Off the Record
Authors: Sawyer Bennett
Tags: #Romance, #Contemporary, #Young Adult, #new adult, #erotic, #hockey
| Off the Record | |
| Off Series [3] | |
| Sawyer Bennett | |
| Big Dog Books (2013) | |
| Rating: | **** |
| Tags: | Romance, Contemporary, Young Adult, new adult, erotic, hockey |
Ever Montgomery suffered the ultimate betrayal by the one man who she should have been able to count on for anything. It has left her hurt, jaded and incapable of forming relationships, but it also means that she can spot a liar a mile away. These traits are earning her a reputation as a reporter with a keen nose for a good story and a complete understanding of the extreme power of the written word.
Lincoln Caldwell, is the hot goalie for the New York Rangers. At twenty-four and a rising star, he works hard and he plays even harder. He’s gorgeous and carefree—the ultimate charmer. Ladies fall at his feet and the single life has never been lived the way Linc Caldwell does it.
When Ever publishes an article about Linc containing information that she received off the record, she finds herself on the receiving end of the athelete’s fury. Rather than basking in the glory of exposing Linc as a shameless user of women, she finds herself at his mercy when he demands and receives retribution. Required by her editor to trail Linc for six weeks, Ever is forced to look at the real Linc Caldwell.
And she just might find that she has misjudged him.
This book can be read as a stand alone, as can any book in the Off Series.
"Off The Record is rich with romance, heartache, hot sex, and characters you can root for."
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NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely
"Sawyer provides great reading experiences. Her writing is so spot-on that I connect with her characters and get lost in the story. With every story I find connections to some part of my own life. Isn't that what makes reading meaningful? The Off Series is one that I will happily come back to again and again. It just doesn't get any better than this." -
*A Tale of Many Reviews
"*Full of emotion, heart warming romance and steamy sex, Off The Record is an absolute must read! " -
Globug and Hootie Need a Book
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"Sawyer Bennett writes in an easy flowing style that pulls you in, makes you feel for her characters, and makes you want to be part of their group."
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Reviews by Tammy and Kim
Off The Record
Copyright © 2013 by Sawyer Bennett
Published by Big Dog Books
All Rights Reserved.
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
No part of this book can be reproduced in any form or by electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without the express written permission of the author. The only exception is by a reviewer who may quote short excerpts in a review.
Cover Design by Vitalink
Interior Design by Novel Ninjutsu
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This has been a wild ride...the Off Series. I have had such amazing support from so many people, that it wouldn’t be possible for me to name them all. But a few do stand out when it came to writing Off The Record.
First, my amazing husband, Shawn. He has continued to encourage me in my writing career, even though it has meant many hours with my nose buried in a laptop and saying, “Uh-huh” when he asks me something, even though I’m not really paying attention. I hope that one day things will settle down and I can give you the attention you deserve.
My law partner, Jennifer, for letting me take so much time away from our practice, particularly when I got tight on deadlines. You are amazing that you let me pursue dreams other than the ones that we built together.
Shout out to my pal, Wendy, for helping me tweak and refine the manuscript.
To Jeanne Frazier and the gang at Vitalink for the amazing cover design.
Thank you to Jay Byars, Major Model Management and Rick Day Photography for letting Jay’s hot face grace the cover. I love it and I know all of the readers will adore him too. I first found a picture of Jay on the internet before I even started writing the book. He was literally who I envisioned as Linc Caldwell, so it was extra special that I was able to put him on the cover. Ladies...try not to drool...you may short out your E-Reader or smear the print!
Finally, to Ellie at Love N. Books and Kayla at My Book Muse. You gave me invaluable opinions and advice along the way, and let’s not forget...it was your brilliant minds that came up with the title!!! Much love!!!
Five years ago...
He’s gone.
I can’t believe he’s really gone.
Maybe he’ll come back. Maybe he’ll realize what a stupid, selfish decision he’s made and he’ll come back. He’ll beg forgiveness and after we make him grovel just a bit, we’ll open our arms up and tell him it’s okay. We’ll assure him that a moment of weakness is all it was. I know my mom can’t do it, but I’ll give him the strength and fortitude he’ll need to get us through this family disaster. I’ll take care of both him and mom, and he’ll see...that as a family, we can handle anything.
But deep down...I know he’s not coming back.
My tears have finally dried and I sit up in my bed. I rest my hand on my pillow, which is soaking wet from the rivers of sorrow I cried. My brain is thumping like a brass band has taken up residence inside. Cocking my head slightly, I can still hear my mom’s muffled sobs in her room next door. I think her tears may take a little longer to subside than mine.
Swinging my legs over the side of my bed, I stand. I’m a little wobbly but I guess that’s to be expected after lying here for almost two hours...just crying. My head feels fuzzy and my body weak. There is no time for that, however.
I need to go to my mom.
Opening her bedroom door, I see her lying on her side. She’s curled in a fetal position, with one of her pillows crushed to her chest. She’s trying to hold on to something, and sadly, a pillow is all she has.