Marek by Sawyer Bennett Review

4.5 Smooches

Synopsis

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. . . .

Review

I loved the premise of this story. It had so many things I love in my romance and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Overall I have to say it lived up to what I thought it would be. I am a sucker for a second chance romance, especially one with a child involved. Add to that a somewhat mean man who needs to be brought to his knees and you have me hooked.

For the most part, I couldn’t put the book down. I do think the drama between Gracen and Marek might have gone on a bit too long but nothing that truly upset me as a reader. Overall, I was really into their story and their journey to finally get the HEA they always deserved.

~miranda