WesLife on the road as a pro-ballplayer isn’t without it’s drawbacks. And now, without a team to play for, I find myself heading home. Maybe it’s a good thing. I can focus on my daughter, Izzy, and my life. I need to get things straightened out, including that hole that I never filled after Izzy’s mom left. But, is there anything that could keep me in town if another team came calling?KristinI … team came calling?
Kristin
I came to Chandler to build a new life. But just a few months in, things abruptly changed.
Wes Martin: professional baseball player, apparent local hero and total hottie is back in town.
Our chance meeting in my library is quickly leading to something more.
I’m falling hard for this man.
But am I just another notch on his belt? Will I come between he and his daughter?
There are too many questions, so many complications.
Yet… I can’t get Was Martin out of my head.
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Change Up (The Home Stand Series Book 1) was a great read by Lacy Hart. Wes is a pro-ballplayer who finds himself without a team to play for. He heads home ready to focus on his daughter. Kristin came to Chandler to build a new life. Things abruptly change when Wes comes back to town. They have a chance meeting in the library which leads to more. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.
I love sports romance, especially involving a baseball player. This book didn’t disappoint. But this book was so much more. Wes feels like he has reached the end of baseball career but he isn’t read to let go. When it seems like he has no choice, he returns home to his parents and teenage daughter to figure out his life. He expected to rekindle relationships and get himself situated while he waited to see what his future held. What he didn’t expect was to fall for the new librarian in town. Kristen didn’t expect to fall for the famous baseball player Wes in the small town she recently moved to. Neither of them knew that their attraction would be so strong and their romance would happen so fast. As they both try and figure out what they want and life events happen, they both realize one thing: they may just need each other like they haven’t needed someone before. But their lives seem to be going in different directions and they may not be able to meet in the middle. I loved how this author really understood baseball. As she explained the games I felt like I was in the stand watching the game myself. I love a good librarian story. Thrown in a sexy baseball player and I’m all in. And I was in this story. I’d love to see more of these characters in the future. A must read for romance, especially sports romance, fans. But this is more than a romance. This is a story about finding yourself. This is a story about what’s important. This is a story about family. And hello single dad romance fans, get ready to swoon so hard this single father who just wants to do right for his daughter. You’ll fall hard…I did.
I haven’t read any books by Lacy Hart before, but I saw the baseball player on the cover and knew I needed to check it out.
I’m actually pretty happy that I gave this book a try. I liked the twist of an older ballplayer who also happens to be a single dad. Wes was unlike any character that I’ve read in a sports romance. He’s confident on the field, but in his relationship with his daughter and with Kristin, he’s out of his element. It was interesting to watch him flounder with the uncertainty of his baseball life, trying to navigate his relationship with his teenage daughter and then figure out what’s exactly happening between him and the town librarian.
I had mixed feelings about Kristin. The character herself isn’t bad. I like that she’s a librarian, is pretty confident in life, and just generally a nice girl. I think her age is a little off though. The author ages her at 22. I think she should have been a couple years older considering a librarian needs a master’s degree on top of their 4 year degree. 22 is pushing it a little. It also creeped me out just a touch that she’s 22 and Wes’s daughter is 15. Personally, I prefer less of an age gap between my characters. That said, outside of the couple times that age was mentioned, it wasn’t terribly noticeable. It’s not like Kristin was extremely immature or anything.
The author did a good job of the character and relationship development. There was enough tension to make things interesting and hold my attention. I see myself reading more from this author in the future.
The narration by Juliana Solo and Daniel James Lewis was pretty darn good. The dual narration was much needed and welcomed. The only thing that really stood out to me was the fact that Kristin is a southern girl and there was no accent. I really could have used that little touch. Otherwise, I enjoyed their performances.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Standalone Novel.
Kristin just started her job as her new town’s librarian when she meets Wes, former baseball star. He’s home after losing his job, but somehow his family has moved on without him. His daughter, Izzy, is a moody teenager who lives with his parents most of the year. Now, he doesn’t know how to connect with her as a father. When Izzy finds Kristin with her father, she loses it. Wes just needs a little time to figure out how to make it all work, but he is offered a fantastic opportunity at just the wrong moment.
If you’re looking for a book that doesn’t have sugar-coated characters and shows the balance required for real life, this is the book for you!
AudiobookObsession
Wes is a single dad and a professional baseball player who is struggling to deal with what comes next in his career and life. Kristin is a sweet southern librarian is has such a great personality and helps so many others in their community. These two hit it off from the beginning and their chemistry is intense, yet they have a few road blocks in their way. Wes’ daughter kind of made me mad but at the same time I understood why she does what she did. Also his mom and dad are fantastic secondary characters that want the best for everyone. I loved this story and especially Wes.
Audible Version
Change Up is a sweet love story about a pro baseball player that has been dropped by his team, he heads home and finds the local librarian is someone he wants to get to know. There is a large age gap between these two as well as struggles with his 15 year old daughter and his career.
The narration is really good for this story. They keep your interest throughout and make it believable. I received a code from Audiobook Obsessions to listen and review and give my honest opinion. I enjoyed it, it’s a solid 4 for me.