Jett: An Arizona Vengeance Novel

JETT is the tenth instalment in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary, adult ARIZONA VENGEANCE erotic, hockey romance series focusing on the members of the professional hockey team the Arizona Vengeance. This is twenty-six year old, right-winger Jett Olsson, and the Vengeance’s Vice President of Digital Marketing and Analytics / single mother Emory Holland’s story line. JETT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Told from dual first person perspectives (Jett and Emory) JETT focuses on the building romance and relationship between twenty-six year old, hockey player Jett Olsson, and the Vengeance’s Vice President of Digital Marketing and Analytics / single mother Emory Holland. Emory Holland is new to the Arizona Vengeance, and the Phoenix area but a business meeting with Jett Olsson stirs something in our story line heroine but dating a player means crossing the line. Giving in to her emotions, Emory offers Jett a friends with benefits type of arrangement, an arrangement that is about to turn into something more. What ensues is the building relationship between Emory and Jett, and the potential fall-out as Emory’s past returns wanting a second chance. Emory Holland is a divorcee; a single mother whose ex is no longer in the picture, and as such, Emory struggles with issues of trust, as it pertains to her hearts, and that of her seven year old daughter Felicity. Emory knows Jett’s reputation off the ice is a bit of a player but Emory’s heart wants more than she could have ever thought possible. Jett Olsson never expected to fall hard for a woman, having seen his fellow teammates fall hard and fast but something about Emory draws Jett like a ‘moth to a flame’, a moth that is about to get burned when Emory’s past threatens our heroine’s well ordered life. The relationship between Jett and Emory begins as a business arrangement; co-workers of a sort who both work for the Arizona Vengeance. Emory is unsure as to the reactions of the franchise but Jett wants nothing more than to claim Emory as his own. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text. We are introduced to Emory’s seven year old daughter Felicity, her sister Jenna, and he ex Shane Kelly, as well as team owner Dominik Carlson, injured player Baden Oulett, defenseman Riggs Nadeau, and several members of the Arizona Vengeance. JETT is a story of family, relationships and love; of camaraderie and friendships; second chances and moving on. The premise is thought provoking, emotional and real; the romance is provocative yet tender; the characters are sassy, determined and spirited.

5 star Review Jett (Arizona Vengeance # 10) by Sawyer Bennett This is one of my favourite hockey series, as I feel like I am coming home to family every time I read a book in the Arizona Vengeance series. I have been waiting for Jett’s story and it was worth the wait; it was a great addition to the series. From the first chapter to the last I was hooked on the story that Sawyer Bennett wove and couldn’t put down. I knew that the woman who would capture Jett’s heart would need to be someone special and that is what Emory Holland is. Neither of them were looking for a relationship and yet fate often has a way of throwing a persons plans into disarray. Such is the case for Jett and Emory. I adored Emory, she is feisty, sassy and determined to keep Jett firmly in the friend only zone; that in itself made for some humorous moments. Jett is a compassionate, kind, caring teammate who always try's to keep an eye on his fellow players, particularly Baden Oulett who was badly injured when he tried to do the right thing. He is like a big brother to some of his teammates and this added an additional emotional layer to the story. Jett does his best to break down the walls that Emory has erected around her heart in an effort to save herself from pain. He is so swoon worthy that you cannot help but fall for him and it was heartwarming as he worked his magic and finally convinced Emory to take a leap of faith with him.

Jett Olsson, member of the Arizona Vengeance, is known on the team as a player. He works hard, is committed to his team and their drive to win another Cup, but is NOT interested in a relationship! He’s interested in one night stands. This all changes when the team is introduced to the new VP of Digital Marketing. She’s smart and gorgeous, but immediately shoots down Jett’s flirtations. But Jett is persistent… Emory Holland was recently hired as VP of Digital Marketing for the Vengeance. Emory works with the players to improve their social media. She hopes to gain more National and international followers for the new expansion team. While she doesn’t know a lot about hockey, she “studied” it extensively prior to being hired. She’s looking for a new start and has a very strict rule against dating coworkers. Yet Jett is persistent. It’s only when he goes to pick her up for a “business” meeting/date, that he discovers she’s a single mom. He doesn’t do single moms—EVER! It’s only after the flirtatious behavior stops, that Emory decides she really does like Jett as possibly more than just a friend. Can we just say SWOON!!! Holy smokes! As a single mom, I get how tough it is to balance everything. Your child comes first and foremost, then job and family. It leaves very little time for dating or a social life. I, too, felt badly when my son was young and he didn’t have anyone to attend “Donuts For Dads” or any of the various other activities that required a dad. When Jett arrived to the dance as the “knight”, not replacing her delinquent dad, I cried tears of joy. That was so unselfish and sweet! It was also the “little things” that Jett did that may seem minimal, but to a single mom…they mean EVERYTHING. I loved that Emory was a strong woman and not afraid to go to battle for her child. I loved her vulnerability and openness with Jett. I lost my own heart to Jett when he said…”Then let me be that layer of cardboard behind you”. Wow, just wow! Amazing book! I can’t wait to hear more about Baden. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.