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Marek: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel (Carolina Cold Fury Hockey Book 11) Kindle Edition

by Sawyer Bennett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,223 ratings
USA TODAY BESTSELLER • When the Carolina Cold Fury’s hottest young star gets blindsided by an ex with a scandalous secret, it’s game on.
 
“One of the best voices in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne
 
Marek Fabritis is used to delivering blows, not receiving them. But when he gets tipped off by an anonymous email about his ex-girlfriend, the news leaves him ice cold—and it’s not because Gracen Moore is getting married to a total jerk. It’s the fact that Marek has a three-year-old daughter he never knew about. Now he’s going back home, not to play knight in shining armor but to make damn sure that no man takes what’s his. For the first time, there might be something more important than hockey.
 
Gracen Moore has always loved Marek. That’s why she let him go, so he could pursue a career in the NHL. And that’s why she never told him about Lilly. Only now does Gracen realize that she made an unforgivable mistake. But is that any reason for Marek to crash her wedding and make an epic scene? If the spark that still smolders between them is to be trusted, maybe. Still, Gracen’s not getting her hopes up. Because she knows better than anyone that appearances aren’t always what they seem. . . .

Praise for Marek

“Another five-star read from Sawyer Bennett! A second-chance roller coaster of emotions. I was cheering for Marek from page one. Loved it.”—USA Today bestselling author Sidney Halston

“Marek is a steamy, emotional, second-chance romance that had me rooting for both deeply scarred characters. Sawyer Bennett neverdisappoints.”—Gillian Archer, author of Rough Ride

“Just when I think the Carolina Cold Fury Hockey series couldn’t possibly get any better, Sawyer Bennett gives us Marek!”—Steph and Chris’s Book Review (five stars)

The Carolina Cold Fury series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately:
ALEX
GARRETT
ZACK
RYKER
HAWKE
MAX
ROMAN
LUCAS
VAN
REED
MAREK

And don’t miss her Arizona Vengeance series:
BISHOP
ERIK
LEGEND

The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels:
SEX IN THE STICKS
JILTED

And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order:
SUGAR DADDY
SUGAR RUSH
SUGAR FREE

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  1. Book 11 of 11
    Carolina Cold Fury Hockey
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    215 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  6. Publication date
    May 22, 2018
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“One of the best voices in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne

“Another five-star read from Sawyer Bennett! A second-chance roller coaster of emotions. I was cheering for Marek from page one. Loved it.”—USA Today bestselling author Sidney Halston

“Marek is a steamy, emotional, second-chance romance that had me rooting for both deeply scarred characters. Sawyer Bennett neverdisappoints.”—Gillian Archer, author of Rough Ride

“Just when I think the Carolina Cold Fury Hockey series couldn’t possibly get any better, Sawyer Bennett gives us Marek!”—Steph and Chris’s Book Review (five stars)

“Sawyer Bennett melts the ice with book eleven in the Cold Fury Hockey series, Marek. . . . The plot was exceptional. It was realistic and heartfelt.”—Diane’s Book Blog (five stars)

“Get ready. The puck isn’t the only thing that is going to drop”—PopSugar
 
“Written in dual points of view, in present tense, first person, the story unfolds at a nice pace, and lets the readers get to know the characters very well.”—Unconventional Book Views

“This was a story that kept me glued to the pages. . . . A journey full of angst, emotional intensity, and hurtful words, but it’s ultimately a journey based on the love.”—Words of Wisdom . . . from The Scarf Princess

“Sawyer never disappoints me with her characters who always have the perfect amount of humor and snark.”—Two Book Pushers

“I could seriously read this series forever! . . . Marek is a second-chance romance with a huge secret uncovered, a cute kid in the mix, and the girl that got away. . . . Another winner by Sawyer Bennett.”—Literati Literature Lovers

“I love this series! Hot hockey players who love their jobs, their fame, and their women. This second-chance story had all the ingredients for a realistic romance. The characters were great and the plot was interesting and the banter had depth.”—The Book Hookup

“There is great character development in this emotional and satisfying second-chance romance. I loved all the fun interactions between the characters and all the entertaining secondary characters.”—Cocktails and Books

“I fell in love with this cover and then I fell in love with Marek. Sawyer Bennett once again delivers a fun and hot sport romance.”—Schmexy Girl Book Blog 

“Sawyer Bennett delivers another hockey hero that keeps our hearts hammering and us cheering on the sidelines for him to score and win in the game of love. I highly recommend Marek for a couple whose passion and tempers run hot that have you addicted and loving every minute of it.”—Rochelle’s Reviews

“Their second chance started off tumultuous. Their road to happiness is anything but smooth and in the end their love ends up being a very beautiful thing.”—Love N. Books

“Marek is a second chance, secret child romance . . . the story is a page turner and I devoured it quickly.”— Romance Between the Sheets

About the Author

Cris Dukehart is an award-winning storyteller who has narrated books in a wide variety of genres, from romance and science fiction to children's literature and autobiography. She can also be heard in commercials, e-learning projects, and corporate narrations.

Graham Halstead is a Brooklyn-based actor and voice artist. His voice work includes animation, commercials, and Audie and AudioFile Earphones Award-winning audiobook narration. His work in the theater includes performances in New York, regionally in Washington DC, and internationally in Edinburgh and London.

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Sawyer Bennett has written more than thirty books and has been featured on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. A reformed trial lawyer, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0755ZX3PX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Loveswept
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 215 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399178412
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 11 of 11 ‏ : ‎ Carolina Cold Fury Hockey
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New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.

If you’d like to receive a notification when Sawyer releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter (sawyerbennett.com/signup).

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Customers enjoy this hockey novel's amazing love story and find it engaging from start to finish. The characters are well-developed, with one customer noting how they overlap between the series, and customers particularly like the sweet girl character. The book features lots of angst and romance, with one customer describing it as a hot steamy read.

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44 customers mention "Story quality"38 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a fantastic read with an amazing love story, and one customer notes that each novel in the series is unique.

"...so great at making each novel unique while maintaining her engaging style of writing. You will never say that her books are cookie cutter plots." Read more

"This is a well written story. The characters are fully developed and likable. The plot is well paced and angst-filled. I like the ending." Read more

"I loved ALL of the Cold Fury books and can’t wait to jump back into the Arizona Vengeance Series...." Read more

"...For me the book was ok and I do recommend it as it is part of a great series...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"10 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one noting how they overlap between the series, and another mentioning their distinct personalities.

"This is a well written story. The characters are fully developed and likable. The plot is well paced and angst-filled. I like the ending." Read more

"...I love how the characters overlap between the series." Read more

"...I just could not bring myself to like Marek. He is one big, selfish guy. Gracen and Marek have a complicated past...." Read more

"...Also, intertwined in the story is a varied cast of supporting characters (many you may recognize from other Cold Fury books) who really enhance the..." Read more

8 customers mention "Sweetness"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character's sweetness, with one mentioning her killer smile.

"...For her part, Lilly was a cutie! I could totally see her in my head giving the wary eye to new people or smiles for her mama!..." Read more

"Le Sighhhh...Marek is so dreamy! Sexy hockey player, killer smile, and ohhh his dirty talking game is...on pointttt!..." Read more

"...But know this, Lilly is the sweetest little girl and her parents love her dearly. I think far is like my favorite character in the book...." Read more

"...But if course we get our happy ending and Lilly is just adorable...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it's a solid addition to the Cold Fury series.

"...this is one of my favorite series and this was certainly another strong offering!" Read more

"I love the cold fury. Love, love, love. I've read every single book and adore everything Sawyer Bennett writes...." Read more

"...Good addition to the Cold Fury Hockey series...." Read more

"Love, love, love the Cold Fury series (hope this is not the last book, Holt needs a story). This was a great second chance love story!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Romance"5 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one review highlighting its emotional depth and bittersweet nature.

"...The plot is well paced and angst-filled. I like the ending." Read more

"...betrayal from both Gracen and Marek, the second chance, it's all so bittersweet. I connected easily with the characters, the plotline and storyline...." Read more

"...She was whiny and weak. There was no love development in this story. It didn't seem he ever loved her...." Read more

"...The characters were exceptionally well-written with lots of angst and romance and throughout this story the reader was given a glimpse of previous..." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a hot steamy read.

"...Its a second chance, secret baby, hot steamy read. Bennett is so great at making each novel unique while maintaining her engaging style of writing...." Read more

"Le Sighhhh...Marek is so dreamy! Sexy hockey player, killer smile, and ohhh his dirty talking game is...on pointttt!..." Read more

"...I really loved this book, so if you are looking for a well written, sexy read this is the book for you...." Read more

"This is a nice summer read if you like second chance romance. Good addition to the Cold Fury Hockey series...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer Marilyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Here's to second chances
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
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    Sawyer Bennett scores a game winning goal with this Cold Fury Hockey novel. Ultimately romantic, this one takes you you some hurt and heartbreak to get there. Its a second chance, secret baby, hot steamy read. Bennett is so great at making each novel unique while maintaining her engaging style of writing. You will never say that her books are cookie cutter plots.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
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    This is a well written story. The characters are fully developed and likable. The plot is well paced and angst-filled. I like the ending.
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  • Wrapitshows
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved them all!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
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    I loved ALL of the Cold Fury books and can’t wait to jump back into the Arizona Vengeance Series. I love how the characters overlap between the series.
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  • June49
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best book in the Cold Fury Hockey series.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018
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    I preordered this book and very excited to get it. However, when I started reading it I knew I had heard this story before. For those of us who have read the series up to this point, most of this story can be found in the book "Reed." I kept waiting for more of something in this book but it didn't happen. Yes, Marek and Gracen have a child together that she kept a secret until the little girl was 3 years old. Yes, Marek broke up with her and she was devastated by that but they were young and no comparison to keeping a father from his child. I wasn't crazy about Gracen as a character and the decisions she made throughout the book. I liked Marek and give him a little bit of room to catch up being a father. But in the end of the story I felt like the author didn't give me enough to give the book 5 stars. I just wanted more for Marek's story. More in building the relationship back up and more of Marek getting to know Lilly who by the way is just adorable. For me the book was ok and I do recommend it as it is part of a great series. Maybe it is a better story if reading as a stand alone and the reader knows nothing about Marek from the book "Reed."
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  • KDM1004
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018
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    This book started as a slow burn, but once it heated up...it was scorching! Marek truly was a jerk for a good portion of this book. He was justifiably angry with Gracen for keeping his daughter a secret, but he needed to step up to the daddy plate sooner. I wanted to not like Gracen, but she was doing what a mom does best—protecting her baby. Once some of the dust settled on these two and they started to talk things out, I really enjoyed them together. Ms. Bennett did a wonderful job portraying the difficulties inherent to a single parent and parenting in general. I loved seeing both Marek and Gracen embrace their new role as parents to Lilly together. For her part, Lilly was a cutie! I could totally see her in my head giving the wary eye to new people or smiles for her mama! This was a story that could have gone terribly wrong, but ended up being wonderful!
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  • Heather F.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid addition to the Cold Fury series!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
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    **I received an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**

    Marek is the 11th book in Sawyer Bennett's Cold Fury Hockey series and while it helps to read all of the books in the series, this title can standalone and you don't lose anything. What I can say is after reading the previous book in the series, Reed, I was more than ready to get my hands on this one based on the way Reed's book ended.

    Marek Fabritis has had two loves in his life, hockey and his ex-girlfriend Gracen Moore. However when it came down to it years ago, he chose hockey over Gracen. When he gets an anonymous email saying that she's getting married, there is no way that Marek can let that happen, so he sets out to stop the wedding. Not only is it about not wanting her to end up with someone else, he doesn't want anyone else to be the father figure to his three year old daughter. A daughter that he has just learned about. A daughter he has missed three years with.

    When Marek brings Gracen and Lilly to North Carolina to live with him, you can cut the tension between the two adults with a knife. As Marek begins to get to know Lilly, he can't seem to get past the deception of Gracen not telling him she was pregnant. Conversely, Gracen is still deeply wounded by the fact that Marek chose hockey over her.

    Will the years these two have been apart given them the maturity and clarity to try to make it work between them or is it all they can hope for to co-parent their daughter and move on apart from one another? And, will another secret that Gracen is harboring end up causing more trouble than anyone can imagine?

    I really enjoyed the "realness" of this book. It was easy for me to see how the feelings of the characters could happen in the real world and how they both had to really take stock of themselves, their feelings and the best interests of their young child. Sawyer Bennett is one of my favorite authors and this is one of my favorite series and this was certainly another strong offering!
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  • Luv2Read
    5.0 out of 5 stars She hid his child for three years from him, now he is going to take back what is his.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018
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    Marek, leaves behind Gracen, to pursue his career as a professional hockey player only to find out he has a daughter, Lilly, that's three years old and her mom plans on marrying a creep from high school who will now be raising his child. So what can he do?
    Stop the wedding, and kidnap the bride and his daughter and bring them back with him.
    But, now what? He's angry and confused and not sure what to do next.

    Gracen, is stuck being engaged, to a man she doesn't love, to save her parents house.
    She feels guilty that she kept Lilly, from her dad this long and wants to rectify that, but she still has feelings for Marek.
    Now they must work through these feelings of betrayal they both have towards one another for the sake of their daughter.
    Another great read from an author, who knows how to write a great romance.
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  • Michele L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 18, 2018
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    Loved Marek & Gracen’s story! I love Sawyer’s style of writing & find her books hard to put down... I need to know what happens! Another awesome book 💕📚💕
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  • patti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2018
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    I can not get enough of this great series!! This is a great second chance on love story!! After Marek breaks up with his teenage girl friend Gracen..he goes on to the NHL and lives his playboy ways. Gracen is on the verge of marrying someone else and Marek stops the wedding and drags her and his 4 years old daughter away. Can these two get through all the hurt that they have slung at each other?? Great series, great book...don't hesitate to one click the book!!
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  • Vivien
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second chance love!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2022
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    Marek Fabritis gets the shock of his life when he receives an email telling him his ex girlfriend is getting married. Returning to his home town he finds out that Gracen kept a secret from him. A daughter called Lilly. Forcing Gracen and Lilly to return with him, Marek installs them in his home. Can they get through the secrets to find solid ground? Do they still have feelings hidden deep? This was a read of second chances and chemistry, first love and lasting hearts.
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  • Oz reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on May 25, 2018
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    Loved it... Sawyer Bennett’s writing just gets better with every book!
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  • M. Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for Marek by Sawyer Bennett
    Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2018
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    Wow! What a great read. Read in one night. Wasn't too sure about Marek but love live that he had a second chance with Gracen and his daughter Lilly! It was also nice to catch up with other Cold Fury teammates.
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