This is yet another hit from the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team. It starts with Gracen and Lilly being uprooted from New York and moved into Marek’s house. Marek is extremely angry that Gracen would keep his daughter Lilly a secret from him for three years. He is very mean to Gracen and she eventually decides she can’t stay with Marek anymore and wants to find her and Lilly their own home. Both Marek and Gracen have memories and feelings that are getting in the way of their lives. Eventually they give in to temptation and slowly rebuild their trust. It’s a long journey for both to forgive each other. But it was a great ride to witness. Sawyer Bennett knows how to write hot, angsty, emotional books!

This is a nice second chance romance summer read. However, only three stars given because the story of these two actually started in a previous book that I had not read. I picked up on what happened, but it should've been included in this book as well.

This is a second chance romance of Marek and Gracen, They have to overcome lies, anger, and general drama to get to their HEA. I enjoyed this addition to the Carolina Cold Fury Franchise. I need to go back and catch up on a few of the books in this series. Thanks to Random House Publishing-Loveswept for the ARC of this title via NetGalley.

I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

At first Marek got on my nerves because he was stuck in the past and an overall a jerk. Then lets not forget that there was Gracen who kept making silly decisions in an attempt to fix some of her family problems. Once I set that aside I was all in and enjoyed their rocky romance.

Sawyer Bennett did a great job with this book and this series. Throughout the series there have been different characters with completely different issues. While Marek and Gracen was not my favorite pair they both had issues that were relatable and feelings that were understandable.

Overall a pretty good addition to the series.

Marek is fantastic!!!
Emotions held deep, despite changes of circumstance. Communication is the key in any relationship, and using one’s words is integral to growing said relationship. The heart wants what the heart wants.
This was a fabulous rounding out of the Cold Fury Family.

Good read with plenty of drama and suspense. I liked both Gracen and Marek’s story. I found it entertaining and intense. I liked it.

The Cold Fury series has been one of my favorite hockey romances and Bennett has not let me down in her romance writing. This 11th book in the series was just as engaging, just as deep, just as real feeling as all of the others. It actually dealt with a bit more real than most of the others. Marek and Gracen have a lot of ground to cover to reach forgiveness and mend broken trusts between them. But Lilly is the bridge and she was the best one there is. I loved her. This book was emotional and one that I think if you like real issues you will love this book. I definitely recommend it.

Love the Cold Fury Hockey series by Sawyer Bennett! I have been looking forward to Marek since we got to know him in Reed's book. What I do have to say that is that while I like Marek I didnt fall in love with him like the other hockey men. That being said I did enjoy his and Gracen's story.

Marek has just had his whole world turn upside down - the girl he dumped not only almost got married to another guy but she is a mother - to his daughter Lilly. Marek does the only thing he can and thats to force Gracen from New York back to North Carolina to get to know his daughter. Now if he can just get over his anger at Gracen then this horrible situation may get better, if they dont kill each other first.

Gracen feels ashamed and guilt and anger all at the same time for different reasons. She knows that she screwed up by not telling Marek about Lilly but he made it clear he didnt want her anymore all those years ago. Now living in North Carolina with no job, no friends and her first love angry at her how can she turn this bad situation around.

My biggest issue with Marek is Marek himself. I understand his anger and hurt towards Gracen but it takes a long time for him to get over it and in the meantime, he is not very nice. I wanted to see some redeeming qualities and they did come but slowly. Gracen had her own secrets that gave the story some mystery and twists that quite frankly I didn't see coming but overall both of their situations could have been cleared up much quicker. I did love them together once they go there. We also got to see Reed and Josie again and other members of Cold Fury (wow we have come a long way) which is always fantastic.

All in all a solid book in the Cold Fury series.

Love this series!! Another great book in the Cold Fury Hockey series! Loved the characters!! Especially Lilly, she was adorable. Loved the interaction between her and Marek! The story was captivating and the writing was superb! Looking forward to reading more of Sawyer's books!!

Marek is an a**hole! He stayed one for most of the book. Gracen was young when she made the mistake of not telling Marek she was having his child. I understood her reasoning. Even if she was wrong, I got it. Marek was a jerk when he broke up with her and a jerk when he found out about Lilly. However, I also understand why he is so upset. About the baby being a secret. I don’t forgive his reasoning for breaking her heart. In my opinion he is lucky she is at his house willing to give him a chance with her and their daughter. I did enjoy the story. It’s very well written and definitely kept my interest. Marek just isn’t my favorite Cold Fury player.

4.5 Stars

Marek by Sawyer Bennett is the eleventh book (I cannot believe it’s book 11 already!) in the Cold Fury Series! It can be read as a stand-alone but I do recommend reading the others as well. I love love lovedddd this story. It was full of angsty goodness that had me rooting for the characters from the get go.

Marek and Gracen have a tumultuous past that resulted in a child that Marek knew nothing about. When he goes to try and stop Gracen from getting married, he got one heck of a surprise when he meets Lilly, his daughter. He is furious and takes both of them to his home to figure out what to do. Both Marek and Gracen are stuck dealing with emotions and the consequences from the choices they made. Will they be able to move forward and be a family for their daughter…or will it be too late?

Sawyer Bennett sure knows how to write fantastic stories that are heartfelt and realistic! I loved Marek and Gracen and their relationship. Yes there were mistakes made but that’s what made the story so good. My emotions were all over the place-one minute swooning over Marek and the next feeling heartache. I am so excited to see what’s next for Ms.Bennett!

After receiving a email that his ex is getting married and has a child - his child - he rushes on his way to stop the wedding. Unsure of what to do he takes his ex and the child to his house while they work things out. Both are going through problems and has bitterness to work out but they will. Thing is that the old feelings they had once had hasn't seem to gone away and the attraction seems to be simmering between the two. They really need to work out whats going to happen between the two and the child before things get even more complicated.

I had such a good time reading this, pretty much spent my whole morning reading it. I don't even regret it. I loved seeing the attraction between the two. I was very curious about Gracen's fiance and what was going to happen with that whole mess and wondering if the fiance was gonna stir up things. Then I was wondering how things would workout with Marek and his daughter Lily wondering and seeing how they interacted. Overall I thought that this book was pretty good and I really enjoyed it!

this is book 11 in ms bennetts cold fury series.
I love marek so much that I devoured this book. these cold fury men really know how to make you swoon.
I highly recommend this story and series.

While I have read most of the other books in this series, and they read as standalones, for the most part, I hadn't read the book immediately prior before picking this one up and I will say that I kind of felt as though I was dropped in in the middle of the story.

That being said, I will say that I kind of felt that Marek was an ass throughout much of the book. I'm not sure if that was by design or not, but but I had a hard time forgiving him for how he constantly held the fact that Gracen hid the fact that he had a child. Sure, she should have told him, but given how he ended their relationship, I found I couldn't really blame her for thinking he wouldn't want to be "saddled" with the responsibility of a kid. Maybe had I read the previous book, I might have come in with a different attitude towards him, but I can't be sure.

Additionally, I feel like everything seemed to resolve a little too quickly . One minute they were at each other's throats, the next they were okay with a physical relationship and not long after that there were declarations of love.

Overall, I love this series and while I didn't hate this book, it wasn't my favorite.

I could seriously read this series FOREVER! The latest installment in my absolute favorite hockey series has arrived! Marek, book #11 in the Cold Fury series,  is another well written book in this addictive series featuring another sexy hockey player. This is truly the only series that has this many books that I have read in its entirety. Each book feels fresh and never recycled. Each leading man is just as sexy as all of the others. And each storyline sucks me each time.

Marek is a second chance romance with a huge secret uncovered, a cute kid in the mix, and the girl that got away. It is insanely hot (well of course it is)  sexy, and angsty. It gives us fans of the series just a little bit more of the men that make up the Cold Fury. Another winner by Sawyer Bennett and I absolutely cannot wait for the spin off series! Bring on the Arizona Vengeance!

4.5

Marek is the next book in the Cold Fury Hockey series by the fabulous Sawyer Bennett. I love this series. It has hockey, lust, love, sexiness, humor, friendship and family. Sawyer never disappoints me with her characters who always have the perfect amount of humor and snark. Marek is cranky, angry and a little bit crazy. We knew he went back home and saved his first love from getting married. Now we get to see what he's up to and it's not all good. His heart is in the right place. But after stopping Gracen, he finds out he has a three year old daughter. He can't believe she kept his daughter from him. He's mad and has no idea what to do. Worst part, he's still attracted to Gracen, but he's treating her like crap. Gracen never stopped loving Marek. She didn't mean to keep Lilly a secret, but he wanted out to go play hockey and be free. She let him go. He let her go. Now, they have to figure out how to be parents together while they fight the lust swirling around them. Can they keep their hands off each other? Will they ever be able to get the hurt from the past go? I really enjoyed this story. I felt for both Gracen and Marek. Both made decisions that made sense at the time, but years later, being together again, all their passion and love is still there. But they can't move into the future together without letting go of the past.

"I love it when you think you're actually in control, Gracie."

This is my favorite troupe and it was done so well! Sawyer Bennett doesn't gloss over the hard parts of reunions in this novel. Marek has found out a huge secret and it's completely turned his life upside down and he shows the the ups and downs of it. Trying to get to know. a daughter he didn't know he had, nor isn't sure if he wanted, is a bumpy journey and as time shows reveals the best of fatherhood, Marek is forced to come to terms with some hard truths.
Gracen thought she was doing what was best for Marek and her daughters life but now that Marek is involved, she's regretting that decision. Gracen does everything she can to make this transition smooth but old hurts soon rise to the surface. Bennett does a great job in writing a story that embraces life and romance. It's not always sunshine and building a relationship is work. Gracen and Marek delve into a brand new world that may bind them together finally after years of being part.

I fell in love with this cover and then I fell in love with Marek 😍

Sawyer Bennett once again delivers a fun and hot sport romance. Marek is book 11 in her Cold Fury Hockey series and can be read as a stand-alone, but I think for overall experience it’s better to be read as part of the series.
Marek Fabritis gets the ultimate surprise. He has a kid, a 3 year old little girl that her ex kept a secret. His world turns upside down as he tries to deal with the news.
Gracen Moore did what she thought was best after she was left broken hearted by Marek. But it’s time to face the music…

“Something inside of me cracks. Yes, I still love this man, and because he’s Lilly’s father, I always will. But I’m done.”

There is so much to this story. It’s complicated and filled with anguish as they try to figure out what’s the best way to move forward. They both made mistakes and the consequences are being paid. At times I wanted smack these two in the head, but I get it, sometimes when you are hurt it’s hard to see the whole picture.
There is resentment, anger and regrets. Yet their chemistry is undeniable. But can they work through their issues for their daughter’s sake and find their way back to each other?
I loved Lilly, she was truly the little star of this story. I loved seeing the gang as they popped up throughout the book.

Once again the Cold Fury Team scores. Marek has a three year old daughter with Gracen. He left Gracen when he made it to the NHL. Gracen let him go. Both of them were wrong, but Gracen feels more guilty than Marek. Gracen has more secrets and a heavy burden but she is only going to put up with so much of Marek' s attitude. The story is well written. I could feel the confusion Marek felt as well as the guilt Gracen was carrying. I was glad though when she finally stood up to him.

I was looking forward to seeing how Marek and Gracen's story worked out after the very dramatic set up in previous book, and by the end of the story, Marek had won me over.

Marek had walked away from Gracen five years ago, and Gracen had kept his child a secret from him for almost four years. So, both were nursing some wounds, and were therefore, somewhat hostile towards each other. Underneath it all, though, they were each other's first and only loves. Those feelings may have been buried, but they were still there, and being thrust back together was difficult and confusing. Gracen was struggling with the guilt of what she did and her runaway bride antics, while Marek was dealing with his resentment for the time he missed, but as they begin connecting again, both start to see things a little differently.

Second chance romances are among my favorites, and I really enjoyed the way Bennett blended Marek and Gracen's past into this story. They had a passionate past, but they were young. Each has grown and changed since then, and it was something I am glad she explored.

I grew to love Reed so much in his book, and was therefore overjoyed to see him have a large role in this book. I also think I spied the set up for the next (a future?) book, and I suspect it will venture into fun territory. As always, Bennett caught us up with our past Cold Fury faves, and it was fun to hear about all the impending changes in their lives.

Overall: A great second chance romance, that began angsty, but eventually melted my heart. Bring on book 12!