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Ryker by Sawyer Bennett
5.0

I didn’t think I could love a Cold Fury couple as much as Zack and Kate … then I met Ryker and Gray. This is an absolutely fantastic story! It doesn't have as much drama in it as the previous three but that makes me like it even more. It is simple, straightforward and yet still an emotional powerhouse. Because of their positions in the Cold Fury organization the two can’t be involved - Gray is making history as the first female General Manager, and not everyone is supportive, while Ryker is killing it as goalie and the team could very well make another run for the Cup. The last thing that they need is any suggestion of impropriety … but you can’t choose who you fall for :)

Ryker is so fantastic as a dad, is a leader to his team, and an absolutely divine mate. He’s caring, loving, supportive, understanding, smart and intuitive. Wrap it all up in a gorgeous 6 foot 6 package and Gray is going to find him very hard to resist. Gray is brilliant, hardworking, a little nerdy, and a whole lot gorgeous. She’s undertaking a lot by becoming GM of the team and the more Ryker gets to know her the stronger the pull.

I love that there isn’t a lot of drama between these two. There’s a lot on the outside that could cause them issues (job, exes, family, teammates) but between the two it is just a matter of falling in love – neither have huge hangups and that’s a bit refreshing, so it’s just circumstance that is keeping them apart and nothing else. They have to figure out what is important, what they are willing to fight to have, and then what they will do to keep those things.

If this is your first in the series, then I think you can jump right in. The couples from the earlier stories make an appearance, since they are all still on the same team, but their stories really don’t make that much of an impact on Ryker. And where it is important Bennett does a great job of filling you in.

For a hubbub-free, heartwarming and sweet romance, you are going to get a winner with Ryker. It is full of great characters, smooth writing, and realistic troubles and I highly recommend it!

(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)