Dominik: An Arizona Vengeance Novel

Sawyer Bennett

Feb 2020 · Arizona Vengeance Book 6 · Big Dog Books, LLC

About this ebook

I built myself up from nothing. A product of the foster care system, I learned early on how to fight hard to get what I want. Whether it was starting my first company in college, earning my first billion, or buying my first professional sports team, I know how to get what I want, when I want it.

Until now.

Willow Monahan is fierce, independent, and hot as hell. She also takes great pleasure in shutting down my advances. The younger sister of one of my star players, Willow intrigues me to my very core. And while she may have willingly given me her body, she is hesitant to offer up more. Now I’m on a mission to find out why.

I’ve decided to approach my desire for Willow like I’ve approached much of my life; with persistence, determination, and a whole lot of that Dominik Carlson alpha charm. Buying a hockey expansion team, building the Arizona Vengeance from the ground up, and bringing home a championship may prove to be an easier feat than winning Willow’s heart. 

But I’ve never been a quitter. 

Willow Monahan… I’m coming for you.

Ratings and reviews

Dominik is the owner of the expansion team the Arizona Vengeance, who we have come to get to know quite well through the series. For all his power and authority, Dominik is extremely compassionate and generous; having had a rough time growing up in foster care, Dominik does his best to pay his good fortune forward. He is also extremely attracted to Willow, Dax‘s little sister, and he isn’t discreet about his intent to court her. It is really funny watching Dominik tease Dax about his interest in his sister. Willow is a bit of a conundrum; while she is independent and courageous, she is also insecure, hence her attempts to push Dominik away. Having been hurt in a previous relationship and with the nature of her profession, Willow has vowed to avoid serious relationships. While Dominik agrees to Willow’s demand for a no-strings-attached fling, he plans to ingratiate himself into her life so well that she can’t help but fall for him. You have got to love a man with a plan. The chemistry is off the charts between Willow and Dominik, however, there is a strong element of compatibility and ease with each other that is a special and rare element to most relationships. They compliment each other and fit seamlessly together. Unfortunately, there is still the issue of Willow’s very dangerous job as a photo-journalist; something which causes a rift between Willow and Dominik making Willow react rashly. The photo-journalist element of the plot was very thought-provoking; world news is a staple of modern life and something I, for one, take for granted, not fully accepting that people are literally putting their lives in danger to bring us this news. I have to say my eyes have definitely been opened and I now appreciate journalists a lot more, although not the gossip hounds. I adored the cross-over plot with Sawyer’s other series Jameson Force Security adding depth and insight into the continuing plots in both series. Not only does Dominik provide a heart-warming romance it also re-enforces the notion that family is not only about those related by blood but by the way in which you look after and care about each other.

I couldn't wait to get my hands on Dominik's story. The enigmatic team owner with a heart of gold has intrigued me from the start of the Arizona Vengeance series. I loved finally getting into his head and finding out more about his past. This is book 6 in the series, but can be read as a standalone. Previous couples and characters do appear, however, so the book would best be enjoyed in order. The back and forth between Dominik and Willow was great and I really enjoyed the chase. Both are very sexually open and free and I appreciated that the author celebrated this. Dominik and Willow had fantastic chemistry and I loved that once they enter into their arrangement, they only have eyes for each other. Yes, there's the inevitable push away as things develop into more (which honestly made me want to smack some sense into the characters), but I loved how much they truly saw the other. I enjoyed this one a lot, but did wish for more exploration into Dominik and Willow's relationship. The book told Dominik and Willow's story, but in many ways it also felt like a big Arizona Vengeance hug. The previous couples and characters make numerous appearances and play an integral part in the story. Even if you haven't read those books, the author does an excellent job getting you up to speed so that you can appreciate the camaraderie and friendship between these characters. I especially loved the surprise cross-overs between Sawyer Bennett's other worlds and how it tied everyone together. The stage is now set for Wylde to take a huge fall (into love) in the next book and I can't wait! 3.5 stars *I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*

Dominik Carlson, owner of the Arizona Vengeance and many other businesses/teams, is a powerful businessman. As a child, Dominik bounced around various houses while in the foster system, never feeling valued or good enough. Those feelings of inadequacy made him work harder to make something of himself in hopes of someday giving back to children stuck in the same situation he grew up in. Although he spends countless hours to ensure the Vengeance is on the path to win the Cup, he also devotes many hours working with foster kiddos, trying to instill hope that their dreams can come true if they work hard. He’s strong-willed, successful, dedicated, and ALL alpha male! While there’s never a shortage of women hoping to be “the one”, Dominik can’t seem to forget Willow. The one woman who wants nothing to do with him. Willow Monahan, sister to Dax, travels the world as a photojournalist. She’s beautiful, smart, sassy, independent, and a runner...She runs from her feelings, when she’s challenged, and when she’s told “no”. After having her heart broken, she’s vowed to NEVER hand her heart over to a man again. She’ll “commit” to a fling, but that’s about it. After an amazing night with Dominik, she gets scared and runs. She later returns home to support Dax and the Vengeance’s run for the Cup. The closer she gets to Dominik, the more her fears start to kick in. This time, she accepts a job in an unstable country, placing herself in grave danger... This novel....I honestly think Sawyer Bennett gets better with each novel! In my opinion, this is by far the best novel in the series-ranks right up there with Tacker! Dominik is a businessman, but a friend to all that meet him. He genuinely cares for all his players and has a hand in all their HEAs. Dominik is the perfect blend of Alpha male with a compassionate side. Willow, initially, is a challenge to Dominik. But she becomes so much more! I LOVED that she was strong and not whiny. It was equally nice to see her vulnerable side, the one that Dominik nurtured. The story itself was very realistic and a suspenseful page turner! I couldn’t put it down!!! Hats off to the crossover scene from the Code Name novels. Excellent!!! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.