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 and find him a trustworthy … needs son and find him a trustworthy live-in nanny.
Grad student Brooklyn Hayes may be the one, with her single-minded focus on caring for my son and finishing her Master’s degree. She’s the perfect fit for our needs.
Maybe too perfect…with her bright smile, nurturing kindness and gentle touch. Caleb isn’t the only one who’s fallen for her.
I don’t know when or how it happened, but she changed the game for me. Turning my losing streak into a winning second-half.
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NBA Star Garrett was living the best life until a tragic accident took away his wife & left his son with life-changing injuries. Now a coach, he’s in desperate need of a nanny to help his special needs son. When studious & goal-oriented Brooklyn applied & was hired for a summer nanny for Garrett’s son, she had no idea she would end up falling for Garrett. She has plans to continue with school & Garrett’s priority is his son & his happiness. How will these two overcome the obstacles in their way?
I love how Garrett, even through his guilt, tried his best with his son. Brooklyn was strong, opinionated & continued to stay focused on her school goals. This book is a great start to a new series!
I love single dad stories. Garrett was hard not to swoon over, even though he’s determined to pay for his sins. I fell in love with his son Caleb, who has special needs. He’s smiley, loving, and just wants to be a kid in only ways he knows how. Brooklyn seemed to be the perfect package: she bonds with Caleb quickly and knows how to teach and interact with him. She also tries to help Garrett find a way to make peace with the past. It was sweet, it was fiery, and it was cathartic. There was some crazy and a little bit of basketball thrown in there too.
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 to endure a heap of life stuff but some pf the things he says melts your heart then in the next breathe he puts his foot in his mouth. An amazing story you’ll love xx
Holy cow! Game Changer had me hooked from the first chapter, I couldn’t stop reading! Brooklyn and Garrett’s story had ups and downs that kept me reading all night!
I really enjoyed this book even though I wanted to slap both Garrett and Brooklyn a couple of times lol. They had fabulous chemistry together and eventually got their HEA but certainly not without some major drama. Caleb stole my heart though! He was so sweet and the ending couldn’t have been written better!
This is the 1st book in a new series from this talented author, and what a brilliant story this is! My heart broke for single dad Garrett and his son Caleb, and the difference Brooklyn makes when she enters both of their worlds. This is a beautifully written story from this gifted author, which is an emotional roller coaster journey throughout, and is raw, gritty, heartbreaking, humorous, sweet, as well as being a heartfelt and powerful masterpiece. I highly recommend this beautiful story for all readers.
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 care is not an easy thing to do and you want to make sure trust anyone who is going to be around your child. Enter Brooklyn, who already has a degree in Early Childhood Development and is enrolled in grad school to become a child psychologist. She is looking for a summer job to help her narrow down her interests in either hands on or clinical. This book will pull you in and you won’t want to let go. This book was very easy to read. I read this book in one sitting.
This book was so emotional and if you are a parent of a special needs child, you will understand everything that he is going through. Even if you are not, the way this book was written, you will feel like you are going through the struggles with him. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Can one person really change the game where your life and heart is concerned. Garrett Parker former NBA Player, Single Dad to a wonderful little boy who has many challenges ahead. When he needs someone to care for him he never thought he would meet such a wonderful person in Brooklyn Hayes.
Brooklyn Hayes is A Grad student looking for a summer job and what she never expects is not only to fall for the little boy in her care but even his dad.
Garrett has a lot of past issues that have moved to the front of his life but does Brooklyn fit into his life moving forward. They will go through a lot of emotional ups and downs but with the bond that the three of them have created can that be enough or will the past hold them back.
I really loved this side of Sierra Hill’s writing. I feel like Game Changer is softer, it’s a bit more real feeling. This opening… I mean, Miss Hill captured crazy parenting perfectly. What it feels like inside. Lord, the guilt parents have and the struggle we take on to try and be everything and do everything. It kind of knocked me back for a minute and reminded me how hard it all can really be. I know, I’m kind of rambling here but Sierra Hill really hit parenting and the struggles we face from within on the head. I’m just awestruck with the feelings she put in my mind nearly immediately. I was thoroughly impressed!
Anywho…Garrett and Caleb are struggling through life. Dad and son just seem to make it through the days… barely unscathed, losing Caleb’s nanny makes life come crashing down. Now Garrett is an amazing man and father. He wasn’t always, so that makes him even more swoonable. But little Caleb. Caleb stole the show. I couldn’t help but just adore that boy. I feel like Brooklyn should have cam swooping in with a cape on! This girl was built for those boys.
Sierra Hill pulled out some real shockers here. I didn’t realize she could create such words that would make my head spin and my heart ache. Not only was this one full of emotion, it was also this lovely slow burn. It felt like there was a lovely build up. I’m not even sure Brooklyn amd Garrett knew what happened until they were neck deep. Really great writing… loved the characters. Just an all-round well-rounded story.
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
This is a heart wrenching story about a single dad and him taking care of his little boy that is so special when a women steps in to help he gets scared but will he let her in their lives?
Coach Garrett & his little boy Caleb instantly stole My heart. We all have that one moment in time that we wish we could go back & change. For Garrett, he sees the results of that moment every single day.
Do you believe in angels? After meeting Brooklyn you will too.
Brooklyn is an angel on earth, she shows up to help a special needs little boy but ends turning both his & his fathers life completely around.
Brooklyn brings us the best in Caleb & shows Garrett exactly what his life could be like.
Love makes us all do strange things like punish ourselves for a small lapse of judgement or makes us completely unstoppable.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Garrett and Brooklyn had this immediate chemistry that was hard to explain and avoid. Caleb was just the sweetest and I found myself smiling every time he interacted with them or was mentioned. The characters are complex and have had to deal with life and getting to that place where they could trust each other was difficult but so worth it. You will not be disappointed. It’s a full length novel but it doesn’t drag or get boring and keeps you wanting to know what happens next.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
When Brooklyn applies to be a nanny for a special needs boy named Caleb, which will help her work on her Master’s degree. Only she didn’t plan on falling for Caleb’s gruff and sexy dad Garrett. When Garrett’s past comes walking through the door he knows he needs to make some touch choices, choices that may be for the benefit of his career and not his heart. I really enjoyed this story and it was so heart tugging. Caleb warmed my heart so much and the relationship between him and Brooklyn. Then there is the heat between Garrett and Brooklyn that was off the charts. I loved this story and how it was a slow burn and the story built as their feelings did. I recommend this author and book.
Wow! This book was amazing! Garrett’s life was pretty tragic. Luckily he was able to find Brooklyn. Their story evolved with tons of emotion, lots of ups and downs. Lots of hotness, too! I love Sierra’s storytelling, the facts, the details, and emotions. I highly recommend this book!!
This story touched my heart in a way not many do. I read it in less than a day as I was absolutely hooked once I started. The characters are storyline were brilliant and interesting. It had plenty going on but wasnt rushed or skipped over. An absolutely beautiful story with amazing characters.
I absolutely adored this book! Garrett just slam dunked his spot as my favorite Sierra Hill hero!! He checks off all the boxes for me; tall, handsome, athletic, sweet, sexy, fun and the clincher- he’s a single dad to a special needs little boy and Caleb comes first in his life. What he is not, is looking for any kind of relationship after all he’s been through. But then in walks Brooklyn to interview for the summer nanny position for Caleb. Brooklyn is smart, beautiful, driven and 100% not looking for a man to take care of her. Ever. She is her own woman and knows where she is going and what she wants in her life. She certainly does not expect to become totally smitten by Garrett and his little boy Caleb when she agrees to take the job, but best laid plans and all that stuff.
I truly loved everything about this book!
Brooke is a college graduate that is working during the summer as a live in nanny for Garrett. His son has special needs and takes a lot of care to help him. Brooke is Caleb’s nanny just for the summer and helps him become better and not get so frustrated with his lack of communication. Garrett has done a lot of things wrong in his life by having his son isn’t one of them. He loves and cares for his son. When Brooke comes into their lives things start to change for both Caleb and Garrett. Garrett sees a young beautiful woman that he needs to worry about and hasn’t had to worry about any woman for 2 years. Being a single parent isn’t easy but Garrett makes it work until he wants Brooke more than a nanny.
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 true game changer….will he allow her to take his heart and change his future? I truly loved everything about this couple but more so…the Caleb..I could picture him in my mind’s eye…making progress becoming a little man in his own right. I can’t wait for more Change of Heart!!