Ryker

Books, Coffee & Passion

Sawyer Bennett's Cold Fury Hockey Series caught my eye a while ago but, even though I ordered the first book last year, I've been pushing it back because I had a ton of other books to read. Silly me! Then, I read Ryker's blurb and I couldn't stay away any longer. Now, I still have Alex's book to read and I'll definitely order both Garrett and Zach's books because Ryker totally won me over and I can't miss a single word of this series.

Gray is beautiful, smart, strong willed and confident. She is also the first female general manager in hockey, her father has just promoted her which means all eyes are on her and, although she is definitely the right choice and has the skills to prove it, there are many people who dislike her father's decision, including some of the players. She is making history and she knows she has to prove to all of them that she is prepared to handle the pressure and more than qualified to manage a hockey team. She also doesn't take crap from anyone. (Frank is the perfect example of it and I really liked how their business relationship evolved through the book.)

“For the first time in my life, I feel interest in something other than my career. I feel needed. I feel happy. I feel cherished. I. Feel. Everything. And I don't want to let it go.”

Ryker is charming, hot, fiercely loyal and smart. He is Carolina Cold Fury's goalie on the final year of his contract and last season didn't end well for him but he's on top of his game this season. As a single dad, Ryker's life is a little crazy trying to have time for his two daughters, manage their home and playing his best hockey. And it's about to get crazier.

“I'm doing what feels right to me. You feel right to me.”

More than the chemistry between Gray and Ryker, they share a strong connection and they just can't stop their feelings, especially their admiration, for each other. Soon they're questioning everything. What will they choose? Their jobs or epic love? Their dreams or their hearts? Or can they have it all?

Ryker is definitely a keeper and I loved every moment of this beautiful story.

Did I say Zack was my fave??? This actually might be my favorite.

Ryker is an older guy and has been married before. I think it is those traits that made him a better guy. More mature, more down-to-Earth, more responsible. He is the best.
The relationship might have been a bit fast for me, but I love how it played out.
These were adults who sure as hell acted very adult.

I'm not sure if I want to read the next book if only because the synopsis shows that we are going back to party animals/players sigh :(