In 'Game Changer' by Rachel Reid, the story revolves around Scott Hunter, a closeted New York hockey player, who meets Kip Grady, a smoothie shop server. As Scott struggles with his fears of coming out due to his fame in the sports world, a secret relationship blossoms between him and Kip. The plot focuses on Scott's journey towards self-acceptance and the challenges they face in maintaining their hidden romance, ultimately leading to a heartwarming conclusion. The writing style is described as low angst, with a mix of sweet moments, steamy scenes, and a focus on the characters' personal growth and emotional struggles.
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Triggers include themes of homophobia, mental health struggles, and emotional isolation related to the secretive nature of the relationship.
Has Romance?
Romance is a central element of the story, characterized by deep emotional connections and intimacy.
From The Publisher:
"Reid's hockey-themed Game Changers series continues on its red-hot winning streak." - Publishers Weekly , starred review for Common Goal
New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. In this case, it's not just a lucky smoothie he's craving-it's the man who made it.
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, never mind 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?
USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid
Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game
Ratings (22)
Incredible (4) | |
Loved It (8) | |
Liked It (8) | |
It Was OK (2) |
Reader Stats (52):
Read It (20) | |
Currently Reading (1) | |
Want To Read (17) | |
Did Not Finish (1) | |
Not Interested (13) |
1 comment(s)
I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and...enh? It was okay, I more or less enjoyed it, but it felt kind of...I dunno. Thin? Shallow? The characters didn't really become *people* to me. There were places where details were left out that could have made a more fully-realized world if they'd been included. They watched "an action movie" together. What movie? How did they feel about it? Why did they pick it?
I felt like the sex was kind of samey-same, even when positions and activities differed, and didn't generally advance either the plot or my understanding of the characters. There were also places where they clearly just needed to TALK to each other and, even though it's kind of understandable given their lack of relationship experience, I found it annoying.
There were some lovely moments, especially
dancing in Scott's apartment after the gala.
So romantic!
A lot of people I know really love this series, so it may be right for you even though I am unenthusiastic about it after reading this book. And if you're one of my friends who does love it, I'd be interested to hear what about it works for you.
What can you read after
Game Changer?
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