So Sex in the Sticks is based in Alaska and that is home to me. I was excited to see how Sawyer Bennett would write this new series and my hometown. Honestly as first I was not impressed with the start of the book. I even put it down and read something else before picking it back up. I had a hard time relating to the books character Valentine. I really did not like her at all in the beginning. I felt she was kinda stuck up & better than others but yet she was getting bored with the guys she was seeing. So because she has money why not go to Alaska and see if the men there are any different.... Really umm ok whatever... Well I kept reading because why not. Lol by the end of the book I had totally fell in love with it. Valentine had grown on me. Logan I loved from the start. Logan is so strong and sweet, yet still a mystery too him. The chemistry between Valentine & Logan is hot! This book gives you all the feelers and it reminded me why I fell in love with Sawyer Bennett and her writing and amazing characters! I'm so happy that I didn't give up on it and continued to finish the book! Blown away and amazed by this great & must read!

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QueenZany 4 Star Review
Sex in the Sticks
Sawyer Bennett


Bring on the sexy!!
If you're looking for that climatic heat then Sex in the Sticks is for you!
I can’t even say enough about this read! The character and their dynamic personality just stole me over. Along with the effortless storyline. That was pretty smooth. Just did it for me!!

Sex in the Sticks is a hot sexy read that will leave you wanting the Chief of the Police!

What an entertaining book! And I needed that after a grueling few months of work. I would consider it a summer read because I consider those types of books to usually have a lighter plot line and this one is no exception. Sometimes you have to know a little about the setting of the story to really appreciate it but in this one, the author has done such a good job describing the surroundings and the people, that you are right there with the charactes.

An heiress is what Valentine is but it isn’t who she is. Even though she doesn’t have to work, she does because the life of a socialite is not at all interesting to her. So she blogs about men, sometimes embarrassing to her family, and analyzes her dates. But even that gets boring so on the suggestion of her best friend, she goes to Alaska to find a rough and ready kind of man. Having never been out of the city into the rural areas of the world, she is unprepared for just about everything. Upon arriving in East Merritt, she meets Logan who helps her with her bags since there is no taxi or car service to be found.

Logan is always willing to help someone in need and Val certainly fits that description. He’d like to be more than friends but it seems that she isn’t really interested. In fact, in her first week there, she agrees to several dates with different guys, but not him. What Logan eventually finds out is that she is blogging about all the dates and their less than stellar qualities. Angry and not willing to be her next target, he backs away just as she wants to get closer.

The HEA happens, eventually, and you will enjoy the ride all the way! I promise!

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was expected ore received for the review.

Another fun series to read!

Sawyer Bennett does good series!! This one is set in Alaska, so it was fun to read about a more unique setting and have more wildlife action thrown in than usual. Love the wilderness.

Logan is swoony then he is a foolish a**h*** then back to swoony then somewhere in between. Valentine for her part stays true to herself all along even as she grows in this new environment. Logan feels understandably betrayed which leads him to the somewhere in between part and you want to scream at him to get his head out of his ***.

The blog comments are a special treat!! Most of my favorite quotes would be spoilers, but here's one to wet your appetite - "I've got all the confidence in the world you can take me..."

This book has a little bit of everything - romance of course, humor, sophistication and backwoods brilliance, drama with some heart-tugging angst, and love. Sure to be an enjoyable series.

I'm in love and I was from the very first chapter. Sex in the Sticks has left me needing to visit Alaska.
City rich girl Valentine French visits Alaska to find out what it's like to be out numbered by men, it's all in aid of her dating column, well that is until she meets the local Chief of police Logan Burke who happens to be drop dead gorgeous. The problem is what can a local police chief who also happens to be the mayor offer a socialite from NYC. Valentine may come from money but she has always rolled to beat of her own drum, she keeps telling herself this trip is all about her blog but deep down she really wants true love, she wants an alpha male who puts her above everything else could Logan be that man ......
This book was perfect, it's funny, sexy, romantic and it will leave you grinning like a Cheshire Cat. Is there no end to Sawyer Bennett's talent once again she has given us another 5 star read this time as a funny standalone. This was just what I love in a book, to be smiling throughout and to get a HEA. Great job Sawyer

4+ “I seriously need to move to Alaska” Stars

Hot Damn!!! Sex in the Sticks is one seriously, and I do mean seriously hot read.

Valentine is a dating/romancing/sexing blogger with a sassy style and a family fortune that lets her pretty much do whatever the hell she wants in life. Unfortunately, the dating scene and the available male in NYC just aren’t doing it for her anymore. She’s gone out with guy after guy with better hair products than her and who can’t seem to take a breath without checking their smartphones. So, yeah, a change of scenery is required.

That’s how Ms. French ends up in Nowheresville, Alaska where the men are real men and she has plenty to choose from. Never
having been in love, she wasn’t counting on one super-hot Sheriff sweeping her off her stiletto heeled boots.

Logan loves his job, loves his town and well… yeah, he’s loving the sexy red head strutting all around town in ridiculously inadequate but hot as sin clothes. Though the fact that she seems to be going on dates with the whole male population is not really working for him.

With outlandishly hot chemistry, Logan and Valentine won’t be able to keep their hands off each other for long. I kept wondering if, when Valentine’s true plans came out, their budding relationship would withstand the truth.

I loved how honest and out there Valentine was. She knew who she was and she was not afraid to show it, didn’t play games and wasn’t scared of trying new things. She was truly adventurous and
had a great sense of humor. I totally adored her.

Logan, though, takes the cake. We’re talking about a sheriff who’s sweet, sexy, kind and considerate, but also a dominant, dirty talker in bed. I mean, ladies: we want Logan in the favorite hotties lists. Of course, he does have some jerk moments, but I felt
he made up for them. Did I mention he had a very big dick? And he really knows what to do with it.

I had tons of fun with Sex in the Sticks. It’s light, fun crazy hot and extra sexy. The sextivities are off the charts scorching, the banter is hilarious and I freaking loved every citizen of East Merritt (except for Darla, that bitch) and I can’t wait to get more of their stories. This was a total hit for me from Ms. Bennet.

Just finished Sex in the Sticks and my first thought was to read it again! I absolutely loved it and can guarantee this will be put in my "most definitely need to read multiple times" group.

Logan, oh my...Logan, swoon! I desperately want a man like that. He is not the typical romance novel tall, dark, and handsome alpha - he feels genuine and real. Someone who would give 100% of himself at all times. I fell in love with him from the start and never once wavered. Val started out as a typical shallow socialite, with every cliche maxed, but watching her blossom and truly find herself and her heart was such a wonderful journey.

I think Sawyer Bennett did an outstanding job with this book and I highly recommend it.

**I requested and received an advanced copy from NetGalley and the publisher.**

I love Sawyer Bennett’s books and was excited to read SiTS. I don’t think there’s a book out there today like this one and it was a much needed breath of fresh air. Valentine is tired of dating the metrosexuals in NYC and after some prodding decides to take her chances with the lumberjacks of Alaska. It was rather funny watching Valley, the young, wealthy, blogger trying to fit in amongst the natives. While some of the “scenes” are not as rowdy as some of SB’s other works, they still hold their own!! SiTS is a mixture of humor, romance, angst and of course tall, dark and handsome police chiefs  While this is not one of my favorite by SB it is still worth a read.

I adored this book. The story was very interesting and held my interest right away. I love books that make me have all the feels! It was funny, sexy and hot as heck sometimes. We first meet Val out on a shopping trip. I kinda didn't like her at first. I thought she was pretty uppity and looked down her nose at others. But she definitely grows on you! You take a city girl and you put her in the wild and of course crazy will ensue. I loved Logan! One thing for sure is Ms Bennett knows how to write a bed room scene. Logan is a gentleman on the streets but a dirty talking lover in the sheets. Loved the chemistry between Valentine and Logan. Ms Bennett did such a good job that I could not put this book down. I highly recommend it. I hope this is a start of a series and we get more stories from other characters that live in East Merritt.

Valentine French - comes from money so she doesn't work, writes a dating blog just to annoy her family, sounds like she's never ventured to any locale with less than a million people in it, would be lost without her designer trappings and finally, yes, has a small dog, small enough to put into a shoulder purse and...wait for it...who's name is Sassy. This should have been a red flag for me. All of this!

The blurb about this title drew me in - thinking it could be a clever storyline.

Nope, not at all what I thought.

Logan Burke is the only reason I'm giving this 3 stars and the only reason I finished the book. He's a gem and such an authentic guy. Valentine is...not.


Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

5 It's Getting Hot In The Alaskan Wilderness Stars!!!

I love when one of my favorite authors starts a new series and it's as good as this first book in the Love Hurts series by Ms. Bennett is. From the very first page I was laughing out loud at Valentine and all her sassiness. I mean this girl is used to Louboutin and Gucci not flannel and corduroy and that's what she's getting when she heads up to East Merritt, Alaska.

Logan is unlike anyone Valentine has met before and it's just like the old saying that opposites attract because in their case they're at complete opposite ends of the spectrum!! I fell in love with both of them and East Merritt. The way these two bantered with each other was outstanding. I could picture Val in all her NYC chicness trying to date all these men that are so different from the metrosexuals she's been dating which is why she ended up in our 49th State!

There's a sizzling chemistry between Val and Logan and once they move on it, it's scorching hot!!! And watching how being with this hot, hunky cop changes her was such a joy to read. She realizes that sometimes the simpler things in life really are the best things in life.

Ms. Bennett has the ability when writing her books to draw the reader right into the story and with this book in particular I loved being able to picture in my mind Alaska and it's incredibly beautiful wilderness. Val and Logan and the life they want to build together after a few bumps in the road of course. There's so much on the horizon for this series and I can't wait to read the next book in this series Jilted!

Immensely enjoyed this book. Valentine has been dating lots of men who don't seem to capture her interest so she picks up and temporarily relocates somewhere that the men far outnumber the women and are not as "metrosexual" as the men she's used to dating.

Valentine starts off her trip on the wrong foot with the gentleman giving her a ride to her hotel...and continues to on that wrong foot frequently in her new town. She begins to realize what type of man she is looking for while she has her dating experiment and how important those qualities in a man are.

Great read and looking forward to this new series.

I'll go 3.5 stars on this. I had heard about this author and was happy to receive this review copy from the publisher via Netgalley. I admit, the prologue and first couple of chapters had me eye rolling and wondering what I was getting myself into. Not a huge fan of alternating first POV and Val and Jeremy didn't start off on the right foot with me...BUT...then Val gets to Alaska and the book picked up.

I loved Logan and the whole small town of East Merritt, Alaska. The chemistry and romance was fun and flirty and for a while Logan and Val were burning the pages up. Then, we had the inevitable breakup and makeup for the HEA and I didn't enjoy it as much.

So, overall I loved the middle, but the beginning and end lacked a little for me which is why I'm going 3.5 stars.

It's an entertaining and sexy journey to HEA for a pampered city girl when she heads to Alaska in search of that endangered species...a rugged and sexy man's man. It's an eclectic group of men she soon meets but it's the commanding and caring sheriff who has her ready to swap her silk for flannel. From sexy encounters to humorous exchanges theirs is a fun and flirty relationship. Once the truth about what brought her into the wilderness is discovered hurt feelings and forgiveness abound as readers watch them work their way to an immensely satisfying conclusion.

Valentine French comes from wealth but hates the pressure put on her by her parents because of it. She hates their mockery of marriage which has dimmed her own feelings when it comes to relationships. In an act of rebellion she starts a blog where she critiques dating the men of New York along with the trappings of the wealthy. The handsome but bland men she's been dating frustrate her and finally have her fleeing the city in search of men who are the true definition of maleness. Arriving in Alaska is both a bust and a success once she meets Sheriff Logan Burke. Theirs is a crackling connection from the moment they meet with her citified air and his rugged demeanor. The more he challenges her the more self-assured she becomes though, the more down-to-earth as she learns to do things on her own. She may start off as a fish out of water but she quickly finds a place for herself amongst the colorful town denizens. She's a breath of fresh air upon her glamorous arrival but soon becomes reliant on herself as she takes up permanent residence which had me cheering her on. Val may start off a bit superficial but there's surprising substance behind her glittery facade that slowly endeared her to me. She was sweet and likable and I enjoyed her awkward start that belied her strong will. Once the truth comes out about her blog she yearns to make amends in a way that showed just how strong she's become and which made me like her all the more.

Logan Burke once thought he had his whole life planned out with a career a woman by his side until all that fell apart and he escaped to the wilderness to start over. He loves his job and the people of his town and it's clear he thinks of them as family. The moment he sees Val his entire life gets turned upside down as her city ways charm him along with her curvy body and confident nature. As they quickly evolve from friends to lovers their encounters melted the pages while forging a more definitive connection. He's caring yet dominant in the bedroom while being a true gentleman as he helps whenever he can and encourages Val in living life her own way. He values truth above all else though and it's what pulls them apart in a choice that's frustrating but made their reunion all that much richer.

This was a fun and flirty read with an erotically-charged romance that showed Logan and Val as friends and lovers. They're immensely likable as individuals and as a couple they're formidable. Val may have bumbled her way into town but she quickly became another colorful member of their family which ultimately helped bring her and Logan back to one another. The denizens of this small town were equally likable with their own romantic issues and it was endearing seeing them be won over by Val's breath of fresh air. Add it all up and it's a story that put a smile on my face while charming me every step of the way. On a whole readers will find a scorching romance full of heart and soul that puts another feather in Ms. Bennett's writing cap!

I normally love Sawyer Bennett's books. But I just could never fully get into this one. I finished the book, but never got attached to any of the characters. I would probably give the others in the series a chance.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

Rich, NYC girl meets dirty-talking Alaskan small-town cop.

“I want to feel really wanted. I want to drive a man crazy. I want him to look at me like I’m an oasis in the desert.”

Valentine French, of the obscenely rich and upright French family of New York, is a dating and sex columnist – much to her family’s disgust. The only family member who supports her is her best friend and cousin, Jeremy. Fed up of her metrosexual dating disasters, she admits that she’s looking for a real man. Jeremy suggests that she should go to Alaska where there is a high ratio of men to women – men who she could date and write about in her new column. When she arrives in Alaska, things are not quite what she expected. It is all well beyond her comfort zone and what she’s used to. However, she is nothing but pragmatic and takes everything in her stride, especially when the local Chief of Police catches her eye.

Logan Burke is captivated by the vision that is Valentine French – even though she looks like a complete fish out of water in his town. However, as he gets to know her, he realises that in spite of her apparent wealth, there’s no snobbiness or airs about her. She’s genuine, sexy and hugely alluring. She’s driving all the men in East Merritt wild. He’s surprised by his jealousy but strives not to overstep the bounds of friendship.

Valentine thinks that he’s not interested in her, as he doesn’t seem to be affected by her presence. She can’t stop thinking about him, and she’s equally grateful and mortified that he always seems to be coming to her rescue. She finds him gorgeous and manly – the total package. When they both give in to their desires, things really start to feel serious. However, Valentine’s visit has an expiration date, plus she hasn’t disclosed the small fact that she’s a popular sex columnist.

This was a fun, funny, and downright dirty story. I thought Valentine was a fantastic female character – strong, sassy, but pretty down-to-earth considering her background and upbringing. I loved how friendly she was to everybody and how she embraced her temporary way of life. Logan is hot! He’s a solid, honourable guy and, oh my god, what a dirty mouth! LOL

I loved their story – fighting for a relationship in the midst of jealousy, gossip and secrets. A fab read!

This uncorrected advanced copy was provided by the publisher for an honest review.
Valentine and Logan couldn’t be more different, yet their chemistry heats up the pages. Valentine is New York socialite who writes a blog detailing her dating experiences with the elite New York bachelors. Looking for new fodder for her blog, she travels to Alaska hoping to find hunkier, more appealing men to date. Meet Logan Burke, sheriff of East Merritt, Alaska; he is a sexy, dirty boy with a sweet side, Valentine can’t resist him. This book is a witty, steamy and compulsive read. You can’t help but love both Valentine and Logan as well as the supporting characters who help enhance the story. Absolutely, loved this book!

Sex in the Sticks was all kinds of sweet and adorable and wonderful! I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am sure that it has something to do with the way the author made me feel and how she provided such an atmospheric depiction of Alaska, more precisely of East Merritt.

Valentine French is regarded as the “ it girl” of New York city, thanks to her successful blog. She seems to have it all- she is rich, drop dead gorgeous and only party with the elite. However, despite, her wealth, Valentine has a disregard for high society. She is fed up with men in NY and essentially with the way they treat her.

“I want to feel really wanted. I want to drive a man crazy. I want him to look at me like I’m an oasis in the desert. I want a man who would battle an army just for the chance to be with me, and once he was with me, he’d battle a million armies just to keep me. Men here aren’t like that.”

She needs a change of scenery and decides to go for a vacation-slash-timeout, in Alaska.
“I’m all about what’s good for the goose is good for the gander. If men can date multiple women, so too can women do the same.”

Logan is the East Merritt Chief of Police. Everybody knows him and appreciates him. He notices straight away Valentine when she arrives as she was clearly out of her comfort zone and not your typical East Merritt woman.
He's all -mountain man, I take what I want and I take care of what I own. He bonds quickly with Valentine and loves her sass and her no filter attitude. With Valentine what you see is what you get.
Valentine is determined to find inspiration in Alaska for her blog. Will she find her prince charming? Can the NYC sassy lady fall for the alpha male?

”We know there’s an expiration date on this thing. So let’s make every day count, okay?”

This is one hell of an entertaining book. The whole town is involved, gossiping and is cheering for Val and Logan ( apart from some women ;-) ) and there are some crazy mountain town people shenanigans going on.

This was another great Sawyer Bennett read..

This was a fun, little predictable, great supporting cast, 3.5 read.
Valentine is a rich girl from Manhattan who writes a blog about the men she dates. When she becomes bored with the men of New York, her BF cousin suggest she go to Alaska where the "men are men". She decides this is a great idea, but when she arrives things are not what she expects. So begins a series of giggles.
Logan is the Police Chief who helps her and she finds herself very attracted to him. She has to remind herself she is there to date and blog.
I think i was good until toward the end when she begins dating Logan and is outed for blogging about him and he acts out of character when he gets completely shuts her out. It seemed extreme to me. I also couldn't relate to Valentine. She seemed kinda self involved, and yet took to Alaska quite quickly. All in all a good read.