Drake by Sawyer Bennett Release Blitz

Drake McGinn turned his back on hockey after the league betrayed him. Will the Titans be his chance to clear his name and take back the career he once loved?

After I made the decision to divorce, my ex-wife set out on a smear campaign against me, telling anyone who would listen that I was betting on hockey and throwing games. It wasn’t surprising that my ex told the lies, but the fact that the media, league, and fans chose to believe her baseless claims was unforgivable. I walked away from it all and never looked back.

Having settled into life as a single dad to three boys, I’m content. I have more money than I could ever need, and plenty of time to do whatever I want, whenever I want, and whoever I want. So when Brienne Norcross, the team owner for the Pittsburgh Titans, shows up at my house with a job offer, I have no problem turning her down. But the no-nonsense billionaire, with sinfully seductive red lips and killer heels that would look hot as hell thrown over my shoulders, won’t take “no” for an answer.

Now I need to find balance between hockey, my boys, and the explosive chemistry Brienne and I can no longer deny. A cast-off hockey player and the league’s only female team owner? I can think of a million reasons why it could never work but can’t bring myself to care about a single one of them. Game on.

Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the Pittsburgh Titans series!
For book one, Baden, click HERE.
For book two, Stone, click HERE.
For book three, Gage, click HERE.
For book four, Coen, click HERE.

 

 

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary – ☆☆☆☆☆
I have waited for Brienne's story, and I think that Drake and his boys are the perfect family for her.

Drake and his boys have been through it; him dealing with an ex-wife who wanted to destroy his hockey career and take his boys away, and it turns out she was a drug head. When the owner of the Pittsburgh Titans shows up on his doorstep to offer him a position on the team, he can't forget their last meeting, it wasn't pretty.

After thinking about it and realizing it would be best for him and his boys, Drake moves them to Pittsburgh and things are going well.

But he can't deny the chemistry flying between him and Brienne. Does he approach her, and if people find out, he is in the news with another scandal? Will the sizzle between them burn out after they spend time together or will it keep growing?

I thought Tilly and Coen (from the last book) were my favorite couple, but Drake and Brienne have moved to the top. This book is so much fun and filled with pain from Drake's past. And the love of friends and family to help him move on. I love this series and can't wait for more.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆☆
This is the fifth book in the series – and I thought Coen's book was going to be the best but now I think this is vying for my favourite of the series.

Brienne Norcross picked up running the Titans after the plane crash which killed not only all the team, but her brother who was its CEO. She has not had time to grieve his loss, as she has been restoring the team and also running the Norcross businesses. Having a relationship has not been an option either, so when she and Drake recognise the chemistry between them, it is easy to ignore it... or is it?

Drake finally agrees to come and play for the Titans after his choices are severely limited due to the lies of his drug addicted ex-wife. He has to relocate his sons and his sister, who helps him care for them. He really doesn't want to ever get involved with a woman again – his boys are enough. So Brienne is unexpected and increasingly important to him.

I loved that Brienne got to have some good for herself after being pretty selfless at getting the Titans back on the ice. And as we learn of Drake's values and care for his boys, as well as his dedication on the ice, he too deserves all the good things.

Lovely happy read, thank you!


Mary Jo – ☆☆☆☆☆
I have been waiting for this book since Baden's book. Drake always intrigued me with his "I don't need this" attitude.

My heart broke for Brienne, who had no choice but to fulfill her family obligations and carry on her brother's legacy with the Titans.

When Drake walked away from his hockey career, he did so with a chip on his shoulder and a sour attitude. Feeling as though hockey had turned its back on him, he has no plans to ever play again. He knows that being a full-time dad is the best thing for his family.

Now the Titans have come calling once again and Drake is interested, not only in the possibility of playing again, but Brienne as well.

Brienne is interested in Drake too. She just doesn't know how she can manage a relationship. So when they start hooking up on the down low, it works for both of them, until it doesn't.

There's nothing I love more than a hot hockey romance and I have followed Sawyer Brown through her books with the Cold Fury, the Vengeance, and to the Titans.

I can't wait for the next book in this series. Once you're hooked, you’re hooked.


Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance

Drake has been burned by the league before and he is not about to open himself up to being burned again. After numerous attempts to lure him back to the league, Drake is a bit annoyed. His boys are his life, and he doesn't want anything to interrupt their lives. But when Brienne comes knocking herself, he has to respect that. Drake misses the game. Can he figure out how to be the player he was and still be the amazing dad he is?

Brienne is known for getting results. She is great at her job, but juggling her corporation and leading the family business is tiring. Brienne knows that she could have a winning season again but finding that unicorn in the field is proving difficult to land. She knows Drake needs a place and she's willing to give it to him. Even with the giant chip on his shoulder, Brienne sees Drake.

These two will have to navigate their chemistry, feelings, the league, and family. It's a fantastic story with trust and love at the forefront. These two will need to lean on those around them to sort their feelings and weather the storms.

 

 

 

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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Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Drake (Pittsburgh Titans #5) by Sawyer Bennett to read and review.