Review Tour, Review by Jackie & Giveaway: Game Changer by Collette West

Title: Game Changer

Series: New York Kings #1

Author: Collette West

Genre: Sports Romance (18+)

Published: July 15, 2014 

Young, rich, and unaware of how seriously hot he is, Brooks Davison is tearing it up as the latest shortstop for the New York Kings, despite his tendency to blush whenever girls scream his name. 

When a health scare forces his best friend, Kyle Roberts, off the team, no one can stomach the thought of replacing him, especially so close to the playoffs. 

Until Kyle's sister, Sasha, steps in, convincing management to let her take his place. The idea of signing the first female player in Major League history proves too tempting for the Kings to resist. 

Nevertheless, Brooks doesn't want any part of it. Sasha is Kyle's little sister, not some sideshow. 

Yet when Kyle takes a turn for the worse, Brooks promises to do everything in his power to help Sasha win a championship for him. Because there's no way he's letting either of them down. Not now, not ever.

 

5 Star Review
I loved Night Games but Game Changer was at another level, I was hooked from page one.
This is Sasha and Brook's story. Brook's best friend is his teammate Kyle who also happens to be Sasha's older  brother, when Kyle gets sick Sasha comes into town to try and save her brothers spot on the New York Kings baseball team, that means not only convincing the management to have the first female baseball player it also means convincing the team she is capable of playing along side them.
Kyle warned Brook off Sasha years ago but being with her everyday is making that difficult. 
Can they make it through the playoffs without everyone finding out that they have feelings for each other and can the Kings win a championship with a woman on the team .......
I loved Sasha and Brook the chemistry that comes from being friends for many years shone through in this book. This story has twists and turns, suspense, love, heartbreak and a few laughs along the way.
Looking forward to book 2 in The New York Kings series.

I'm in a fitful kind of sleep, one arm tossed over my face, one leg hanging off the bed, when I hear a rapping at my door.

My heart starts to pound. What if it's some demented stalker fan? I pull the covers up to my chin, determined to wait it out. But when it comes again, my curiosity gets the better of me and I inch slowly off the bed. Going stealthily step by step, I take a deep breath and look through the peephole.

I gasp when I see Brooks standing there.

My heart goes from a dull pounding to full-on somersault mode. I run my hands through my hair. I must look a wreck. But why should I care?

Because he's pacing outside my room in the middle of the night.

He knocks again, and I unfasten the chain and twist the lock before I change my mind. His feet are bare, and he’s wearing nothing but a faded Pac Man shirt and his boxers. He shouldn't be out here looking like he just rolled out of bed, but he is.

The way his eyes are roaming across my body makes me conscious of the fact that I'm only wearing a pair of itty-bitty shorts and a flimsy tank. I cross my ankles and fold my arms around myself in an attempt to bolster my courage.

"Don't," he whispers, stepping across the threshold. His hands encircle my wrists, gently pulling them away from my body. "You're too beautiful to cover yourself up." He presses the door closed with the back of his foot, extinguishing whatever light was streaming in from the hallway.

Now we're alone together in the darkness of my room, and I'm kind of glad he can't read my face. I'm too conflicted. I don't know what to do. I don't know why he's here. But if I'm being honest, I’m glad that he is. He's finally making the effort to reach out to me instead of leaving me in the barren wasteland I've been living in. Oh, how I’ve missed basking in the warmth of his smile.

“What are you doing here?” I ask, feeling the heat of his body against mine.

“Apologizin’,” he says in that sexy twang of his, drawing out every syllable.

Collette West grew up as somewhat of a jock-nerd hybrid. Entering the world three weeks premature, her dad nearly missed her birth because he had seats behind the dugout for a sold-out, highly-anticipated match-up between two of baseball's biggest rivals. Not to be outdone, her book-loving mom taught her how to read by the time she was three. A love of the game coupled with an appreciation for the written word were instilled in Collette's impressionable brain from a young age. No wonder her characters believe in the philosophy: sports + romance = a little slice of heaven. Splitting her time between the Pocono Mountains and Manhattan, Collette indulges her inner fangirl by going to as many games as she can from hockey to baseball and downloading every sports romance novel in existence onto her iPad. When she's not clicking away on her laptop, she enjoys walking her dog in Central Park, satisfying her caffeine craving at the Starbucks on Broadway and keeping an eye out for Mr. Right. But above all, she loves dishing with her readers. She is the author of the New York Kings series which includes: GAME CHANGER, GAME ON, PERFECT GAME, INSIDE GAME and GAME WINNER and the Stockton Beavers series which includes: SINGLE.

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Single by Collette West Stockton Beavers #1 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sports

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Underdog Luke “Single” Singleton is yearning to make a comeback. After getting hit in the neck with a pitch—an injury that nearly cost him his life—he has one last chance to play for his hometown team, the Stockton Beavers. But his mom has Alzheimer’s, and he’s all she has to depend on. How can he pursue his career, much less someone special? Personal care aide Roberta Bennett is done dating baseball players. Having had her share of heartbreak, she heads to Stockton hoping for a fresh start. But after she finds Luke’s mom outside, lost, and alone, she can’t refuse when he hires her on the spot. Unbeknownst to Luke, Roberta is all too familiar with the violent tendencies of the pitcher who hit him. Now that they’re living under the same roof, the last thing either of them is looking for is a relationship. But it’s not long before they find themselves drawn to each other. And right when Luke is thinking about finally making a change to his single status, a secret from Roberta’s past emerges with the power to tear them apart.

About the Author

Collette West grew up as somewhat of a jock-nerd hybrid. Entering the world three weeks premature, her dad nearly missed her birth because he had seats behind the dugout for a sold-out, highly-anticipated match-up between two of baseball’s biggest rivals. Not to be outdone, her book-loving mom taught her how to read by the time she was three. A love of the game coupled with an appreciation for the written word were instilled in Collette‘s impressionable brain from a young age. No wonder her characters believe in the philosophy: sports + romance = a little slice of heaven. Splitting her time between the Pocono Mountains and Manhattan, Collette indulges her inner fangirl by going to as manygames as she can from hockey to baseball and downloading every sports romance novel in existence onto her iPad. When she’s not clicking away on her laptop, she enjoys walking her dog in Central Park, satisfying her caffeine craving at the Starbucks on Broadway and keeping an eye out for Mr. Right. But above all, she loves dishing with her readers. Email her atcollette_west@yahoo.com. She is the author of the New York Kings series which includes: NIGHT GAMES, GAME CHANGER, GAME ON, PERFECTGAME, INSIDE GAME and GAME WINNER.

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Game Winner by Collette West New York Kings Publication Date: December 4, 2015 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance,Sports

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Playing center field for the New York Kings, Jake Woodbury has one of the most prestigious jobs in all of sports. To the world, he's the good-looking, soft-spoken minister's son who’s survived celebrity without a hint of scandal. But, inside, he's reeling from a secret that seems destined to haunt him forever.

Scarlett Moore is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, famous for singing about her celebrity ex-boyfriends. The CEO of her record label has carefully honed her provocative image since she was fifteen. Sex sells, and Scarlett’s well aware that it takes more than talent to stay on top. One thing is clear: She’s the last thing Jake needs. And he’s the do-gooder jock she should avoid at all costs. But when the game begins, all bets are off.

4.5 star 

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. 

This is the story of Jake Woodbury, who plays center field for the New York Kings and Scarlett Moore, one of the biggest pop stars in the world. He’s always had a clean image whilst Scarlett is known for singing songs about her ex boyfriends, being sexy and provocative; an image which has been pushed by her record label.

Jake is an all-around good guy who has been hurt in the past by Roberta, a character I was not overly fond of. Scarlett is a woman who has a colorful past, but I really liked Jake and Scarlett together. 

They were two halves to the whole.

As they say opposites do attract and the chemistry between these two was almost instantaneous. From the first moment that Jake heard Scarlett sing the national anthem it was destiny. They connected over their mutual love of music. They both had secrets, but they worked through their pasts and their issues, towards what will be an incredible future.  

This book had a variety of roller coaster events that at times had me shaking my head. At times it was a very emotional read and I could feel their pain.  It was extremely well written and I also found myself smiling and laughing whilst reading.

This was a new author and series to me.  I will certainly be reading further books by Collette West in the not too distant future. Congratulations on a great book.

This is the first book I have read by Collette and it certainly won't be my last!

Jake is a baseball player struggling to come to terms with something that happened in his past!

Scarlett sings at one of Jake's games and he is so entranced by her voice that he wants to get to know her! Scarlett eyes Jake as he's playing a game and when their eyes lock,

there is a connection they both seem to feel from afar!

I loved the way they got to know each other! I felt sad about aspects of both their lives and as with any relationship theirs had lots of hiccups! Learning certain things about Jake as well as Stella you can come to understand why they are both the way they are! I really enjoyed this story of love! It was different and the characters certainly had challenges to face! All in all a great story and I did shed a few tears too!

I was given this book for a honest review

This is the first book I have read by Collette West and it won't be my last . 

I love sports romance stories and this book has got me hooked on baseball.

This is book 6 in The New York Kings Series but can be read as a standalone. I will be going back to read the previous books in the series.

Jake Woodbury on the face of it seems to have it all, playing center field for the New York Kings, he is good looking and comes from a happy family background but he has a secret that he wants to keep hidden.

Scarlet Moore is one of the biggest popstars around and when she sings the National Anthem at one of Jake's games, He is mesmerized, her voice is magical  and when their eyes meet the connection is sealed.

Jake and Scarlet are a perfect match but they need to get over the past before they can move on with the future . They inspire each other but they also  hurt each other.Will they get a HEA ......

This book is a love story with a few problems along the way, I loved how we got a insight into both of these characters pasts and I felt like I knew the other characters even without reading the previous books in the series.  If you love sports romances this series is for you

4 stars

  Jake  Woodbury is the baseball star every girl dreams about.  He is a really nice guy with a good heart and a strong foundation, and he is not known for playing the field.  The breakup with his ex girlfriend Roberta really did a number on him, especially since Roberta is always seen with another teammate and helping with teammate's children.  But once Jake meets rock star Scarlett Moore, he finds his lost mojo.  Scarlett is known for chewing men up and spitting them out.  This is the story how the game changes when Scarlett and Jake are forced to deal with each other and their pasts.

This novel is well written and it has a solid pace.  The chemistry between Jake and Scarlett is undeniable.  Jake has a tendency to run and hide and this bothered me a little bit, but I think it is pretty typical considering the amount of things he was running from.  Scarlett was a well developed and strong lead female.  I enjoyed her independant flair and drive to stay true to herself, her relationships and her career.  I enjoyed the angst in this novel and did not think that it was ever over the top.  The banter between Jake and his teammates helped to seal the deal for me and made this a great book.

The author Collette West, walked the fine line with the perfect amount of sports and romance.  I look forward to reading more from this author.

ABOUT COLLETTE WEST

Collette West grew up as somewhat of a jock-nerd hybrid. Entering the world three weeks premature, her dad nearly missed her birth because he had seats behind the dugout for a sold-out, highly-anticipated match-up between two of baseball's biggest rivals. Not to be outdone, her book-loving mom taught her how to read by the time she was three. A love of the game coupled with an appreciation for the written word were instilled in Collette's impressionable brain from a young age. No wonder her characters believe in the philosophy: sports + romance = a little slice of heaven. Splitting her time between the Pocono Mountains and Manhattan, Collette indulges her inner fangirl by going to as many games as she can from hockey to baseball and downloading every sports romance novel in existence onto her iPad. When she's not clicking away on her laptop, she enjoys walking her dog in Central Park, satisfying her caffeine craving at the Starbucks on Broadway and keeping an eye out for Mr. Right. But above all, she loves dishing with her readers. Email her at collette_west@yahoo.com. She is the author of the New York Kings series which includes: NIGHT GAMES, GAME CHANGER, GAME ON, PERFECT GAME, INSIDE GAME and GAME WINNER.

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