SO cute, but I felt like there was too much spice at times.
I will definitely recommend for anyone looking for a sports romance or looking for something with a lot of spice.

Lana Ferguson’s The Game Changer was absolutely adorable. I loved the banter between characters, the relationships they had with each other, and the storyline as well. There is nothing better than a “don’t date the best friend’s kid sister” trope.

This was cute, but kind of just meh after reading some others. It felt like and now they're together the end.

Brothers best friend AND fake dating??? Sign me up!!! I’ve enjoyed Lana Ferguson’s work previously so I knew I’d be a fan of THE GAME CHANGER as soon as I read the synopsis. I love a hockey romance and the twist on this one was perfectly done! Overall I thought this book was ann adorable, funny, quick read. The childhood friends element added so much depth to an otherwise unproblematic relationship. I loved that there was no 3rd act breakup and LOVED the ending! Perfectly spicy and sweet.

Sweet and fun and Lana Ferguson shows in this that Romance books can in fact be freed from the shackles of the third act breakup when it's not needed!

A quick and fun spicy read! i book was overall really easy to read but the repeating of the pet names got to be a bit much after a while. i love the sports romance x baking show combo, that was fun and new!!

I liked this but didn't love it. Honestly it was a little to spicey for me but that's just my opinion.

I just love Lana and her stories so much! This book had me hooked from the very first sentence!

If I could rate this book more than 5 stars I totally would. A MUST READ!!!

Loved this one! Holy hell was it steamy, too. It felt very sex positive, which I am always a fan of. Delilah’s character was a bit off to me but I can’t put my finger on why. I also couldn’t get over that her last name was Baker and she was a baker, drove me nuts lol.

Lana has a way with writing that if you're reading her book, you get sucked in and it won't let you go until you're finished. And even though you're completely satisfied, you still want more because it's LANA and her books are pure gold.

We got: Childhood friends to lovers, fake dating, sports romance, brother's best friend, age gap, no third act breakup, and more.

This book was so good! Ian and Delilah were so good together and the chemistry was off the rails. I love a good fake dating stick and this one lived up to my expectations. Ian's healing arch was well-done too. I was very surprised by the plot twist! I also loved Jack (and I'm fervently hoping he gets his own book.) ALSO THE SHOWER SCENE.

That is all. You should def read this!

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*The Game Changer* by Lana Ferguson is an engaging and fresh take on the sports romance genre, delivering both heart and humor in equal measure. Ferguson’s writing is sharp and witty, making it easy to become invested in the story from the very first page.

The main characters are well-developed and relatable, each navigating their own challenges while trying to balance love and ambition. The chemistry between them is electric, and their banter is both fun and authentic, bringing a delightful spark to the narrative. Ferguson excels at capturing the ups and downs of their relationship, making readers root for their happily ever after.

The pacing is brisk, with plenty of twists and turns that keep the plot lively. While some secondary characters could have used more depth, the primary storyline remains strong and compelling throughout. The themes of teamwork, perseverance, and personal growth add layers to the romance, making it a well-rounded read.

Overall, *The Game Changer* is a charming and enjoyable novel that will resonate with fans of sports romance and contemporary fiction alike. It’s a perfect pick for those looking for a lighthearted yet meaningful escape. I can’t wait to see what Ferguson has in store next!

Well, I am a SUCKER for hockey romances so I knew I was going to love this one.

Read if you are a fan of:
spark and banter
spice
brother's best friend
fake dating
friends to lovers (my fave!!!)

and if you are sick of those third act breakups, have no fear!

This is a good book. The two main characters are Delilah and Ian. They have known each other for all their lives. Ian is Delilah’s brother best friend. Delilah is a baker on a tv cooking show. Ian plays professional hockey. Ian has just recently moved back to his hometown. There is an attraction. Delilah’s boss wants to raise her viewership, she ask Delilah to star with Ian on her cooking show. She says ok if Ian is ok with it. Ian says ok. It is the most watched episode. They start fake dating. They fall in love.

The Game Changer
Rating: 5/5
Finally!!! An amazing book with no miscommunication or third act break-up. Lana Ferguson has such great books that hook you in so quickly. I really loved the tropes of this one and it's a perfect fall read.
Tropes:
–Brother's BFF
–Fake Dating
–Childhood Friends to Lovers
–Hockey Romance
–Celebrity Romance

Huge thank you @berkleypub and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

How I loved this couple! Ian needs to clean up his public image and he never expected to do it with the help of his best friend’s younger sister. Delilah needs to get more attention for her baking show and Ian can help with that. While they help each other’s careers they fall for each other along the way and it’s so enjoyable!

I’ve apparently been in my hockey romance era lately, and I’m not mad at it. Found myself continuing the theme with The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson.

We follow Lila and Ian - who are childhood friends-ish, more so, he’s her older brother’s best friend and always has been. But now, she’s the baker that’s stealing the city’s heart with her baking show, and he’s the bad boy with a reputation that needs to be repaired who’s back on their hometown hockey team. To help both of their images, and her rankings, their PR managers have them spending a lot of time together for appearances and just short of fake dating (since they legally couldn’t make them fake date apparently). AND WE KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT FAKE DATINGGGGG, SWOOOOOOON.

This was absolutely adorable, and seeing how they fall back into their friendship after years of going without made my heart smile. And the protective guy bit - absolutely heart warming. I truly didn’t know I needed this in my life.

Lana is so hit or miss for me.
I really wanted to LOVE this, but I only ended up liking it.
I think I needed more character depth. But it was a fun and quick read.
And worth it if you like Lana's writing!

The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson is a delightful blend of romance and sports that captures the essence of second chances. The story revolves around Ian Chase, a hockey player navigating a public divorce, and Delilah Baker, his best friend’s little sister and a baking show host. Their fake relationship, designed to revive both of their careers, quickly blurs the lines into real feelings, enhanced by witty banter and a rich emotional connection. The vibrant cast of supporting characters adds an extra layer of charm, making this book a compelling read that’s both spicy and heartfelt​.

I checked the audiobook from the library.

I’ve loved all of Ferguson’s novels so far. She has great characters, weaves good storylines and keeps me impatiently waiting for her next release.

Thank you to @berkleypub for the eARC! This was a sweet and spicy childhood friends/brother’s best friend romance (with some spice)!

I enjoyed all of the characters but would have loved to see them explored even deeper, it felt like we didn’t get enough of the side characters and they were so fun - especially Ian and Abby’s relationship, that felt so integral to the plot. Delilah and Ian had great chemistry and this was a fun, well-paced romance read!