Game Changer - BookWyrm for Social Yetis

English language

Published Sept. 9, 2022 by Harlequin Enterprises ULC.

ISBN:: 978-1-335-46842-0

Pro hockey star Scott Hunter knows a good thing when he sees it. So, when a smoothie made by juice bar barista Kip Grady precedes Scott breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.

Kip knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon, nevermind touched everywhere all at once. When it happens it’s red-hot, incredible and frequent, but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.

Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career…like introducing the world to his boyfriend. Kip is ready to go all-in with Scott—but …

Pro hockey star Scott Hunter knows a good thing when he sees it. So, when a smoothie made by juice bar barista Kip Grady precedes Scott breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.

Kip knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon, nevermind touched everywhere all at once. When it happens it’s red-hot, incredible and frequent, but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.

Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career…like introducing the world to his boyfriend. Kip is ready to go all-in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret?

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interlibraryprone reviewed Game Changer by Rachel Reid (Game Changers, #1)

It's too obviously repackaged Stucky fic

3 stars

Even as somebody who ships Stucky I felt this book was a bit too obviously repackaged Stucky fic. I wanted more development of the characters and their romance -- there were too many sex scenes that didn't advance characterization, plot, or their relationship, and so felt gratuitous.

I read it after reading Heated Rivalry, and it was clear that the author has improved her craft since publishing Game Changer. The sex scenes in Heated Rivalry moved the plot/characterization along, whereas many of the ones in Game Changer felt kinda plodding.

I'd recommend reading Heated Rivalry first, and if you want more, pick up other books in the series but lower your expectations first.

Even as somebody who ships Stucky I felt this book was a bit too obviously repackaged Stucky fic. I wanted more development of the characters and their romance -- there were too many sex scenes that didn't advance characterization, plot, or their relationship, and so felt gratuitous.

I read it after reading Heated Rivalry, and it was clear that the author has improved her craft since publishing Game Changer. The sex scenes in Heated Rivalry moved the plot/characterization along, whereas many of the ones in Game Changer felt kinda plodding.

I'd recommend reading Heated Rivalry first, and if you want more, pick up other books in the series but lower your expectations first.