Sugar Daddy: A Sugar Bowl Novel

Sawyer Bennett

May 2016 · Sugar Bowl Book 1 · Loveswept

About this ebook

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • “This book devastated me in the most wonderful way,” raves Meredith Wild. In Sugar Daddy, the author of the Cold Fury series proves that vengeance is sweet—but seduction is to die for.

Sela Halstead lost her innocence in a way that no sixteen-year-old should ever have to endure. She’s spent years trying to forget that night even while wondering about the identities of the monsters who brutalized her—until a telltale tattoo flashes across Sela’s TV screen. The incriminating ink belongs to Jonathon Townsend, the millionaire founder of The Sugar Bowl, a website that matches rich older men with impressionable young women. Obsessed with revenge, Sela infiltrates Townsend’s world, only to come face-to-face with a tantalizing complication: Beckett North, his charismatic business partner.

The tech mastermind behind The Sugar Bowl, Beck always gets what he wants, in business and in bed. And yet, for a man who’s done every dirty thing imaginable, there’s something about the naïve, fresh-faced Sela that sparks his hottest fantasies. Because with her, it’s not just about sex. Beck opens up to her in ways he never has with other girls. So why does he get the feeling that she’s hiding something? In a world of pleasure and power, the shocking truth could turn them against each other—or bind them forever.

The Arizona Vengeance series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately:
BISHOP
ERIK
LEGEND

And don’t miss her Carolina Cold Fury novels:
ALEX
GARRETT
ZACK
RYKER
HAWKE
MAX
ROMAN
LUCAS
VAN
REED
MAREK

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 Sugar Daddy

“Beck and Sela are so scorching and real together that I didn’t want to let them go. I can’t wait to devour the rest of this series!”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Meredith Wild

“A totally gripping take on romance and revenge!”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely

“Sugar Daddy is raw, gritty, and exceptionally hot. I couldn’t put it down.”—New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine

Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Ratings and reviews

This series from Sawyer Bennett is not like anything she has written before...there is a slight dark side to it, along with a suspenseful story that ends on a cliffhanger. Sela Halstead had her innocence taken from her when she was 16. All she remembers from that horrible day is the red phoenix bird with flames tattoo. Ten years later she is watching TV and an interview of Jonathon Townsend, CEO of Sugar Daddy catches her attention, especially a shot of him in a bathing suit that reveals the tattoo that has haunted her dreams. Immediately Sela starts to develop her plan for revenge. It takes her 6 months to transform herself in the perfect woman who would catch JT's attention and then Sela decides to join Sugar Daddy, the company that will match young girls with rich Sugar Daddy's. On the night of her first mixer, Sela is all ready to start her revenge but didn't expect a complication in the form of JT's business partner, Beckett North. The tall, gorgeous, too good to be true man, who is used to getting what he wants and he has decided he wants Sela. I loved these two characters. Sela is a strong willed and determined woman. She has put herself through college and is currently working on her masters degree. She is so damaged from what happened to her at 16 that she does not have any real romantic interests. Beck is a perfect hero. He is honest, caring, smart and all around a really great guy. As Sela and Beck find that they are drawn to each other in a way that neither of them ever expected, they can't help but just be together. I loved how their relationship just exploded. Beck made Sela realize that there are better things in life than revenge. Just when her life is going well......BOOM! Overall, this is a great start to a new series with wonderful characters. I can't wait to see what will happen with Sela and Beck!

Are you capable of revenge? What if the unexpected stops you? If you want to know about the story, read the synopsis.  Anything I state in this review may give away the plotline progression.  This is a book series you need to experience for yourself.  Yes, a book series.  Although this review is for book 1, you are going to want to know what happens with Sela and Beck.  I have no hesitation in pronouncing that edict.  So let’s discuss about the characters and how they make the reader feel. “I didn’t come tonight hoping to find a Sugar Daddy.”   Sela is a tough nut to crack.  With what she went through, there is no doubt she would harden her heart before letting anyone in.  For anyone to have gone through that traumatic experience at that age, and then with no absolute closure would leave you closed off and remote to anyone.  Ms. Bennett paints with a detailed brushstroke the pain and guilt that drive this young woman to plan her revenge. I may not be able to relate to her exact feelings, but as a woman, I sure empathize with her plan.   Our hero, Beck, he is the one I can clearly relate to.  He is me.  Always believing in the best in someone. Whether my parents or friend, that this person I believe will do the right thing.  And when what you believe begins to crack, it shatters your world.  Who doesn’t believe in their core that the people you have known longest can be saved from their actions or maybe have a ‘come to Jesus’ moment for themselves. Again the character of Beck is believable in his actions.  “And I certainly wasn’t looking for a Sugar Baby,” I tell her with a chuckle. “And I’m the one out of your league.” Before I fell into reading contemporary romance full time, my genre of choice was suspense/thriller. Think Dean Koonz, John Grisham, Robert Ludlum. This book has fulfilled that missing gap in getting my heart pounding for more than one reason. As always the relationship arc is believable and not rushed. Ms. Bennett delivers the erotic on the steamy, making you hot and bothered without feeling like you’ve witnessed a 25 cent porn video. But it’s the suspense aspect of the story that kept me up late last night turning the pages needing to find out how this troubled woman will make it through. And BAM! You are now standing with your mouth open.   I am admittedly a Sawyer Bennett fangirl.  I love her style of writing with getting an in-depth dual POV.  Her storylines are always engaging and perfectly paced.  Whether it’s her legal, family & friends or sports romance, you are always in for a 5 star read.  However, without a doubt, romance suspense is where this author soars and exceeds my expectations.  Prior to this book, I would have said hands down, Legal Affairs, was my favorite series.  We have only been offered book one from the Sugar Bowl and already I can say - #1 favorite of her entire catalogue of novels.   Whether or not you’ve read her before, I highly recommend you pick up this book.  Come join us on the cliff – it’s a hell of a ride getting there so far.  5++ out of 5 heartstopping stars  

Sugar Daddy is a mind-blowing love story full of surprises, twists and turns. Beautifully well-written, with a great storyline, and exceptionally hot. You'll be hook from page one. GUILTY, I couldn’t put it down. Gorgeous Cover + Sawyer Bennett's Fabulous Writing Style = Awesomeness Author Sawyer Bennett has such a vivid, unique, and captivating writing style that makes me feel as if I'm part of the story. Even though I hate cliffhangers, I LOVED this book! It was just perfect until I turn the last page, then everything went black. NOOOOOO!!! The unfreakingbelievable but nonetheless unbreakable bond of friendship being chosen over your new found love, even though you've been deceived by said "friend". SO HEART-WARMING! SO HEART-BREAKING! SO BLOODY HOT! SO FREAKING UNFAIR! OMG, HOW WOULD I BE ABLE TO MANAGE WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT HAPPENED? By the end of this book, my heart is overflowing with all kind of emotions, but then I realized ones more how lucky and privilege I've been to find such an amazing, and talented author as Sawyer Bennett! It’s such an amazing story with great characters, and a unique storyline. Seriously, if you're looking for a story that's "refreshing and unique", look no more, and read this book. ❣ I LOVE IT, AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT❣

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.