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Game Changer
(Change of Hearts #1)
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Up until two years ago, I was living large and my life’s priorities were anchored to three things – my NBA stardom, money and celebrity.
I was also a colossal dick.
Until one night turned my world upside down and I suffered unspeakable loss. That event changed the man I was and made me a widowed-single father.
Now I’m a desperate parent trying to raise my special needs son ...more
I was also a colossal dick.
Until one night turned my world upside down and I suffered unspeakable loss. That event changed the man I was and made me a widowed-single father.
Now I’m a desperate parent trying to raise my special needs son ...more
Kindle Edition, 260 pages
Published
July 25th 2019
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Ugh! This book is bad. So bad. Single daddy and nanny romance is usually interesting to read. However this book is poorly written. The dialog between Brooklyn and Garret os so stiff. Because of that, the character is only one dimensional.
The plot, the writting surely can be improved much better than this.
2 stars
The plot, the writting surely can be improved much better than this.
2 stars

I really need to learn not to be so damn stubborn. I picked up this book because I want to read the next book in the series. But within the first few pages I pretty much knew it wasn't for me. However I like Sierra Hill's Courting Love series and I want to read the next book in this series and I really hate not finishing a book once I start it. So really the issue is I'm a stubborn idiot who wasted her day.
This was one of those times I just didn't connect with either character. And I never real ...more
This was one of those times I just didn't connect with either character. And I never real ...more

The heroine seems like the SECOND best.
The hero LOVED his dead wife. And he keeps remembering his wife while talking with the h and also in general.
The h is the main initiator here. She kisses him first and she even asks him to fuck her. But he pushes her away. Then the next day he starts touching her while she is asleep and then they have sex.
This constant hot and cold behavior of the H sucked.
The h’s desperate act was unlikable.
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The hero LOVED his dead wife. And he keeps remembering his wife while talking with the h and also in general.
The h is the main initiator here. She kisses him first and she even asks him to fuck her. But he pushes her away. Then the next day he starts touching her while she is asleep and then they have sex.
This constant hot and cold behavior of the H sucked.
The h’s desperate act was unlikable.
(view spoiler) ...more

Game Changer
Game Changer was so much more than what I expected. This book has all the feels, and seriously, I felt like I knew the characters and was right there with them. Garrett was an NBA player and had everything, until a car accident took his wife and left his son, Caleb with a traumatic brain injury. Garrett is now an assistant coach at a university, and Caleb is his main focus. His nanny has retired so he is looking for a nanny for the summer. Brooklyn is a grad student studying child de ...more
Game Changer was so much more than what I expected. This book has all the feels, and seriously, I felt like I knew the characters and was right there with them. Garrett was an NBA player and had everything, until a car accident took his wife and left his son, Caleb with a traumatic brain injury. Garrett is now an assistant coach at a university, and Caleb is his main focus. His nanny has retired so he is looking for a nanny for the summer. Brooklyn is a grad student studying child de ...more

Garrett hired a beautiful nanny Brooklyn for his special
needs son, Caleb. After about 6 weeks G+B got oral,
vertical & horizontal. Garrett acted immature & critical.
His brooding self had a one note quality. I did not see
the attraction between these two MCs. 3 women were
stuck in Garrett's head and "gummed up" the works.
The author should have spent more time w/ sweet Caleb.
I invisioned a solid romance and a powerful story
about son Caleb who learned more and felt more at
ease in the world. B ...more
needs son, Caleb. After about 6 weeks G+B got oral,
vertical & horizontal. Garrett acted immature & critical.
His brooding self had a one note quality. I did not see
the attraction between these two MCs. 3 women were
stuck in Garrett's head and "gummed up" the works.
The author should have spent more time w/ sweet Caleb.
I invisioned a solid romance and a powerful story
about son Caleb who learned more and felt more at
ease in the world. B ...more

My dang heart after reading this book, just omg!! Brooklyn comes into the lives of Garrett and Caleb just when they need her the most. And the rest as they say is history. Brooklyn with Caleb is about the sweetest thing I’ve ever read. Just I think my heart was smiling and just bursting with every scene between them. And then Garrett, a little rough and gruff around the edges but deep down has a heart of gold. To see these three together just seriously my heart. I loved this book and these chara
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I really enjoyed this book. Garrett is a single father to his special needs son, Caleb and I think that is why this book really pulled me in. I am a mother to a special needs daughter and I know all the struggles that he is going through. The questions, the stares, sometimes having to do everything for your child. I have been there and doing that and I could really relate with Garrett on this part of his life. It is hard and then when you are doing it yourself, that makes it even harder. Finding
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Sierra Hill delivered a heartwarming and sweet romance that will fill your romantic heart. This was my first book by Sierra and I was blown away. How have I not read anything by her before? I need to remedy that.
The characters were caring and loveable and the story was relateable. I was pulled in from that very first page. As I turned the pages I fell harder and harder for these two. And that special sweet boy took a piece of my heart. I loved everything about this book and I can’t wait to read ...more
The characters were caring and loveable and the story was relateable. I was pulled in from that very first page. As I turned the pages I fell harder and harder for these two. And that special sweet boy took a piece of my heart. I loved everything about this book and I can’t wait to read ...more

Game Changer is the first book in Sierra Hill’s Change of Hearts series, which is a spin-off of the Courting Love series. Although we get to see more of characters from the Courting Love series, it’s not necessary to have read the series to understand Game Changer. Game Changer is a complete standalone and can be read without having read any of Sierra Hill’s prior books.
From the start, Game Changer had me hooked. It was a sweet story, yet there was plenty of emotion to deal with throughout. The ...more
From the start, Game Changer had me hooked. It was a sweet story, yet there was plenty of emotion to deal with throughout. The ...more

So much potential here for a one of a kind sports-romance with all the bells and whistles, too. Except it didn't really reach its potential for this reader. It was lacking in areas I felt needed so much more and in the end felt so incomplete.
Garrett wasn't my favorite in the role of the H -- in fact, I didn't much care for him for most of the book. Oh, he had his good points and I won't deny he was a great father to Caleb, and one whom had to learn that chore the hard way. But he definitely wasn ...more
Garrett wasn't my favorite in the role of the H -- in fact, I didn't much care for him for most of the book. Oh, he had his good points and I won't deny he was a great father to Caleb, and one whom had to learn that chore the hard way. But he definitely wasn ...more

I was given a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
This is the sweet story of a man who falls hard for his nanny. Single dad Garrett lost his wife two years ago - in an accident which left his son with a traumatic brain injury. Caring for Caleb is a full time job and as a successful college basketball coach, Garrett can’t manage without a live-in nanny. When Garrett hires Brooklyn, a graduate student studying child psychology, he doesn’t know what to do with the attraction he fe ...more
This is the sweet story of a man who falls hard for his nanny. Single dad Garrett lost his wife two years ago - in an accident which left his son with a traumatic brain injury. Caring for Caleb is a full time job and as a successful college basketball coach, Garrett can’t manage without a live-in nanny. When Garrett hires Brooklyn, a graduate student studying child psychology, he doesn’t know what to do with the attraction he fe ...more

Jul 28, 2019
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steamy,
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nanny,
basketball,
family-matters
❤~🌟 4.5 WINSOME STARS! ❤~🌟~❤
She’s the balm to my soul and a light in my darkest corner.”
If there’s one trope that makes my heart flip inside my chest, it’s the single daddy/nanny tale, and when you add into the mix a sports-themed romance with a hunkilicious ex-baller struggling to raise a special needs child, then I am a TOTAL GONER!
PREMISE:
GAME CHANGER is first captivating installment in Sierra Hill’s Change of Heart series and a spinoff of her Courting Love series, but I can full attest ...more
She’s the balm to my soul and a light in my darkest corner.”
If there’s one trope that makes my heart flip inside my chest, it’s the single daddy/nanny tale, and when you add into the mix a sports-themed romance with a hunkilicious ex-baller struggling to raise a special needs child, then I am a TOTAL GONER!
PREMISE:
GAME CHANGER is first captivating installment in Sierra Hill’s Change of Heart series and a spinoff of her Courting Love series, but I can full attest ...more

Rating: 4.5/5.0
The main premise of the story—dad has an affair with the nanny—is much more than the normal cliché.
Read full review in the 2020 February issue of InD'tale Magazine. ...more
The main premise of the story—dad has an affair with the nanny—is much more than the normal cliché.
Read full review in the 2020 February issue of InD'tale Magazine. ...more

Brooklyn is a Grad student working on her Master’s degree. Garrett the basketball coach and a single dad to Caleb. Caleb has special needs. Garrett is in need of a nanny for a summer. Brooklyn fits their needs for a nanny perfectly. She gets along great with Caleb. Her and Garrett have a great connection too. Garrett is dealing with a lot of things and isn't looking fro a relationship. Things with Brooklyn start off slowly. I don't think either know how much the other was sweeping into their hea
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This book is adorably, heartbreakingly awesome.
Coach Garrett Parker has had a very tragic few years.
Brooklyn is about to enter grad school when she hears of a summer job nannying for Coach Parker and his son with traumatic brain damage.
This story was very easy to read. Smoking hot. Achingly heartbreaking. And awesome fabulous! I highly recommend!
Coach Garrett Parker has had a very tragic few years.
Brooklyn is about to enter grad school when she hears of a summer job nannying for Coach Parker and his son with traumatic brain damage.
This story was very easy to read. Smoking hot. Achingly heartbreaking. And awesome fabulous! I highly recommend!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I really felt for Garrett and everything he went through. I thought Brooklyn was the breath of fresh air he and Caleb needed. I did want to punch him at times. He was sick an A** sometimes. I’m glad he got his head out of his butt and saw why was right in front of him. He was an amazing dad and Brooklyn was a great addition to their family. Her love for them was real and I felt for her at the end. I’m glad they found their happy ending. This wa
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Garrett is not book boyfriend. He seems to be a great father and coach. Where I see him failing was in communication with Brooklyn. She was also poor in communication when she overheard things and assumed but for most part she was a strong caring woman, especially for her age.
I totally liked how Caleb was nurtured by both Garrett and Brooklyn. Caleb was a special kid.
Good read
I totally liked how Caleb was nurtured by both Garrett and Brooklyn. Caleb was a special kid.
Good read

Game Changer by Sierra Hill is the first book in the Change of Heart series and it had me completely sucked into the story from the very beginning. I love a good sports romance and nanny book and this combined the two beautifully. A sweet romance with plenty of swoon and so many feels that made it nearly impossible to put down.
Garrett and Brooklyn were a dream. I loved their chemistry and their connection leaped off the pages. Theirs was more of a slow burn when it came to the romance, but it ha ...more
Garrett and Brooklyn were a dream. I loved their chemistry and their connection leaped off the pages. Theirs was more of a slow burn when it came to the romance, but it ha ...more

I love stories about hot, single dads who fall for their nanny who is amazing with his child. Totally serious here, it's a great storyline and Brooklyn is awesome. I like that she's smart and confident and capable of doing things for herself. She and Garrett have good chemistry and seeing her bond with Caleb was so sweet. The relationship took a little bit of time to form which gave it a realistic feeling and I love that Garrett put Caleb first.
The drama was interesting and not over done, it ga ...more
The drama was interesting and not over done, it ga ...more

ARC read in return for an honest review.
WOW this book really is a game changer, I guarantee you it will pull at even the hardest of hearts, heart strings.
Game Changer tells us the story of Garrett, he’s a widowed single father to Caleb, his young son with a disability. Caleb is the most adorable little boy you could ever meet, he’ll worm his way right into your heart, just like he has mine. Brooklyn enters Garrett’s life, Caleb‘s too just at the right time when they both needed her most, she wa ...more
WOW this book really is a game changer, I guarantee you it will pull at even the hardest of hearts, heart strings.
Game Changer tells us the story of Garrett, he’s a widowed single father to Caleb, his young son with a disability. Caleb is the most adorable little boy you could ever meet, he’ll worm his way right into your heart, just like he has mine. Brooklyn enters Garrett’s life, Caleb‘s too just at the right time when they both needed her most, she wa ...more

I loved coach Garrett when I first read him in Jump Shot and I immediately wanted his story! I wanted to know his pain and wanted him to find his HEA and Sierra delivered that and soooo much more with this beautiful story!
Garrett hasn’t had the easiest life and has faced the worst losses but the athlete in him doesn’t allow him to ever stop charging forward! He makes mistakes but has grown to learn from them! All it took was the love a woman to change the game for him! Brooklyn is a young woman ...more
Garrett hasn’t had the easiest life and has faced the worst losses but the athlete in him doesn’t allow him to ever stop charging forward! He makes mistakes but has grown to learn from them! All it took was the love a woman to change the game for him! Brooklyn is a young woman ...more

Oh Wow! Get the tissues ready for this fantastic book. It had me laughing and crying and wanting to knock some sense into both of the main characters. Garret had a pro basketball career until he lost his wife in a tragic accident and his son was left with a traumatic brain injury. Garret is now an assistant coach at a university and he needs a nanny for the summer and Brooklyn has been recommended by a friend. She has an autistic brother and is studying how to help children with developmental di
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Wow, just wow. I think I have a girl crush on Garrett. He is a total babe. Hes a doting dad with a child who has special needs trying to hold it together. Brooklyn is a young student who knows her stuff in child development and psychology who happen to be hot and needs this summer job that Barrett can give her. Caleb is sweet, innocent & just needs some help that will helo him develop. This story will pull at your heart strings, want to skap Garrett one monute but then hug him the next. Hes had
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Garrett has been dealt some major pain and challenges in his life. But he forges on and does what he has to in order to have a life and protect his disabled son. The pain and regret he feels is so real and living day by day is all he can do. Brooklyn comes in as his nanny and proves to be amazing for his son. But he can't fall for her can he? I mean, she is his nanny, his employee....But trying to protect his heart is proving to be more difficult than he thought it would be. Brooklyn becomes a t
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Game Changer is the first book in the Change of Hearts series and this book will capture your heart and hold it hostage. This is no ordinary single dad/nanny romance this one is a game changer. It is heart wrenching, touching, moving and seriously affecting. Your anxiety will be high at times, tears will form but it will all be worth it for the happiness their story will bring to your soul. Garrett and Brooklyn have a chemistry that sparks off the pages and heats you from your fingertips to your
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My heart!!!! Gah! Seriously,,,, my heart broke for Coach Garret and his son Caleb,,, and then Brooklyn comes along and makes it so much better! I really don't want to give anything away, because there is SO MUCH MORE than just Brooklyn coming along and making life better! This book has my emotions all over the place! I've cried, screamed, laughed, got mad AGAIN,, turned off my Kindle, swore at it, then ultimately turned it back on and fell in love again! This book is so much MORE than just a lov
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This was my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last. Garrett and Brooklyn had such a realistic, somewhat painful story. Garrett had to learn to let go of his guilt to find the good in life, while Brooklyn had to learn that being a strong woman doesn’t mean that you can’t also lean on a good man once in a while. They had their ups and downs, but Brooklyn was no doormat and let Garrett know that she wouldn’t be used until her convenience wore out for him. Because of that, they both had
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Game Changers by Sierra Hill a five-star read that will change your game. This is the first novel in the Change of Hearts series, and I can’t wait for the rest, as this has just been amazing. Coach Garrett is sublime, but his pain hurts your heart, he is so well written that you won’t be able to stop falling for him. This is a gut-wrenching story, but it will also uplift you and make you happy that you read the great story. Caleb is a complex character and watching him grow and blossom just gave
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I was lucky enough to receive an arc copy of this book and OMG I was totally blown away. A widowed single father finding love and all the ups and downs that comes with a new relationship, on top of the difficulties of caring for a child with disabilities. It definitely pulls at all the heart strings. Absolutely loved the story and loved the relationship that bonded Caleb and Brooklyn to a point where her influence ultimately helped a him grow into himself and navigate a life where things are lea
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Sierra Hill is a 2020 RONE Award-Winning author of Game Changer, as well as over 30 novels, including the award-winning college sports series, Courting Love, and the twice award-finalist erotic ménage serial, Reckless – The Smoky Mountain Trio.
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