Spotlight & Giveaway: Code Name: Heist by Sawyer Bennett

Posted January 6th, 2020 by in Blog, Spotlight / 52 comments

Today it is my pleasure to Welcome author Sawyer Bennett to HJ!
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Hi Sawyer and welcome to HJ! We’re so excited to chat with you about your new release, Code Name: Heist!

 
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Please summarize the book for the readers here:

Saint Bellinger was a world-class thief, until his partner in crime, and lover, sent him to prison. Now, as an employee of Jameson Force Security, he has been hired to bring down a crime ring by going undercover. Unfortunately, that means coming face-to-face with the woman that betrayed him.
 

Please share your favorite line(s) or quote from this book:

“Where is she?”
“She took off as soon as we got here,” he replies tiredly.
“Jesus, Cruce,” I growl in irritation. “What is it with you and losing women?”
If I weren’t so furious right now, I would laugh. Cruce had once lost Kynan’s fiancée, Joslyn, to a madman who’d been stalking her. Granted, Joslyn had very cleverly duped Cruce. His own woman, Barrett, had then gotten kidnapped right out from underneath him. I’ll concede there were extenuating circumstances—such as the flash-bang grenades used to disable him—but still.
And now, once again, he’s managed to lose another woman?

 

Please share a few Fun facts about this book…

There is some crossover in this book, as readers will get a small glimpse of the Fournier family. Max and Lucas Fournier are both members of the Carolina Cold Fury, and each have books within the series of the same name.

 

What first attracts your Hero to the Heroine and vice versa?

There is actually a long history between Saint and Sindaria (Sin). They were once lovers and partners in crime, but she sent him to prison. Now they’re face-to-face for the first time in years, and while there is bad blood, there is still a strong physical attraction.

 

Did any scene have you blushing, crying or laughing while writing it? And Why?

The scene where Saint first confronts Sin after her betrayal was…intense. These two have some serious emotions raging between them.

I’m halfway up when I realize I hadn’t heard the door latch or the lock engage. I pivot to make my way down but then release an involuntary yip of fright when I find Saint only two steps behind me.
His face is darkly thunderous. I should have known this was going to happen. During Saint’s introduction to the rest of the team, my spine had tingled with the awareness that the cool and polite mask he wore was a façade. Underneath it, I’d sensed waves of pent-up anger and hostility. I was under no illusion I’d be able to escape a confrontation with him.
Just didn’t think it would happen so soon.
The door finally shuts, cutting off any help the people on the street may have offered if I’d thought to call out. But that becomes a moot point when Saint’s masculine hand wraps around my throat. He squeezes, clearly managing to hold on to a sliver of restraint. Because while he’s physically backing me up the staircase by his grip, it’s only uncomfortable as hell instead of the snapped neck he’s more than capable of doling out.
His normally warm, expressive brown eyes are nearly black with rage and his teeth are bared. When my foot hits the top landing, he backs me right into the wall between the two apartment doors—mine on the left, and the neighbor I’ve never seen on the right.
“Tell me why I shouldn’t kill you right now,” he snarls, his face only inches away from mine.
I should be relieved his grip on my throat is loose enough to suck in a bit of air, but I can’t because he’s apparently got murder on his mind.
“Because you don’t want to go back to prison…” I let the first words that pop into my mind wheeze out.
I realize it’s a mistake as soon as I say it. His face drains of color before flushing red with fury. “You already put me there once. You cost me everything.”

 

Readers should read this book….

A second chance romance with a dose of suspense and intrigue…it doesn’t get much better than that!
 

What are you currently working on? What other releases do you have in the works?

I’ve got ten books lined up for 2020, with more from the Jameson Force Security, Arizona Vengeance, and Wicked Horse Vegas series. I hope readers will be excited for more from all three!
 

Thanks for blogging at HJ!

 

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Excerpt from Code Name: Heist:

“Mr. Bellinger,” he says, his Parisienne accent elegant. Last night in my hotel room, I’d Googled him, discovering Mr. Mercier was born and raised in Paris. While well-traveled, he has never lived elsewhere. He’s a renowned businessman who owns several high-end restaurants, retail stores, and even a massive hotel. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
“Likewise,” I say as we shake hands.
“You come highly recommended by William.” With a gracious smile, he motions to a chair. I unbutton my suit jacket as I sit, crossing one leg over the other. He moves behind the desk, takes his seat, and steeples his hands before his face. William remains standing. “But you’ve been out of the game a long time.”
“True,” I answer with a careless shrug. “But the rust will fade once I get off the bench.”
Julian doesn’t crack a smile, but he does appraise me. “William says you have access to some of the best technology.”
“Also true,” I reply, keeping it vague.
Playing it cool. I don’t need you, but you need me.
“Why did you quit?” he asks. He keeps his questions elusive, too, but it’s obvious he means my life as a thief.
“Got pinched.” My answer is frank. “Didn’t have the goods on me, but they got me on obstruction charges. Enough to put me away for a couple years.”
Julian nods, but it’s obvious he already knew.
“Why not go straight?” he inquires. Casually, he crosses his arms on the desk.
“My mom died while I was in prison,” I say, still marveling at the pinch of pain I get when I allow myself to remember. “After I was released, I tried to go legit, but I realized… I can’t let go. I’m too good at what I do, and the rewards are better than the risks any day.”
“And if I brought you onto my team, what would you bring to the table?”
“Besides the most up-to-date tech, auto-dialers, spyware, and surveillance, you won’t find anyone with bigger balls than me.”
Julian’s eyes flash with mirth. He likes my answer. “But why not go out on your own? From what I heard, you weren’t much of a team player in the past.”
“And look where that got me.” I snicker, forcing my laugh to sound careless.
Julian and William chuckle, too, but I sober. “Look, with good financing and the best resources, getting caught is a minimal risk. I’m safer working with a team than without. Whatever you have going on, I want in.”
Julian’s brow creases as he studies me. Suddenly, he relaxes, giving William an imperceptible nod before appraising me once more. “Before I bring you on, I’d like to test you. We have a job lined up right now. You understand, no?”
“Absolutely,” I say, a small tingle going up my spine. I may want to go legit and leave my life of crime behind, but the prospect of stealing something still juices me up.
“Good,” Julian replies. He rises from behind the desk, then holds his hand out. When I do the same, we shake. Turning to William, he says, “Might as well introduce him to the team he’ll be working with.”

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Book Info:

I am a world-class thief. Or I was, before I got pinched and landed in prison. After I served my time, I decided to get on the right side of the law, or as much as my job at Jameson Force Security allows. The lines sometimes blur, which suits me just fine. My name might be Saint, but I’m a devil to most.

My plan to go legitimate is going as anticipated, until my past and present collide in a big way. While in Paris preparing to take down a ring of highly specialized thieves, I come face-to-face with my biggest threat—and my most dangerous temptation.

Sindaria “Sin” Westin was the love of my life, until her betrayal landed me behind bars. Now I’ve got to find a way to trust her again, at least long enough to pull off this job. When it becomes clear the price for this heist will be our lives, I realize I need to do whatever it takes to keep Sin safe, even if it means trading my life for hers. Because no matter the lies I’ve told myself, Sin’s greatest theft was the day she stole my heart.
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Meet the Author:

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both.

Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.
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52 Responses to “Spotlight & Giveaway: Code Name: Heist by Sawyer Bennett”

  1. Diana Hardt

    Friends to lovers or enemies to lovers. It sounds like a really interesting book.

  27. Colleen C.

    marriage of convenience, secret baby, amnesia, mistaken identity

  29. Susan T.

    Friends to lover, enemies to lover, small town romance, friends to lover.

  30. Karina Angeles

    Enemies to lovers! Love the witty banter and awkward situations.

  37. Jennifer Beyer

    Romance. HAHAHA!! Yeah I know that’s not a trope. I am equal opportunity!

  46. Kathleen Bylsma

    Oh man…such a hard question to answer because so many approaches to each trope…I guess accidental pregnancy and or meet cute……

  49. Ashley Hansell

    I can’t pick a favorite trope, there’s too many! But I’m loving second chance romance right now!