Line Change

A Second-Chance Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances, Book 0)

De: G.K. Brady

Narrado por: Ryan Lee Dunlap, Aubrey Vincent

He loved her in silence, lost her in secrets, and now, he's haunted by both. He'd give anything for one last shot.

I've always been the wingman, backing up my best friend on and off the ice. Fighting for every shift, I never minded his easy wins or his rise to stardom until Claudia Campbell walks into our lives. She's a game-changer.

Itching to escape her stifling family's grip, Claudia's not looking for anything serious. But when the campus hockey star makes his move, she puts her dreams on hold. Me? I'm the bonus, the solid guy she can trust. Marty LeBrun, the best friend who's always there. But I want to be more than that, even if it means keeping quiet about my buddy's wild side.

You know secrets can't stay buried forever, right?

Yeah. So do I. Now.

When my best friend's fame takes off, he begs me to cover for him, and I'm torn. My loyalty toward him has never wavered, but now it's tangled with something deeper for Claudia. I keep his secrets to protect her, but eventually, it all comes crashing down. She finds out and walks out of my life.

Years later, fate throws us together, and I realize I'm still haunted by the one who slipped through my fingers. This time, I'm ready to fight for her

for us.

But Claudia's been burned by my betrayal before. Just when I think we might have a shot, a new truth surfaces

one that could cost me everything, all over again.

©2022 G.K. Brady (P)2024 G.K. Brady

Missed opportunities

This is my favorite of the series! 2 people perfect for each other who, by bad luck, missed the opportunity to be together. Settling for friendship, this story evolves over a few years with some emotional heartbreak that leaves you rooting for love. Once I started this story I couldn’t stop until the end. Perfection!!

Recommend!!! So worth the credit!

Line change by G.K. Brady

This book had me in a roller coaster of emotions. One moment, I was happy, then next I was mad and then I was sad and so on. I had to take my breaks while listening to this one because, I felt everything both main characters were feeling. We do have a happy ending which left me so satisfied. Especially after going through every feeling. At some point I felt like I was watching a telenovela. Which if you ask me, that is impressive. The narrators Ryan Lee and Aubrey Vincent did a fantastic job. I absolutely recommend this book or audiobook. Both versions won’t disappoint.

Sweet Friemds To Loversds

Line Change is a friends to lovers romance, also a very frustrating and sweet love story. I immediately liked Marty and Claudia, two college students. I felt bad for Marty for most of the book, always wanting what he couldn't have. I'm just glad it ended right, it was so heart warming. The narrators did an awesome job bringing everything to life. I'm gonna have to listen to the whole series again. This series is a good sport romance if someone is looking for one.

What goes around comes back around

Take me back in time and show me the young coach and how he got to where he was! I adored this book. So many ups and downs, Marty and Claudia had such a missed connection in the beginning. To see how it all unfolded for them was amazing. I loved these characters so much. A true roller coaster of emotions. The narrators were perfect! I can’t wait for the next one.

Emotional Second Chance

I absolutely love this series and this book is another fantastic addition. The narration was emotion filled perfection. I really enjoy these narrators and their performance. This book is an emotional, sweet and angst filled romance that has you rooting for Claudia and Marty to come together and get their HEA. These two definitely have their misunderstanding and secrets to overcome. Definitely a 5 star listen.

I was sent a free audiobook from HCB and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

The heart wants what the heart wants!

Line Change is a prequel to The Playmakers series and I just want to say THANK YOU Ms. Brady for giving us Coach Lebraun's story! There was no way this man guided his players with so much understanding and not have a fantastic backstory. And this one is just that...fantastic. Marty has to work hard to play professional hockey, while his best friend Zach has natural talent. But big money and big egos slowly destroy their friendship. Claudia friend-zoned Marty, but Marty wanted Claudia from the moment he saw her. This HEA was hard earned and so worth it. There is so much in this story...secret love for your best friend's girl, sooooo much angst, steamy steam when that angst is over 😍, bad boy trying to do right, fun banter between players, heartbreaking disloyalty and lies, rediscovery of self and friends...a complete circle of feelings and emotions that wrap up a beautiful love story. This is a standalone, but sets the stage for this phenomenal series. I'm not sure if this is the end (well, technically the beginning) of this series. If it is, I'm sad to see this series end. Definitely on my re-listen list. Don't miss this series!!

The narration will push those feelings straight out of your body (in the form of tears, laughter, and yelling...lots of yelling). Ryan Lee Dunlap and Aubrey Vincent once again pair up with their stellar performance of Marty and Claudia. Love, love, love these two together. 5 untouchable stars!

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Marty and Claudia
The narrators did a great job.

FYI even though this says 9 this is considered a prequel and can be read/listened to as a standalone if anything I think this should be read first. This first starts when Marty and his best friend see Claudia at a bar when they were all in college. Like always when Marty goes to talk to her there is a bit of a connection but then Claudia starts asking questions about Zack and like the good guy Marty is backs off and finds himself in the friends zone. Even though there story doesn't come to years later you get the early years. I feel bad for Marty because both Zack and Claudia are his best friends and Claudia seems to put Marty in compromised situations by asking him questions and not really wanting the truth. Zack's a real piece of work and just becomes a bigger DB when he becomes famous and Marty starts to see what always was there but overlooked. I enjoyed listening to this story.

A Tangled Romance

I was entertained by this prequel to "The Playmakers" series. Marty and Zach met Claudia Campbell on the same night, and both were interested in her. Zach and Claudia became sweethearts. Claudia and Marty became best friends. This story wandered down many tortuous paths which kept my interest. There were times when I just wanted to tell the characters to wake up and stop being so blind. There were some steamy scenes. Ryan Lee Dunlap's and Aubrey Benson's dual narrations were a pleasure to listen to, and their performances kept my attention. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, provided by Home Cooked Books, and I have voluntarily posted this review which reflected my opinions.

Love in the end

This story had characters you love and characters you love to hate - well, really one in particular. Marty always seemed to be getting left in the dust compared to Zach, so why shouldn’t Zach get the girl? Lots of drama to this story. I enjoyed listening as much as I did reading. Nice choice in narrators.

Emotional, sweet & sizzling romance!

Marty and Zach have been best friends their entire lives. They are now in college, playing hockey together. Everything comes easy for Zach where Marty has to work harder to stay on the team and to get the girl. When Marty sees Claudia for the first time he is instantly attracted to her. He tries to talk to her but isn't as smooth as Zach. Unfortunately she doesn't think Marty is interested in her, even tho they have so much in common, so Zach swoops in. It is hard for Marty to support them as a couple, but he and Claudia soon become best friends as well. Everything changes when Zach is picked up by an NHL team. Friendship and loyalties are tested and hearts are broken. When years go by, will there be a second chance for Marty and Claudia or will Zach always have her heart? This is a moving, angsty romance that had me totally invested from start to finish. I was frustrated with some of their decisions at times, but overall I felt the evolution of these friends to lovers relationship felt genuine, and I still found myself cheering for their HEA.
I really enjoyed Ryan Lee Dunlap and Aubrey Vincent's narration. They balanced each characters strengths and vulnerabilities beautifully. They easily made me feel all the heartbreak, struggle, hope and joy that these characters felt. I really enjoyed this emotional, sweet & sizzling romance.