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The Bennett Brothers #2
Sexy Six
They call me Sexy Six
Cocky? Absof*ckinglutely
Sexy? That’s what they say
Unstoppable? You bet your ass
NFL Golden boy, Super Bowl MVP, and the league’s hottest player—on and off the field. To most, I’m a celebrity, with the records to prove it.
Fame, fortune, family… I’ve got it all.
Except Grace Monroe.
Two years ago, Grace turned my world upside down with just one look. I didn’t stand a chance against the shy, southern beauty with the radiant violet eyes. Our intense connection was unlike any force I’ve ever faced. Then she disappeared, without a word, leaving me with nothing but questions, a handful of memories, and a lifetime of what-ifs.
Now she’s back, and so much more than the girl I once knew. Stunning, successful, and sexy as sin, she’s my fantasy come true.
One taste, one touch, one moan, and I’m addicted.
Grace is the game changer I never saw coming. Everything I’ve ever wanted is finally within reach.
Suddenly, I’m playing the most important game of my life… a game where losing isn’t an option.
Because this time… winning means forever.
What happens when you come face to face with the 'one who got away'?
Get ready to be swept off your feet with this sexy, new standalone romance from Ahren Sanders coming February 2017.
Cocky? Absof*ckinglutely
Sexy? That’s what they say
Unstoppable? You bet your ass
NFL Golden boy, Super Bowl MVP, and the league’s hottest player—on and off the field. To most, I’m a celebrity, with the records to prove it.
Fame, fortune, family… I’ve got it all.
Except Grace Monroe.
Two years ago, Grace turned my world upside down with just one look. I didn’t stand a chance against the shy, southern beauty with the radiant violet eyes. Our intense connection was unlike any force I’ve ever faced. Then she disappeared, without a word, leaving me with nothing but questions, a handful of memories, and a lifetime of what-ifs.
Now she’s back, and so much more than the girl I once knew. Stunning, successful, and sexy as sin, she’s my fantasy come true.
One taste, one touch, one moan, and I’m addicted.
Grace is the game changer I never saw coming. Everything I’ve ever wanted is finally within reach.
Suddenly, I’m playing the most important game of my life… a game where losing isn’t an option.
Because this time… winning means forever.
What happens when you come face to face with the 'one who got away'?
Get ready to be swept off your feet with this sexy, new standalone romance from Ahren Sanders coming February 2017.
367 pages, ebook
First published February 26, 2017
About the author
Ahren Sanders
33 books1,655 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Ahren spent her formative years living in an active volcano. There her family made collectible lava art. She studied rock collecting at the Sorbonne in France. There she met the love of her life-her pet pig Sybil. She returned to the states and started writing. She is happily married to a guy who used to live under a bridge and she met while pole-dancing.
Now, meet the real me. I grew up in the south and consider myself a true “Southerner”. Most of the special locations mentioned in my books are reflections of my favorite places. Living on the Florida coast, my family spends a lot time at the beach which is where I usually can be found with a book in my hand.
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Shelved as 'not-interested'
March 4, 2017UPDATE: Not reading. Even if there are not enough reviews this one put me off completely. I wouldn't be ok with my husband having a woman as a bff, so this would bother me a lot in this book. It's a no for me
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March 10, 2017
I enjoyed Sexy Six. I think I would have enjoyed it even more had I not been in a reading funk which I seem to be stuck in at the moment. It is fairly low on drama and has a likable hero and heroine. Also there is no real OW/OM drama like Ahren's other books.
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any push/pull
Any couple separation
Angst Level: Low
Heat Level: High
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any push/pull
Any couple separation
Angst Level: Low
Heat Level: High
March 3, 2017
3.75 stars!
February 27, 2017
Sexy Six
I haven't read much by this author but the plot for this really intrigued me. I love sports themed books. I really enjoyed the writing and I think my lack of excitement toward this one was more me than the author. There were just things I could not relate to and therefore it made it harder to connect with the characters.
Nick and Grace meet during their last year in college. Grace is an art student and Nick was an elite quarterback on the track to turning pro. They have one date and after the date Grace gets a family emergency call and has to leave school causing the initial spark between these two to fizzle before it really begins. They reconnect and both have never forgotten the other. Here is where I had issues. They had one date but Nick made it seem like she abandon him and even though he repeatedly tells her all is forgiven he keeps bringing up she left him without a word. They had ONE date! They were boyfriend/girlfriend. They barely knew each other. She was dealing with a death in her family and I didn't feel she owed him anything. It was simply a missed connection and I hated it was even an issue.
My other issue was Nick has a best friend who is a woman. I'm not a fan of this. Not because I don't feel men and women can be friends but because when I thought about it from my perspective I'm not sure I could be ok with my husband having a best friend that is a woman. Their connection runs deep and that point is driven home. They went through a traumatic experience as kids and the connection is clearly explained. And while I felt for what they must have been through together I still could not wrap my head around that. You would have to be a strong person to be ok with your man having such a strong connection with a woman other than you.
I did love the kind of insta-love that this family seems to be destined for. I loved that Nick knew Grace was it for him and wouldn't stop til she was his. I also loved Grace's strong independence. She had dreams and goals all her own even though she was dating an NFL QB.
This was enjoyable for me but I didn't love it as much as I'd hoped. I would still read others in this series and liked the supporting characters enough to try again.
I haven't read much by this author but the plot for this really intrigued me. I love sports themed books. I really enjoyed the writing and I think my lack of excitement toward this one was more me than the author. There were just things I could not relate to and therefore it made it harder to connect with the characters.
Nick and Grace meet during their last year in college. Grace is an art student and Nick was an elite quarterback on the track to turning pro. They have one date and after the date Grace gets a family emergency call and has to leave school causing the initial spark between these two to fizzle before it really begins. They reconnect and both have never forgotten the other. Here is where I had issues. They had one date but Nick made it seem like she abandon him and even though he repeatedly tells her all is forgiven he keeps bringing up she left him without a word. They had ONE date! They were boyfriend/girlfriend. They barely knew each other. She was dealing with a death in her family and I didn't feel she owed him anything. It was simply a missed connection and I hated it was even an issue.
My other issue was Nick has a best friend who is a woman. I'm not a fan of this. Not because I don't feel men and women can be friends but because when I thought about it from my perspective I'm not sure I could be ok with my husband having a best friend that is a woman. Their connection runs deep and that point is driven home. They went through a traumatic experience as kids and the connection is clearly explained. And while I felt for what they must have been through together I still could not wrap my head around that. You would have to be a strong person to be ok with your man having such a strong connection with a woman other than you.
I did love the kind of insta-love that this family seems to be destined for. I loved that Nick knew Grace was it for him and wouldn't stop til she was his. I also loved Grace's strong independence. She had dreams and goals all her own even though she was dating an NFL QB.
This was enjoyable for me but I didn't love it as much as I'd hoped. I would still read others in this series and liked the supporting characters enough to try again.
July 30, 2017
DNF'd at chapter 5
February 27, 2017
I had high hopes going into this book because I loved Nick Bennett Hotshot, Bizzy & Shaw's story. Nick and Bizzy had gone through their battle with Cancer together as teenagers and it bonded them for life, they are more than just best friends, more than brother and sister, their just more.... I'm thrilled with the way Nick's story played out!
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September 4, 2017
And Nick and Grace make the second book in the Bennett Bros. Series even better than the first. Of course, it's a sports-themed book with football and a hot quarterback -- it's a given it would be my favorite!
And it's a second chance at love -- after meeting in college where Grace is an art student, and they've only shared one date, tragedy strikes and Grace disappears leaving a wounded and heartbroken Nick.
Some of the storyline gets a little far-fetched and it's hard to view it realistically, but I still loved the story and their romance. Forever and ever really happens instantly for these Bennett brothers. I'm anxious to see if Mathis and Claire get the same type of match up. That's one thing that's pretty much standard -- so far both books pretty much run the same play pattern.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Grace and her brother, Logan. And her southern roots shine through when her crazy family enter the picture. Lots of laughter throughout those pages. Grandpa is a Todd Crisley fan! And the Bennett family is back to add their help. A new character, Dodi, and a trip to Greece make it all the more merry and fun. Overall, another enjoyable read!
And it's a second chance at love -- after meeting in college where Grace is an art student, and they've only shared one date, tragedy strikes and Grace disappears leaving a wounded and heartbroken Nick.
Some of the storyline gets a little far-fetched and it's hard to view it realistically, but I still loved the story and their romance. Forever and ever really happens instantly for these Bennett brothers. I'm anxious to see if Mathis and Claire get the same type of match up. That's one thing that's pretty much standard -- so far both books pretty much run the same play pattern.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Grace and her brother, Logan. And her southern roots shine through when her crazy family enter the picture. Lots of laughter throughout those pages. Grandpa is a Todd Crisley fan! And the Bennett family is back to add their help. A new character, Dodi, and a trip to Greece make it all the more merry and fun. Overall, another enjoyable read!
August 20, 2018
Nick Bennett is at the height of his career when he sees Grace Monroe again. They had one date that left Nick wanting to spend every waking moment with her but then she disappeared without a trace. Now she is in Florida where Nick is playing for Miami and he wants to figure out what happened. It doesn't take long before Nick realizes Grace is his game change, he wants to build a life with her but what happens when Grace begins to change her own plans for herself? Will Nick give up his life Grace to let her accomplish her dreams or will it backfire?
Loved this. This is one of those swoon worthy books you pick up and just want more and more from. I need to go back and read Hotshot and look forward to the next book in the Bennett Brothers series. Every book I have read from this talented author I have wanted more of.
Loved this. This is one of those swoon worthy books you pick up and just want more and more from. I need to go back and read Hotshot and look forward to the next book in the Bennett Brothers series. Every book I have read from this talented author I have wanted more of.
February 26, 2017
I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.
Gah!! I freaking love Grace & Nick. I mean, I thought Bizzy and Shaw were great, but these two are absolutely AMAZING. They went on one date. ONE. And they both fell for each other. But then a death in the family resulted in Grace leaving school and moving back home and the two never saw each other again.
Now it's two years, six months and seventeen days later. Nick is a Super Bowl winning quarterback and Grace is a successful gallery owner. And they are once again, unbeknownst to Nick, living in the same city. To say that Nick is shocked when he sees Grace is an understatement. She gets away before he can approach her, but he doesn't let that stop him. From the moment they reconnect, Nick makes it very clear that he will not let Grace slip through his fingers again. Whether it's meeting her family or calming her nerves, Nick is determined to prove to her that they belong together.
I just love them so much. Grace and Nick's path to happily every after is such a fun one. She becomes a part of his family almost immediately and Nick hits it off with hers. (sidenote: Grace's brother Logan was basically a Bennett brother and I loved him. Even when I wanted to smack him upside the head.) And when Nick has to make the grand gesture to prove to Grace that he is all in...OH. MY. GOD. When Nick does something, he goes ALL OUT. I was swooning all over the place.
I just adore every single member of the Bennett family. Ahren write the best banter between Mathis, Nick and Shaw and I found myself laughing out loud more than once. These brothers really know how to get on each other's nerves and they had a great time watching Nick lose him mind over Grace. The same thing happened with Shaw and now it's Nick's turn (and even a little Mathis in there). Intrigued? And Bizzy...he is as spunky and wonderful as ever. And she becomes a great friend to Grace. Love. Her.
Ahren has given us another amazing book. It made me both laugh and cry and the epilogue made me so freaking happy!! It is Nick and Grace's story, but she manages to give us more of everyone we know and love as well as spiking our curiosity about others. *cough* Mathis & Claire *cough*
Gah!! I freaking love Grace & Nick. I mean, I thought Bizzy and Shaw were great, but these two are absolutely AMAZING. They went on one date. ONE. And they both fell for each other. But then a death in the family resulted in Grace leaving school and moving back home and the two never saw each other again.
Now it's two years, six months and seventeen days later. Nick is a Super Bowl winning quarterback and Grace is a successful gallery owner. And they are once again, unbeknownst to Nick, living in the same city. To say that Nick is shocked when he sees Grace is an understatement. She gets away before he can approach her, but he doesn't let that stop him. From the moment they reconnect, Nick makes it very clear that he will not let Grace slip through his fingers again. Whether it's meeting her family or calming her nerves, Nick is determined to prove to her that they belong together.
The instant my eyes land on the two pictures side-by-side, possession and jealousy burn in my blood. Grace is a goddess. There’s no other way to describe her. She’s pressed close to my front, one hand threaded through her hair, as I kissed her. Her legs, her hair, the dress…she’s a walking Sex Siren.*sigh*
“We look like we’re making out in public!” she screeches.
“That’s the least of my worries. You have attracted half of the male population in Miami with these shots. Hell, probably more than that considering these are everywhere.”
She pounds on the screen, pointing at our kiss. “Do you see this?”
Apparently, she’s not worried about my statement. “Yeah, I see it. Did you hear me? I’m going to have to fight off—”
“NICK, get serious! I’ve never been associated with A-listers before. I didn’t know anyone caught us kissing.” Her voice goes to a high pitch, and I fight back the laughter. She leers at me and narrows her eyes. “This is not funny!”
I take the iPad from her and toss it to the end of the bed, then I tug her close, trapping her under me. “It wasn’t funny at first glimpse when I realized you are now going to be dubbed a sex symbol with those fucking legs in that dress, but watching you freak out about a kiss makes it comical. I’m glad they have a shot of you in my arms. Maybe it will keep some of the vultures away.”
“Nick!” Her screech becomes muffled when I bury my head in her neck, kissing a trail to her collarbone.
“Hmm?” I mumble.
“Are you taking me seriously?”
“Not especially. I have other things on my mind.”
“Should we talk about this?”
“Nope, we should stop talking and go back to how I should have started the morning. Kiss me.” I balance on an elbow and cup her chin. “Forget about everything but this.” I skim my lips over hers.
“Forget the phones calls, the press, the pictures…I want you to remember nothing but waking up in my arms.”
Our eyes meet, and I watch whatever she was thinking start to melt away. “How do you do that?”
“What?”
“I don’t know how to explain it, but somehow, you calm me. My mind was racing, thinking about those pictures and being the object of hordes of gossip, but when you looked at me like that, it disappeared.”
There’s so much I want to say, but my head screams that it’s too much too soon. So instead, I grin and kiss the tip of her nose. “It’s part of my charm?”
“Don’t get cocky.”
“I’m not cocky. I’m needy, and right now, I need a kiss from my hot as shit girlfriend who is far too sexy for her own good. We have about three minutes before both our phones start blowing up with this, and I’d like to spend that three minutes kissing you.”
Her face relaxes, and a small smile forms. “Well, when you put it that way—”
I don’t let her finish before I lower my mouth and slide my tongue between her lips. She doesn’t put up a fight, welcoming me and following my lead.
Less than two minutes later, our phones start ringing, but neither of us moves to answer them.
I just love them so much. Grace and Nick's path to happily every after is such a fun one. She becomes a part of his family almost immediately and Nick hits it off with hers. (sidenote: Grace's brother Logan was basically a Bennett brother and I loved him. Even when I wanted to smack him upside the head.) And when Nick has to make the grand gesture to prove to Grace that he is all in...OH. MY. GOD. When Nick does something, he goes ALL OUT. I was swooning all over the place.
I just adore every single member of the Bennett family. Ahren write the best banter between Mathis, Nick and Shaw and I found myself laughing out loud more than once. These brothers really know how to get on each other's nerves and they had a great time watching Nick lose him mind over Grace. The same thing happened with Shaw and now it's Nick's turn (and even a little Mathis in there). Intrigued? And Bizzy...he is as spunky and wonderful as ever. And she becomes a great friend to Grace. Love. Her.
Ahren has given us another amazing book. It made me both laugh and cry and the epilogue made me so freaking happy!! It is Nick and Grace's story, but she manages to give us more of everyone we know and love as well as spiking our curiosity about others. *cough* Mathis & Claire *cough*
February 23, 2017
4 ½ stars
Review by Lisa Kane
I loved Hotshot (although that book hurt my heart!!) and when I saw that this book had the same characters and a few new ones, I dug in! Nick Bennett is on the fast track to be drafted by the NFL. He has a date with sweet Grace Monroe who’s at the same college. They instantly connect and then…the floor drops out from beneath Grace. She literally disappears off the radar and Nick is left alone.
Fast forward two years later and Nick is the hot shot quarterback with the nickname Sexy Six. He’s led his team into a Super Bowl championship. His brother Shaw represents him. When he gets a glimpse of a woman that he thinks is Grace he just about loses it. But when he tries to find her he turns up empty. He sets Shaw on the case and let’s face it, there’s not much Shaw can’t do when he sets his mind to it.
“When I asked Shaw to find you, I was curious, wanting to see you again, talk to you, get answers and see how you were doing. That curiosity turned into so much more the second my eyes landed on you last Thursday.”
Grace is now the co-owner of Monroe Gallery along with her brother Logan. When Nick weasels his way into an appointment with her, it’s obvious neither one of them ever forgot the other. Nick is about to let Grace get away again.
Now, he’s kissing me like a man kisses a woman he hasn’t seen in two years, six months, and seventeen days.
The thing I loved about this story is that Nick is a really great guy. He isn’t your typical manwhore that sees the light. Football and his family are his priorities. He’s had casual hook ups but just hasn’t found that one person –that is until he reconnects with Grace.
“Babe, I’ve never dated in my life. The only girl I ever wanted to date slipped through my fingers and ditched me. For years, no one has even turned my head. My life has been football and family, and I’ve been fine with that.”
Getting caught up on Bizzy and Shaw and Claire and Mathis (Nick’s other brother who is studying to be a doctor) is a bonus! While there are more than a few angsty moments in this one, it won’t tear you apart. Although I had to keep reminding myself that guys screw up and Nick is no exception. But this guy is truly swoon worthy. Now here’s hoping that Mathis gets his own book too!
“I’m so in love with you, Nick Bennett.” She rises on her toes and kisses me quickly. “It’s a good thing because you’ve stolen my heart twice in my life.”
Review by Lisa Kane
I loved Hotshot (although that book hurt my heart!!) and when I saw that this book had the same characters and a few new ones, I dug in! Nick Bennett is on the fast track to be drafted by the NFL. He has a date with sweet Grace Monroe who’s at the same college. They instantly connect and then…the floor drops out from beneath Grace. She literally disappears off the radar and Nick is left alone.
Fast forward two years later and Nick is the hot shot quarterback with the nickname Sexy Six. He’s led his team into a Super Bowl championship. His brother Shaw represents him. When he gets a glimpse of a woman that he thinks is Grace he just about loses it. But when he tries to find her he turns up empty. He sets Shaw on the case and let’s face it, there’s not much Shaw can’t do when he sets his mind to it.
“When I asked Shaw to find you, I was curious, wanting to see you again, talk to you, get answers and see how you were doing. That curiosity turned into so much more the second my eyes landed on you last Thursday.”
Grace is now the co-owner of Monroe Gallery along with her brother Logan. When Nick weasels his way into an appointment with her, it’s obvious neither one of them ever forgot the other. Nick is about to let Grace get away again.
Now, he’s kissing me like a man kisses a woman he hasn’t seen in two years, six months, and seventeen days.
The thing I loved about this story is that Nick is a really great guy. He isn’t your typical manwhore that sees the light. Football and his family are his priorities. He’s had casual hook ups but just hasn’t found that one person –that is until he reconnects with Grace.
“Babe, I’ve never dated in my life. The only girl I ever wanted to date slipped through my fingers and ditched me. For years, no one has even turned my head. My life has been football and family, and I’ve been fine with that.”
Getting caught up on Bizzy and Shaw and Claire and Mathis (Nick’s other brother who is studying to be a doctor) is a bonus! While there are more than a few angsty moments in this one, it won’t tear you apart. Although I had to keep reminding myself that guys screw up and Nick is no exception. But this guy is truly swoon worthy. Now here’s hoping that Mathis gets his own book too!
“I’m so in love with you, Nick Bennett.” She rises on her toes and kisses me quickly. “It’s a good thing because you’ve stolen my heart twice in my life.”
February 20, 2017
Nick is thrown for a surprise when he sees Grace again. She has been on his mind for the past two years since he last saw her. Grace left abruptly because of a family tragedy. When she sees Nick again she knows that she made a mistake in trying to stay away from him. Their love is so simple and I enjoyed how easy their story was told.
February 26, 2017
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February 26, 2017
Nick met Grace 2 years ago, they had a date together but they were suppose to meet again but she disappeared for a couple years. One night at a gallery showing he sees her. They reconnect and you can see where it leads.
This is a 3.5 star story for me. It was a great love story but it lacked some spike. I didn't feel some great chemistry and very little sparks. It's a love story that flowed well. I felt I was missing something with the other secondary characters . When I took this book to read I didn't realize there was another book prior to this one. If the readers are into a good feel me good romance, well this is the story to read.
February 23, 2017
The Bennett boys are at it again. This time its the youngest Nick. It has the same flavor as Shaw & Bizzy's story. Nick met Grace in college and it was insta-connection. However, due to unfortunate circumstances, Grace had to go away and they could not connect until 2 years later. Tye moment Nick sees her, he's in pursuit. Grace can barely brace herself from the storm that is Sexy Six.
I loved the family aspect of the story. The whole Bennett and Monroe clan is awesome and they make Nick & Grace's relationship all that more special. There are some hurdles on the way but their love holds strong. A nice, feel-good, alpha-sports-romance.
*~*~*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange of an honest review*~*~*
I loved the family aspect of the story. The whole Bennett and Monroe clan is awesome and they make Nick & Grace's relationship all that more special. There are some hurdles on the way but their love holds strong. A nice, feel-good, alpha-sports-romance.
*~*~*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange of an honest review*~*~*
February 21, 2017
I really, really enjoyed this book and story line. Love the characters loved the relationships between all. This was a great story about Fate stomping her foot and not getting her way... at first. Then throw in some twists and turns and enjoy the ride of how this group of friends live and learn together.
June 7, 2017
3.5 stars
Sexy Six, by Ahren Sanders, was a sweet story, but it was just okay for me. The summary described Nick as cocky, and I didn’t find him to be that way at all. It hints at being a sports story, but it isn’t, aside from Nick’s job as an NFL quarterback. The summary also makes this sound like a second chance story. It’s not that either, unless you want to count 1 date and a goodbye peck as more than barely a beginning. The plot kind of meandered without a clear purpose for a lot of the story. When the problems came to a head, it felt as though the drama was manufactured. Grace and Nick have great chemistry, but…I don’t even know what to say here. I liked them as people. I liked them together. I liked their families. But I didn’t like how meddling the families were in the relationship. And I hated that they couldn’t be 100% honest with one another, even after having dishonesty blow up in their faces.
There is a lot of sex in this book. I found myself wishing they’d talk with their mouths instead of their bodies. I guess what I’m trying to say was every wrong turn felt out of character for someone. I longed for the characters to open up and be honest, and even though that ultimately happened, it ruined what might have otherwise felt magical. Instead, it brought the story into the territory of unrealistic and artificial for me. That said, this was a good, old fashioned, sweet love story. The ending was especially sweet and Sanders did a good job tying up loose ends to give our couple a HEA.
Sexy Six, by Ahren Sanders, was a sweet story, but it was just okay for me. The summary described Nick as cocky, and I didn’t find him to be that way at all. It hints at being a sports story, but it isn’t, aside from Nick’s job as an NFL quarterback. The summary also makes this sound like a second chance story. It’s not that either, unless you want to count 1 date and a goodbye peck as more than barely a beginning. The plot kind of meandered without a clear purpose for a lot of the story. When the problems came to a head, it felt as though the drama was manufactured. Grace and Nick have great chemistry, but…I don’t even know what to say here. I liked them as people. I liked them together. I liked their families. But I didn’t like how meddling the families were in the relationship. And I hated that they couldn’t be 100% honest with one another, even after having dishonesty blow up in their faces.
There is a lot of sex in this book. I found myself wishing they’d talk with their mouths instead of their bodies. I guess what I’m trying to say was every wrong turn felt out of character for someone. I longed for the characters to open up and be honest, and even though that ultimately happened, it ruined what might have otherwise felt magical. Instead, it brought the story into the territory of unrealistic and artificial for me. That said, this was a good, old fashioned, sweet love story. The ending was especially sweet and Sanders did a good job tying up loose ends to give our couple a HEA.
February 28, 2017
A another story in the Bennett Brothers world? YES, PLEASE!
After falling in love and heart ache with Hotshot that Ms. Sanders had me at ARC even as much as I cried while reading it. It gave me a rare case of the feels.
Anyway!
Sexy Six is just that. I devoured this second chance romance book. Where Hotshot had angst, Sexy Six had action. Well, it honestly had everything except Sasha, but I digress. Nick and Grace’s story is filled with ups, downs, and in-betweens. The chemistry between these two characters are off the charts and you can’t help, but fall in love with them. Grace’s grandfather is a hoot, and the humor between the characters just sucked me in more. I will say Shaw and Bizzy fans will get their lips wet on seeing their favorite couple again.
Sanders has a gift for writing complex characters in an even more complex world. She sucks you in from the first page and leaves you with such a book hangover that you want to re-read it immediately. That being said, when do I get Mathis and Claire, because, well, I need it now.
March 1, 2017
Ahren Sanders became one of my favorite authors after Reed's Reckoning, but this Bennett brothers aren't really doing it for me!
The reason why they were apart for 2 years it's no reason at all if their connection was as strong as they said.
I was kind of bored while reading it.... still was way better than Hotshot and a lot less drama free!
The reason why they were apart for 2 years it's no reason at all if their connection was as strong as they said.
I was kind of bored while reading it.... still was way better than Hotshot and a lot less drama free!
February 26, 2017
5 Stars
After reading Hotshot I was convinced Shaw would always be my favourite Bennett brother but I couldn't have been more wrong!! I always knew Nick would steal a piece of my heart but I never knew just how much I would love this character until we get his book!!
We learn about Nick's childhood illness in Hotshot so we know quite a bit of his backstory! And while there were plenty of glimpses into the man he was nothing could have prepared me for him. Sexy Six is this hotshot football player who could have anyone he wants, the fact that he isn’t a total player is a trait I really liked about him. Throw in his charm, charisma and his ability to melt your panties with a look and we have the perfect book boyfriend.
Grace knew the spark she had with Nick was rare and when circumstances beyond her control take her away from him she is left pining for the relationship she wishes she could have explored.
When I realised this book had the same characters as HotShot as well as some new ones I couldn’t wait to get started. Ahren has become one of those authors I just can never get enough of, her writing in this book wasn’t as angsty or heartbreaking. There was a little drama but nothing that will make you cry like a baby unlike her previous book.
I’m hoping both Mathis and Claire and Logan and Melaime will also get books, I have grown so attached to these characters I want to know how things work out for each of them.
After reading Hotshot I was convinced Shaw would always be my favourite Bennett brother but I couldn't have been more wrong!! I always knew Nick would steal a piece of my heart but I never knew just how much I would love this character until we get his book!!
We learn about Nick's childhood illness in Hotshot so we know quite a bit of his backstory! And while there were plenty of glimpses into the man he was nothing could have prepared me for him. Sexy Six is this hotshot football player who could have anyone he wants, the fact that he isn’t a total player is a trait I really liked about him. Throw in his charm, charisma and his ability to melt your panties with a look and we have the perfect book boyfriend.
Grace knew the spark she had with Nick was rare and when circumstances beyond her control take her away from him she is left pining for the relationship she wishes she could have explored.
When I realised this book had the same characters as HotShot as well as some new ones I couldn’t wait to get started. Ahren has become one of those authors I just can never get enough of, her writing in this book wasn’t as angsty or heartbreaking. There was a little drama but nothing that will make you cry like a baby unlike her previous book.
I’m hoping both Mathis and Claire and Logan and Melaime will also get books, I have grown so attached to these characters I want to know how things work out for each of them.
February 25, 2017
**ARC received voluntarily for review**
This wasn't your typical sports romance that only focused on the game and Zagreb Sanders is an expert at missing a little bit of both in her stories; this one didn't disappoint.
Nick Bennett & Grace Monroe met in college and went on one date. She was the only girl he's ever dated. Under unexpected circumstances they lost contact for two years.
Two years later they find each other again unexpectedly. He's a big shot quarterback in the NFL and she's an art gallery owner. When they saw each other it was like time had never passed. It was refreshing to read about an alpha, swoony football big shot that wasn't a Manwhore and a heroine that wasn't as naive and a pushover like you would think. They both held their grounds when needed and it was good. Of course there was drama but not something cringeworthy that is borderline annoying.
I really, really enjoyed both families. The jury us still out as to which family I liked best, lol. Loved the ending and hope to read more on this duo.
This wasn't your typical sports romance that only focused on the game and Zagreb Sanders is an expert at missing a little bit of both in her stories; this one didn't disappoint.
Nick Bennett & Grace Monroe met in college and went on one date. She was the only girl he's ever dated. Under unexpected circumstances they lost contact for two years.
Two years later they find each other again unexpectedly. He's a big shot quarterback in the NFL and she's an art gallery owner. When they saw each other it was like time had never passed. It was refreshing to read about an alpha, swoony football big shot that wasn't a Manwhore and a heroine that wasn't as naive and a pushover like you would think. They both held their grounds when needed and it was good. Of course there was drama but not something cringeworthy that is borderline annoying.
I really, really enjoyed both families. The jury us still out as to which family I liked best, lol. Loved the ending and hope to read more on this duo.
February 28, 2017
Nick can't forget about his date with Grace two years ago before she disappears on him. They had a serious connection despite it just being one date.
Well now she's back and Nick will do anything to get another chance with grace and her unforgettable violet eyes. Nick wants to be with her more than anything and is willing to do anything to show her just that.
However being a NFL superstar isn't without its difficulties and neither is Grace's aspiring career, so will their careers keep them apart or will it be circumstances of outside influences that ruin the relationship they've built or will it be themselves and can they learn from past mistakes?
I really liked this book, which was my first by this author and I've learned there is another book about Nick's brother, but these books can be read as standalones.
Well now she's back and Nick will do anything to get another chance with grace and her unforgettable violet eyes. Nick wants to be with her more than anything and is willing to do anything to show her just that.
However being a NFL superstar isn't without its difficulties and neither is Grace's aspiring career, so will their careers keep them apart or will it be circumstances of outside influences that ruin the relationship they've built or will it be themselves and can they learn from past mistakes?
I really liked this book, which was my first by this author and I've learned there is another book about Nick's brother, but these books can be read as standalones.
February 22, 2017
Ahren Sanders has outdone herself yet again!
Nick and Grace's story is so special! I was hooked from the beginning!
Nick is sexy, accomplished and determined, especially when he sees a woman who left a lasting impression a couple of years before. Grace is a beauty who has a passion and eye for art. These two have an amazing connection that cannot be denied!
Ahren delivers with another amazing story full of passion, love and steamy, sexy moments. This is one of the best second chance romances I have read in a long time. I laughed. I cried. But my heart swelled with the love between these two amazing characters.
Very sweet and heartwarming with panty melting sexiness!! A MUST READ!!!
Nick and Grace's story is so special! I was hooked from the beginning!
Nick is sexy, accomplished and determined, especially when he sees a woman who left a lasting impression a couple of years before. Grace is a beauty who has a passion and eye for art. These two have an amazing connection that cannot be denied!
Ahren delivers with another amazing story full of passion, love and steamy, sexy moments. This is one of the best second chance romances I have read in a long time. I laughed. I cried. But my heart swelled with the love between these two amazing characters.
Very sweet and heartwarming with panty melting sexiness!! A MUST READ!!!
February 27, 2017
I was drawn to Sexy Six because I had read Hotshot and was desperate to hear Nick Bennet's story. Ahren Sanders delivered another exceptional story with a set of such heartwarming characters. Ahren has this way of pulling you into her characters world and you never want to leave. Nick Bennet, NFL Quarterback, Superbowl champ, had it all except the one girl who got away. Grace had fallen off the face of the earth after their amazing date 2 years ago. Grace was forced to leave college early after a family emergency. Her focus now just like Nick is her career. After catching a glimpse of each other across a crowded room, Nick will move heaven and earth to find the one that got away. Ahren, thank you for delivering once again. You never let us down.
February 26, 2017
Sexy Six is definitely an appropriate nickname for Nick Bennett; he’s one hot commodity in professional football and the ladies love a man in a tight uniform even more when the player is so much more than another handsome face with a great throwing arm. Nick is the complete package, not only because he knows how lucky he is to live the life he does, but through his older brother, Shaw’s mistakes, he also knows how to protect himself, his family, and his heart from being manipulated and used.
2 years, 6 months, and 17 days…that’s how long it’s been since Nick has seen Grace Monroe, a girl he met in college and then disappeared without a word, but despite the amount of time that’s passed as well as the number of questions he has about her disappearance, Nick’s not going to waste this second chance with her because she hasn’t strayed far from his thoughts all this time, which tells him all he needs to know.
Grace Monroe is one of a kind; she’s a sweet southern girl who loves hard, putting those she cares for above herself at all times, sacrificing her happiness for those she loves, which is exactly why she missed out on anything developing between her and Nick when they were in college. There’s a purity to Grace that few people have and when Nick walks into her art studio ready to make up for lost time, she can’t help but want that too, even if his lifestyle is nothing like her own.
Throughout Sexy Six, the importance of family resonates off of the pages. Both Nick and Grace have incredibly supportive families and even though they may meddle a bit too much and do things behind their backs that may infuriate them, it still comes back to the love and support their families provide, and they wouldn’t change that for anything in the world.
Time doesn’t matter to the Bennett boys - it was made clear in Bizzy and Shaw’s story and it continues to be show in Sexy Six. A quick timeline to forever is just fine by them because when they know…they KNOW, so they’re not much for wasting time on courting or following a particular set of dating rules. They’re all showing the one they love every day just what they mean to them, and even though Nick might have done some things backwards and caused more harm than good at times, it’s clear how much Grace means to him and the extent to what he’s willing to do to prove she’s the one for him.
Nick and Grace’s story is so damn sweet and sexy; I couldn’t get enough of them and how perfectly they fit together. Of course a Bennett brother’s story wouldn’t be complete without Bizzy, Shaw, and Mathis and their crazy antics. All of them together is one heck of a riot, but it also is heart melting because they truly have each other’s backs and are the best of friends.
Ahren Sanders continues to overwhelm me with her emotional and steamy stories. Her characters are so well developed that it’s easy to understand who they are and what makes them, them, and through her storytelling, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the lives of her characters because she clearly shows us every part of their story and what’s at stake.
Ahren better believe I'm going to be hounding her for Claire and Mathis' story...they're absolute live wires ready to explode, and I, for one, want to witness that explosion!
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
2 years, 6 months, and 17 days…that’s how long it’s been since Nick has seen Grace Monroe, a girl he met in college and then disappeared without a word, but despite the amount of time that’s passed as well as the number of questions he has about her disappearance, Nick’s not going to waste this second chance with her because she hasn’t strayed far from his thoughts all this time, which tells him all he needs to know.
Grace Monroe is one of a kind; she’s a sweet southern girl who loves hard, putting those she cares for above herself at all times, sacrificing her happiness for those she loves, which is exactly why she missed out on anything developing between her and Nick when they were in college. There’s a purity to Grace that few people have and when Nick walks into her art studio ready to make up for lost time, she can’t help but want that too, even if his lifestyle is nothing like her own.
Throughout Sexy Six, the importance of family resonates off of the pages. Both Nick and Grace have incredibly supportive families and even though they may meddle a bit too much and do things behind their backs that may infuriate them, it still comes back to the love and support their families provide, and they wouldn’t change that for anything in the world.
Time doesn’t matter to the Bennett boys - it was made clear in Bizzy and Shaw’s story and it continues to be show in Sexy Six. A quick timeline to forever is just fine by them because when they know…they KNOW, so they’re not much for wasting time on courting or following a particular set of dating rules. They’re all showing the one they love every day just what they mean to them, and even though Nick might have done some things backwards and caused more harm than good at times, it’s clear how much Grace means to him and the extent to what he’s willing to do to prove she’s the one for him.
Nick and Grace’s story is so damn sweet and sexy; I couldn’t get enough of them and how perfectly they fit together. Of course a Bennett brother’s story wouldn’t be complete without Bizzy, Shaw, and Mathis and their crazy antics. All of them together is one heck of a riot, but it also is heart melting because they truly have each other’s backs and are the best of friends.
Ahren Sanders continues to overwhelm me with her emotional and steamy stories. Her characters are so well developed that it’s easy to understand who they are and what makes them, them, and through her storytelling, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the lives of her characters because she clearly shows us every part of their story and what’s at stake.
Ahren better believe I'm going to be hounding her for Claire and Mathis' story...they're absolute live wires ready to explode, and I, for one, want to witness that explosion!
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
October 11, 2017
Hot shot was good, Sexy Six was FANTASTIC!!!
Nick Bennett made me swoon, we meet up with Nick who is at this point a football player. He meets and falls hard for the purple eyes Grace Monroe. BUT a terrible accident takes Grace away for 2 years, 7 months and 5 days.
Now Nick is a 100% man and is the Star Quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, They call him Sexy 6. Fate plays alot in this book and it was amazing. I just wish there was a book 3
Nick Bennett made me swoon, we meet up with Nick who is at this point a football player. He meets and falls hard for the purple eyes Grace Monroe. BUT a terrible accident takes Grace away for 2 years, 7 months and 5 days.
Now Nick is a 100% man and is the Star Quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, They call him Sexy 6. Fate plays alot in this book and it was amazing. I just wish there was a book 3
February 21, 2017
LOVE LOVE LOVE NICK BENNETT!!!! I mean holy hell we have a hot QB and a 2nd chance romance! Two of my favorites wrapped in one book!
I love Grace and Nick! I love everything about this story! My only complaint is I want more of these two! I was captivated from the start and I didn't want to put the book down!
I love Grace and Nick! I love everything about this story! My only complaint is I want more of these two! I was captivated from the start and I didn't want to put the book down!
February 22, 2017
Nick Bennett remembers everything about her. It was two years ago, but it was the best date he had ever been on. Grace Monroe certainly left a big impact on him. It wasn't until a couple years later that he discovered how big.
Grace Monroe had the best date ever, but a family emergency changed her life completely. She left school, went home and never quite got over him. She followed his career and knew what he was doing with his life.
When the two of them see one another after all this time has passed, you could see the instant spark. But there is one thing Nick Bennett will not do this time. He will not let her get away.
He is Sexy Six. She is Grace Monroe. Together they are a work of art.
She is everything he needs and wants, he is everything she said goodbye to. Can these two find a way to make it work even after so much has changed since their date in college?
Ahren Sanders has taken another Bennett brother and made him a shining star and someone that any woman would want to have for her own. I knew I would live Nick. I fell in love with him in his brother's story. I just didn't know how much I would love him. His dedication to Grace is unmatched and he only has eyes for her. He is a football star, yet, down to earth and level headed. He is not without flaws and I admit I screamed at him a time or two in the book. But Nick just shines on the field and off in this story.
But it's not just Nick. Grace is someone every woman should aspire to be. Grace Monroe took me by surprise. I wasn't sure what I was expecting, knowing that she walked away from her dream date and never really got back to him after. I was kind of frustrated with her in the beginning. But her southern charm being the Peach Princess, kind of just makes her the most adorable woman.
The chemistry between these two is unmatched by any other and not even the likes of a tabloid blog could make that go away.
What I loved about this story was the connection. Not just the connection between Nick and Grace, but the connection between all of the characters. They all just adore one another (for the most part). No, not perfect, but perfectly fit together. The brothers, Bizzy and Charlotte, the feed off of one another, they egg one another on and ultimately that have one another's back. Add in Grace, her brother and granddaddy and you have one hell of a party in a book.
This book is romantic and funny. It's got it's drama and it's happiness. It's got the good and the bad. But what I appreciate most was that it had a true authentic love story. A Southern Belle and a Football star, how could you go wrong? HA! I am not giving that away!
What I didn't like about the book? Well, Nick does play for Miami... I live in Denver. Seriously though, there were moments in the book I wanted to scream at people and slap a bitch upside the head. But aside for the fictional drama, there wasn't much I didn't appreciate about this book.
Ahren Sanders loaded this book full of football, fantasy, family and fun. I did not put this book down once after it showed up on my Kindle. How could I? She even threw in a cameo from another of my favorite books!
This book left me feeling content and happy overall, despite the little moments of anger and sadness, this book just captured me and instantly was added to my list of favorites!
Grace Monroe had the best date ever, but a family emergency changed her life completely. She left school, went home and never quite got over him. She followed his career and knew what he was doing with his life.
When the two of them see one another after all this time has passed, you could see the instant spark. But there is one thing Nick Bennett will not do this time. He will not let her get away.
He is Sexy Six. She is Grace Monroe. Together they are a work of art.
She is everything he needs and wants, he is everything she said goodbye to. Can these two find a way to make it work even after so much has changed since their date in college?
Ahren Sanders has taken another Bennett brother and made him a shining star and someone that any woman would want to have for her own. I knew I would live Nick. I fell in love with him in his brother's story. I just didn't know how much I would love him. His dedication to Grace is unmatched and he only has eyes for her. He is a football star, yet, down to earth and level headed. He is not without flaws and I admit I screamed at him a time or two in the book. But Nick just shines on the field and off in this story.
But it's not just Nick. Grace is someone every woman should aspire to be. Grace Monroe took me by surprise. I wasn't sure what I was expecting, knowing that she walked away from her dream date and never really got back to him after. I was kind of frustrated with her in the beginning. But her southern charm being the Peach Princess, kind of just makes her the most adorable woman.
The chemistry between these two is unmatched by any other and not even the likes of a tabloid blog could make that go away.
What I loved about this story was the connection. Not just the connection between Nick and Grace, but the connection between all of the characters. They all just adore one another (for the most part). No, not perfect, but perfectly fit together. The brothers, Bizzy and Charlotte, the feed off of one another, they egg one another on and ultimately that have one another's back. Add in Grace, her brother and granddaddy and you have one hell of a party in a book.
This book is romantic and funny. It's got it's drama and it's happiness. It's got the good and the bad. But what I appreciate most was that it had a true authentic love story. A Southern Belle and a Football star, how could you go wrong? HA! I am not giving that away!
What I didn't like about the book? Well, Nick does play for Miami... I live in Denver. Seriously though, there were moments in the book I wanted to scream at people and slap a bitch upside the head. But aside for the fictional drama, there wasn't much I didn't appreciate about this book.
Ahren Sanders loaded this book full of football, fantasy, family and fun. I did not put this book down once after it showed up on my Kindle. How could I? She even threw in a cameo from another of my favorite books!
This book left me feeling content and happy overall, despite the little moments of anger and sadness, this book just captured me and instantly was added to my list of favorites!
July 22, 2017
4.25 stars
August 12, 2018
Aww this was just too sweet and romantic story. I'll have to read the first book because I've enjoyed this so, so much but also want to know how Grace and Nick met. Love this story.
February 27, 2017
Holy Moly Mother Mary!!! This is , in my opinion, one of the top 10 best books of 2017 and the year just started. I do not hand out statements like that lightly. This is a follow-up to Ms. Sanders book “Hotshot”. This is Crenshaw Bennett brother’s book- Nick Bennett the football player and his story about the girl he loved , lost and has found again- Grace Monroe. Oh tissues will be needed for this story but besides tissues, you will laugh, you will shake your head and at times yell at your kindle at the hijinks of the MCs. Overall, this is one book that will stay with you after you have read it and then you have to go back and re-read it again. That’s all great it is.
Nick Bennett was on this really fast plan to get to the professional league for football when he met Grace Monroe. He was about to be drafted by the NFL. Grace and Nick have this epic first date –Grace happens to attend the same college that Nick does. The date ends and the bottom drops out for Grace as neither of them ever see each other again. The circumstances were beyond Grace’s control—she hurt so bad after she had to leave and couldn’t explain to Nick and then ..well.. too late.
Now two years have passed , Nick is now called “Sexy Six” by the football crowds, especially the women. He is considered this hot shot quarterback , especially since he led his team to the Super bowl championships. Nick happens to be somewhere where he sees a woman that looks like Grace but before he could get to her, she is gone. Nick thinks he is losing his mind but before he goes down that road, he goes to his brother Shaw to see if he could get help finding his lost love. DING DING DING , we have a winner. Shaw is that good at finding anything. Shaw found her- Grace is now the co-owner of Monroe Gallery with her brother and so Shaw sets up a time and fake name for Nick to come and see Grace again. It was an usual first meet up again after all this time.
Nick isn’t going to walk away again yet Grace isn’t sure this is going to work. Nick has his work cut out for him and he is up to the task. Nick has grown so much and he isn’t the man who loved WOMEN that I remembered. He has grown and he can tell that Grace has these fears and he is willing to work thru them. I loved all the angst, pain, anger, passion, promise, love, and joy that comes across in this story. From the story to the end, we see the love that follows the 2nd chance lovers. This is one story that you don’t want to miss! Nick and Grace make this impregnatable force for hope and love no matter what life throws at them. Yes, they had set backs but in the end, they stood strong together.
My rating: 5.0 stars ****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Nick Bennett was on this really fast plan to get to the professional league for football when he met Grace Monroe. He was about to be drafted by the NFL. Grace and Nick have this epic first date –Grace happens to attend the same college that Nick does. The date ends and the bottom drops out for Grace as neither of them ever see each other again. The circumstances were beyond Grace’s control—she hurt so bad after she had to leave and couldn’t explain to Nick and then ..well.. too late.
Now two years have passed , Nick is now called “Sexy Six” by the football crowds, especially the women. He is considered this hot shot quarterback , especially since he led his team to the Super bowl championships. Nick happens to be somewhere where he sees a woman that looks like Grace but before he could get to her, she is gone. Nick thinks he is losing his mind but before he goes down that road, he goes to his brother Shaw to see if he could get help finding his lost love. DING DING DING , we have a winner. Shaw is that good at finding anything. Shaw found her- Grace is now the co-owner of Monroe Gallery with her brother and so Shaw sets up a time and fake name for Nick to come and see Grace again. It was an usual first meet up again after all this time.
Nick isn’t going to walk away again yet Grace isn’t sure this is going to work. Nick has his work cut out for him and he is up to the task. Nick has grown so much and he isn’t the man who loved WOMEN that I remembered. He has grown and he can tell that Grace has these fears and he is willing to work thru them. I loved all the angst, pain, anger, passion, promise, love, and joy that comes across in this story. From the story to the end, we see the love that follows the 2nd chance lovers. This is one story that you don’t want to miss! Nick and Grace make this impregnatable force for hope and love no matter what life throws at them. Yes, they had set backs but in the end, they stood strong together.
My rating: 5.0 stars ****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
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