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Van

By: Sawyer Bennett
Narrated by: Cris Dukehart, Graham Halstead
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As one of the league's toughest enforcers, Van Turner is ruthless on the ice. He plays hard because it's the only way to channel the rage boiling inside, and a reputation as an A-hole is better than everyone knowing the truth. Van has spent his entire life running from a secret that's kept him from getting involved in relationships-or accepting lucrative deals with East Coast teams. Then the Carolina Cold Fury makes him an offer he can't refuse...and Van meets a woman he can't resist.

Simone Fournier is the stubborn one in her family - and that's saying something, considering her brothers are two of the Cold Fury's biggest stars. Simone gets what she wants, and what she wants is Van. Still, there's a part of him Simone can't reach, no matter how hard she tries. In private, he's all fire and passion. In public, he freezes her out. Van may want to push her away, but Simone won't let him go that easily. Because this time, she's playing for keeps.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Sawyer Bennett (P)2017 Tantor

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Pulease...

Seriously?!?!? For a series that started out SO well, this truly sucks. Harsh? Nope. The first three books were great. All downhill from there. I tried, gosh knows I have tried but this book probably put the nail in this series coffin for me. Let’s start with the fact that the books have totally moved away from the hockey, this book killed the sports part of it. The story could have been so intriguing with Van’s background however the girl was annoying. Trashy, rude, overbearing, awkwardly aggressive sexually, if she were a dude, she would be slapped with a restraining order. Just no, no, no. Makes me sad because while I don’t think I am difficult to please when it comes to a decent story, this sealed the series DNF fate for me.

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Van and Simone made for a fantastic story

I am not sure how she does it, but even in her 9th book in this the incredible Cold Fury Hockey series, Sawyer Bennett manages to continue to score with Van. She is able to keep the story lines funny, fresh and feisty. I loved reading about Van and Simone. From start to finish I was consumed and I couldn't put it down.

This book can be read as a stand a lone, but to be honest, I love this entire series, so I would recommend it from the start so you understand how all of the side characters come together. The story line itself takes place simultaneously with Lucas (book 8), so there may be some spoilers if you don't read Lucas first.

Simone Fournier unexpectedly comes to her brother Lucas' house to regroup after dropping out of school. Though she pulls her own weight and is not looking for a free ride, she just needs to figure out what it is she wants to do next. The last thing she expects is to have an undeniable attraction to her brother's roommate, Van Turner. Yeah, Van is a brooding, loner who wants nothing to do with her, but that doesn't seem to detour Simone from going after what she wants. I love the chemistry between Simone and Van in this book. I love her sassy, determined way as well as his attempt to keep her at arms length.

Sawyer Bennett is amazing at creating a believable story line filled with memorable characters. She knows how to intricately weave multiple story lines across her series of books, while creating complete stand alone books. She combines quick wit, humor, raw emotions and combustible chemistry into a perfect blend of perfection. I sincerely cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next!

PS - The audio version of this book only enhances Sawyer's brilliance as an author. Graham Halstead and Cris Dukehart do a fantastic job of bringing the world Sawyer has created to life. I found myself completely drawn into this story and never wanted it to end.

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Least favorite

The performance almost made listening unbearable! Cris’s French accent was going in and out. I liked Van’s backstory but he was an ass! Simone is brat who only cares about what she wants no matter how it affects others. I did not like her at all.

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Fury is what you'll feel

Where to begin. Let me start by saying I love the Cold Fury series. Van's book, however, not so much. The heroin, Simone is an immature tramp. This character completely ruined this book for me.
Also, the French-Canadian accent was hard on the ears. Both narrators I think did the best the could with the accent, but both fell short. Normally I like to listen to Cris and Graham.
I am still listening to the book as I write this review. I try to listen all the way through before making a decision. This time I'm not so sure. I'll probably return it for another.

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Nope

I usually love the Cold Fury books but this one I just could not get into. The hero is a total douche and slightly abusive and the heroine sexually harasses the hero incessantly until he’s too worn out to say no anymore. Also, no professional hockey player is “going clubbing” or engaging in... extremely strenuous activity DURING THE PLAYOFFS. Literally, it does not happen. Sadly, I had to DNF.

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Love Cold Fury, HATED THIS ONE!

I have truly loves the entire Cold Fury Hockey series but I couldn’t take this one. The main female character is an awful, whiny, spoiled brat. Barely acts like a woman and her machinations are horrible. She wants what she wants, regardless of anyone else’s wishes. Van is uninteresting and uninspired.
The narration is atrocious, nasal and her “slight French-Canadian accent” is plain sad, unless all French Canadians whine and I know they don’t.
Overall, I love most Sawyer Bennett stories but not this contrived one. Skip this one, I’m getting my credit back.

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Once again Sawyer Bennett nails it!

Being a true Cold Fury fan this book is another episode of a great hockey family. I can't wait until the next one is on Audio.

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Story was good - Narration Snapfu

The story line was a good twist for the male compared to some of the other reused plots. Narration on this one missed the mark bc Simmone is French Canadian yet the accent chosen was Russian in nature and it slipped in and out, one moment using the wrong dialect, other times no accent compared to Dukehart normal voice. I think would have preferred to not try to do an accent then be in the wrong part of the world completely....

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Good story good narration

The narration team is the same as the other ones in the series. I’ve enjoyed the narration overall. The story I didn’t like as much as others in this series because I didn’t love van and Simone as characters as I did, some of the other cold fury couples. that said overall, I did enjoy the story and I’m really liking the series.

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HEART WRENCHING ROMANCE

It is a unique storyline that gives this tale lots of mystic. Van is one of my favorite Cold Fury players due to his upbringing. Simone rages in seduction warfare & takes the vulnerable Van as her sex slave. Mizz Sawyer gets my top score of 5 fingers up & 10 toes for a romance that rips the hero apart & his heroine, who proves his worthy of love & acceptance.

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