helplessness, but the neighbor he thought he seriously disliked turns into the calm, soft spoken rock that he needs as he comes to grips with how epically his life was just turned upside down. I have to say, I absolutely loved the way he embraced it though which demonstrated what an awesome guy Legend truly is. That character also comes through in the concern he has for his teammates, especially Tacker. Oh my goodness, Tacker nearly broke my heart in this story and I can’t wait to see what sort of amazing woman Sawyer brings into his life to heal him! But back to Legend and Pepper…
She is exactly the person he never knew he needed in his life, and once he starts to actually talk to her, he finds they complement each other perfectly. What starts off as friendship with some very hot benefits quickly turns into something much more. Despite the fact they go from a somewhat adversarial relationship to real love in a short time, it didn’t feel like insta-love to me. Perhaps it is because the stage was set for the sizzling chemistry between them in the snippets shown in past books, but their journey and relationship evolution just felt right.
Legend is a well paced story filled with laughter, love, and heat as well as a few suspenseful/ dramatic moments. It is certainly my favorite of the series and one of my favorite books I have read in the last 6 months. I wish I could elaborate more without spoilers but I can’t, so I will just say buy this book!! If you are not a sports fan, you will still love it because the focus is primarily on the relationship, not the sport.
Great characters, all the emotion
The third book in the series, while each book can be read as a standalone, there is some building upon events in the previous books, so for the best experience, I’d recommend reading the series in order.
If you’ve read the previous books, you’ll know that Legend and Pepper were more enemies than friends; with very different lifestyles, Pepper really enjoyed getting under Legend’s skin. However all that changes very quickly at the start of this book as Pepper really comes through for Legend when he needs her. I loved both Pepper and Legend here and if things heated up fast for them, we already knew there were plenty of sparks from their interchanges in the previous books. This is a story that kept me reading with more than one unexpected twist, plus tons of emotion with awwwws, and a few gasps and omgs as well.
As usual, there are plenty of great secondary characters to help add depth to the book (fans of the author’s Cold Fury series will be pleased with a brief appearance by Gray and Ryker), and equally as usual, my heart hurt so much for Tacker. Happily, his book is coming soon, right after Dax (which is next), and I can’t wait to see him get his own hea.
Great characters, all the emotion and a touch of suspense made this a can’t put down read for me. The only downside is having to wait for the next book. 5 stars
B2B Kelly
This is book #3, in the Arizona Vengeance series. This book can be read as a standalone novel. For reader enjoyment, and to avoid spoilers, I recommend reading this series in order.
Legend and Pepper are neighbors. She annoys him, and he lives for it since he is incredibly attracted to her. When surprised one night, he finds out that Pepper is the friend he never knew he needed.
Pepper has always had a major crush on Legend. She already has other friends in the NHL, and she understands the demands on his time and schedule. When he asks her for help – she does not hesitate.
This series is already amazing. These characters are some of the best yet. All of the main players in this NHL team are great together. This story was a bit of a fast pace with everything happening so fast. I love how all the characters are so interesting and deep.
***This ARC copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.
Legend is the third book in the Arizona Vengeance series by one of my favorite authors, Sawyer Bennett. You can read each book in the series as standalone but I do recommend reading the series. It’s full of smokin’ hot hockey players, strong women, sexiness, sweetness, and everything in between. I will make this fast so I don’t spoil anything.
Legend has a stick up his ass. Pepper wants to remove it. They have lived next door to each other for only four months but ever since he moved in, Pepper has driven him crazy. Who needs that much crap in their yard? A crazy person. A sexy as hell crazy person. Or he wants her but can’t admit it. Then his life is twisted upside down and he needs her. Even that was hard to admit but he does.
Over the next few months these two have gone from enemies to lovers. It’s beautiful, funny, and hot as sin. And it’s not that he just needs her. He wants her. More and more every day. But, what will happen when their life is tested?
I absolutely loved this book. It’s my favorite in the series so far. It was more emotional then I expected and I loved that. If I wasn’t in the beginning of GS cookie season I would have read it in one sitting. I had to know what was going to happen next. It was awesome catching up with the team once again. I am excited for the next few books.
Overall…it is my favorite in the series. It gave me all the feels. I loved the characters. The story. The heat. The love. The devotion. Everything.
Quotes:
I shouldn’t think about her this much but I’ve never had someone fascinate me as much as annoy me before.
“What in the hell is that?”
“Flower planters,” she says matter of factly. “And I think they look fabulous.”
“They look pink,” I grumble.
“They add pizazz to your drab abode,” she counters.
I turn to Pepper—finally—and she grins at me. “You’re really hot when you’re being all famous and stuff.”
5 star
This book pulls you right in. The story has laughs, pain, secrets, guilt, and heartbreak.
If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Bishop (Arizona Vengeance, #1)
Erik (Arizona Vengeance #2)
This is Pepper and Legend’s story. Legend feels as though his neighbor is a crazy person but one night is all it’s going to take to change that. When he needs someone the most she steps up and helps him out with no questions asked. No matter that his life is thrown upside down she is there for him. The more she helps him out the more he falls for her but what happens when she has to go back to her life and he goes back to a newer version of his? Will he still want and need her for her or was he just with her because she was close and always around? What happens when she needs him? Will he be there for her or will she be left all alone?
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read. Can’t wait for the other hockey players in this series to get their story.
I highly recommend this story, and this author. Can’t wait to read the next story in this series!
4 Stars!
Legend Bay is one of the best goalies in the NHL. He lives in Phoenix, and plays professional hockey for the new expansion team the Arizona Vengeance. He’s at the top of his game focusing on winning the championship when life throws him a curve ball. He arrives home one evening to find a present on his front porch he wasn’t expecting. Completely blindsided he turns to his kooky, bohemian, sexy neighbor that constantly drives him crazy with all her tacky lawn decorations. Pepper Nantais would usually be the last person he’d ask for help, but he’s desperate. He’s always found her extremely annoying, but shockingly she shows him kindness when he needs it the most.
Pepper has had a king size crush on her cranky, smoking hot hockey star neighbor since she first laid eyes on him, but he’s never appreciated how she expresses herself artistically. She should feel guilty that she gets joy out of antagonizing him. He’s just so serious, and needs to loosen up a bit. She often poked the bear for kicks. Now his world has been turned upside down by a beautiful newborn, and he knows nothing about kids. He’s suddenly a single dad, and he’s terrified. When he panics and turns to her for help she is there for him.
Pepper and Legend grow closer as they spend more time together. Legend starts to appreciate the things about her he initially didn’t like. She’s a fun loving free spirit that’s whimsical, artsy, and flamboyant. She’s not his usual type, but still striking to look at. As their mutual attraction grows, lines get blurred. His life has become so complicated, and right now he doesn’t have much to give. He needs to focus on hockey and being a new dad, not be fantasizing about Pepper. Whatever is between them starts out casual and undefined, but quickly becomes essential to him. She becomes important to him as he begins to fall hard for the gorgeous woman who suddenly owns his heart.
This was a sexy, sweet enemies to lovers/ friends to lovers sports romance. I really loved this one! Legend is all kinds of swoony as he simultaneously falls for Pepper and his baby girl. I can’t wait for Dax and Tacker’s books up next!
Sawyer Bennett scores a hat trick with the third book in the Arizona Vengeance series, LEGEND. I’ve been looking forward to reading Legend Bay‘s story since book two, ERIC. The hockey goalie has been feuding with his new neighbor, Pepper Nantais. He hates her excessive lawn decorations, and she loves to egg him on. When Legend gets a shocking surprise, its Pepper that comes to his rescue.
I adored this story. It took an unexpected twist that was brilliant. Pepper and Legend have great chemistry. They make a dynamic couple. Pepper is an inspirational character. I love that she writes children’s books. She is thoughtful and brave. Legend is fiercely loyal and protective. I love how his life changed because of Charlotte (Charlie).
I enjoyed the plot. It was believable and engaging. It had a little of everything: humor, drama, romance, conflict. Sawyer Bennett does an amazing job expressing her characters’ feelings. LEGEND is a page-turner. I have loved every book in this series. I cannot wait to read book four, DAX. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Legend Bay has a tiny package that he’s stunned by. His story humanizes the hockey player. Our author shows how they go through the same trials and tribulations just like everyone else. Pepper Nantais likes to stay true to herself. She shows how sometimes you can count on a neighbor being there to lend a helping hand.
I watch some of the shows on HGTV and it’s interesting to see how many people want no neighbors. What happens when an emergency or the unexpected happens? Having an extra pair of hands can come in handy and can also help to take some of the pressure off your shoulders. Having someone close by, no matter how quirky, can be a good thing.
This story quickly became very addictive. Give me a sexy hunk, a woman who dances to her own tune, and a little sweetie and I’m glued to my comfortable chair. I’d say to set the mood by going to a hockey game but in this case, I say stay at home because you won’t want to be distracted for even one second. You’ll not realize how quickly this story moves along and that just shows how deeply you’ve gotten sucked into what’s going on.
I didn’t even mind the twist that almost stopped me in my tracks. But Legend and Pepper make a great team so I know everything will be all right. Our author has created a situation that could really tear at your heart. But instead of bringing her readers down, she turns it around and will get you to chuckle. At one point, you may even need a tissue – which just shows how realistic this story seems.
We meet a couple of Legend’s teammates that seem to have reoccurring appearances. Both of them had me questioning which of their stories will be next. Tacker spoke the loudest to me. He seems to be crying out for help. But he doesn’t take my attention away from what’s really going on with our main characters or from the very romantic ending. Now I just have to wait to see if I’m right or will our author just surprise me once again.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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BEST BOOK of the series! by Sawyer Bennett is book three in her series and it’s my favorite so far! We all know that Ms. Bennett writes hockey romances LIKE A BOSS, but the pure undeniable emotion that came off of every single page of this book, had me craving Legend and Pepper’s happily ever after more than ever before! Pepper was a fantastic heroine. I just adored her vibe througout this entire book. She was the perfect calm to the storm that is Legend Bay. I won’t give anything away and you can probably guess what happends, but let’s just say unexpected cirmcumstances brought these two together, and all of the annoyances and irritations quickly flew out the window, and left something in their place…admiration, longing, and an undeniable chemistry. Be prepared to fall hard for this couple! They are one of the best!
I am loving these Vengeance guys!! Legend is the latest in a yummy string of hot hockey players. He’s playing at the top of his game, on a team that is really coming together. The only pesky thing in his life is his quirky next door neighbor. Yet when his life is turned upside down by a very unexpected gift left on his doorstep she is the one he comes to depend on the most. Pepper has always had a bit of fun driving Legend crazy but when push comes to shove she knows she has to help him out. Spending time together has them both seeing each other with an all new appreciation. Without realizing it Legend has fallen hard for his quirky neighbor. Does she feel the same?
As with all Sawyer Bennett books the writing and characters are outstanding and I think you will really enjoy this story. I highly recommend this book.
Oh man. I didn’t know what to expect and I loved every minute! Legend is incredibly swoon worthy!
Absolutely AMAZING!
Legend is the one I hold close to my heart. Who would of thought a single fun loving guy would be such a wonderful dad. We met Legend and Pepper in the previous books in this series. Pepper is Legend’s annoying neighbor. Legend becomes an instant dad and Pepper comes to his rescue. This is a heartwarming story with some suspense thrown in, a terrific story.
Review copy was received for a honest opinion