This story! I LOVED it! I have always enjoyed Sawyer's books. They are all written a little differently. This book is a great add to her collection. Bishop and Brooke were, smart, funny, witty and oh so hot! After reading this book, I am SO looking forward to this series!

A new team, a new city.... lots of characters to play off of in this book and moving forward there is so much possibility. Bishop and Brooke were the perfect pair to introduce us to the crew.

An amazing one night stand that will mean more than either of them can even imagine.... The fun begins when the Head Coach and her dad of his new team walks in on when they reconnect the day after and sparks are flying.... is the spark between them enough to make it last? Lies, they all come out in the end. Relationships are on the line, their relationship, relationships between them and their friends and teammates, their relationship with their parents, impacts on their careers and their future. Can everyone see it but them? They are truly falling for each other, but will they figure it out in time to make it work?

LOVED IT!

I loved this first book in Sawyer Bennett's new series! No one writes Hockey romances like Sawyer! This was a fresh spin on the fake romance situation, i really enjoyed it! She is very talented at writing sports romances. Her stories are always fresh. I highly recommend this new series, I can not wait for the next one!
I read this over a 2 day period, it was hard to put down, but I had to go to work. it really makes you want to keep reading it! 4 and 1/2 stars

I love everything Sawyer Bennett writes, especially her books about sexy hockey players. So naturally, I was excited to learn she is starting the new Arizona Vengeance hockey series. The Arizona Vengeance are a new hockey franchise and the owner has been able to hire some of the best players from all the teams around the country. This first story in the series is about Bishop, one of the players traded to the Arizona Vengeance.

Bishop is still adjusting to his trade when, just before training camp starts, he meets Brooke at a bar and they have a one-night stand. Afterwards, Bishop discovers Brooke is his new coach’s daughter and she also works for the Arizona Vengeance. Bishop is surprised and nervous by this turn of events. When Bishop's new coach finds him kissing Brooke, they decide to pretend they are in a relationship.

Bishop and Brooke try to keep their distance from each other, but circumstances keep bringing them together. As they spend more time together, they discover they have a lot in common, enjoy each other’s company and share a lot of chemistry. I liked both Bishop and Brooke and thought they complement each other. Bishop is a great guy; he is caring and protective of Brooke and he also has a good relationship with his teammates. Brooke is sweet, has a big heart and she can’t help herself from falling for Bishop.

This is a feel good, fun story with great writing and dialogue. The characters are easy to connect with and there are lots of entertaining secondary characters. I can’t wait I read more books in this series.

I grew up in NE MA, where hockey and football were the most watched sports in my house. I remember hearing my parents screaming at the TV during any of the Boston Bruins games. Fast forward 20 or so years and I discover hockey romance novels. I was thrilled. Then I read too much and got burnt out by. When I saw the Sawyer Bennett had a new series starting, I debated on if I should read it because I was burnt out on them. I took the chance and I am glad that I did. This was a GOOD book.

Bishop's plot was simple. Bishop had been traded from his previous team to a new team in Arizona. While celebrating in a bar, pre-season, he meets a smoking hot brunette. Thinking it is a one night stand, Bishop is floored to discover that his one-night stand works for the team. Deciding that could be a good thing, he makes a move on the brunette. Only to discover, a few minutes later, that she is the daughter of his new coach. He is soon in a fake relationship with Brooke. A fake relationship that begins to feel all too real. 

I didn't know what I thought about Bishop at the beginning of the book. He was cocky and he most definitely needed to be taken down a peg. As the book went on, I began to see a different side of Bishop. A side of him that I liked. He saw that Brooke was the type of person who couldn't say no to someone and he stepped in to do it for her. The man who he became at the end of the book was a man that I had seen glimpses of in the book. I loved it!!

As much as I liked Brooke, I wanted to shake her. I understood why she told her father that Bishop and she were engaged but at the same time, I was like "Whyyyyyy". Then the whole fiasco with Nannette. I didn't understand why she couldn't have told her to leave. I would have thrown her nasty butt out the first time she pulled the crap she pulled. What I didn't doubt was what she felt for Bishop. That came across crystal clear.

The chemistry between Brooke and Bishop was red hot. Even though they had sex within the first chapter, it didn't take away from their chemistry. Instead, as weird as this sounds, it increased the chemistry. You will not find me saying that again. 

Because the chemistry was so red-hot, the sex was insane. What got me was the Brooke was a dirty girl. She was a freak in bed. Which Bishop loved. Because Bishop was as freaky. A match made in sexual heaven.

Let's talk about Nannette for a minute. I disliked her. She was a witch with a b. The things she put Brooke through was awful. She was the houseguest from hell. I don't understand why Brooke didn't boot her sooner. Her confession to Bishop and what she did afterward only cemented my dislike for her. I hope that she stays gone from this series.

The end of Bishop tugged on my heartstrings. I will say that I laughed when Brooke's father confronted Bishop. All I have to say is "Go Dad"...lol. The end of the book made my heart jump a beat and brought a huge smile to my face.

What I liked about Bishop:

A) A hockey romance that I loved

B) Bishop's transformation during the book

C) The chemistry and sex. Hot!!!

What I disliked about Bishop:

A) How cocky Bishop was in the beginning

B) Brooke letting people (ie Nannette) push her around

C) Nannette. She was vile

I gave Bishop a 4-star rating. I enjoyed reading this book. It was a quick read with enjoyable characters and hot sexual situations. The beginning of the book didn't jive with me as did the storyline with Nannette. 

I would give Bishop an Adult rating. There is explicit sex. There is language. There is mild violence. I would recommend that no one under the age of 21 read this book.

I would reread Bishop. I would also recommend it to family and friends.

I would like to thank Random House Publishing Group, Loveswept, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Bishop.

All opinions stated in this review of Bishop are mine.

**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**

I had just finished a book about pretending to be in a relationship and it turns into more, so when I started this I thought “oh, another one”.

I have to say this book was well written in the ice hockey department, the two main characters had instant “bed” chemistry and the other guys in the book left an impression (as in I’d like to know their story too!). Now Nanette was a crazy person from the get go, so I knew she’d be a problem. The last three chapters of the book seemed a bit rushed.

I received this ebook from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review.

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Sawyer has written for us a new team of hot hockey players and they are a new breed of alphas. We all know what happens when your relationship starts out as pretend and then you muddy the waters with an intimate relationship it will cause it to combust. When our two characters meet for that one night they do not know that their lives are going to blow up in their faces. They both just wanted one night, so when Bishop walks into the new hockey stadium he doesn’t expect to see Brooke in one of the offices. Brooke walked out on Bishop so when he sees her again he wants to have another night. Something happens that they do expect and its that his new coach is Brooke’s father. When they get caught Brooke lies and it all goes downhill from there. A relationship built on a lie isn’t what Bishop was looking for but his attraction to Brooke is out weighing how uncomfortable he feels about lying. Then they both start muddying the waters with their intense attraction to one another and they give into their urges. They decide to give their relationship a chance when someone on the outside is trying to destroy what they have.

I love this new series so far even though it was a quick read because I did want more. It has drama, jealous girls, chemistry off the charts, alphas and hot hockey players. Seriously who doesn’t love hockey players and Sawyer knows how to make you fall in love with them. The two main characters heat up the page as well as the sheets. They are made for one another because Brooke is such a sweetheart and Bishop is all alpha male. It’s a great start to a new series and I cannot wait to read about the other players on the team.

Bishop meets Brooke at a bar and they both are f to each other and looking for some fun. When Bishop and Brooke get caught in a compromising position by his coach and her father they decide to tell him they are dating. How long can they fool everyone and what happens when feelings start to get involved? Add to that her crazy friend who comes to visit and starts a world of trouble do they have any chance of making this scam a reality?

Bishop is the first book in the Arizona Vengeance series. This is a spin-off to Sawyer’s Cold Fury series but you do not need to read that series to join in the fun. I have read a few of her series’ but not that one. I know, I know. I am hoping to get to it one day. For now, it’s all about this new team and the trouble and sexy times they get into. The synopsis tells a lot so I am going to make this fast. Just like Bishop on the ice.

Bishop and Brooke were for both looking for a little fun. One-night stand kind of fun. What they didn’t expect was the mind-blowing sex marathon that left them wanting more. Too bad they didn’t exchange numbers or even last names. Well, it turns out that a non issue when they see each other at the hockey arena. Where she works. It is also where her father works as Bishop’s Head Coach. The head coach who now thinks they are engaged.

Of course they want a repeat but an engagement? They are so fucked.

Bishop and Brooke’s relationship is complicated but it’s full of heat, wit, hockey, passion, and heart. I love them! They have to learn each other fast and hard. And they have that down, for sure. But seriously, I was hooked from the very beginning until the very end. There are twists. Turns. Up and downs.

Overall...it’s a kickass start to a new series! It made me laugh, get all kinds of hot and bothered, and felt the passion through the words. I can’t wait for the next book!

Quotes:

“This is fucking fate,” I mutter just before I kiss her.

“Stop talking, Brooke, or I’ll occupy that mouth with something that will make it impossible for you to say anything.”
I get a husky laugh and she leans in to nip my bottom lip.

“Tonight, baby, you’re playing sexy librarian and I’m playing the naughty thug hockey player that fucks her over the back of the desk, okay?”
Brooke’s face goes beet red, but she nods her agreement at me.

Not the coach's daughter ;) Sexy and fun about sums up Bishop & Brooke. They have a few struggles to get through, but mostly they just have to figure out what they are willing to sacrifice for the other and themselves.

Bishop wasn't your typical fake-relationship romance with a ton of drama and lies. Instead I found this book to be a pretty light read without the distraction of too much angst. Bishop and Brooke were a great couple and I really liked how they didn't fight the strong connection they had together. The chemistry was off the charts hot and made this book very intriguing.

The heat level was a lot higher than I though it would be but I am definitely not complaining about that fact. I loved seeing how crazy Bishop and Brooke were for each other and how that passion in the bedroom turned into something much deeper.

Overall, I think Bishop was a great start to this new series and I can't wait to see what else will come of it. There was a really good setup for the other characters that will be getting a book and I'm excited to read their own stories.

All the heat, and all the heart!

The opening scene shows Bishop and Brooke hooking up in the purest one-night-stand sense. The way the author describes their night together makes it clear there are no emotions involved. The next morning, however, when her dad - his new boss - catches them making plans for round two in her office, the Lie is born and the game is on.

As they start to spend more and more time together, emotions get messy and the line between Fake-it-so-Dad-doesn't-Freak and Hey-this-is-starting-to-feel-Real gets more than a little blurry. Throw in a vengeful fake friend, a far-too-insightful mother, a twist on dear old Dad's interests, and enough hockey player hookups to make any single woman want to move to Phoenix, and you've got yourself a smoldering hot romance that is exactly what we've come to expect from this author.

As the first book in a new series focusing on a new hockey team, we are also introduced to several of the other players, the team owner, and other characters who it's clear we will be seeing in future books. This one had a HFN, leaving me wanting just a bit more closure for this couple but hoping it'll be included as a side note in a future volume. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This is the way to start a new series! Start off with a one-night stand, turn it into a fake engagement, and then watch it spark into a real relationship. Bishop and Brooke are absolutely precious together. Both are new to Phoenix and since they come from New York their "fake" engagement could be real. The more time they spend together, the more real it becomes until all bets are off. When the so called friend blows things up will they be able to withstand the fall out? This is well written and with great characters. Being this is a new series, we have a whole new set of players to get to know. This is going to be fun getting to know the team!

Definitely recommend this one!

**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

If you have enjoyed Ms Bennett’s Cold Fury hockey series, then this series will be right up your alley.

Well written and entertaining, I was pulled into Bishop’s story right from the beginning and could see the good guy underneath the playboy.

All of the characters were interesting and engaging and I appreciated the fact that Bishop was given multiple chances to screw up. You’ll have to read the book to find out if he passed those tests or not!

One of the things I really liked about this book is the fact that Ms Bennett was able to tell us Bishop and Brooke’s story while also building the world that will be the Vengeance series. Both things were done very well, and the quality of the story stood out because of it.

These are two characters that I liked and enjoyed seeing their somewhat unlikely connection. I am looking forward to getting to know the guys on the team a little bit better.

NHL star Bishop Scott has arrived in Phoenix ready to turn over a new leaf and make the most of this new opportunity he's been given, he'll be starting the season with new coaches and teammates on a whole new team. With a few days to spare before the new season gets underway, he decides to do a little exploring, and finds himself in a bar, and seated next to a beautiful woman, who is in need of a little saving from a drunk who can't take "no" for an answer. He decides to butt into their conversation, and save the day, which not only earns him a smile, but also an offer he can't refuse... a little no strings attached fun between the sheets. Not realizing this little encounter is about to take him on a path that is not in his "turning over a new leaf playbook."

New to town, Brooke Perron decides to check out the night life and have a few drinks, maybe meet a few locals, but nothing could have prepared her for the hunk that pulls up a chair beside her, and saves her from a drunk looking for a good time. Within minutes she realizes that he is not only easy on the eyes, but also intelligent, and really knows how to treat a lady; he's definitely someone she'd be into... but romance really isn't in her plan these days. Maybe a night of fun though??

Within the pages of this all consuming tale you will find an emotional story line brimming with heat and heart; these two had me feeling the words in my heart and at my fingertips; their intimate moments were scorching hot! The chemistry between Bishop and Brooke was immediate and undeniable, and while their relationship was supposed to be a farce it was actually intensely passionate, caring and tender... much like a real relationship! I loved my time with these two, they inspired many swoons and smiles, and their story also spawned introductions to some of Bishop's teammates that have left me quite excited for upcoming installments!! I highly recommend you meet these two their wonderful story will leave your heart overflowing!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Loveswept for allowing me to review this book.

There is nothing better than a Sawyer Bennett hockey story. I loved her Carolina Cold Fury series and that love has carried over to the Arizona Vengeance.

What started out as a one night stand turned into a fake romance turned into the real thing. This book is intended for adults. The heat level was wow! The attraction and chemistry was instantaneous and never slowed down. This book has you cheering the characters on throughout their whole relationship. The only thing I can say was that the ending didn’t feel like the ending to me. I kind of wanted more.

I can’t wait for Erik’s story next.

The first book in this series has made me an instant fan of the Arizona Vengeance!!!!

Bishop and Brooke got a huge surprise when they both ended up at the Vengeance arena. Getting caught with the coach's daughter could be a lot of trouble for Bishop, so Brooke blurts out the most logical reason they would be together: they've been in a relationship.

I laughed so much reading this book. It's light on the angst but there's definitely some drama that they need to navigate their way through. I finished this book in one sitting. I was glued to the screen and before I knew it, I hit the last page. If Bishop is any indication of how awesome the Vengeance is going to be, I can't wait for what comes next!

*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*

Sawyer Bennett is back with a new hockey series ‘Arizona Vengeance’. ‘Bishop’ is the first book of the series. Arizona Vengeance is NHL's newest expansion team. Being an expansion team allows them to pick one player from every team in the NHL and if the player is not protected by their teams, they are up for grabs. That is how this awesome characters came together. Bishop Scott relocated from New York to Phoenix. He is still in transition to adapt new city and new team. He decides to let loose and relax on his last day before his training starts and that is how he finds Brooke and spend an amazing night with her. What he didn’t except is to run into her at the arena the next day. Brooke is smart, beautiful, and down to earth. Before relocating Phoenix to be with her dad, she had an amazing job in merchandising in NY. Seeing the man she spend an amazing night with standing at her office door is shocking but soon both learns the reason in a compromising way. Brooke’s father is the head coach of Arizona Vengeance and when Brooke and Bishop get caught by Coach Perron in an intimate position, Brooke panics and announces their engagement to her father. Even though, Brooke’s lie wasn’t coming from bad intentions, Bishop gets pissed off. After both calms down they come up with a plan and an expiration date for their fake engagement. With the time they are spending together to make people believe their fake engagement, the lines between make believe and reality gets blurry and they realize that their relationship is anything but fake. More about what happen is for you to find out but what I can say is when you are done you will be looking forward to the next book in the series. Side characters were amazing. I cannot wait to read more about Erik Dalhbeck, Legend Bay, Tacker Hall, Dax Monahan and last but not least Blue.

‘Bishop’ is very light, fast read, free from too much drama. It is a sweet, sexy and heartwarming story. One thing that bothers me was the ending. It felt like there was more to the story but it abruptly stopped. I know there will be more books in the series but I wish there was an epilogue. Since I mentioned upcoming books in the series ‘Erik’ and ‘Legend’ is next in line. However, I am really looking forward to read Tacker and Dax’s stories. Also, I am definitely hoping for crossover stories between ‘Cold Fury’ and ‘ Arizona Vengeance’ series.

Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Yes.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.

A brand new hockey team, exclusively derived from existing teams plus upcoming rookie players; new players to get to know- all with their own history...an exciting adventure ahead.
Bishop leads off with a bang - firework attraction, an improvised relationship with a touch of deception, and a position to solidify on the newly selected Arizona Vengeance.
A truly enjoyable read with strong characters, evolving drama and storyline. Anticipation builds with what is to come next.

Enjoyed it

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Arizona Vengeance
Standalone
HEA

I'm looking forward to Erik's story.

I've been a longtime fan of the Carolina Fury series from Sawyer Bennett so I was excited for this new spinoff. Bishop is the first book in the Arizona Vengence series. Bishop centers around a misunderstanding after a one night stand.

I really enjoyed the majority of the book. I loved watching Bishop and Brooke's relationship go basically from friends with benefits to truly deeply caring for each other. There were a few parts that I feel like the words Bishop says and what he means don't exactly line up making him seem somewhat more misogynistic than I think his intentions was.

Overall, I really enjoyed this spin-off and can't wait to see what is to come next.

~miranda