As a fan of the cold fury series, I was happy to see a new hockey team series beginning. Bishop is the first book in the Arizona Vengeance series, and it was a great start. ! This is Bishop and Brooke’s story and and I love a good fake fiance story. What started out as a one stand and then to find she works for The Arizona Vengeance Team, he is thrilled, except in walks her father as they are in a very sexy kiss. Only it's even crazier, because it's the Head Coach.. Yikes! When is is obvious the coach is very upset...Brook yells out Its OK, we are engaged. So begins their journey to real love. Trying to fool everyone it's a real engagement is kinda funny! There was very little angst in this book. It was kinda of a quick ending, but more books are coming so I'm ready to see the rest of the guys find their true loves.

3.5 stars

“Tell me what you want.” “I want you,” she says simply. “All of you. All the time.”

We know exactly what we’re in for when we pick up a Sawyer Bennett hockey romance. An abundance of heat, alpha blokes, romance and an exhilarating sports experience as she takes us behind the scenes, into the dressing room, and on the ice with these hockey hunks as they put their bodies and their hearts on the line.

If you loved the Carolina Fury Series, you’ll enjoy the new Arizona Vengeance spin-off series, because all the elements readers enjoyed in that series are repeated in Bishop, the first book in this new series. A sexy sports romance told in dual pov.

Bishop Scott is as talented on the ice as he is off it. Being traded to start up franchise team The Arizona Vengeance, Bishop leaves New York and a string of one night stands to begin a new career in Phoenix.

A one night stand with a stranger turns out to be none other than his new Coaches daughter, Brooke Perron who has left a successful fashion job in New York, a life she loved, to be with her Dad in Phoenix. Brooke’s Dad has struggled to with grief following the passing of his wife, Brookes mother, 7 months earlier, and Brooke feels the need to be close to him to help him through his grief.

After being caught in a compromising position in Brookes office by the Coach, Brooke blurts out that she and Bishop are engaged and met in New York – much to the bewilderment of her father, who had never heard his daughter so much as mention Bishop. Brookes brain snap excuse was her ‘fix’ as she knows if her dad knew the truth of their one night stand, things could get very difficult for Bishop and she wanted to spare him being singled out for treatment by the coach, however, now they have to keep up the ruse relationship until they can ‘call things’ off and take any heat off Bishop.

Together Brooke and Bishop enjoy the physical side of their fake relationship and they certainly burn up the pages, however, as these things go, Bishop and Brooke begin to develop real feelings for one another.

‘She’s the only woman I’ve ever been with that makes me excited to see what tomorrow will bring.’

We felt the searing chemistry between Brooke and Bishop, we reveled in the hockey experience and loved Bishop’s relationship with his Mum. It was so heart-warming and brought a new dimension to Bishop we weren’t initially privy to. We did feel the Nanette storyline detracted from Brooke and Bishop somewhat and thought it was a little unnecessary as Brooke and Bishop more than held the story together. The other issue we had was the lack of an epilogue. We really would have loved a little peek into their future and felt it would have finished their story off beautifully.

Bishop was an entertaining and very, very steamy read and a great start to the Arizona Vengeance series. We loved meeting new characters and catching up with old friends, and can’t wait for more. One character, in particular, HAS to get a book! Tacker tore our hearts out and his story is one we’re desperate to hear!

Great start to a new series!

Sawyer Bennett sets the scene for an all new hockey romance series set in Phoenix, Arizona with a new cast of players.

Bishop Scott is out on the town with a friend when he sees a gorgeous woman at the bar even though he starts training camp for his new team the next day. After spending the night together he is surprised to find out that Brooke Perron works for the team and is the daughter of the new head coach. When her father interrupts them in her office Brooke tells him that they have been dating in New York. Bishop and Brooke don’t want to piss off her father but sometimes fathers do know best.

I’m looking forward to reading the following books in the series after seeing to little tidbits that the author has slipped into Bishop about other players.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sawyer Bennett has done it again, with a brand new series, based on hockey which she has done before. This time, the team is in Phoenix, and the hockey players come across very real. Bishop and Brooke make a wonderful couple, and I loved the subterfuge they had to go through. There really would not have been any conflict if Nannette hadn’t been included, but knowing Ms. Bennett’s writing, it was nothing less than i would expect. Interesting plot, good romance. What more do you want, especially if you are into sports romances.

Bishop is the first book in the new Arizona Vengeance series. It is a hot hockey romance with some hot hockey hunks... BUT so much more than that!!

A meet-cute, a one night stand, and a rash decision lead to a fake engagement. Bishop and Brooke’s relationship starts out as a sham, but despite a rocky foundation built on lies, it very soon becomes something much more.

“...she’s the only woman I’ve ever been with that makes me excited to see what tomorrow will bring.”

A really fun start pulled me right into this book and I just didn’t want to put it down at all. I loved this story and definitely swooned for Bishop, my new hockey BBF!!
-5 Stars!-
-Diane-

This was a great start to a new series by one of my favorite authors. Sawyer is giving us more drool worthy men with the Arizona Vengeance Hockey Team and let me tell you Bishop is only the start of it all. We get introduced to the new team as each of the players adjust to begin playing for this new expansion hockey team. What I love most about the first book in the series is that you get a peek at all the players and let me tell you there are some that have already caught my eye and I cannot wait to read their stories and see how each of them get their HEAs especially Tacker.

Bishop and Brooke meet in a bar and have an amazing night together, but that's all it was supposed to be one night. Well, we all know things don't always go as planned so it really was no surprise when Bishop shows up at the arena the next day and runs in Brooke but the big surprise was just who she was...the coaches daughter, can we say awkward? And to make things a bit more awkward the coach walks in on the two of the pawing at one another...HI DAD ;) LOL yes this is where things start to get complicated for poor Bishop but I give the man props because he follows Brookes lead and lets her run with it.

And now were engaged..yes you read that right we are now fully in the fake girlfriend/fiancee trope and I loved it. Bishop and Brooke were amazing together. They had great chemistry and really knew how to heat up not only the sheets but various other areas as well. This book has a bit of mystery or angst or hell just one crazy girlfriend that comes for a unscheduled visit and really shakes things up. I really wish the ending was different, maybe an epilogue to wind things up a little better or even set up Erik's book which is up next but honestly that was the only...I don't want to say disappointment because that's to strong of a word for what I'm thinking, maybe let down is better, but regardless this was a very enjoyable read.

If you haven't read anything by Sawyer Bennett before I recommend starting right here, what better place then at the beginning of a new series that holds a lot of promise. If you like sports romance, the fake fiancee trope, or even just a good contemporary romance that has a lot of sexy times this is the book for you! Happy Reading!!!

Sawyer Bennett has kicked off yet another series in phenomenal style. Like her COLD FURY SERIES, ARIZONA VENGEANCE once again focuses on the players in an ice hockey team. However, these players are definitely hotter and dirtier!!!

BISHOP kicks of the series with a story about Bishop Scott and Brooke Perron, two people who hook up for a simple one night stand. However, as we all know, in Saywer's books nothing is ever simple. Unknown to each other, both Bishop and Brooke work for Arizona Vengeance - he as a player and she as a member of the the administrative team. When they see each other again after their night together they both realise that once will never be enough. However, they are interrupted by Brooke's father, who just happens to be the new coach of the team, and things take an unexpected turn.

From this point on things start to get a little bit complicated and Bishop and Brooke must both put on an act that will have very interesting consequences. However it doesn't take too long for emotions to become involved and the couple must make some very interesting decisions. I loved bishop, he's definitely a strong alpha man who knows what he wants and does everything to attain it. He's extremely sexy and very very dirty. Brooke was just so sweet, she often put others before herself, she carried a heavy load on her shoulders, but she too was extremely sexy when she wanted to be.

Once again another Sawyer Bennett story that I could not put down. There were moments when I couldn't stop laughing and times when I just wanted to throw my kindle against the nearest wall. This is definitely a recommended read. I can't wait to see where Sawyer takes Erik's story.

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FIVE STARS.

It has been a while since I read a hockey book from Sawyer Bennett, and I had almost forgotten how much I enjoy them! Bishop is an excellent start to a new series and I am already looking forward to finding out more about the men of the Arizona Vengeance.

Bishop and Brooke meet in a bar where Brooke has just been stood up by a new co-worker who was supposed to meet her. He steps in with some slick moves to ward off the other guys circling her, and they immediately hit it off. Bishop loves the fact that she has no idea who he is, and he is surprised by how well they seem to mesh but he has no interest in anything beyond a one night stand. He just relocated to Arizona and has to focus on getting to know a whole new NHL team made up of guys who have never played together before. So imagine his surprise when he walks through the offices and spots the woman he hasn't been able to get out of his head- which is only topped by his surprise when he finds out she is the coach's daughter... and that she blurts out she and Bishop are engaged when Daddy walks in on them in a close embrace!

Things get a little crazy from there as they try to keep up the ruse so that Coach doesn't take out his irritation on Bishop on the ice. Brooke just wants her dad to be happy again following the death of her mom, and she is finally seeing glimmers of the man he used to be now that he has a new team to work with and a new purpose in life.

I loved the easy camaraderie and chemistry between Bishop and Brooke as they quickly drift toward building something real even if it all starts as a hoax. She has a great sense of humor and fits his laid back personality well, and they definitely have some hot moments along the way! Throw in a dose of crazy in the form of an ex-coworker who is jealous of Brooke, and I didn't want to put this book down once I started reading it. Bishop will definitely be on my re-read list, and I am eagerly looking forward to finding out which of Bishop's teammates gets his turn in the spotlight next!

When a one-night stand can turn into your happily ever after...

Bishop Scott has started on a brand new team, the Arizona Vengeance, after a successful career in New York. After the most incredible sex of his life, Bishop is ready to play his heart out on the ice. When he enters the arena, he finds the woman he spent the night with and he feels as if fate stepped in to make things sweet for him. He's ready to pick up where they left off and she seems willing... until they're caught in a compromising position by his new coach... her father!

Brooke Perron has left her cushy life in New York to offer support to her grieving father in Phoenix. After a co-worker fails to show up at the bar, she invites a hot stranger to her bed and has the most amazing sex of her life. Starting a new job for the Arizona Vengeance, she's surprised to see Bishop at her work place. It's like kismet or something. He brings her into a passionate embrace that may have led to more if her father hadn't walked in. To save face and maybe protect Bishop from the fallout of her father's temper, she lies and tells her dad that they're engaged. And that's how a one-night stand turns into a fake relationship and then into forever.

These characters were so adorable. They were incredibly likeable and the development of their relationship was almost natural. You know, aside from the fact that it was fake. But it was obvious, almost from the start, how NOT fake their feelings for one another were. And Bishop surprised the heck out of me with how sensual, dominant, and dirty he was. LOVED IT!! I found love for all of the characters, including the side ones and I'm excited to get to read their stories when they come out.

What do you do when your “one night stand” shows up at your workplace the next day? Oh, & to make it interesting, while you are making your moves, your new boss/coach walks in & it’s her father? Bishop is sure he’s just ruined the rest of his life. His coach isn’t going to like him going after his daughter. Wait, did someone say engaged?? What the heck!

Brooke has moved to Arizona to look after her father since her mother’s death. She didn’t know anyone in town & when a guy tried to pick her up in a bar, she decided why not. When she decides to cut loose, she really does it! When Bishop showed up in her office, she was shocked but not as much as when her dad walked in on them. To protect Bishop from her dad’s fury, Brooke announced they were engaged.

What a hot, sexy story! This is not for those that like their sexual scenes behind closed doors & their language tame. The story moved at a quick pace but not too fast. As a reader, I was able to establish a connection with both Brooke & Bishop. I loved watching the attraction & chemistry develop into something deeper & more meaningful. The interactions between Brooke & her father proved how much affection & concern they held for each other. I liked the friendships developing between Bishop & his teammates. Great story!

Sawyer Bennett launches her Arizona Vengeance hockey series with Bishop, a hot, funny and earnest goal.

Bishop Scott has just been transferred to the new NHL expansion team. It’s a fresh start in a new city, with new teammates and even a brand spanking new team jet. He’s also eager to check out the local hotties and the hottest one of all wants to have fun, with him.

The night was sizzling but no phone numbers were exchanged until more sparks fly when he bumps into her at his place of work. It must have been fate. That is until Bishop’s boss barges in and demands to know what he has his hands all over his daughter. Surprise! But things really get really interesting when Brooke introduces him as his fiancé. They can go along with the charade for a bit and then break things off, right? Or will their fake dating turn into more?

With Bishop and Brooke, Bennett provides two witty and charming characters. Bishop is a super hot hero with a body only athletes such as hockey players posses, but it was his caring nature that made him so appealing. He was determined to win on the ice and with his thoughtful and hidden soft side, he was able to win at love too. Brooke only ever saw Bishop the man, not the star. She’s independent and equally kind hearted. They’re perfect for each other.

The book starts with scorching chemistry and in true Bennett fashion the bedroom scenes are outstandingly sexy, but the story is layered with the deep bond that grows between Bishop and Brooke. While I started in need of a cold glass of water because of the heat, the last chapters made my heart singing with swoony romantic gestures, with a whole lot of hockey excitement in between.

Bishop is about a one-night stand that became more, taking me on a fun, sexy and heartfelt journey. In which we not only get to enjoy the romance between hero and heroine, we’re introduced to an entire new group of hockey players who we’ll get know more of in upcoming installments. Hockey romance and Sawyer Bennett fans alike are sure to enjoy it!

Bishop is book #1 of the Arizona Vengeance series by Sawyer Bennett. It is told from both points of view with a happy ending.

Sawyer Bennett lights the lamp with BISHOP, the first book in the Arizona Vengeance series. Bishop Scott is the new co-captain of the NHL’s newest expansion team, the Arizona Vengeance. He unknowingly, has a one-night-stand with the coach’s daughter, Brooke Perron. When Coach Perron catches the two kissing, Brooke blurts out that they are engaged in an effort to save Bishop from her father’s wrath. Now they need to play the part. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult audiences.

BISHOP was a fun and entertaining read. Bishop and Brooke are both likable and have great chemistry. They both have big hearts. I like that Brooke is looking out for her dad after her mother’s death. I love the relationship that Bishop has with his mother. The plot was clever and had some interesting and unexpected twists. I enjoy Sawyer Bennett ‘s writing style. She does a great job of getting you inside the characters' heads and feeling their emotions. I’m looking forward to following this new series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Sawyer Bennett is one of those authors I keep meaning to check out and just never have so when I saw this book listed on NetGalley I requested an ARC immediately. This may have been my first Sawyer Bennett book but it will not be my last. I love how easily Bishop and Brooke go from one night stand to fauxmance to real relationship.....almost without even noticing it themselves. I can't wait to read about Erik and Legend.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sexy & Heartwarming! Prepare for a kickass new series with the newly franchised, Arizona Vengeance by Sawyer Bennett. You don’t want to miss this one as we get to meet up with all the new characters.
Brooke and Bishop’s attraction is instant, full of thick sexual tension, off the charts chemistry, and sex scenes so hot, they may burn your fingers. But what starts out as a one night stand, soon turns into big trouble for the first line, right winger, Bishop Scott. Or does it turn into the best thing that has ever happened to him? Will his career survive? You will have to read to find out.
A whole lot of sweet. A whole lot of heat. And everything in between. If you haven’t read this one don’t waste another moment reading this review.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Bishop~ Bishop and Brooke what a great story!
How can you not love a handsome, sexy, sweet hockey player and a lovely gal from New York just wanting to let off a bit of steam! That may be how it all started that night in the bar but the next morning when they both show up at the Vengeance Hockey field this is going to get a bit more complicated!
It isn't bad enough that the coach of the team has just found his new co-captain in a bit of a compromising position but said it is with his own daughter! A quick web of lies and now they are well on their way to a promising relationship...not ! This was a great story of one steamy couple that really have no idea what they need or want until it may be right under their noses!!
Loved It !!
~~Michele McMullen ~~

4.5 Stars
She does it again! Ms. Bennett has written another start of a fantastic series. Get ready for the men of Arizona Vengeance hockey team. The Arizona Vengeance brings a new cast of characters and more hockey drama!

Bishop is the first book in the Arizona Vengeance Series. What starts out has a one night stand quickly becomes complicated but things don’t always go as intended. Brooke and Bishop’s story is sweet,sexy, and delicious! A quick read with fantastic characters. Another hit for Sawyer Bennett!

If you liked The Cold Fury series, you will love this new series just as much!

Bishop Scott used to play for the New York Vipers but when a new expansion team, The Arizona Vengeance, was formed, the Vipers didn't protect him and so now he is playing for the Vengeance. Before the season begins, Bishop decides to hit the town and see what the city has to offer. If he finds a hot female for the night, all the better.

Brooke Perron is in Arizona for a new job. Sure, her dad may have gotten her the job, and sure she left her job she loved in New York for it, but she still worries about him since her mom passed away. While at a bar in town by herself just having a drink, she is approached by a man who has actually gotten her attention for a change. When she propositions him, Bishop can't believe his ears....this is too good to be true, and a perfect one night stand!

Imagine Bishop's surprise when he shows up for the first day of training camp and who does he see.....Brooke....in an office....working for the Vengeance! Confronting her, things quickly turn sexy and guess who walks in.....her dad.....his boss.....Coach David Perron! So what does Brooke do....introduces him as her fiance! WHAT THE H***! She explains that she was just trying to help him so Coach doesn't take it out on him! So the two decide to be pretend fiances! As these two spend more time together, they both realize that maybe they are not really pretending.

I loved this story! Both Brooke and Bishop were great characters. I always enjoy a fake engagement story and this one was no exception. It was fun watching how everything played out especially with Coach Perron. Awesome start to a new series!

4
Bishop and Brooke are lovable and fun to watch fall in love. What started out as a ruse, turns into a rose. I love that Bishop fell into the caring role without even realizing it, and Brooke really seemed to blossom the more she was with him.
It ended a little on the flat side for me, even though it was a HEA, I felt there could have been just a little bit more to there story. I was left happy, but still wanting.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

*ARC provided through Netgalley for an honest review*

I have been a fan of Sawyer Bennett's for years and have read everything she's ever written. I'm especially a fan of her hockey books because I love falling in love with the team and then getting every player's story. When I heard she was starting a new hockey series I may have screamed a little or a lot. I remember how much I loved Alex from the Cold Fury and every man who came after him. Now, I get to start that love with Bishop and he did not disappoint! Add in that his team, the Arizona Vengeance, are in my home state and I was extra excited! Bishop is big, sexy and I pretty much love everything about him from his sexy long hair, to the tips of his skates. Bishop is checking out his new town when he sees a gorgeous woman who he wants to know better. Brooke is funny, sexy and wants to take him home. Yes, please. Their one night together is off the charts hot and he regrets not getting her last name and number. But when he sees her at work the next day and then gets caught groping her, by her father, his new coach, things get sticky very quickly. He's now dating and engaged to his one night stand. The daughter of his coach. How did this happen? How long to they have to pretend to be together? What happens when they are no longer pretending? I loved this story! Bishop is so sexy with his dirty mouth, his controlling nature and his protectiveness. I love how open he was with his feelings. He wasn't hiding how he started to stop pretending. He actually wanted to spend time with Brooke, outside of the bedroom. Brooke was hilarious! She was so cool and fun and I want to be friends with her. She was truly looking out for Bishop's career and she never got weird or clingy. She was perfect for him. She calmed him down and he listened to her. Overall, I laughed, teared up, had to fan myself and I want to go to a hockey game! Sawyer never fails me with her hockey players who actually play hockey! I love the action she adds to the romance. And I love this team! I can't wait for more from the Arizona Vengeance!

"Brooke. No matter what led us to this moment, right now I'm yours, and no one should touch what is yours."

"You're cute when you worry about me as a hockey player?"
"Sort of like how you're adorable when you assault men on my behalf."