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Riggs: An Arizona Vengeance Novel Kindle Edition

by Sawyer Bennett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Known as the team loner, Riggs Nadeau gives his all on the ice, but nothing extra off it. A beautiful stranger is about to cause chaos in his very structured world.

As a professional hockey player, people think I live a charmed life. On the surface, I do. But they don’t know the horrors of my childhood, or the real reason that I have custody of my seventeen-year-old sister, Janelle. And that’s exactly the way I like it. They may think I’m a prick because I don’t like to share, but that’s fine. They don’t know me, and they don’t need to.

In an effort to help Janelle get settled in Phoenix and stay out of trouble at school, I set her up with a job at Clarke’s Corner, the local bookstore owned by the girlfriend of a teammate. It’s there that she makes friends with Veronica Woodley, the extremely annoying, arrogant, money-hungry divorcee who I don’t want anywhere near my sister. Janelle insists I’m completely wrong about Veronica, but I refuse to accept that. I have to keep reminding myself that that the gorgeous blond with legs for days is off limits.

Through a series of events, I start to see Veronica for what she really is—an amazing woman who has survived her own hell to come out even stronger. I have to admit, we’re more alike than not and the attraction between us burns hot.

Maybe I was all wrong about my ability to love and commit, but when the past comes back to haunt me, can I be the man that Veronica, and Janelle, deserve?
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Hockey Romance Arizona Vengeance
Sports romance Arizona Vengeance
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★★★★★ "Omg, I loved these two. The hate. The banter. The heat. Loved it all. It was more emotional than I thought it was going to be!" - Sandra, Two Book Pushers

★★★★★ "OMG, OMG, OMG O! M! G!!!
Love, LOVE LOVE!! this book!!! The emotional impact of this story... OFF THE CHARTS!!!" - Lynn, Goodreads

★★★★★ "I love the depth of this storyline, the banter, the friendships, the true family connection, and the romance." - Darlene, Goodreads

★★★★★ "This book pulls you right in and keeps you turning the pages. The story has laughs, grief, pain, secrets, and heartbreak." - Renee, Goodreads

★★★★★ "I wholeheartedly recommend this book, put it high on your tbr list. Its a definite must read!" - Marina, MI Bookshelf

★★★★★ "This is the best Arizona Vengeance by far! Just when you think there's no more room in your heart for one of these hockey hotties, Sawyer throws another one at us that worms his way into your heart!" - Sharon, Goodreads

★★★★★ "This enticing hockey sports romance was so engaging and flowed so well that I easily lost myself with in the pages and read the book in one sitting." - Anna, Anna's Bookshelf

★★★★★ "Oh how I've been anticipating the standoffish, grumpy, broody man that is Riggs Nadeau and I can honestly say this is my favorite book in this series!" - Melissa, bookaddict_fanatic

★★★★★ "As the chemistry between the two of them takes up a lot of their thoughts, we are just waiting for the explosion! I loved every bit of their awakening to what life could be like ... even if there were a few tears along the way." - Ruthie, Wicked Reads Review Team

★★★★★ "I'm a huge fan of Sawyer Bennett's hockey series and this one is just superb." - Luisa, Goodreads

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096YJR9XR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Big Dog Books, LLC (October 26, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 614 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
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New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.

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An amazing story!
Riggs by Sawyer Bennett is such an amazing story... this one pulled me in from the opening lines and kept me glued to my kindle as Riggs' backstory, something that was "teased" for much of the Arizona Vengenece series unfolded.Riggs' first meeting with Veronica is hysterical and with so much taken out of context the reader might think how do these two even end up together...Please do not fret, Bennett's talent SHINES though as she feels back both characters' layers of hurt and they start to connect.... the sex scenes are off the chart as the emotion as so high in this one...And well READ THE BOOK ...Riggs' half-sister, Janelle, plays an integral role in this story, from the why she is with him, to the emotions he feels around that, to how it brings Riggs and Veronica together layers this story in a way that sets it apart from so many romance stories.As Riggs and Veronica find their way together.... as a reader you will think the use of the media is done... that is until the characters see the TV screen playing in the bar...Than... than....this book goes to a whole new level and for the 1st time I can't remember how long I read the TEASER in the back... in this case, the prologue to BADENLove this book and am excited for more Bennett hockey romance to come!I need BADEN now.. did I say NOW...Because OMG that is one heck of a lead-in to a Spin-Off Series!The Arizona Vengeance has been so fun to read, it was filled with many memorable love stories ... having said that I am CRAZY excited for the emotions coming in The Pittsburgh Titans Series
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Kim U
5.0 out of 5 stars 2 people who have sworn off love take a chance on putting their heart on the line
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021
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I have been waiting for Riggs story since we first met him, and I am excited that we finally get the history of the team loner!

Riggs hasn't always been so closed off, but after becoming guardian to his younger step-sister, he felt as though he needed to distance himself from everyone in order to protect her privacy. He is struggling a bit in the parent role particularly with a soon to be 18 year old teenager experiencing her own issues trying to connect and make friends in a completely new environment. The woman Riggs chooses to be a sort of nanny for Janelle is less than ideal, so when she suddenly is not available to keep an eye on his sister while he is away at games, Riggs is forced to find another alternative.

From the moment he and Veronica meet, they clash often and hard. But under that disdain lies a simmering attraction and a lot of misunderstanding on both sides. Enemies quickly become something more, but when Veronica steps in to help with Janelle, things get complicated quickly. The two people who have sworn off love and marriage find themselves questioning their convictions as they get to know each other, and when a sudden tragedy brings home the realization that life is too short, they both have to decide if risking their heart is the right next step.

This story had plenty of turmoil, sizzling moments and some heartbreaking ones too. I loved the evolution of Riggs and Veronica's relationship, and I am still a bit stunned over events toward the end of the book. I am waiting anxiously to see what comes next, but this was a great read and addition to the Vengeance series!

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Cheri
4.0 out of 5 stars Learning to Trust
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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When it comes to the Arizona Vengeance, other than Baden, I have been most curious about Riggs as of late. Since he’s come to the team, he has really kept to himself. Riggs has even gone so far as to discourage his teammates from engaging in conversation with him. On top of that, his teenage sister lives with him. I knew there had to be a heartbreaking story behind it all. Turns out he not only has a rough past, but he’s such a great guy that he doesn’t share any of it in order to protect his little sister. Problem is, it’s not working out so great for either of them to keep themselves apart and bottle everything inside.

If you’ve been reading along with this series, you’ve already met Veronica. She first showed up in Wylde as she’s Clarke’s best friend. She works at Clarke’s bookstore part time, but there is a lot in her past that she needs to overcome, too. Veronica is a very proud woman and doesn’t like to show her weaknesses, especially because she feels her weaknesses kept her down in the past. Because Veronica was married to a rich man and has the clothes and accessories that she received while living that lifestyle, Riggs doesn’t have a great view of her. In fact, he’s a bit rude to her and she doesn’t correct his assumptions so things have spiraled to a place where these two don’t have much respect for each other. She views him as an uncaring jerk and he thinks she’s a gold digging shrew.

Enter Riggs’ sister Janelle and the fact that she not only gets a job at the bookstore, but she becomes fast friends with Veronica. And while Riggs isn’t necessarily great with this outcome, he trusts that his teammates wouldn’t put him or his sister in a bad place by suggesting Janelle work there or that it’s okay for her to be supervised by Veronica. This change brings about Riggs finally, very slowly, opening up that door to being an actual part of the team and letting others in. It also helps Veronica learn to trust again, because above all she cares about Janelle and needs to interact with Riggs in order to help the girl through some struggles.

This is a wonderfully fun enemies to lovers story. The chemistry between Veronica and Riggs is spot on and cannot be denied, even while they’re still hating on each other. The care and attention both the MCs give to Janelle and her needs is touching and inspiring. I absolutely love the relationship Riggs and Baden have developed and the fact that Baden doesn’t let him wallow in his BS and calls him out for his shunning of the camaraderie that is needed to be part of a winning team.

I will warn you, there are some upsetting and stunning events that happen at the end of this story. It’s not a cliffhanger, as this story is fully done and wrapped up with a wonderful HEA. It’s setting up another series with a hockey team in Pittsburgh. We’ll finally get Baden’s HEA in book one of that series and I cannot wait. But it’s only fair to warn you that while it’s an HEA for Veronica and Riggs, there are some sad times ahead from some of their loved ones.
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Diana C. Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Riggs:An Arizona Vengeance Novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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Five stars for a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat not able to turn the pages fast enough! The people and circumstances surrounding their lifetimes is all encompassing. Very well written, in depth stories, and waiting to read the right moment for words to be said.
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Curly Bibliophagist
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
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Wow! This book was soooo good. Sawyer Bennett really blew me away. Riggs is a hockey player. Soon after he was traded to his current team, he took custody of his 17 year old half-sister in order to protect her from a dangerous situation at home. Since then, he has been focused on his sister and hasn't been very outgoing with his team.

His sister ends up working part time in a bookstore owned by Clarke, who is the girlfriend of one of Riggs' teammates. There, his sister meets Veronica, a friend of Clarke's, and they click. Riggs isn't sure what to think about Veronica and isn't very nice to her when they first meet. But as they get to know one another, their relationship grows and both Riggs and his sister come out of their shells.

But what happens when two people, who weren't looking for a serious relationship, figure out that things have gotten serious?

This book was soooo good and the ending blew me away. I think my mouth was hanging open the rest of the day. Wow!
You definitely want to make sure that you don't miss this book.
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Authors Show Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story about fitting in, family and love
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023
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Bennett certainly knows how to craft a story that keeps you guessing. You have to admire the guy, Riggs, for taking custody of his sister, Janelle, when she reaches out for help. It takes a few bumps and pot holes in the road to get them on the right track, then Janelle meets Veronica. Having Veronica and Riggs in the same room can lead to fireworks and not of the friendly kind. But once he learns he can quiet her by kissing her, all of a sudden two confirmed singles are falling for each other. There are more bumps in the road, but this remarkable little family gets their HEA. You will love this story.
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LindalooKam
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2021
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Oh just brilliant...
Another fabulous read by Sawyer. I so love this book. Loved reading Riggs story.
Loved the storyline and the characters and their connections with each other.
Love the Vengeance and so pleased that Riggs found his Soulmate in Veronica. Loved the connection between these two. They both needed a happy ever after and they were getting it along with his Sister Janelle who equally needed a happy ending for the traumas she had been through. Glad she also found a good friend in Veronica.
The ending was sad but looking forward now to Badens story.
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LH
4.0 out of 5 stars Riggs & Veronica, talk about sparks flying…
Reviewed in Australia on December 5, 2021
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Riggs Nadeau, a defensemen for the Arizona Vengeance, we know next to nothing about except he’s the guardian to his seventeen-year-old sister Janelle.

We discover that Janelle is struggling to adjust to her new life living with Riggs, and Riggs too is struggling to adjust with moving to a new team in a new city all while trying to raise a teenager who is on the cusp of adulthood.

Janelle wants a part time job and Riggs is comfortable with her working at the bookstore owned by Wylde’s girlfriend, Clarke. Janelle really comes out of her shell working here and becomes close to Clarke’s best friend Veronica. However, Veronica and Riggs end up having an almost immediate dislike for each other. Part of the problem is that Veronica seems to have connected with Janelle better than he’s been able to, and the other part is that they’re attracted to each other even though they’re completed annoyed by each other.

While Janelle and Veronica grow closer, so do Riggs and Veronica.

These two both have baggage especially when it comes to relationships and they’re more alike than they’d care to admit.

Riggs seems to be building a closer relationship with his teammates, his sister and Veronica. A relationship and commitment never seemed like an option for him in the past but his experiences with Veronica and Janelle has him realising that he does have the ability to love and commit and be in the type of relationship he never thought possible.
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Karen McDonald
4.0 out of 5 stars Karen L
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2023
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Loved the back story and all the characters in the book and I loved how the author focussed on the relationship between the siblings also. This is truly realistic. Veronica and Riggs story moves slowly but it is truly realistic. Cannot wait for Braden's story
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Fishing Wife
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2023
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Riggs is a silent surly hero, he rescues his sister from a nasty situation with her stepfather and mother. Whilst he loves his sister he can't demonstrate his love in words, this comes from his own childhood. Enter Veronica if seen you would think high maintenance but that isn't the case. Her and Riggs butt heads, only for his sister Janelle to explain in part how Veronica has been there to help her. There is plenty of tension between Riggs and Veronica can they resolve their issues with each other.
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Casey Leigh
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2021
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Riggs is an exceptional hockey player and an extraordinary big brother. Taking on the custody and care of his younger sister as well as moving to a new team in a new city Riggs commits himself to a slew of new experiences. Navigating guardianship, new team dynamics, sassy interactions with an opposing force in Veronica and inner doubt in himself make for a very interesting and exciting read.
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