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Fiction. Romance. HTML:USA TODAY BESTSELLER � The Carolina Cold Fury hockey team is stacked with hotshots. But when a new player joins their ranks, he learns that even superstars can�t go it alone when it comes to love. Lucas Fournier is only serious about one thing: hockey. The league�s fun-loving charmer, Luc is always up for a good prank or a great lay, and he has no intention of settling down. But being traded to the Carolina Cold Fury�and to play alongside his big brother, Max�is no joke. With another title in sight, the last thing Luc wants is to let his new teammates down. To succeed, Luc will need to keep his head in the game and the most . . . er, demanding member of his anatomy in check. But when temptation hits, Luc hits back harder. Museum curator Stephanie Frazier has always put business before pleasure, which just about explains her nonexistent sex life. But when Stephanie meets Luc at a champagne-fueled gala, she finds herself flirting like crazy�and going home with the uninhibited athlete. For one night, she learns what passion is all about. She just never counted on the little surprise Luc leaves behind. And that�s when things really start to get . . . interesting. The Carolina Cold Fury series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER HAWKE MAX ROMAN LUCAS VAN REED MAREK And don�t miss her Arizona Vengeance series: BISHOP ERIK LEGEND 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 �One of the best voices in contemporary romance.��New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne Praise for Lucas �I love Sawyer Bennett�s writing�any genre. . . . Her stories always make me smile and feel gooey inside.��AC Book Blog �It is the perfect book if you need a reset to help you through book doldrums.��Scandalicious �It should be noted that this year, I have struggled to find great books and at times even struggled to open my kindle but when a Cold Fury book hits it, I open it immediately. I think that speaks volumes about my love of this series and the author�s writing!��Shh Mom�s Reading Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title..… (more)
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Stephanie's love life has been a little dry of late, but her meeting with the gorgeous hunk of a man Luc, has her flirting like crazy....and going home with him, which is something she would never usually do. A great night, great times and unexpected surprises to boot, what more could you ask for!
Loved the story. Luc was such a dedicated partner in their relationship he was great and Steph, she had a hard time excepting help and had a lot of issues she needed to tell Luc about.
A great character and story development, and I loved meeting old characters and recapping on some of the previous storylines. I can't wait for the next story, Luc's roommate, Van.
The book focuses on Lucas and Stephanie. Their story has an unusual start since the book opens with them sharing a rather hot one-night stand. That one night stand leads to a more lasting situation. Lucas and Stephanie must figure out how they make things work out. It was really very interesting to see this pair get to know each other.
Lucas was really the star of this book for me. He was so patient with Stephanie and seemed to instinctively know the right thing to say and do. He does have a couple of bonehead moments and there was a couple of times that I caught myself cringing because of him but these things made him seem a little more real. I am still trying to completely forgive him for one scene.
Stephanie was a bit more frustrating. She really seems to have her act together but she is terribly afraid of getting close to anyone. She had a terrible childhood and it made sense that she would approach relationships with caution. I wanted so much for her to give Lucas a real chance and I couldn't help but get a bit frustrated, kind of like Lucas, when she resisted.
I would recommend this book and series to others. Fans of the series will be happy to see quite a bit of the characters featured in Max since Lucas and Max are brothers. I can't wait to read the next book in this wonderful series!
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept via NetGalley.
I love that Lucas was traded to the Cold Fury and that Max and Luc could play professional hockey together. Max is a great character, so I enjoyed reading more about him and getting to know Luc and their sister, Simone. The Fournier’s are a wonderful family, the opposite of Stephanie’s family. Her parents are something else. It’s amazing she is well adjusted as she is. I’m glad she had Hilda when she was growing up. Her past causes a lot of emotional issues for her.
Sawyer Bennett does a fantastic job with her character development. Lucas is a remarkable guy. He is insightful and thoughtful (most of the time). He is good at expressing himself. Family is important to him. He grows up faster than he was intending. Stephanie is smart and fun. She has always relied on herself and finds it difficult to open-up to others. She doesn’t have any close friends. She has always felt unworthy. She doesn’t know what it is like to have a true family. Lucas and Stephy are good for each other. They make each other better people. They have amazing chemistry. They face multiple obstacles and become stronger for it.
I enjoyed the plot. LUCAS was skillfully written and believable. The story was interesting from start to finish. I loved the characters and didn’t want their story to end. Fortunately, we get to her Lucas’ sister Simone and his roommate, Van Turner story next. I cannot wait for book nine, VAN, expected to be released on November 28, 2017. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
The characters in this series all seem to have their own problems to work out. Lucas needs to realize he's been waiting for the right woman & that being with her doesn't make him weak. Stephanie needs to realize she deserves to be happy & loved. Every relationship is not like her parents'. I really enjoyed the build up as they follow through on their journey & the way Ms. Bennett conveys the start of the trust in their emotions. The story has explicit sexual scenes & dirty language but it is all used in the right context & conveys the intensity of their emotions. I can't wait for Van's story!
When a one night stand turns into a baby on the way, Lucas
But waiting so long for the next book… UGH!!!
Lucas meets Stephanie (Stephy) at an event, and they lust for each other. After a one-night stand, she becomes pregnant. Neither one is prepared to start a family. Lucas is a
However, they are both drawn to each other, and can't stay away. This story takes them through ups and downs.
Quick read and part of the Cold Fury series, with a lead to the next story.