WICKED KNIGHTHe never wanted to be anyone’s hero…
Asher Knight is tall, dark, and wickedly handsome. He’s also irrevocably broken. Submerging himself in long hours at work by day and debauchery at The Wicked Horse by night, Asher uses work and play to numb the pain and guilt he feels over the death of his wife. What isn’t satisfied with one will surely be resolved by the other. At least that’s how he’s survived the last few years.
Hannah Madigan works three jobs just to make ends meet. Beat down by life, not to mention a cheating husband who was unfairly awarded custody of their daughter, Hannah is determined to make a better life for herself and get her kid back. But with pressures mounting and one costly mistake that leaves her owing Asher a huge debt, Hannah is as close as she’s ever come to throwing in the towel.
She’s given a golden opportunity…
Determined to stay the course by any means necessary, Hannah accepts an unusual proposal from Asher. He’ll give her a job. She’ll give him her body. Sounds easy, right? Until she realizes she needs his help more than she’s willing to admit. And he finds her adding to his life in ways he never wanted to accept.
This wicked knight may just learn that sometimes saving someone else means allowing yourself to be saved in return.
REVIEW: 4 STARS
"If my estimation is right, I wont be able to get enough of her."
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Sawyer Bennett can tell a story! I have read so many books by her, and yet they're all different. If I ever worried that her stories would start sounding the same, she has proven me wrong, time and time again. With this book being the fifth standalone in this spinoff series, I can and will say I'll read five more.
One of my favorite things about Sawyer's stories are that she writes not only a compelling love, but a love that makes you feel good. Yes, this was a feel good book but it still had the edge I've come to expect from her stories. I read about a very strong and brave heroine who was very admirable with her sense of pride and integrity. I read about a man that was richer than sin, had anything and everything he wanted at his fingertips, yet he didn't have a heart left to love with. If you think this is the cliché broken hero/brave heroine story, you are mistaken. There was so much more she gave me in this love story.
The crazy thing is, this book was extra emotional for me. It almost mirrored parts of my life to a T. No, I haven't fallen in love with my boss or been to a sex club!! But Hannah's plight, her reason for doing anything and everything she does, was hard to read, hard to stomach because that kind of thing happens. As sad as it is, and as unjust as it feels....Sawyer made this story not only about a blossoming love, but about the fight that a mom will battle just to make sure her baby is happy. It was aggravating and cute, sexy yet strong. I do love when we get legal challenges in her books because she knows exactly what she's talking about and that part of the story is always intriguing to me.
The crazy thing is, this book was extra emotional for me. It almost mirrored parts of my life to a T. No, I haven't fallen in love with my boss or been to a sex club!! But Hannah's plight, her reason for doing anything and everything she does, was hard to read, hard to stomach because that kind of thing happens. As sad as it is, and as unjust as it feels....Sawyer made this story not only about a blossoming love, but about the fight that a mom will battle just to make sure her baby is happy. It was aggravating and cute, sexy yet strong. I do love when we get legal challenges in her books because she knows exactly what she's talking about and that part of the story is always intriguing to me.
So, what bothered me? Why isn't this a five star read if I loved it so much? Not a whole lot, but the beginning was a smidge rough, which set me back a minute. I love how smooth her storytelling is. How convincing her written love is. But this one started out on the wrong foot for me and it made me side-eye the first few pages. There was also more than the usual repetition of actions/reasonings than I felt necessary, which is really unlike her normal style. She usually tells her stories in a forward progression so the recaps weren't necessary, in my opinion. And while I understand Hannah's reasoning for doing what she was doing, personal thought processes made me feel...icky (nice grown up word there, I know) because I don't even know how I would have honestly and truthfully handled that proposition. She sure gave a whole new meaning to doing anything for your child....a true mother's sacrifice. Having said that, I whipped through this book and enjoyed it a TON. So clearly nothing bothered me too much and I smiled throughout most of the book.
All in all, repeatedly: I will forever read Sawyer Bennett's books. I love her stories. I love her characters. I love how easy I all in love with every bit of it. Another win from her, regardless of my issues in the beginning. When I can easily recommend this book, I know it's a win. I smiled. I fell. I loved. I sighed. It just worked well for me.
All in all, repeatedly: I will forever read Sawyer Bennett's books. I love her stories. I love her characters. I love how easy I all in love with every bit of it. Another win from her, regardless of my issues in the beginning. When I can easily recommend this book, I know it's a win. I smiled. I fell. I loved. I sighed. It just worked well for me.
"Each day I have with her in the future will be the best day I've ever had."
~BEE
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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Sawyer Bennett is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn't have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.
Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series, the Last Call Series and the Carolina Cold Fury Hockey Series.
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