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Arizona Vengeance, Book 9

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By: Sawyer Bennett
Narrated by: Brian Pallino, Jill Redfield
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A second chance may be just what James Steele needs....

I might be one of the older players on the Arizona Vengeance, but I like to think that also makes me one of the wisest. Or at least I used to.

Turns out, I’ve been a bit selfish. I’ve been married to hockey and my team for years, which hasn’t left much time for my actual wife, Ella. Now I’m juggling a separation I never wanted, the pressure of being a single dad to our teenage daughter, and the career I sacrificed it all for.

While my game on the ice might be on fire, the game in my personal life is clearly lacking, as evidenced by the fact I just saw my wife on a date with another man. If I have any hope of saving the family I love, I need to reprioritize, and fast. So it’s time for me to get back to fundamentals, just like I did when I learned how to play hockey. I’ve never backed down from a challenge, and romancing my wife is a challenge I am very much looking forward to.

Time to put on my game face, because I’m in it to win it.

©2020 Sawyer Bennett (P)2020 Sawyer Bennett Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Sports Marriage Game Hockey

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This hockey team is one of the best I have gotten to know. And now with this 9th book in the series, you would think we have a good handle on each of them. Sawyer Bennett continues to bring a fresh story to each one, and this one is amazing. I think because we all understand being too comfortable and become complacent, we can understand the trouble Jim and Ella's story. Ella is tired of being low on the totem pole to Steele's life. When she takes a stand and they separate, he still doesn't quite get it. But when he sees her with another man, things get real. Now on a mission to revitalize, understand and get his wife back, we see just how much he loves her. But is he too late? Has she moved on? Visited by players we love, puppies and romance, we get to see if he can win her back. It's sweet, spicy and extremely romantic. Loved every minute of this one!

Jill Redfield and Brian Pallino bring this story to life. Redfield is a perfect fit for Ella. She is hurt and standoffish and Redfield finds the tone to portray it. We can even feel the annoyance at times! Fantastic! Pallino is Steele. He pulls out the stops and you feel his motivation and love through his voice. This is a wonderful listen and one you don't want to miss.

Jim Steele!

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Listening to STEELE by Sawyer Bennett was bittersweet. For one, because I’m a total sucker for romances about married couples reconciling, but also because it was the late Brian Pallino lending Steele his deep and sexy voice.

To me, this book truly stands out from the rest of the series. It has a completely different vibe and brings a refreshing storyline about a player from our favorite hockey team, who is not a total playboy for once. No, James Steele just wants to win one woman’s heart back – his wife Ella’s. He realized he has wronged her and will do everything to woo her for her to come back to him after she separated from him because she simply was of the belief that he loved his career more than him. It takes another man showing honest interest in her for him to finally wake up …

What I loved most about this story is the fact that I believe that many married couples or those in a long-term relationship can sympathize with our couple. You never should become too comfortable and possibly complacent, believing that the other knows their worth to you. A loving, functioning relationship will always mean constant work and devotion.

I loved everything about this light but beautiful second chance sports romance, loved how it all played out in the end. It’s emotional, heartfelt, with a pinch of angst and drama thrown in. I really wished there were more romances about married couples like this one, because the wooing and swooning simply doesn’t end with the wedding.

A word an the narration. I had some troubles getting through Brian Pallino narrating this one, for obvious reasons. However, he portrayed Steele with all his emotions and regrets beautifully and I was happy this book was actually told mostly in his POV. I think this was my first listen by Jill Redfield, and I’m sorry to say her voice didn’t completely resonate with me. She came across a bit snobby and standoffish, even after Steele and Ella are finally on the mend. However, I will definitely give her another go and see if she can win me over some more.

A married couple reconciling ... Hell yes!!

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I loved this story of Steele and Ella and Lucy. Seeing this second chance family work out was great. I couldn’t help but root for them to get back together. Sawyer Bennett did not disappoint and as always you get to see some of the characters fro. Other books and now waiting for Jetts book. Arizona Vengence is a great series and cannot put any of the books down. The narration by Brian Pallino and Jill Redfield was great that I did not want to stop listening

Perfect llisten

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Ohh this was unexpected. I mean, we knew Steele was trying to get back his family and especially his wife, but I did not know how much I would enjoy this. A true second chance, learning to see the past and reflect on how it impacted them and their loved ones.

Steele realises he did wrong by his wife and wants to win her back. It was hilarious seeing his teammates' suggestions and his tries and errors. But a beautiful story of realising prior shortcomings and working toward a better future.

Brian was particularly great on the audio, and a good narration overall.

A true second chance with a lot of fun

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Sawyer Bennett pens another wonderful novel in her “Arizona Vengeance” series. I love the characters and storylines she has created for them, each book featuring another player on the team. This book is Jim Steele’s story, he and his wife Ella have separated, she felt he lost interest in her when all he focused on was his career. At the time he just left did not even put up a fight. They share custody of their teenage daughter, Lucy, and are cordial to each other. When he sees her starting to move up he realizes he still wants her and is ready to battle to win her heart back. I loved how everything plays out in this book, Jim finally realizes his mistake of taking her for granted and instead of assuming she knows he loves her he is ready to show her. But is she too far gone, is it too late for them to work out. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story contains a lot of heart and is beautifully plotted. Their daughter was a bit bratty at first but he teen-attitude calmed down a bit and she wound up being a good ally to Jim. This is a wonderful second chance sports romance, there is drama, a touch of angst, plenty of heartfelt and emotional moments and some hot, sexy times. It was great to see some of characters from earlier books, team players and their significant others. Sawyer Bennett, thank you for another wonderful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Brian Pallino and Jill Redfield did an awesome job portraying the characters, humanizing them, giving each their own voice and personality. Brian Pallino played the perfect Jim, he captured every one of his emotions and made the role his own. Jill Redfield did the same for Ally, completely grasping her persona and playing her role with perfection. Both were great performing the roles of the secondary characters as well. Thank you for the wonderfully pleasurable listen🎧

Wonderful Story & Narration🎧 Steele is all Heart!

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I liked this one on how it took for James Steele to do anything to get his wife Ella back. The ending was really sweet. I loved how this one had a different tone/storyline then the rest in the series.

Narrators Brian Pallino and Jill Redfield did a great job.

I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

4 stars

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A second chance romance between a married couple who lost their way.
Sawyer Bennett wrote a wonderful story between Steele and Ella.
Trying to win his wife and daughters hearts again,Steele and his actions and words made me swoon.
Loved it
Narration Excellent.
5 magnificent Stars

Great story

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Sawyer Bennett’s Steel was just amazing! This was a truly unique storyline, one that you don’t see very often. Actually, I can’t recall if I’ve read something similar. That in itself is a difficult feat. In every marriage, spouses make mistakes, we are just people after all. Jim is no different. He’s made so many that his wife actually separated. Ella has been playing second fiddle to hockey for way too long. She’s ready to be someone’s number one. It takes this move from Ella for him to see what has been there this entire time. Jim is determined to win back his wife’s heart and he puts it all out there. I love how he accepted everything he did or didn’t do. He’s determined to change and do better. He’s putting forth the effort but is it a little too late for Ella?


Brian Pallino has been a huge favorite in all narrators, male or female. He just has this voice that works for me. He brings out the emotions to words and gives I all. Pallino brings out the heart that Jim is openly giving to Ella. He’s in this relationship and you can feel the desperation he has to keep this relationship. I wasn’t certain but I went and look, I hadn’t listened to Jill Redfield narrate previously. That isn’t to say she hasn’t narrated other books, she most definitely has, but they aren’t the types of books I generally listen too. However, she was on par with Brian Pallino. She brought Ella and all her confliction to life. She was really uncertain and hurt. Redfield did a fabulous job.

Fantastic second chance romance!

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This addition to Arizona Vengeance series was one of my favourites. I love a second chance romance and this was one of the best that I have read. Steele and Ella were matched perfectly. Great narration only added to the story bringing the characters to life..

One of the best 2nd chance romances!

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