Bishop took me by surprise. The Fake Fiancee story line is not new, however the way the author wrote these characters was refreshing. These characters are smart, witty, sexy, and the book is just a fun read.

Bishop and Brooke went into this farce with their eyes wide open. I liked the fact that neither one of them put more into the relationship than the other. It wasn't a one-sided love affair for one person and we had to wait until the end of the book for the other person to finally "see the light" Both characters knew the score and the feelings grew between them at the same pace. It made it more believable.

I also enjoyed the fact that, Ms.Bennett didn't make Brooke the type of female who would fall for her "friend's" obvious ploy to cause trouble with Bishop. She believed Bishop when he told her what happened, and was willing to give up something important to her, to save his job and reputation.

This was a good read.

ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

It's no real secret that I am a huge fan of Sawyer Bennett and I am super excited about this new series.

Bishop begins what is sure to be a love affair with the Arizona Vengeance. He's sexy, single, and a little bit cocky. And, oh yeah, he's a hockey player. Basically, he clicked all my boxes. Enter Brooke. She's smart, driven and caring. She's just kinda, normal. Down to earth even though she's been surrounded by hockey players most of her life, she doesn't care much for the flashy player and she definitely doesn't chase the jersey. A hockey player in a new city, with a new team. A woman just trying to recover from tragedy.

I really think I'm going to love this new series. Bishop was a fairly quick read with just a touch of drama. The characters were authentic and I loved their banter. There is plenty of swoon, and the sexy times we've come to expect from this author do not disappoint. I thought that Bishop and Brooke had great chemistry and I really enjoyed the way their relationship evolved. There were some great moments between the holds nothing back, sassy Brooke and the flirty, swoony Bishop.

I can't wait to get to know the rest of the players. Bennett did a great job setting up the series in a way that leaves of begging for more.

I was excited to see SB start another series....more hockey for the win!

Bishop is different. I'm a bit of a sucker for fake romance, anyway. But Bishop and Brooke were sweet, and it was lovely watching this come together. I can see spinoffs to the rest of the team here...

An enjoyable summer read!

I just love hockey stories and this was highly entertaining!!!
I loved the fact that Bishop is such a down to earth guy! His whole character spoke to me on another level! It was a book that riveted me to the point that I fell for the characters and the way they chatted!
I loved the whole storyline, it felt real and I felt apart of their lives!
When Bishop has a one night stand that blows things out of the water, he doesn’t expect to see her again! Nor working within the hockey team he is a part of! When caught in a compromising position Where her Dad finds, Brooke comes up with a fake relationship that is rather entertaining as things progresses!!
I really enjoyed this story, the banter, the friendships and the wonder of what will happen! Will feelings become involved or do they go their separate ways!
Loved it and cant wait for more!

It got down and dirty pretty quick, and I knew this was going to be super fun to read. Brooke and Bishop we hot and heavy from the get go, and had mad chemistry between them. They both painted themselves in a corner in an effort to 'do the right thing,' even though it wasn't the best idea in the world. They eventually figure out how to just have fun with it, and unconsciously end up getting lost in one another. It wouldn't be complete with a little twist here and there, but it adds some zing to the story and the main thing is a HEA! I can't wait to hear about the rest of the boys from Vengeance crew.

Sawyer Bennett knows how to write sports romance! I absolutely loved Bishop! I’m a huge fan of hockey and Ms Bennett has nailed this genre. I love how Brooke and Bishop’s story starts out as a lie and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them fall in love. Of course, they have smoking hot chemistry and I cannot wait to read the rest of this new series! Highly recommend! 5 Stars!

I loved it! Great start to a new hockey series by this author. A hot one-night-stand that turns into a fake relationship that turns into LOVE! What's not to like about that. Bishop and Brooke are great together. We meet quite a few of the teammates as well and they all look interesting. Can't wait to see their HEA as the series progresses.

Great hockey. Great steamy romance. Loved Bishop the best --perfect book boyfriend material!

Awesome start to a new series!!!!! So many interesting characters, Erik, Blue, Dax, Tacker and last but so not least... Dominik!!! There has got to be a story there!!!!

Bishop grew on me and I loved Brooke from the start. What disappointed me though... that ending! What a dud. Give us an epilogue at least.

While some things are predictable, this is definitely a must read series!!

I love Sawyer Bennett's books, and this first book in her brand new series doesn't disappoint.

Bishop and Brooke have the perfect "meet cute" relationship, which leads to a hot hookup. When they run into each other the next day, Bishop thinks that means the universe wants them to spend a little more time together. When Brooke's dad walks in on them ready to devour each other, they concoct a scheme to save face that just may lead to their downfall in they can't keep all the lies straight. Throw in Brooke's frenemy and it becomes a flat out recipe for disaster.

I really enjoyed watching Brooke and Bishop's relationship evolve throughout the story. Both characters were people I genuinely liked. I loved how supportive they were of one another as individuals.

I'm excited to see the secondary characters have their own stories. I need Tacker to be brought back to life. I need Erik, Legend and Dax to all find their better halves. I also can't wait to see if GM Rutherford and the Vengeance's owner Dominik Carlson get their own books. Getting readers excited for secondary characters and sprinkling their stories along the way is something Ms Bennett does better than almost anyone else in the romance game.

I love this new series. I’m a huge Sawyer Bennett fan. I love this story. The build to all the feelings is perfect. I am excited to read more books in this series.

Absolutely love Sawyer Bennett and her Sports series. She keeps her books exciting, steamy and making you want more. I can't wait for the next book.

I received an arc of this book for an honest review. First of all, I have never read a book by Sawyer Bennett, but I love hockey books and figured I would give it a try. I am so glad I did because I really liked it. Bishop just got traded to a new hockey team and the first night out he meets this girl and they have a one night stand, except the girl he just slept with...yeah that's his new coaches daughter. After being found in a compromising position by his coach Brooke does the only thing she can think of and tells her dad Bishop is her fiance. Oops. Except as they play this charade the two of them actually start falling for each other. I really liked both Bishop and Brooke because each are flawed in their own way. Brooke is definitely naive in some ways and Bishop starts out as a man whore, but it's only when he's not in a relationship. I loved that Bishop and Brooke for the most part did a great job of just communicating with each other and that it wasn't just lust but you start to see the two fall in love. I also enjoyed the side characters even though the one was bat shit crazy, but she brought in some drama without being over the top. I am definitely going to check out more books by this author and I can't wait to see her at Book Bonanza in July. I would recommend this book if you want a good romance.

Sawyer Bennett first introduced us to The Cold Fury men, which that series is a must read. Now she has a new hockey series with the guys from Arizona Vengeance. First up is Bishop, who I think you are going to love.

I always enjoy reading a sports romance, and being Australian, I'm not sure why the hockey athletes have me so intrigued, but they do. I have only watched one game live, but use that vision whenever I read one of these books, and it sure helped with Bishop. I adore a guy that has strong family values, loyalty, good work ethics and humor with sensitivity. Bishop has all the boxes ticked for me. For him to help Brooke out, and try and save face with her dad, was crazy but also endearing. He sure is a keeper.

We mainly talk about the men in these type of books, but it no way takes away from the strong female characters that Ms Bennett writes. Brooke's caring nature towards her dad might have gotten her in hot water, but it is a quality that shines bright for Bishop. How she holds her own in the business also captivates and titillates him. The way they both fall for each other was a treasure to read, it wasn't forced or wooden at all. It came about through spending time together and getting to know each other on a deeper level. One of the things I noted and liked was that not all the sex scenes were written in full, some were left to the imagination. But the ones that were there...... *fan myself* ...... HOT!

Next up is Erik, who I think is going to feel a lot of pain before he gets his HEA, but the one book I will be hanging out for will be Tacker's. His will be a sad story and one that will deserve a beautiful HEA.

While I am a fan of Sawyer Bennett's hockey series, I thought this story was lacking a real plot and was based on a ridiculous premise of faking a relationship and engagement. I was more intrigued at the story line set up of characters for the future books in this series.

This is the first book in a new hockey series by Sawyer Bennett. It is timely, in that it uses an expansion NHL team similar to what happened this year. Bishop and one of his teammates came over in the expansion draft and he isn’t very pleased. He loved playing in New York. The night before training camp starts, they head out to a bar. He meets a hot looking girl who is just out for one night of fun, one who honestly doesn’t know who he is. That is not until the next day when he sees her at the training facility. He is actually thrilled until he realizes one big obstacle stands in their way.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

I love love love love this book! There are some issues with the hockey terminology in regards to free agents and how expansion drafts work, but it is a really cute story.

I wanted to like this one more than I actually did. Usually I love hockey books, but I found Bishop pretty one dimensional. I thought that he went from not wanting to be with her forever to full tilt in love... and I couldn't figure out how that happened. I did end up skimming a bit, which tells me that the book wasn't for me. But I finished it, which is better than some others I won't name... And you know it's not a good sign when, for the life of me, I can't remember the heroine's first name. 2.5 stars from me.

Sawyer Bennett has another HIT Hockey team on her hands with the Arizona Vengeance. I was so excited to see she was going to introduce us to more hockey studs. I loved her Cold Fury Series and I have to say I think I am liking these Arizona men even more. I thought this one was even steamier than her Cold Fury men.

Bishop is a fun, sexy and totally entertaining read. It is perfect for a lazy Sunday or an afternoon on the beach. This book is the first in the Arizona Vengeance Series and I look forward to reading all the stories of the men we met in this book. It is a standalone novel that is told in Dual POV. I did think the ending was rather abrupt, I would’ve liked an epilogue, but I am hoping that with the way she ended this story, that it leaves it open to see Brooke and Bishop in other books. NO this is NOT a cliffhanger!!!!

What happens when something “fake” turns into something real??

In this book we meet Bishop Scott. He is a hot hockey player that was just traded to a new expansion team in Arizona. Not overly happy about this, he is willing to give things a go and do his best. The night before the training season begins he decides to go and get is groove on. This is where he meets Brooke and both are down for a One Night Stand. Brooke is also new to Arizona. She is taking on a new job and to help her father cope with the loss of her mother 7 months earlier. Little did they know that, that one night stand would change their lives. What happens when they find out who they really are?? Can Brooke and Bishop get their HEA?? Read this book to find out.

What I love the most about Sawyer Bennett’s sport romance books/series, is that she does the perfect mix of story and hockey. She gives us interesting storylines but also puts just the right amount of Hockey jargon in the story. You aren’t overloaded with hockey stats and the game of hockey that you lose the main story. Her books are perfect for everybody. Even if you aren’t a hockey fan or a fan of the sports romance novels.

I loved getting to meet all the other guys of this series. I am truly looking forward to each of their stories.

I would 100% recommend this book to everyone!! If you are a fan of Sawyer’s Cold Fury series, then you are going to want to meet the men of the Arizona Vengeance!!! Make sure you have a fan and some water when you read this book ;)

4.5 stars!
A new series, a whole host of new characters and I am already completely addicted! This book has a bit of everything, some humour, awkward situations, cringe worthy moments and some scorching hot chemistry. I especially loved all of the side characters in this book, I can’t wait for more of this series! I especially hope Tacker gets a book soon!

Bishop by Sawyer Bennett
3.5*

Bishop is the first book in Bennett’s new Arizona Vengeance series. I was extremely excited about a new series of hockey players as I’d given up on the Cold Fury series after they got repetitive and formulaic. I thought I was in for more of the same when I started reading Bishop but it did get better.

Bishop is a member of the expansion team and on the night before the first day, hits the town and meets the lucky Brooke who is also down for an unforgettable one night stand. The go their separate ways the next day until they meet again in the Vengeance offices, with the coach barging in and witnessing Bishop’s hand on his daughters ass. Brooke thinks the best course of action is to lie to her dad and confesses that she and Bishop are engaged - in order to protect Bishop from her fathers wrath on and off the ice.

This book was..... ok for me. I liked the characters well enough though in all honesty, I liked the side characters more than the H and h, except for Nanette who is in a special league of her own. My problem is that I almost feel like Bennett’s books are becoming a little predictable but I can’t stop myself from wanting to read them. She writes great sports romances (Off series, anyone?!) but the Cold Fury left a bad taste and I’m not sure where I stand with this one. I did like it, but it was just ok. Not fantastic or great. I am definitely looking forward to the books for the other characters we met here, particularly Tacker.

*I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

**Reviewed by Melinda for Joandisalovebooks Blog.