Roman: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel

Sawyer Bennett

Feb 2017 · Carolina Cold Fury Hockey Book 7 · Sold by Loveswept

About this ebook

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett steams up the ice all over again as the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team’s hottest bad boy gets his first taste of something good.

In a league full of troublemakers, Cold Fury defenseman Roman Sýkora stands out—at least when it comes to negative publicity. When he’s not chilling in the penalty box, the sizzling Czech skate demon is racking up tabloid headlines for his scandalous behavior with the ladies. But now Roman’s feeling the burn from management to clean up his act, or else. Luckily he’s got an enticing distraction: a fun-loving barista who plays the ukulele and brings out a side of Roman he didn’t know he had.

Lexi Robertson came to Raleigh, North Carolina, to finally meet her father, Brian Brannon, and her half sister, Gray, both of whom work in the Cold Fury’s front office. That’s where she first meets sexy, intimidating Roman—who’s really a big softie at heart. As one relationship takes off, another begins: Brian seems to be clicking with Lexi’s boss at the coffee shop. But when the friction between Roman and her new family heats up, Lexi wonders whether she’s a pawn in their game. Feeling hurt and foolish, Lexi’s ready to quit while she’s ahead. Trouble is, Roman’s not ready to quit on her.

The Carolina Cold Fury series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately:
ALEX
GARRETT
ZACK
RYKER
HAWKE
MAX
ROMAN
LUCAS
VAN
REED
MAREK

And don’t miss her Arizona Vengeance series:
BISHOP
ERIK
LEGEND

The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels:
SEX IN THE STICKS
JILTED

And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order:
SUGAR DADDY
SUGAR RUSH
SUGAR FREE
 
“One of the best voices in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne

Praise for Roman

“A quirky ukulele-playing barista bringing the bad boy hockey star to his knees? It’s like Sawyer Bennett handpicked these characters specifically for me. Roman makes being on ice hot!”—USA Today bestselling author Lili Valente

“The author did an amazing job. . . . Ms. Bennett pushed these characters; forced them to look within.”—Shh Moms Reading (five stars)

Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Ratings and reviews

While this one doesn't have the big emotional upheaval that some of the earlier Cold Fury books does, there is still a lot of good feelings going on here. And I for one enjoy an angst free romance from time to time :) Roman may be a troublemaker but he isn't a bad guy. He just enjoys life in a big way and it occasionally causes some waves. From the moment he meets Lexi, though, things are different and with a little faith he proves himself to be a worthy boyfriend. It takes a lot of guts for Lexi to come to NC and confront Brian with her news. We know that he's a fantastic dad to Gray and he proves that he's a genuinely good guy by immediately accepting Lexi into his life. Unfortunately it's a little harder for Gray to accept, but Lexi has such a warm and upbeat personality that she quickly wins her over. Unfortunately the tension between Gray and Roman intrudes on Lexi's life and causes a bit a trouble. But she's a smart girl and with a little help quickly figures things out. I think the most fun thing about this is that we also get Brian's POV here - he not only finds out that he has another daughter but thanks to Lexi he might also find a woman who can liven up his life. He's gotten a little buttoned up over the years and he needs the shake up that he has coming! It's super sweet and brings a little extra joy to the story. Some family drama and a couple of romantic entanglements make Roman a great Spring read. It perfectly shows off Bennett's smooth writing style and knack for creating fun-to-read characters. I'm excited to see what she brings us next! *** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***

Roman Sýkora is a bad boy through and through. Enforcer for the Carolina Cold Fury, he takes his role more than seriously, which means he spends a lot of time in the penalty box. As a man about town, if he sees what he wants, he usually takes it, especially if it’s freely thrown at him. He’s been a loner since his teenage years and he lives life by his own rules, and is happy leading the transient life of a hockey player. Family doesn’t mean a great deal to him. Lexi Robertson is a bright, free spirit. She lost her mother, her only close relative, ten months previously, and has come to Raleigh to meet the father she never knew, Brian Brannon, owner and CEO of the Cold Fury. She’s lonely and wants to be part of a family, again. “There’s something between us…you know it. It’s different. It’s mysterious. But it’s real and we’re both ready.” When they meet, there’s a definite spark between them, but their budding romance is hindered by Roman’s bad relationship with the team’s general manager, Gray Brannon – Lexi’s newfound half-sister. Lexi’s desperate to settle into her new family, but Roman might just be the man to give her lifelong happiness. In the meantime, there’s romance in the air for Brian, too! This was a great, heartwarming story. Roman and Lexi are quite similar in character, both alone, both living by their own rules. Lexi’s happy-go-lucky, free-spirited, fun personality charms Roman completely. She’s so different from anyone he’s ever met and he’s willing to see where things go. In turn, Roman’s alpha tendency and sexy accent really turn Lexi on, as well as his thoughtfulness. She’s knows that under that bad boy persona lurks a man with a big, soft heart. I must say that MY heart melted when he gave her the surprise birthday present! The other thing I loved about his novel was Brian’s POV. He’s such a great guy! It was sweet how open and welcoming he was to Lexi, and his excitement at discovering he has another daughter. I adored the chemistry between him and Georgia, and how she shook up his life and brought excitement to it. These two really made me smile! Another great read from this author and highly recommend!

Yet another great addition to the Cold Fury Series!! Roman hurled though my heart, like a blaze of glory! Brining my emotions to the edge and back. Which a intensity and drama that had me on edge. But I was swept up in Lexia and Roman! Their journey of loss, love and heartache. Was worth it all!

About the author

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.
 
A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real-life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to contemporary romance, she writes something for just about everyone.
 
Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as a full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others and that a bad day can be cured with a great workout, cake, or even better, both.
 
Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.