Tacker (Arizona Vengeance #5)

Tacker was one of my most anticipated books of the year and it was completely worth the wait! This beautiful tormented man deserved to find a happy future and Nora is a wonderful partner for him in so many ways.

After being helpless to stop his fiancee’s death and forced to watch it happen right before his eyes when their plane crashed, Tacker stopped living his life. A serious case of survivor’s guilt grips him, and his self destructive behavior has reached a breaking point. Hockey is the one last thing that he cares about in his life, and if he doesn’t get some professional help he will have that taken away from him too. Despite his behavior and attempts to push away anyone who cares about him, his teammates rally around him to give him that extra push he needs to take the lifeline being extended by team owner Dominik Carlson.

Nora has suffered extreme loss in her life too, and it eventually led her to her current profession. Her form of therapy involves working on a ranch with horses and other animals, and the shift from a traditional therapist’s office is exactly what Tacker needs to finally face his demons. At first he can’t believe anyone can possibly be that upbeat and sunny all the time, but once he learns her backstory and the amount of adversity she has overcome, he is convinced to open his mind- and heart.

Of course personal relationships between a client and therapist are a breach of ethics so once they start to realize feelings have moved out of professional territory, decisions have to be made. Do they take a chance on finding happiness together, and are they each ready to risk their heart after all they have been through?

The evolution of Tacker and Nora’s relationship felt oh so right based on their individual histories, and I loved every moment of it! Every heartbreaking and frustrating moment was wonderfully offset by heartwarming, hopeful and at times amusing moments. The Vengeance family once again demonstrated why they are so special and why I count this series among one of my all time favorites! I will be eagerly anticipating Dominik’s story given what I have seen of the man so far, and I am betting it is going to be a whole lot of fun to see Willow put him through hoops in order to win her over.

ARC received via author

I am not okay. This book was everything! The cover is life. That IS Tacker.

Its part of the Arizona Vengeance series. Although technically it can be read as a stand-alone, the experience is so much sweeter if you have read the previous books. It gives you so much more insight into Tacker and his emotional headspace prior to the events in his book. Tacker and Nora were so sweet. They both had so much to work through but their connection was so strong. I dont think anyone else would have done for Tacker and the same for Nora.

My only complaint about this book is that it ended. It just ended like I didnt want more Tacker and Nora. I do. I want more!

5 emotional and sexy stars! Love, love, love. Read this book!

*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**

Tacker is one of those books that any of us that have been reading the Arizona Vengeance series has been waiting for. Tacker grabbed our attention because of how bruised and broken he was and there is no doubt that Sawyer Bennett had a big job to deliver and boy did she!

Tacker Hall has been in a downward spiral for over a year. It all started two weeks before his wedding when he and his fiancee were involved in a plane crash; one that unfortunately MJ didn’t survive. The folded into himself and was basically mad at the world. He didn’t accept help and love from his friends and family and the one outlet he did have – hockey – he started making poor decisions that led to him being traded. A night of reckless drinking and driving has now presented him not only with a broken wrist, but an ultimatum and a list of requirements from the team. One of the biggest requirements is that he get therapy, which is the last thing he wants.

Nora Wayne is an equine therapist. Certainly not all of her therapy centers around her horses, but they are definitely a big part of her life and her ranch. When Nora ends up taking Tacker on as a client, she really doesn’t have the time, but a generous donation helps to sway her. What she doesn’t realize is that by meeting the hockey player, she might actually be meeting the one person who can help her as much as she can help him.

Will Tacker be able to be vulnerable enough to share his feelings and realize that his life is truly a gift or will he give up everything he’s worked for in his career?

This was an emotional story all the way around. I was not expecting the backstory of Nora to be as emotional as it was, but when I reflect upon it, it was the perfect way for it to happen. The connection between Nora and Tacker was genuine and trusting from early on because she was willing to be vulnerable with him as well. I loved these two characters and I also adored not only Raul, but also how Tacker’s teammates supported and encouraged him.

Kudos to Sawyer Bennett for a fantastic story and for living up to what so many of us were clamoring for!

I had been itching to get my hands on this book. Tacker has fascinated me from our first introduction to him. This book is very low angst and very character driven. Tacker and Nora don’t need more angst- they both have heartbreaking backstories.
HEA? More HFN
Cheating? No

Another Brilliant story in the Arizo a Vengeance series
Absolutely loved Tacker and Nora and the connection between them. So glad they were getting their HEA
Raul was just adorable with the way he treated Nora. He truly was a Father to her.

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