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Game Changer: A Spicy Gay Hockey Romance (Game Changers Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rachel Reid (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,887 ratings
The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.

New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's 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 Grady 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—and more. What goes on between them is 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 or the public’s image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret?

Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now!

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
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Game Changer
Heated Rivalry
Tough Guy
Common Goal
Role Model
The Long Game
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"I really enjoyed Game Changer. I liked the dual POV, and reading about how Scott and Kip dealt with a burgeoning relationship that was being kept firmly in the closet." —Gay Book Reviews

About the Author

Rachel Reid is the author of the Game Changers series, which includes the books Game Changer and Heated Rivalry. She cohosts the comic book podcast Living Between Wednesdays and lives in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DCTFR2K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carina Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 824 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1488038679
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  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Game Changers
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Rachel Reid is the pen name of Rachelle Goguen. She chose it because it is much easier to say, spell and remember than Rachelle Goguen!

Rachel writes cute, romantic smut, mostly about hockey players.

Rachel/Rachelle lives in Nova Scotia, Canada. She has always lived there, and it's looking like she probably always will. She has two boring degrees and two interesting kids.

Her Game Changers male/male hockey romance series is published by Carina Press and is available wherever you buy ebooks or audiobooks!

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Customers find this hockey romance book thoroughly enjoyable, with a sweet and romantic storyline that features a racially diverse cast. The writing style is praised for its humor, while the steamy scenes are described as super hot. Customers appreciate the right amount of angst and emotional content, and one customer particularly enjoys the world of the New York Admirals hockey team.

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59 customers mention "Readability"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable and worth their time, with one mentioning it has low angst.

"...The characters are hands down the best part of this book and since I love character driven romances I was in heaven and quickly developing an..." Read more

"...While they were great to read, it also sometimes felt like their relationship was not developing because of it, and I just wanted to know what..." Read more

"It's hard to believe this is Rachel Reid's first novel! It was a really fun and well-written read...." Read more

"This was such a great book! From their first meet to the end, this love story was a lot of fun and well hiding in the apartment...." Read more

39 customers mention "Romance"34 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this hockey-themed book, describing it as sweet and feel-good, with one customer noting how their story evolved throughout the narrative.

"...It has everything I love in a romance novel and I was immediately sucked into Rachel Reid's writing and storytelling...." Read more

"...Both MCs struggles were relatable, in different ways. The story was also well-written and funny. I can’t wait to move onto book 2...." Read more

"...racially diverse characters and/or secondary characters; stories about self-discovery, overcoming difficult childhoods or other obstacles but not..." Read more

"...The ending is a fluff storm of an HEA that was heartwarming to read...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"19 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the racially diverse cast and one customer's enjoyment of the shy boy/closeted character trope.

"...In addition to Scott and Kip, Reid also gives us some great side characters and I particularity liked Scott's fellow teammates, Huff, Bennett, and..." Read more

"...racially diverse characters and/or secondary characters; stories about self-discovery, overcoming difficult childhoods or other obstacles but not..." Read more

"...This book was really good with characters you will love! Oh and there's lots of hockey time as well." Read more

"...And Scott was perfect, but the cost of the isolation of being gay and not out and barely being clear to yourself, that did come across...." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing style"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book, finding it humorous and well-crafted, with one customer specifically praising the well-written sex scenes.

"...novel and I was immediately sucked into Rachel Reid's writing and storytelling...." Read more

"...The story was also well-written and funny. I can’t wait to move onto book 2...." Read more

"...It was a really fun and well-written read. And, as great as Game Changer was, the second book of the series (Heated Rivalry) was even better, IMO!..." Read more

"...Sorry. Enjoyable, sweet, if not a little cheesy, with LOTS of sexy time..." Read more

19 customers mention "Steamy content"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy scenes in the book, describing them as super hot and lots of sexy time.

"...-charts chemistry, things move quickly and while there were quite a lot of sex scenes, most were intense and burn your fingers hot...." Read more

"...Chapter 25 has the best make scene and I swooned at the kiss on the ice. I’m now going down the rabbit hole!" Read more

"...Scott and Kip are smoking hot together, but it's the friendship that they build along the way that I loved the most...." Read more

"...Sure, Hunter is super hot, but it doesn’t mean anything… does it? Well, dear reader, yes, it does mean something...." Read more

16 customers mention "Angst level"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the right amount of angst and emotional depth in the book, with one customer noting how it deals with overcoming difficult childhoods.

"...quickly and while there were quite a lot of sex scenes, most were intense and burn your fingers hot...." Read more

"...secondary characters; stories about self-discovery, overcoming difficult childhoods or other obstacles but not crushing angst; stories and..." Read more

"...The ending is a fluff storm of an HEA that was heartwarming to read...." Read more

"...I loved the emotional in this book, the good and bad times throughout this entire book...." Read more

8 customers mention "Enjoyment"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, with one customer particularly enjoying the banter and another appreciating the wonderful friendship circle among the characters.

"...secondary characters - Kip's best friend, Elena, was awesome, Scott's friends were fun, and Kip's parents were great...." Read more

"...A little to heavy on the wonderful? Sorry. Enjoyable, sweet, if not a little cheesy, with LOTS of sexy time..." Read more

"...two books, Game Changer is a well written , romantic , hot AF , entertaining story...." Read more

"While there are humorous and entertaining moments, this book fell flat for me for a few reasons...." Read more

8 customers mention "Hockey content"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the hockey content in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the world of the New York Admirals hockey team.

"...The hockeying was good...." Read more

"...Oh and there's lots of hockey time as well." Read more

"...I’m so glad I did! I loved the world of the New York Admirals hockey team—especially because it's not all-white team or administration...." Read more

"...It has lots of Hockey "talk" yet it doesn't overwhelm and/or bore someone like me, who knows nothing about the sport...." Read more

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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it and I can't wait for more!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018
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    I started reading Game Changer and never wanted to put it down! It has everything I love in a romance novel and I was immediately sucked into Rachel Reid's writing and storytelling. I was engaged from page one and with a lot packed into the pages, this book feels a lot longer then it actually is. I'm a big sucker for hockey romances and Reid puts just the right amount of hockey in to keep it interesting without overwhelming those, like myself, who don't actually know much about hockey in real life.

    The characters are hands down the best part of this book and since I love character driven romances I was in heaven and quickly developing an obsession with both Kip and Scott. As team captain, Scott has a humble and mature presence that inspires his team and makes him a really enjoyable character to read about. He's not terribly experienced because he's avoided dating for fear of being outed. Scott believes he'll never find love because he can't risk it, so while he's rich and famous, there's also a well of loneliness inside him. When Scott meets Kip and realizes that Kip is interested in him, he finds someone he can finally be himself with. While Kip is a fan of Scott and the Admirals he also sees Scott for the man he is off the ice and this allows Scott to trust Kip in ways he's never trusted someone before. While I loved how steady Scott was I also loved how charming and easy going Kip could be. He's more experienced in dating but he's also in a bit of a rut with his career and ambitions. In addition to Scott and Kip, Reid also gives us some great side characters and I particularity liked Scott's fellow teammates, Huff, Bennett, and especially Carter. There support of Scott throughout the book was wonderful and often had me laughing out loud.

    With off-the-charts chemistry, things move quickly and while there were quite a lot of sex scenes, most were intense and burn your fingers hot. There's definitely some insta-love between Scott and Kip, I felt that it only enhanced their relationship because they're both so open and honest about what they want. Of course, nothing is ever perfect and Kip begins to realize how isolating dating in private can be, but Scott is afraid what coming out will do to his career and his team. But what Scott fears more than anything is losing Kip so while his motivation for going public is initially fueled by keeping Kip, Scott eventually comes to realize that his sanity depends on finally being himself around everyone. I was so happy to see the full progression of Kip and Scott's relationship from private to public and I'm glad that Reid showed us so much in regards to Scott's coming out. For a debut author, I'm really impressed with Rachel Reid and I will most definitely be reading more by her in the future.
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  • Lily Mordaunt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Happy I Decided To Read This
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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    I hesitated a bit over whether or not I should read this book. Even if things turned out happy—which, of course it would, it’s romance—I didn’t know what to expect with regard to the struggles Kip would go through re-closeting himself. And while it did get a little frustrating, after the “I love you”s, when Kip felt he could not vocalize his discomfort and began to spiral a bit, I do love how it was all handled. It always felt realistic and not like the author was pulling the thoughts/feelings of inadequacy from nowhere.
    While my sympathies lay heavily with Kip, that does not mean that I didn’t feel for Scott. It was hard, having no family and hiding a large part of himself from the closest relationships he did have (his teammates and best friends). But I did get a bit annoyed when, initially, he did not seem to understand where Kip was coming from, why he might be feeling like the famous hockey player’s dirty little secret since they rarely left the apartment.
    I did skim one or two of their sex scenes after awhile. While they were great to read, it also sometimes felt like their relationship was not developing because of it, and I just wanted to know what happened next. I also enjoy how the author handled the difference in both men’s social standings through Scott’s attitude toward money (it was a great birthday gesture though) and Kip’s struggles to feel good enough even at an event with his best friend.
    Something that really stood out to me though, unrelated to the romance, was the casual inclusion of not only non-white characters, but also discussions around being a nonwhite hockey player. I definitely think inclusion in white romances have gotten better. But then we break it down into categories, particularly hockey... and it was great to read. Especially when it felt seamlessly fitted into the plot.
    Okay, back to the main love story. Overall, I did love Kip and Scott. And the way he ultimately ended up coming out... my heart!!!!!! I will definitely reread that scene. I loved how supportive and encouraging Kip’s friends and family were. Both MCs struggles were relatable, in different ways. The story was also well-written and funny.
    I can’t wait to move onto book 2. I might have taken a break from the series, but that sneak-peek has me invested.
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  • C Palmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2019
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    Wow, this book was fantastic. I absolutely loved it, it was full of emotion and also really sexy in parts. A great read, I'm now looking forward to more books in this series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars couldn’t put it down
    Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2025
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    I wish I could give 6 stars! This book was so funny and sweet! I literally read it in one sitting it was soooooo good! BRB directly going to read Heated Rivalry next!!
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  • M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! 🥰🔥
    Reviewed in Germany on November 9, 2023
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    Game Changer hat mir wahnsinnig gut gefallen 😍! Ein unglaublich gefühlvoller ❤️, aufregender und erotischer 🔥 Sports Romance Roman mit zwei sehr sympathischen, authentischen und heißen Protagonisten 🥰! Ich habe jede Sekunde genossen und auf ein Happy End für Scott und Kip hingefiebert. Und das Happy End war einfach nur perfekt 🥲❤️!!!! Ganz klare Kaufempfehlung 🥰 ich freue mich auf Teil 2 🤗
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  • Alice
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected💥🌟🌟🌟🌟
    Reviewed in Italy on October 24, 2018
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    First of all, I had never read anything of this author and, read the description, I did not have too many expectations but .... boom! Surprise! This was the novel with the most well-developed data subjects I have ever read. The MCs are well defined, articulated and then there is Scott who deserves a special mention: a gay in the closet that has all the characteristics of the imperfect perfect man. The end of the story is not botched but has an acceptable breath that deserves a sequel.
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  • JJ Fey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spice, secrets and Stanley Cups
    Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2024
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    Game Changer by Rachel Reid is a sweet and steamy MM romance. Kip and Scott's chemistry pulls you in from the start.
    I absolutely love Scott and Kip’s meet-cute at the smoothie shop. It’s so sweet how they’re instantly smitten with each other. Later on, Kip’s ‘subtle’ comment about the hockey players looking like sexy lumberjacks with their playoff beards is adorably funny.
    This is a fast-burn, the spice kicks in early, and even though they both try to convince themselves it’s casual and won’t last, their chemistry is undeniable from the start.
    Scott grapples with his need to stay closeted and Kip brings light into his life. My heart aches for Scott, who’s spent his whole career hiding in the closet, never allowing himself to be in a real relationship, only sneaking in a fling or two during the off-season, far from the spotlight.
    There's a little angst with the tension between Kip and Scott during the playoffs, due to their secret relationship, the pressure of the games, and the uncertainty about their future, is so intense, it makes me anxious, even on my third read.
    My all-time favourite coming out scene is from this book, no spoilers 😉
    Scott and Kip’s story will always have a special place in my heart. I’m a sucker for firsts in a series, and this one doesn’t disappoint.
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