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Lucky by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Pittsburgh Titans #18
Published by Big Dog Books on October 7, 2025
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Matteo “Lucky” Branson has it all—an elite hockey career, a massive fanbase, and the kind of charm that trends effortlessly on TikTok. As the fun-loving left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, he’s built a brand on superstition and swagger. But when a viral dating challenge puts him opposite a woman who couldn’t care less about his fame, Lucky’s about to learn the hard way that some games don’t follow the playbook.

They call me Lucky for a reason. My grandmother swears I was cursed at birth—yet somehow, I’ve been kissed by fate every day since. I’ve got my rabbit’s foot, a shamrock tattoo, and quirky rituals by the dozen—and it’s all worked so far. Life’s been smooth. Hockey, clout, fun... I’m skating through.

Until I meet Winifred Shaw. Winnie. She’s smart, bold, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a TikTok following that rivals mine and a dating challenge that’s going viral. The premise? Thirty days of dating to prove an average woman can still land a decent guy. I’m the first to accept the challenge—one night, one chance, and then she moves on. But the moment she rolls her eyes at me, I’m hooked.

She thinks I’m just another overhyped athlete with a pretty face and a lucky streak. But I see her—confident, curvy, electric—and I don’t just want a second date. I want every single one after that.

I’ve always trusted luck to get me where I need to be. But this time? I’m ready to fight for it.

Such an adorable, modern day meet cute! Tik-tok sensation and pro hockey player Matteo Branson doesn’t do serious. He’s all about numbers, success and fun … until he sees an online challenge by an influencer that instantly has him hooked and all in on getting a date. Winifred Shaw thinks Lucky’s approach to winning her over is only proof that he’s not the average guy she has her heart set on, but she is willing to give him the one date he insists on. She doesn’t count on the fact that he’s going to be the most delightful man she’s met in quite some time though. The character development in this book is satisfying and though we don’t get quite as much team interaction as we do sometimes with this group of guys, it was solid enough to carry through at a respectable speed because Lucky and Winnie are so cute together. I really enjoyed their story!

LUCKY 
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: October 7 

Meet Sawyer Bennett:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.

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Blurb:

Matteo “Lucky” Branson has it all—an elite hockey career, a massive fanbase, and the kind of charm that trends effortlessly on TikTok. As the fun-loving left winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, he’s built a brand on superstition and swagger. But when a viral dating challenge puts him opposite a woman who couldn’t care less about his fame, Lucky’s about to learn the hard way that some games don’t follow the playbook.

They call me Lucky for a reason. My grandmother swears I was cursed at birth—yet somehow, I’ve been kissed by fate every day since. I’ve got my rabbit’s foot, a shamrock tattoo, and quirky rituals by the dozen—and it’s all worked so far. Life’s been smooth. Hockey, clout, fun… I’m skating through.

Until I meet Winifred Shaw. Winnie. She’s smart, bold, and laugh-out-loud funny, with a TikTok following that rivals mine and a dating challenge that’s going viral. The premise? Thirty days of dating to prove an average woman can still land a decent guy. I’m the first to accept the challenge—one night, one chance, and then she moves on. But the moment she rolls her eyes at me, I’m hooked.

She thinks I’m just another overhyped athlete with a pretty face and a lucky streak. But I see her—confident, curvy, electric—and I don’t just want a second date. I want every single one after that.

I’ve always trusted luck to get me where I need to be. But this time? I’m ready to fight for it.

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I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Formula Freedom by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Race Fever #3
Published by Big Dog Books on August 26, 2025
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Reid Hemsworth is still a relatively new face in the racing world but hasn’t wasted any time making a name for himself. No stranger to standing on the podium, Reid’s success isn’t all champagne showers and post-race parties. He may be considered a rising star in the sport, but to his brother, Lance, Reid stole his chance at racing glory and that can never be forgiven.

Lara Candlish grew up with the Hemsworth brothers, the three of them wasting away the hours of their youth riding waves together in the Australian surf. But as they got older and Reid’s career started to take off, their trio splintered under the weight of Lance’s jealousy. In the end, one brother had the career and one got the girl, but they both wanted what the other had.

When Lara finds herself trapped in an increasingly volatile relationship, she turns to the one man she knows she can trust above anyone else—Reid. Harboring deep feelings for much of his life, Reid doesn’t hesitate to bring Lara into his inner circle to provide her with the safety that she needs, no matter how much that might infuriate his brother. Their forced proximity quickly uncovers feelings he thought he’d left behind and Reid is prepared to act on them. But when his brother finds out that Reid now has the career and the girl, the situation goes from bad to worse.

As the relationship between Reid and Lara intensifies, so does the danger, and one truth becomes abundantly clear. Reid will stop at nothing to protect the one thing he now knows he can never live without—Lara.

Friends to lovers with quite the twist! The third book in Sawyer Bennett’s Race Fever series was quick to catch my attention and held it throughout as family dynamics and drama took center stage. Great plot, interesting dynamics and so much tension to sink your teeth into. The storyline was fairly well developed but I felt like the ending left a lot to be desired when it came to family unity. I would have liked to have seen some resolution for Lance getting some help and mending fences to whatever degree they could have been. Overall I enjoyed the book and look forward to more to come in the series!

I loved Reid and was rooting for him right from the start. Lara was a little harder to embrace with her meek attitude in not wanting to settle things before moving forward. In the end I enjoyed them together and love that Reid was happy.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves sports romance and especially wants to dive into the F1 phenom with ease. Bennett always writes endearing characters and gorgeous happily ever afters!

Reid Hemsworth is still a relatively new face in the racing world but hasn’t wasted any time
making a name for himself. No stranger to standing on the podium, Reid’s success isn’t all
champagne showers and post-race parties. He may be considered a rising star in the sport,
but to his brother, Lance, Reid stole his chance at racing glory and that can never be
forgiven.

Lara Candlish grew up with the Hemsworth brothers, the three of them wasting away the
hours of their youth riding waves together in the Australian surf. But as they got older and
Reid’s career started to take off, their trio splintered under the weight of Lance’s jealousy. In
the end, one brother had the career and one got the girl, but they both wanted what the other
had.

When Lara finds herself trapped in an increasingly volatile relationship, she turns to the one
man she knows she can trust above anyone else—Reid. Harboring deep feelings for much of
his life, Reid doesn’t hesitate to bring Lara into his inner circle to provide her with the safety
that she needs, no matter how much that might infuriate his brother. Their forced proximity
quickly uncovers feelings he thought he’d left behind and Reid is prepared to act on them. But
when his brother finds out that Reid now has the career and the girl, the situation goes from
bad to worse.

As the relationship between Reid and Lara intensifies, so does the danger, and one truth
becomes abundantly clear. Reid will stop at nothing to protect the one thing he now knows he
can never live without—Lara.

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Meet Sawyer Bennett:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life
experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary
romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just
about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur,
stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to
her wonderfully naughty dogs.

If you’d like to receive a notification when Sawyer releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter
(sawyerbennett.com/signup).

Connect with Sawyer Bennett:
https://geni.us/SawyerBennett