I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

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.

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I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Penn by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Pittsburgh Titans #17
Published by Big Dog Books on July 15, 2025
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Penn Navarro is the best player in the league—unstoppable on the ice, untouchable off it. But the moment the game ends, so do the celebrations. Because no amount of goals, no number of wins, can silence the demons that haunt him.

Hockey is my life. It’s what I was born to do. That’s not ego talking, just fact—I’ve spent years honing my skills, earning my place among the elite. But talent doesn’t erase my mistakes, and no amount of success will make me forget the damage I’ve done. It’s why I keep my distance from my teammates, because if you never let anyone in, you’ll never get hurt. Or those are the lies that I tell myself.

Mila Brennan represents the darkest parts of my history. She’s a ghost I’ve tried to bury, the reminder of everything I’ve lost. When she shows up in Pittsburgh looking for me, I know nothing good will come of it, because our sins don’t stay forgotten. They fester, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, and Mila’s arrival means my time is up.

The past isn’t just knocking at my door—it’s kicking it down, crumbling all the walls I’ve built around myself in the process. And when the danger comes for us both, I’m forced to do the one thing I swore I never would. Let her in.

Emotional secrets unveiled! Fans of Bennett’s Pittsburgh Titans hockey romance series have been wondering for quite awhile now what makes Penn Navarro tick and why he holds himself back from being a part of the team camaraderie. This book details his past and what secrets he’s held close as he reluctantly reconnects with a piece of that past and sets out to keep her safe. Emotions are high throughout the entire story and seeing Penn actually make connections is really heartwarming. I loved seeing him open up and truly feel for the first time on the pages.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys reading a really close knit group of hockey players and friends as they each wade through life until falling for “the one”.

PENN
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: July 15

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).

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Blurb:

Penn Navarro is the best player in the league—unstoppable on the ice, untouchable off it. But the moment the game ends, so do the celebrations. Because no amount of goals, no number of wins, can silence the demons that haunt him.

Hockey is my life. It’s what I was born to do. That’s not ego talking, just fact—I’ve spent years honing my skills, earning my place among the elite. But talent doesn’t erase my mistakes, and no amount of success will make me forget the damage I’ve done. It’s why I keep my distance from my teammates, because if you never let anyone in, you’ll never get hurt. Or those are the lies that I tell myself.

Mila Brennan represents the darkest parts of my history. She’s a ghost I’ve tried to bury, the reminder of everything I’ve lost. When she shows up in Pittsburgh looking for me, I know nothing good will come of it, because our sins don’t stay forgotten. They fester, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, and Mila’s arrival means my time is up.

The past isn’t just knocking at my door—it’s kicking it down, crumbling all the walls I’ve built around myself in the process. And when the danger comes for us both, I’m forced to do the one thing I swore I never would. Let her in.

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Formula Chance by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Race Fever #2
Published by Big Dog Books on March 11, 2025
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Nash Sinclair abandoned the world of formula racing after a deadly crash left him injured and on a long road to recovery, both physically and mentally. Even prior to the crash Nash was healing in another way, putting together the pieces of a broken heart. They say time heals all wounds and when Brienne Norcross, owner of the newly acquired Titans Racing team approaches him about a job, he decides it might just be time to reclaim the life he once loved.

Bexley Toliver just joined the Titans’ team as their chief race strategy engineer. As a woman working in a male-centric sport, Bex is no stranger to a man’s eyes on her. Whether it’s in silent awe, not-so-silent disgust, or somewhere in between, Bexley has earned her way. But there is one set of eyes that Bex hasn’t seen in years and when Nash Sinclair walks into the conference room for a team meeting, old memories are hard to ignore. As the heat between them becomes all-consuming, they are unable to resist the temptation to fall once again.

Bex and Nash’s history is…complicated. Young love that turned into the promise of forever crashed and burned long before the race that ended Nash’s career. Years apart dulled the pain of their failed union but some things aren’t meant to be forgotten, no matter how hard one tries. When the same issues that broke them apart re-emerge and spin them full-speed toward a barricade, Bex and Nash need to make a decision—hit the brakes and walk away or race forward to their happily ever after.

An exhilarating and emotional reunion! With the second book in her new car racing series, Sawyer Bennett stretches her wings and settles in with a strong heroine who is making her mark on the industry and forging a new path. A surprise reunion with a past love rocks the boat, but can’t keep Bexley down for long. Nash has overcome a lot in the years they’ve been apart and is set to retake his life with a roar if all goes well. The characters both have interesting back stories and loving family support systems and the history between them makes for a fun set up when they first set eyes on each other again. I felt like there could have been a bit more resolution between what happened in the past and a tad more development in their new relationship going forward, but overall I really loved their story and felt fulfilled throughout. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

I equally loved Bex and Nash as they each worked to overcome obstacles in their path professionally and fell quickly back into the foundation of their love for each other once it was possible for them to put past heartache aside and actually forgive. They were both passionate and sweet and I enjoyed them a lot.

I highly recommend this book as well as the previous book in the series to anyone who enjoys sports romance and wants a change from the norm of hockey, football, baseball, etc.

In the second book of New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett’s Race Fever series, she turns up the heat when a familiar name looks to shake up the world of formula racing. Buckle up for this heart stopping, second chance ride in Formula Chance.

Nash Sinclair abandoned the world of formula racing after a deadly crash left him injured and on a long road to recovery, both physically and mentally. Even prior to the crash Nash was healing in another way, putting together the pieces of a broken heart. They say time heals all wounds and when Brienne Norcross, owner of the newly acquired Titans Racing team approaches him about a job, he decides it might just be time to reclaim the life he once loved.

Bexley Toliver just joined the Titans’ team as their chief race strategy engineer. As a woman working in a male-centric sport, Bex is no stranger to a man’s eyes on her. Whether it’s in silent awe, not-so-silent disgust, or somewhere in between, Bexley has earned her way. But there is one set of eyes that Bex hasn’t seen in years and when Nash Sinclair walks into the conference room for a team meeting, old memories are hard to ignore. As the heat between them becomes all-consuming, they are unable to resist the temptation to fall once again.

Bex and Nash’s history is…complicated. Young love that turned into the promise of forever crashed and burned long before the race that ended Nash’s career. Years apart dulled the pain of their failed union but some things aren’t meant to be forgotten, no matter how hard one tries. When the same issues that broke them apart re-emerge and spin them full-speed toward a barricade, Bex and Nash need to make a decision—hit the brakes and walk away or race forward to their happily ever after.

Buy Link:

https://geni.us/FormulaChance

Available in KU

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