i am not really sure how many men make up a hockey team...but let's hope it is 100 so that this Cold Fury Hockey series can keep on going. I love each and everyone of these books. Van was no different!

Having met Van in Lucas' book, I was dying to see what his story was. He was always so mad and aloof. You KNEW this was going to be one heck of a story! And it was! His deep, dark secrets were nothing I could have ever imagined!

Van meets an unstoppable force who is Simone Fournier.... she is everything he needs in life and doesn't realize it. She makes him come out of his shell and be human again. A little like The Beast!

I loved this book. Love This series and LOVE Sawyer Bennett!!

After reading Lucas I was so excited for Van (part of Van’s book is concurrent with Lucas’ book). I was expecting to be blown away by Van and Simone, and I knew the chemistry between them would be hot, I had no idea how hot it would actually be though, and in true Sawyer Bennett fashion, it was scorching. As cut off from life and social scenarios as Van was, he was still endearing, add into the mix a stubborn persistent girl who will not be pushed away and we have a recipe for yet another Cold Fury steamy read with a little bit of humour added into the mix. The more Van pushes Simone away the harder she fights back, during the first half of the book I have to admit I found her a little too pushy, but once things started slotting into place it became clear she was handling Van the best way possible. Loved the story, the writing and the characters, I loved catching up with the team and their families. This has got to be one of my favourite Cold Fury books. I was provided with an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Shiny!!! So Shiny!!!! Yes, readers will get blinded because Sawyer Bennett has delivered a romance that was utterly beautiful, heartfelt, and sexy as hell. In this ninth installment of the Cold Fury Hockey Series, Van Turner will steal your hearts as his story is so unique and different that you can’t help but fall for him.

Simone Fournier is the baby sister of Max and Lucas, whom you have met in the previous books. Unlike her brothers, Simone is a little lost as to what career path she wants. She recently dropped out of college and is living on the couch of Lucas and his roommate, Van. Currently, she is just working a waitressing job in order to pay back her parents since they made it known to her that she needs to do something with her life and pay them back for the tuition if she doesn’t go back to school.

Since Simone is very much attracted to Van, she wants him. She flirts relentlessly with him. Van is very aware what Simone is trying to do and so he tries to avoid being in the same room as her since he knows Max and Lucas will not approve of him for their baby sister.

"I know you, Van Turner,” I whisper to him. “And I think you’re mighty fine.”

Van is a man of very few words. He doesn’t get close to anyone except for his aunt, who helped raised him. He doesn’t do relationships at all. For him, it’s all about casual sex. No feelings that is until, Simone forces her way into his life.

During their first encounter, Simone lets Van know that all she wants from him is just sex. Van makes it known to Simone that this thing between them is just no strings attached sex and no one can know about it. Well as it turns out, it can’t be just casual sex when feelings begins to develop. What happens when Simone discovers Van’s buried secret? Will Van push Simone away? Or will Simone be the one to heal and guide Van to the right direction? And what happens when Simone’s brothers discovers that she has been hiding her relationship with Van?

As always, Sawyer Bennett did a fabulous job with Van. I loved everything about this book from Van and Simone’s flawed personalities to the raw emotions and sexual chemistry that Van and Simone have for each other. Bennett showcased a love story that was more than about sports but the importance of what really matters… love. So if you are looking for a book that will make you feel for the characters then I highly recommend you to read this book. Trust me when I tell you, you will love unmasking the mystery of Van Turner as you get to see the real him when he is with Simone.

**Advanced copy provided by the author, NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

This is one of my favorite series and Sawyer Bennett continues to find ways to infuse new life and elements into every single book that comes out. Van is no exception and I was drawn in from the very first page.

Van Turner is one of the best players the Cold Fury has recently picked up, and while he's known for his aggressive play on the ice, he can only be described as closed off and a loner off of it. He prefers to keep to himself and not attach himself to anyone. He's got deep rooted issues from his childhood that have caused him to put up the walls and he has no intention of taking them down for anyone.

Simone Fournier is the sister of two of Van's teammates, Lucas and Max. When she shows up on Lucas' doorstep, which also happens to be Van's too, she makes it known she's moving in for the foreseeable future. She's instantly attracted to the moody teammate of her brothers and she's not one to be deterred by his less than welcoming attitude.

As Simone barrels forward with trying to seduce Van, she also is trying to figure out where she belongs and where her life is headed. When the two embark on a purely physical arrangement it's satisfying for the both of them, but is it possible to keep feelings out of it? And, will the insecurities and issues from Van's past end up driving them apart?

I was so ready for this book after witnessing the tension between Van and Simone in Lucas' book and I was not disappointed. Both Simone and Van had their issues, but in the end, what they were able to bring to one another was exactly the right mix of what they each needed. Kudos to Sawyer Bennett for continuing to give us engaging and entertaining stories in this fantastic series!