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USA TODAY BESTSELLER • The Carolina Cold Fury hockey team is stacked with hotshots. But when a new player joins their ranks, he learns that even superstars can’t go it alone when it comes to love.

Lucas Fournier is only serious about one thing: hockey. The league’s fun-loving charmer, Luc is always up for a good prank or a great lay, and he has no intention of settling down. But being traded to the Carolina Cold Fury—and to play alongside his big brother, Max—is no joke. With another title in sight, the last thing Luc wants is to let his new teammates down. To succeed, Luc will need to keep his head in the game and the most . . . er, demanding member of his anatomy in check. But when temptation hits, Luc hits back harder.

Museum curator Stephanie Frazier has always put business before pleasure, which just about explains her nonexistent sex life. But when Stephanie meets Luc at a champagne-fueled gala, she finds herself flirting like crazy—and going home with the uninhibited athlete. For one night, she learns what passion is all about. She just never counted on the little surprise Luc leaves behind. And that’s when things really start to get . . . interesting.

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

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“I love Sawyer Bennett’s writing—any genre. . . . Her stories always make me smile and feel gooey inside.”—AC Book Blog

“It is the perfect book if you need a reset to help you through book doldrums.”—Scandalicious

“It should be noted that this year, I have struggled to find great books and at times even struggled to open my kindle but when a Cold Fury book hits it, I open it immediately. I think that speaks volumes about my love of this series and the author’s writing!”—Shh Mom’s Reading

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“I love Sawyer Bennett’s writing—any genre. . . . Her stories always make me smile and feel gooey inside.”—AC Book Blog

“It is the perfect book if you need a reset to help you through book doldrums.”—Scandalicious

“Sawyer Bennett delivers another soul teaching read that will have you falling for the hero and heroine and the whole Fournier family. I highly recommend Lucas for a leap into love that is sure to take your heart on one hell of a bumpy ride!”—Rochelle’s Reviews

“Lucas was a great read on a Saturday afternoon and I am so excited for Van’s story next!”—Red Cheeks Reads

“It should be noted that this year, I have struggled to find great books and at times even struggled to open my kindle but when a Cold Fury book hits it, I open it immediately. I think that speaks volumes about my love of this series and the author’s writing!”—Shh Mom’s Reading

“I love a book with perfectly flawed characters and that’s exactly what Sawyer Bennett’s newest release, Lucas, gives readers.”—Reads & Reviews

“Lucas is none other than Prince Charming.”—Book Angel Booktopia

About the Author

Cris Dukehart is an award-winning storyteller who has narrated books in a wide variety of genres, from romance and science fiction to children's literature and autobiography. She can also be heard in commercials, e-learning projects, and corporate narrations.

Joe Arden's narration has been described as "sensual," "sexy," and "hot." His recordings range from sweet and romantic to steamy and raw. In his spare time, Joe raises and trains rescue pitbulls and restores vintage motorcycles.

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Sawyer Bennett has written more than thirty books and has been featured on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. A reformed trial lawyer, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers.

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“How much longer do you think we have to stay?” I mutter out of the side of my mouth to Van while keeping a pleasant smile in place.

“Half hour?” he asks back.

“Done,” I agree as my eyes move over the crowd.

“I’m going to hit up the hors d’oeuvres,” Van grumbles to me. “It’s the only reason I came.”

He hates these things and moaned about it the entire time he was driving us here tonight. He’s my temporary roommate for now and seems pretty chill, but he can be kind of an a-hole at times.

My eyes move from Van’s retreating back to sweep the room, and that’s when I see her.

Going back to that statistical improbability about getting laid, I’ll clarify that only holds true if the woman is single, as I don’t mess with married ladies. I see no ring on her finger, which is the first place I look, then I take a moment to appreciate everything else I’m seeing.

She’s tall and lithe, walking gracefully my way, but she’s not looking directly at me. She has long, curly fiery-red hair, and her ice-blue eyes are looking a bit distressed.

I turn my head to look over my shoulder, but the only thing behind me is the Acrocanthosaurus. That dinosaur isn’t going anywhere, so I look back to her. When she’s three feet away, her gaze sweeps to me briefly and I get a polite smile.

Then to my surprise she walks up to the exhibit, which sits raised on a tiled dais, and pulls up the skirt of her black evening gown. It’s simple but form fitting with thin straps, exposing light freckles spread across her shoulders. They match the ones over her nose and forehead. I’m not normally a freckle dude, but her skin is like creamy porcelain and her facial features are damn near perfect. She’s the type of woman who doesn’t need makeup. Her face alone is the beauty, the freckles only enhancing it.

Yes, she pulls her skirt up to her knees, and without any hesitation steps up onto the tiled dais. She side-steps through some fake foliage that’s added to give an idea of the terrain that this dinosaur once roamed and stops in front of the back left leg. With her brows furrowed, she squats with her legs primly angled to the side and reaches a hand out, rubbing her index finger along one of the bones.

Very interesting.

She’s totally hot and so very interesting. I figure she’s supposed to be fondling the dino bones, or she’s a nut case and will be hauled out of here soon, but I’ll enjoy the view until then.

Before I can contemplate it further, though, she stands up and walks back through the foliage to the edge of the dais and looks directly at me. “Help a girl down?”

I take the hand she’s holding out to me as she pulls her dress up a bit in preparation to step off.

“Absolutely,” I say as I present my hand to her gallantly.

Her resulting smile is actually a little flirty as she quips, “My hero.”

One seriously high and spiked heel comes down onto the industrial carpet that runs through the building, followed by the other, and as soon as she’s stable, I contemplate letting her hand go. But as I said before, she’s totally hot, most likely single, and very interesting indeed.

“I’m Lucas Fournier. I’m here on behalf of the Cold Fury.”

Her hand squeezes mine as she inclines her head. “I actually know who you are, Mr. Fournier. I’m Stephanie Frazier.”

Still holding her fine-boned hand with the softest skin, I ask, “And you were molesting that dinosaur because . . . ?”

Stephanie’s laugh is bold and infectious as she tips her head back, making her flame-colored curls spill farther down her back. When she looks back to me with sparkling eyes, she says, “I thought I saw a nick.”

My eyes cut over to the skeleton and back to her in confusion. “Nick?”

“I’m the director of acquisitions,” she says, still holding on to my hand. “Well, I’ve recently been promoted to the director position due to some unfortunate scandal the previous director was embroiled in. But, whatever . . . Part of my job is to make sure all our specimens are in good shape and perfect order at all times after they’re put in place.”

Fascinating about her job, I guess, but more interested in something else. “What was the scandal?”

She steps in closer to me, looks around the room quickly, and whispers as she brings her eyes back. “A sex scandal.”

I feign shock as I whisper back, “You’re kidding.”

She shakes her head and smiles at me mischievously. “The rumor is he had a penchant for cross dressing as well as for sleeping with some of the other staff’s wives.”

Okay, that is sort of scandalous now that I think about it. And hilarious she just told me that. “You don’t think perhaps you shouldn’t be telling one of the benefactors about this, um, sex scandal, do you?”

Her cheeks turn pink, but she still looks sinfully playful as she smiles at me. “I suppose not . . . but I’m not really cut out for these types of events. Natural-born rebel and all.”

“Rebel?” I ask roguishly. “I’m liking the sound of this.”

“Well, I really shouldn’t have told you about the sex scandal,” she admits with a chagrined look as she removes her hand from mine. “You won’t repeat that, will you?”

“How about you tell me something scientific so I can legitimately say that’s what we talked about tonight if anyone asks.”

“Hmmmm,” she says as she looks up briefly, then her eyes go from playful to serious when they return. “Did you know that North Carolina is the only state where all four major gemstones—and that would be emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds—have been discovered?”

“I absolutely did not know that,” I say seriously, then I turn it playful again, because honestly, that’s where the most fun is. “Would you like to get out of here and go get a drink together?”

Stephanie blinks once in surprise, and then she appraises me. Her eyes are gorgeous, a light blue that looks like that sheen of blue you see deep inside of Arctic icebergs, and yet it doesn’t make her look icy. In fact, her eyes actually have a sizzling quality to them or maybe it’s just the hair the color of molten lava spilling all around that gives a warm effect.

“A drink?” she asks, not really to clarify, but more of a contemplation for herself to see if it’s something that would interest her.

“Sure,” I say with an easygoing shrug. “There’s a lot of great bars downtown.”

“Okay,” she says gamely. “A drink. Meaning one. I have to be at work super early tomorrow to make sure all of this party stuff is gone and this exhibit is show quality for when the doors open.”

“I have an early practice,” I tell her nonchalantly. “So I have to be in top shape tomorrow as well.”

“Then let me make some goodbyes and get my purse. Give me fifteen minutes.”

I watch her rear the entire time she walks away, knowing that even though she said one drink, this night isn’t going to be over early. Like I said . . . near statistical impossibility for me not to get laid.

When she’s out of sight, I pull out my phone and shoot a text to Max, Jules, and Van in case I don’t see them before Stephanie gets back.

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Sawyer Bennett once again delivered another win for the Cold Fury Hockey Series.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017

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The Carolina Cold Fury hockey team is back in full force. They are not only shredding the ice in the play offs, they are also shredding our hearts one player at a time. Sawyer Bennett has created a team of men that are melting the readers hearts and leaving them wanting more.

Lucas Fournier is thrilled to be a part of the Carolina Cold Fury team for many reasons, not only is he playing on the ice with his brother Max, he is also part of an exceptional hockey organization that believes in the importance of family as well as winning the cup. It's a win win situation. Being one of the few single guys on the team is also a bonus, it's a guarantee of more available ladies to choose from. He's a single guy and has no intentions of settling down anytime soon. Let all the other players enjoy their family time while he reaps of the rewards as a single player. It all begins to change when he meets Stephanie Frazier at a museum benefit. He's thrilled that he is available and that she wants a one night hook up with no strings attached. Best night of his life. Best sex he's ever had. The sex was so good that he shredded the condom like he shreds the ice. He's not overly concerned that the condom broke because Stephanie has the same mantra he has and is going to take the morning after pill. All is good and he wouldn't mind another hook up with Stephanie but knows it will never happen. As I said all is good until Stephanie shows up one month later to inform him the morning after pill didn't work and she's definitely pregnant. Neither one of them wants to settle down. Neither one of them planned on becoming parents at this stage in their lives. Neither one of them is sure how to handle the situation but they are both sure they want this surprise baby.

Stephanie Frazier is a free spirit. She has focused on building her career and has no intentions of ever settling down. She's happy with her single life and is fine with one night hook ups. Hooking up with Lucas Fournier was fun, thrilling, and the best sex she ever had. It was a night to remember and a night to never repeat. The morning after pill should of taken care of the condom mishap. As fate would have it, she's the one in a few that the pill doesn't work on. Now she's facing becoming a mother and doesn't have the first clue what to do. She has no concept of loving family relationships or nurturing parents. The one thing she is sure of is that she wants this baby no matter what Lucas Fournier does. To her complete surprise Lucas is on board with having the baby and co parenting. He's willing to help out in any manner and is extremely supportive of her choices. She's not sure what to do with that because she's never had anybody put her needs first.

Max and Stephanie begin as tentative friends trying to maneuver their way into the parenting role. Their sexual chemistry is through the roof and they both have a healthy sexual appetite. The problem is neither one of them knows how to be in a relationship. As time goes by Lucas wants more than Stephanie is willing to give. Stephanie is frightened of all the emotions being around Lucas brings into her life. She's pushing Lucas away and Lucas is pushing harder.

Sawyer Bennett once again delivered another win for the Cold Fury Hockey Series. The play offs are just beginning and there are some key players wanting their time to play on the Cold Fury pages.

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Jamie Casey

Can’t get enough of this series!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020

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I am a huge fan of Sawyer’s. And my family is a hockey family so this series is just perfect for me. I haven’t been disappointed yet!

What a man Lucas Fournier is!! Holy smokes!! Just wow. I want to be a part of that family!! I want to be supported and loved unconditionally. And be able to take chances to figure things out. Like what I wanted to be when I grew up. But seriously. What a stand up man he is.

When Stephanie walks into the bar the team goes to to celebrate and you realize she’s there to find him, you know why she’s there. You know that she’s pregnant. Point for Stephanie for finding him and letting him know. Even if she planned on doing things herself she could’ve not told him. I respected her decision. And Lucas. His past sure wasn’t any help when greeted by someone you hardly know and she claims she’s pregnant with your child. Especially since he’s not poor but pretty wealthy being in professional sports. It doesn’t take long for him and Stephanie to get a feel for each other. Not that drama doesn’t occur. It sure does.

Lucas has his work cut out for him that’s for sure. Stephanie is a tough nut. She’s got a bit of her own issues to overcome since her parents pretty much abandoned her from birth. Relationships in any sense of the word are absolutely foreign to her. She’s only ever been able to take care of herself. Be alone. Then you can’t get hurt. Then enters the Fournier family. The loud, boisterous family that loves one another and are affectionate without really even realizing it. Poor Stephanie just takes it all in and wonders what would life have been like if she had only a sliver of that.

I thought Luc played things off well. He becomes so engrained into her life, she has no idea what is happening. Sure she has little freak out moments but for the most part she just chooses to put blinders on and keeps moving forward.

We knew that eventually things were going to come to a head. It was inevitable. But it was a whole lot uglier than I thought it was going to be. Hearts were shredded and words cut like a razor. Deep. Leaving visible scars.

The end was my favorite. When she finally,
FINALLY gets her head out of her ass and realizes she’s good enough. Can’t wait to hear more news about them in the series. There’s still so much to go over!! This book needs a sequel!!! Too much stuff left to happen in this one!! We can’t be kept to our own delusions to try to work out how things will progress from here!! I NEED MORE!!

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Thaís M. R.

Tinha potencial para ser excelente!

Reviewed in Brazil on October 21, 2017

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A história tinha tanto potencial! Infelizmente, não consegui gostar. Eu tentei, li até o final, mas não rolou. O problema principal é o protagonista, Lucas, que em minha singela opinião é muito imaturo. Não consegui entender a linha de raciocínio dele e nem o por quê de certas atitudes, ouso dizer que, em alguns momentos ele chegava a ser babaca, pelo menos a protagonista tinha uma bela desculpa para surtar, ele não. Faltou desenvolvimento para os personagens principais e o final foi imensamente insatisfatório. Acho que esse enredo centrado na "recuperação" de homens mulherengos através do amor de uma mulher é um pouco cansativo e se não for conduzido de uma forma mais coerente e realista os personagens ficam intragáveis e a história não faz sentido algum. É uma pena, pois gostei da grande maioria dos livros da autora, até agora esse foi o pior.

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Christina

Loved it

Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2017

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Really enjoyed this book, it was an emotional read for so many reasons. The fact that Stephanie had such a horrific, abusive childhood was so sad. Stephanie wasn’t physically abused, she wasn’t emotionally abused in the way most people would think of but her abuse was emotional because she grew up without the love, guidance, support & trust most parents give their children. They ignored her. When she meets Lucas she’s not looking for anything more than 1 night of pleasure because she can’t give anything more than that. Because of birth control failures 2 strangers find themselves with a baby on the way. Lucas steps up & decides that he wants to be involved & also get to know Stephanie better since he hasn’t been able to forget her. What follows is an up & down journey through the emotions of a relationship that pulls at Stephanie’s insecurities & that pushes Lucas to his breaking point. This was 1 of those books that just kind of grabs you keeps you glued to it because what happens next is just as heartbreaking or extremely sexy as you can get. Definitely recommend.

Mrs A

I have really enjoyed this series and Lucas did not disappoint

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2017

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I have really enjoyed this series and Lucas did not disappoint . Good characters and story with character updates from the other books throughout 😁

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Cold Fury never disappoints

Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2017

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I anxiously await the Cold Fury Novels everytime I finish one...and Lucas didn't disappoint. And now I can't wait for Van!!

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