Love is a Marathon

Friends to lovers is my catnip and I couldn't wait for Kane and Mollie's story. I really enjoyed this mix of sports romance and a bit of romantic suspense. It was great to see the crossover between this series and the Jameson Force series. I loved how well Kane and Mollie knew and understood one another. They have been best friends for 10 years and it was such a natural progression for them into something more. The story was a bit predictable, but the low drama and high heat was just what my heart needed. I'm definitely intrigued by the rest of the Vengeance's second line now, especially Riggs and Jett, and am looking forward to Jim Steele's second chance romance next!

Lessa Lamb is a new to me narrator and I thought she was really wonderful as Mollie. Her male and female voices were great and she had good range/variety as she voiced the different characters. I've listened to a few other titles by Jeremy York and he always gives a solid performance. I'm not sure he truly fit Kane's carefree personality, but it was still an enjoyable listen.

Kane is book 8 in the Arizona Vengeance series, but can be enjoyed as a standalone. Characters from the previous books do appear throughout though and the series runs on a continuous/concurrent timeline.

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Friends to lovers with a twist

I have loved listening to this series and could not wait to get my ears on Kane. The guys and gals of the Arizona Vengeance Series have all been great characters and I love how each new book keeps us posted on the previous characters we love so much. This is Kane and Mollie's story for love but it's so much more. They have been best friends for years. In college they tried for more but wasn't willing to risk their friendship so that has been they way it has been for the last ten years, that is until she shows up and he realizes he wants so much more.

This book is a fast track to love that took a long time to get there. It has some danger that they wind up getting help from Jameson Force Security to resolve so we get a cross over of another great series. We get a glimpse into two new characters that I hope have books coming up and lots of love. This book is well written and keeps your attention and keeps you guessing at times as well.

Jeremy York and Lessa Lamb did a great job as Kane and Mollie. I enjoyed listening to them from start to finish.

I loved this book and highly recommend it. It is part of a series but it is a stand alone as well. You do not have to have read or listened to the previous books but they are all good too so I hope you do.

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Phenomenal BFF to Lovers Story!!!

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 oomph 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.

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Fun, heartfelt, sexy, friends to lovers romance!

I loved this latest fun, heartfelt, sexy, friends to lovers romance in Bennett's Arizona Vengeance series. It felt like a fresh start as she moves to the second line of these sexy hockey players. This is Kane, and his best friend since college, Mollie's story. Mollie has an adventurous spirit as she explores the country with her dog writing about her travels, and experiences, on her travel blog. When she is attacked by a stalker, she goes to the only place she feels safe. Kane has enjoyed his life as a successful sexy single athlete, but when his best friend needs him, he instantly changes into protection mode. They reconnect and soon realize their feelings have grown into more. They decide to take a chance, and their chemistry is explosive! They are so cute and sweet together and Kane is so swoony as he stands up to the light ribbing he gets from his teammates and brothers. They accept her immediately along with the women who have grown close from previous stories. I love the camaraderie, and family feel of all these past and new characters. But when as Kane makes permanent plans, can Mollie put down roots when she has a free and adventurous spirit? This story also sets up other stories about Kane's friends and teammates. I am especially excited to find out more about Jim!
I loved the performances by narrators Jeremy York, and Lessa Lamb. They portray each character with a perfect balance between fun & flirty, heartbreaking emotion, and sizzling passion flawlessly. They work so well together, conveying so much emotion in their performances, that they make this fun, sexy, and passionate story even more captivating. This series doesn't get old to me, I can't get enough of these sexy hockey players, and the women who challenge and love them!

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Best Friends to So Much More...

I really enjoyed Kane and Molly's story as they navigated going from best friends to more. I loved Kane's protectiveness of Molly and I loved how well Molly fit in with the Vengeance crowd. I love all of the characters in this series and how welcoming everyone is. Kane and Molly had some serious chemistry!!! I really enjoyed Jeremy York and Lessa Lamb as the narrators and would definitely check out more of their work in the future.

Another great friends to lovers story

Kane Bellan was a last minute trade to the Arizona Vengeance before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Rafe Simmons asked for a last minute trade to the Carolina Fury because his father was dying of cancer.

“It feels like the game just went into overtime and I’m on the verge of the biggest win or most disappointing loss of my life. And losing is never an option.”

The books starts off in the summer, right before training camp starts. The Vengeance are Stanley Cup champions so the pressure is on to win again and be back to back champs. Mollie is Kane’s best friend for the last ten years. The two met in college and developed a fast friendship. Mollie is travel blogger who came to Phoenix to spend time with her best friend. However, we learn that Mollie returns because she was attacked while on the road.

Friends to lovers is always an instant download for me. I love when you fall in love with your best friend. I have read all of Sawyer Bennett’s hockey romance books but this is the first one that I listened to as an audiobook. Narrated by Jeremy York and Lessa Lamb. I love duel narration and both of their voices sucked me right into the story.

Hot Hockey Friends to Lovers Romance

Starting the stories of the second line of this fun team does not mean we don’t have plenty of old friends from the earlier group. Lots of beginning to introduce the new line while weaving a surprisingly drama free tale of a pair of friends who rather quickly realize that they are ready for their 10 year friendship to flourish into something more. Sure there is a pesky stalker which helps set the stage and adds some excitement, plus allows for a little crossover work with Jamison Security. But aside from a spat towards the end from lack of communicating and not fully thinking out priorities before speaking, this couple is amazingly in tune with each other. It will be interesting to see if that remains since Mollie seems still a bit unsettled as to how to fill her days after her short term goals are met. Also Kane is so easy going the the fight at the end was really out of character but very understandable given his previous thoughtfulness and expectations. So different from some of the others that had egos and bad attitudes even if they had reasons.
The narration was excellent. The new female narrator, Lessa Lamb did a great job with male and female voices and complemented Jeremy York. Worth a credit if you like the series. Maybe someday it will be a bundle.

LaGina

It took me a few tries to get this book finished. It was a good story but I just couldn't get into the main characters. I also tries listening to it on audibles to see if maybe it would be able help me get into and it just wasnt happening for this book.

Another great story

Kane and Mollie have been best friends for a long time. Mollie is a blogger and travels all over the world. She is very good at what she does and he calm and nice demeanor draws everyone in. Although Kane's focus is on hockey and being somewhat of newbie to the Vengeance, he still finds time to keep in touch with Mollie.

Things take a turn for Mollie and she has shows up on Kane's door. Trying to keep things away from him but failing, Mollies fills Kane in on what is really going on in her life. The rollercoaster ride they will not embark truly test their friendship and where things need and should go. Kane and Mollie choose to allow those feelings they have been fighting for so long to be set free.

I loved hearing Jeremy York and Lessa Lamb bring this story to life. They were great narrators and I can't wait for more stories from Sawyer and the Vengeance crew!

Friends + Lovers + Suspense = Great Listen

Sawyer Bennett's Arizona Vengeance series is one of my favorite Hockey series that i've been listening to. While friends to lovers isn't normally a favorite genre of mine, this was a well written and acted audio and it just sucked me right in.
I was sick when I first downloaded this book and I fell asleep many times while trying to finish it, so it took me awhile to get it completed.
I really enjoyed Kane and Mollie's story, I also appreciate the blending of Sawyer's other series Jameson Force security into this book. The added suspense elements really upped the story and enriched it to create a fully developed storyline.

The suspense and romance were the right mix to keep you engaged and satisfied during through the whole book with no slowness that some books suffer from in the middle sections.

The narrators Jeremy York and Jessa Lamb did an outstanding job, Jeremy's voice is so yummy it really adds to any book he narrates. I'm looking forward to the next installment in the series..