Grizz is the first book in the new New York Vipers series featuring media problem child, Grizz McAvoy, and new public relations coordinator, Daisy Turner.
About Grizz
Grizz grew up playing hockey. His father treated him as if he were not good enough and he had to work harder. Then his father would put him on a regimen so he would do better next time. When he was drafter, he could not get away from Saskatchewan fast enough. Sadly, he left his sister behind to take care of their father. He has made a name for himself in the league for his rough play, penalties, fines and even suspensions.
Daisy grew up with loving parents in the Washington DC area. She has been working in the fashion magazine world for years. Until she no longer was. Her best friend from college is the nephew to the owner of the New York Vipers. He helps her get the job with them to perform a much needed PR makeover for one of their top players. She has no idea what she has just signed up for.
Their first encounter set the stage for what is yet to come. Grizz is in the team gym working out when Daisy walks in. He is surly and thinks he has sent her on her way. But she does not give up that easily and returns bearing all of his demands and proceeds to match him word for word, task for task, snark for snark.
Sadly, this is not the end of their push/pull relationship. The ping pong tournament was a hoot. Throw in giving the wrong street to the taxi causing them to be late and these two are like oil and water.
But something is changing in Grizz. He has definitely calmed down and is behaving better with the press after games. The team owner is chalking it up to Daisy, but she is not so sure she has done anything of value.
But the fact that Daisy hears him when he does not thing anyone is listening. When she wants to play up how much he supports the Alzheimer’s charity, he adamantly refuses. When she finds out why, she learns more about him than she ever expected to.
Things are changing in their relationship. They are no longer enemies. Although they have both been attracted to each other since the beginning, neither would act on it. But now, all bets are off.
But when Grizz oversteps in a press interview, Daisy is there to scold him. But instead she gets something she never expected.
Is this the end of Grizz and Daisy? Will he apologize? Will she take the job she was offered in Los Angeles?
Impressions
I have never laughed so hard at some of the stunts Grizz pulled in this book. He was born to keep you on your toes. But Daisy has snark and gives as good as she gets. She will keep him on his toes and the banter is priceless.
Grizz’s backstory is heartbreaking. When he has to fly home to deal with his father’s illness, Daisy is there to support him. But even though his dad only remembers the good times, Grizz is reliving all of the horrible days growing up. He is having issues letting go of his anger, and who could blame him. But the only way he will find peach is if he comes to terms with what happened, the man his father was and the man his father is now.
I think my favorite line in the book was when the owner ot the Vipers tells Grizz that he and Daisy are the worst kept secret ever. I about spit my coffee out of my mouth. They made no effort to conceal their relationship, but to have your boss tell you he has known all along is a whole other story.
Narration
It has been awhile since I have listened to both Lance Greenfield and Lucy Rivers so it was like going home to hear them narrate this book. These two work so well together, I hope to hear more from this duo in future books.
Availability
Grizz is currently available for purchase in eBook format on Amazon.
Series Listing
- Grizz (New York Vipers Book 1)
- Julian (New York Vipers Book 2)
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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About Bill Keenan
Bill Keenan played hockey at Harvard University from 2005 to 2008 and professionally in Europe from 2009 to 2012. After completing his MBA at Columbia Business School, he worked for two years in Deutsche Bank’s investment banking division. He currently serves as COO of Graydon Carter’s Air Mail.
