The Pecker Briefs (Legal Affairs #7)

I usually love, love, love Sawyer Bennetts books. They suck me in and dont let me go until Ive read the last page. Unfortunately, that didnt happen with this particular book. You may think its because its book #7 of this series and I havent read the others. Thats not so. I didnt even realize it was the middle of a series because this story is truly a book that can work as a standalone. There just wasnt that extra something that kept me engaged.

Now, that doesnt mean I didnt enjoy this story. I truly did. Ford and Viveka are both great characters and their chemistry is wonderful. Ford is so thoughtful and caring even though thats kind of the opposite of what your first impression would be. Viveka has so much grit and determination you cant help but admire her. Their chemistry is easy and laid back even with the explosive sex they have. Theres a comfort in their coupling, and thats not a bad thing.

There were some editing issues that drove me batty. But honestly, they werent that bad. Its just my bad habit of picking up every single misplaced punctuation mark or misused word. Im sure there are very few people who picked up on the things I did. I suppose those few things could have taken me out of the story more than I realized and therefore messed with the flow. Im just not sure what my issues were.

This was still a fantastic read. I love the title and the play on words. I love this author. As you can see, its still getting quite a decent rating from me. Im just used to giving her 4 and 5 stars for her stories. I really cant get enough of her Cold Fury series. So, if youre a new reader to Sawyer Bennett I would advise reading Alex first. And then maybe a bit further into that series. Then circle around back to this one. If youre already a fan of this author, youll enjoy this story. Its just not as explosive as the others.

The writing was amazing as always. I love Sawyer as she always delivers a fun, sexy, and gripping page turner. Viveka and Ford are lawyers on opposing sides of an animal rights case. This had a bit of suspense and plenty of steamy moments. I liked the ease of their relationship. They went from hot one night stand to more and it was comfortable and seamless.

My only complaint is Im not a fan of the hero or heroine having an opposite sex best friend. Fords best friend is a woman named Leary, who is not only his best friend but a woman he used to have sex with?! Really?! While I feel secure in my own relationship I would never be ok with my man opening up to another woman, especially if their relationship was once way more than friendship. I just thought it was odd.

But, this was still intriguing and fun and worth the read.

Ford Daniels and Viveka Jones are opposing counselors on a case about an endanger woodpecker or as they each name “the pecker brief.” Ford is a highly successful, monied attorney representing a hugely successful developer. Viveka is a struggling attorney who does more pro bono work than compensated cases. Her passion and the only area of law she practices is animal rights. Talk about opposite sides of the legal coin. Ford is not a long term relationship kind of a guy but he’s definitely interested in Viveka or V as he calls her. Unable to deny their attraction, they began a hot and heavy affair that borders on ethical conflict of interest. As things heat up both in the case and in their relationship, Vivica is threatened on several occasions and Ford is not happy knowing that it’s his client who’s behind the threats but unable to prove it. More and more Ford realizes that Vivica is the one and it startles him but also makes him happier than he’s ever been. The case is finally settled mostly in Ford’s client’s favor but an outside source gets the final say and there will be a change in the development of the property. Viveka and Ford get their happy ever after and the woodpeckers live to roost another day.

This delightful rom.com was such a pleasure to read. The dynamic between Ford and Vivica was heartwarming and poignant and oh so off-the-charts sexy. Both characters are genuinely likeable and you root from them the entire time.

5 stars

I must sound like a broken record when it comes to author Sawyer Bennett and my love for her words.
I love her storytelling and her characters never fail to bring out the feels.
And once again she’s delivered a sweet, fun, memorable, sexy, heartwarming and entertaining read with The Pecker Briefs.

I loved Ford and Viveka, they made me laugh with their banter, they made me smile with the way they tried to out do the other and they made me swoon watching them fall in love.
These two had everything I’m looking for when I pick up a romance book, great chemistry, humor, passion and smart honest characters that aren’t afraid to go after what they want.
Did I mention how hot these two where? *fans self*

Another plus was getting to revisit Leary and Reeve, I loved them from Friction and I was so happy we got to see how life was treating them <3

Sigh… the last few chapters I couldn’t stop smiling. The Pecker Briefs is defiantly going to be on my must read again list.

A big thank you to Sawyer Bennett for writing Ford’s story and for finding the perfect woman in Viveka for this wonderful, sweet and sexy man.

I don’t believe I’ve ever read a Sawyer Bennett book I didn’t like and this book is no exception. Great characters, a good story, laugh out loud moments and hot sex equals another Sawyer Bennett hit.

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