a light fun read

I enjoyed reading Wylde and Clarke's story. It was light and fun most of the time with a little heart ache thrown in for something a little different. The ending disappointed me a little as it felt so abrupt but I guess that's what the next book in the series will be for. As always the narration by Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom was great to listen to really bringing the characters to life.

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Super enjoyable relaxing audio

Wylde by name, wild by nature. What a wonderful, angst free, enjoyable read. A truly addictive hockey romance that sees bookshop owner Clarke Webber attracting the attention of NHL hockey star Aaron Wylde after he sees her through her shop window. Intrigued by the quiet redhead who knows nothing of his fame (in fact she knows nothing about hockey at all), he manages to snag a couple of dates out of her. Herein starts the demise of Aaron’s reputation as the biggest playboy on the Arizona Vengeance. Clarke May have agreed to a couple of dates, but she isn’t a pushover, and she’s been taken advantage of in the past, she’s not going to let Aaron charm his way into her life. A holiday audio that I found thoroughly enjoyable. Of course Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom narrate to perfection, I can’t imagine a better Aaron and Clarke.

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the hockey star and the book nerd

Aaron Wylde is known by his last name...because of what it implies...he is wild and a bit of a manw*ore. Until he runs by a small bookstore and is enticed by its quiet owner. A bet about book quotes creates a date for Wylde to one of his teammate’s wedding...this ultimately leads to a relationship. However, relationships are difficult under any circumstance, throw in an embarrassing reality TV moment and puck bunnies, and Wylde and Clarke’s is very challenging. Can it last?
Another great story in the lives of the Arizona Vengeance hockey players. The camaraderie between the players and the wives is envious. Definitely recommend and placing in my re-listen collection!
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Aaron & Clarke!

Each book in this series has me falling head over heels for the hero, and each time I think this is my favorite. Then Sawyer Bennett gives me another and I find myself once again, finding my new favorite! Aaron Wylde is a playboy. A hockey player with a reputation for one night stands, he finds himself intrigued with bookstore owner Clarke. She is not your ordinary woman. She is smart, beautiful, and doesn't look for the celebrity in him. When he tricks her into a date, she is wary, but why? Could it be his reputation? Will he be able to win her over? Are her reasons valid for her uncertainty? Bennett has made me fall in love with this couple. Aaron proves to be quite the man. He is warm, loving and will to do whatever it takes. Clarke is different than his normal hookup. She is hesitant, and we get to watch her bloom with Aaron. Plus we get to be with all the team and their significant others which for me is always so much fun. It's the familiar feeling of friends and family as love grows. Bennett stole my heart and I am sure she will be aiming for it again!

The narrator choices are spot on for this listen. Aaron needs to have a warm, sensual voice and Teddy Hamilton has it in spades. He can make anyone feel comfortable with his easy timbre and mellow tones. CJ Bloom's voice is exactly as I would have pictured Clarke to sound. She has a slight vulnerability at some points, and extreme confidence in others. These two storytellers are the perfect fit for this listen.

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Wylde, going domestic

Wylde... is going domestic. Well not instantly. But just wait til he stumbles across the book store nerd - heck yeah, a heroine to connect with.

I loved the aspect of celebrity vs person and how that was brought out in the book. Wylde honestly didn't seem all that wild anymore by the start of the book, so there wasn't a huge change for him, while the heroine took on a bigger chance. It almost went too smoothly, lacking some tension, and then the big dark moment and resolution seemed at the same time over the top, out of nowhere and resolved too easily. Fun, but could have been a bit more. The bulk of the story was really great though, to reconnect with all the Vengeance players.

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Wylde ride

I could not put this book/ audio down. Clarke and Aaron’s story was so good. How he got her to go out with him was wonderful and new. Getting to be invited to all of the wedding for all the other characters was so much fun. Sawyer Bennett has not disappointed and now I can’t wait for the next book and to see what Is going on with other players. Teddy Hamilton and cute bloom keep you interested with their narration

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Sawyer Bennett scores again with this story

I love hockey. I am drawn to any hockey romance and Sawyer Bennett is my favorite author for just those stories. This series has had me hooked since the first story. Wylde has to be my favorite of the series. I love when a hero has to work to get his girl. Clark does not make it easy for Wylde. But Wylde is determined to get his girl. These two are complete opposites, or so we think. Clark loves books so much that she runs a bookstore. Wylde is a player, with women and in hockey. As Wylde breaks through Clark's walls, we discover they have much more in common. I love the push and pull between them. Wylde captured my heart as he really worked hard to capture Clark's. Sawyer Bennett hooked me from the first chapter and I could not stop listening until the end.

Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom really bring this story to life. I felt as if I was right there in the story with them. Wylde and Clark became more like friends to me and I just could not get enough of them. Teddy was a great Wylde. He brought out the ruggedness that I expect from hockey players, yet Teddy was also able to bring out Wylde's softness as he woos Clark. CJ narrated Clark as I imagined her, strong willed and determined. I really enjoyed this narrating team and I hope to hear more from them.

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Fantastic Story & Narration🎧Amazing Sports Romance

I loved this book, I was swept into the story right from the start and it held me captive straight to the end. Sawyer Bennett is a gifted author, she has a wonderful writing style, she has a great ability to bring her readers and/or listeners right along side the characters, giving them inside views of what they are thinking, seeing and going thru. Her storylines and characters are realistic and easy to relate to. This book is Aaron Wylde story, a fairly new team member of the “Arizona Vengeance”, a self proclaimed player on and off the ice, he loves the attention and the women aka puck bunnies that come his way. Other team members look up to him for his way with the women. The season is over and he has some down time, jogging along the street past a book store when someone inside captures his attention, a gorgeous woman with red hair and glasses. He continued to jog but was drawn back and had to go check her out. Woman usually recognize him and fall at his feet but not Clarke Webber, the owner of Clarke’s Corner and the woman who captured Wylde’s interest. She is immune to his charm and good looks, but he is determined to win her over and I love the way he gets that first and second date. Wylde schools the book nerd, LOL! There is chemistry between them but Clarke has history with fame and it is not a good one which makes her resistance to get involved even more. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story is beautifully plotted with plenty of drama, a touch of angst, humor, some heartfelt moments and some hot romance. I love the camaraderie amongst the team members, as well as their women. It was great to see and catch up with characters from earlier books too. Sawyer Bennett, thank you for another awesome story and this awesome series.

Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom are fabulous narrators and voice artists. Perfectly casted to portray the characters and bring them and their story to life. They sounded just as I pictured the characters to sound, capturing all their emotions and projecting them into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen🎧

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Wild over Wylde!!

Goodness gracious! This Wylde boy is one of my favorites. He's seriously sweet and charming. I love how captivated he was with Clarke. I love that she put up a bit of a resistance and they really developed a friendship with some mad attraction lacing the aor between them. I have to say, my respect goes up a few notches when the female doesn't just fall in bed. I have to give Clarke some props! She's one class act!! Some of my favorite scenes of Wylde was getting to revisit with several previous Arizona Vengeance players and their better halves.

Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom were magical!! I love the soft and silky sounds of Bloom's voice. Paring her with Teddy Hamilton could not have been any better. They are both so flawless in the execution. Love, love, loved this perfect narration!! More!!

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Adorable and sweet and funny

Oh my god. Sweet, sexy, funny and just so adorably cute.

WYLDE was exactly what I needed right now. An easy, lighthearted love story where the biggest hurdle for the young, famous, rich hockey star, who is used to get every woman he wants to lay at his feet, is to get one particular woman to like and agree on a date with him …

When Aaron Wylde spots Clarke in her bookstore it’s insta-attraction. And irritably, the playboy – the wild Wylde, he is called by his last name for a reason, after all – wants to actually get to know her. Huh. Strange. Because he very surely is not doing these dating stuff – and Clarke for sure is not going to date some famous guy …

Yes, this was insta-fascination - at least for Wylde, but he has to work to charm Clarke. There’s no insta-bed-hopping, which I found so refreshing. There is this utterly sweet build-up of fondness and chemistry, which I found so refreshing for a change. Sigh.

Oh, and there’s weddings galore in this one too, which helped hitting me with all the feels some more. Yes, there’s barely any drama in this one, but I still gobbled this one up in no time and couldn’t stop listening.

… it doesn’t hurt that it’s narrated by Teddy Hamilton and CJ Bloom either. A duo of insanely talented voice artists that just added another layer to the swoony experience that is this story.

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