Riggs

An Arizona Vengeance Novel

De: Sawyer Bennett

Narrado por: Connor Crais, Savannah Peachwood

Known as the team loner, Riggs Nadeau gives his all on the ice, but nothing extra off it. A beautiful stranger is about to cause chaos in his very structured world.

As a professional hockey player, people think I live a charmed life. On the surface, I do. But they don’t know the horrors of my childhood, or the real reason that I have custody of my 17-year-old sister, Janelle. And that’s exactly the way I like it. They may think I’m a prick because I don’t like to share, but that’s fine. They don’t know me, and they don’t need to.

In an effort to help Janelle get settled in Phoenix and stay out of trouble at school, I set her up with a job at Clarke’s Corner, the local bookstore owned by the girlfriend of a teammate. It’s there that she makes friends with Veronica Woodley, the extremely annoying, arrogant, money-hungry divorcee, who I don’t want anywhere near my sister. Janelle insists I’m completely wrong about Veronica, but I refuse to accept that. I have to keep reminding myself that that the gorgeous blond with legs for days is off limits.

Through a series of events, I start to see Veronica for what she really is - an amazing woman who has survived her own hell to come out even stronger. I have to admit, we’re more alike than not and the attraction between us burns hot.

Maybe I was all wrong about my ability to love and commit, but when the past comes back to haunt me, can I be the man that Veronica, and Janelle, deserve?

©2021 Sawyer Bennett (P)2021 Sawyer Bennett

Loved it - Great story and great narration

From the first chapter I was hooked on the story that Sawyer Bennett wove and couldn’t it put down. From the first time he was mentioned in the series I was intrigued by Riggs Nadeau and knew that the woman who captured his heart would need to be someone pretty special and that is certainly Veronica Woodley.

Riggs has custody of his seventeen year old sister Janelle and after a horrific childhood, he is determined to do right by her. He keeps to himself and doesn't get involved with the team dynamics any more than he is required too. However after a heart to heart with a fellow teammate Riggs realizes that he can no longer keep himself apart from the team and finds himself slowly but surely opening up. These guys are a family and Riggs begins to see how supportive they truly are.

Keeping Janelle out of trouble is his number one priority and he arranges for her to work at Clarke’s Corner where she meets Veronica. With his travel schedule for the team Riggs is worried about Janelle and tries to find role models for her. He is certain that Veronica will not be a good influence and tries to shut their friendship down.

From the moment he meets Veronica the sparks fly and it is obvious that there is intense chemistry sizzling between them. As Riggs gets to know her, he realizes that there is a lot more to the woman than he initially thought and his admiration and attraction grows.

This enemies to friends to lovers story was such an emotional journey that was not as straight forward as you would expect. Riggs has a heart of gold and underneath the lone wolf exterior is a man who deserves happiness. Veronica has been through so much and is a survivor; I loved her strength and determination. The friendship forged with Janelle was heart warming and added an additional layer to the story.

Narrated by Connor Crais and Savannah Peachwood did a great job bringing these characters to life. Their performances were spot on and they were easy to listen too.

Great story!

I really enjoyed this story line! It is a well put together book with old story line people returning.

A FANTASTICALLY EMOTIONAL BOOK! KUDOS MS BENNETT

OMG, OMG, OMG O! M! G!!!
Love, LOVE LOVE!! this book!!! The emotional impact of this story… OFF THE CHARTS!!!
OK, I am going to be honest here. I truthfully did not like the character Riggs very much in previous books. Yes, I knew that the author had to have a well thought out reason for giving Riggs the personality that she gave him, and at some point, we would find out what they were. YOWZA, did we ever!!! I am now and forever be a fan of this character!!! Great job Sawyer Bennett!!
There is soooo much I want to say about this book, but it would give too much away. I love Veronica!! I LOVE the way her life story, once Riggs learned of it, shut him down COLD!!! I LOVED the relationship that developed between Veronica, Janelle, and Riggs.
Another character that has a big part in the story is Baden. I really loved the friendship that is developing between Baden and Riggs. After that previously happened to Baden, I loved seeing how he is coming along. Hopefully, Sawyer Bennett will write his story soon. I would love to see him make it back into hockey and beat the odds.
The last few chapters…. They have me speechless!! My heart just freaking broke a thousand times. Sorry, Ladies, that is all I will say. I will say this, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS STORY!!!! ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!!
Now, to the narration. Yes, I have already listened to this book too! Connor Crais and Savannah Peachwood, just brought this emotional story to life for me. This is the first time I listened to these two, and I will definitely be looking for more books narrated by these two in the future.
I was gifted with a copy of this wonderful book because of my love of romance, and for my opinions on this wonderful book. In my honest opinion, if you love a great romance, with just the right amount of heat, you cannot go wrong with this book!! So, what are you waiting for? Go hit that purchase button from your favorite retailer. You will be glad you did.
Thank you for reading my review. Have a great day, and happy reading.
One last thought. When you love this book as much as I have, PLEASE share your opinions on the book. Authors really appreciate it when you do!!

This book has it all.

Enemies-to-lovers, friends-with-benefits, past family trauma, teenage guardianship, hockey, and the perfect amount of spice. This book has it all, and will get your heart hooked and wont let go!

This is not the first book in the series, but can be read as a complete stand alone. You will just know about Riggs already as he has played a small part in previous books. But everything will have been given to you in this book that you need to know. And you will know more about the secondary characters. But do not let that scare you away from this book! Once you read this one, you will want to read them all.

And can we talk about that plot twist at the end that was non-romance related???? It is setting up the next series by Sawyer Bennett. I just know already I am going to loose my mind and heart over that book. In just a good way!

Closed off pair bond caring for his teen sister

Riggs past is one of major family drama which has affected his ability to easily trust his new teammates. Out of necessity he gradually works through his issues while fighting and succumbing to his attraction to a Veronica, his teammates girlfriend’s best friend, and a woman who has her own issues and relationship phobia. Riggs’ younger sister Janelle brings them together in what amounts to a very hot and sweet relationship following a very rocky start. The epilogue contains a bit of a shocker as to where Baden’s story is headed, even though there have been hints in the past several books.
The narration was pretty good though Savannah Peachwood’s voice is at times overly sweet and Connor Crais can sound flat and lifeless at times. Since both struggle with the voice for the opposite sex a potential fix would be for them to perform together and act out the roles in duet narration. A good hockey romance especially for fans of the series and well worth the credit.