Kace is the twentieth, and final, book in the Pittsburgh Titans series following rookie goalie Kace as he falls for his alter ego’s research partner, Laurel.
About Kace
Kace’s first name is William, and it is the name he goes by at school and in the world of scientific research. Kace is his middle name and how he is known in the hockey world. These two worlds are very different, but he is the same person straddling the line between them. He is a genius, but when he is given the opportunity to play professional hockey for the Titans, he jumps at it. But he is also continuing as a research assistant in physics with a team located at the University of Pittsburgh.
Laurel is the lead researcher for a physics project at the University of Pittsburgh. She is also an assistant professor there. She loves working with her research assistant since he catches trends or problems early and quickly allowing for corrections in a timely manner. Although they have never spoken or met, they do communicate over a secure messaging app. Over time, she has come to look forward to his messages.
Kace has been flirting with Laurel as William. But when he finds out she is going to an event, he decides to crash it. The first time he meets Laurel face to face is at this event, as Kace, the professional hockey player. She does not date athletes. But he is on a mission to change her mind.
All Kace wants is for Laurel to give him a chance as a hockey player. He knows she likes him as a research partner, but her aversion to athletes makes him want her to accept that piece of him, since it is such a major part of his life right now.
Laurel does not date much. She does not go out much, even with friends. So when she meets Kace, she is overwhelmed by his outgoing nature and desire to go out with her. Sports are not her thing. But Kace is persuasive. So she gives him a chance.
Over time, as her relationship with Kace grows, her relationship with William becomes more professional and less flirtatious. She is not sure what is going on, but she misses talking to him. Little does she know that Kace is keeping a whopper of a secret from her.
When the truth comes out, will it be the end of Kace and Laurel? Will she understand why he did not tell her he was also William? Will his teammates tell him “I told you so”?
Impressions
Throughout this book I kept asking myself how do you mesh two completely different types of people in to one person. I feel for Kace. It is a lot like an uber rich person wanting to be liked for them and not for their money. In this case, he wants Laurel to give a person outside her comfort zone a chance.
Laurel has a right to be upset that Kace did not disclose the other side of himself. She feels deceived. And she kind of is. But he did drop small hints. Listening to him talk, she should have figured out he is uber smart. Just because he is an athlete does not mean he is not smart. And just because he is smart does not mean he cannot be a professional athlete.
I really loved Laurel’s parents. They are down to earth people who raised a down to earth daughter. And her dad is a hoot. His love of hockey is beyond. So getting to go to the games with her and hang out with the team is the best thing she could ever give him.
But the thing that hit for me was the fact that all of the WAGs were there for Laurel. They took her under their wings. Invited her out. Gave her advice on how to handle dating a professional athlete. And in her bad moments, they were there to support her. Winnie is her go to person and she is there for her. This is a group of women and friends she never expected to have in her life and it has opened her eyes to how small her world is.
Narration
Goodness, it has been too long since I have listened to my man Aiden Snow. I love his deep, growly voice and he did Kace proud. Such a joy to listen to him. Isabelle Ruther is a new to me narrator, and I really enjoyed her take on Laurel. She is a nice change of pace in the narrator world and I am looking forward to more books read by her.
Availability
Kace is currently available for purchase in eBook and Audiobook formats on Amazon.
Series Listing
- Baden (Pittsburgh Titans Book 1)
- Stone (Pittsburgh Titans Book 2)
- Gage (Pittsburgh Titans Book 3)
- Coen (Pittsburgh Titans Book 4)
- Drake (Pittsburgh Titans Book 5)
- Cannon (Pittsburgh Titans Book 6)
- Hendrix (Pittsburgh Titans Book 7)
- Camden (Pittsburgh Titans Book 8)
- Bain (Pittsburgh Titans Book 9)
- Van2 (Pittsburgh Titans Book 10)
- Boone (Pittsburgh Titans Book 11)
- Callum (Pittsburgh Titans Book 12)
- Foster (Pittsburgh Titans Book 13)
- King (Pittsburgh Titans Book 14)
- Rafferty (Pittsburgh Titans Book 15)
- North (Pittsburgh Titans Book 16)
- Penn (Pittsburgh Titans Book 17)
- Lucky (Pittsburgh Titans Book 18)
- Atlas (Pittsburgh Titans Book 19)
- Kace (Pittsburgh Titans Book 20)
About Sawyer Bennett
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.
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