The Shots You Take
Rachel Reid
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
4.20
· Steam/Spice level: 4 of 5
Explicit open door [?]
· 140 ratings · 352 pages · Published: 04 Mar 2025
After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.
Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam’s not sure he’ll ever win back Riley’s trust after the way they left things—and the attention he’s getting as a huge hockey star isn’t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles between them is undeniable, even now.
As Adam helps Riley navigate his grief, long-buried feelings start to resurface. But they’ll have to square off with their complicated past if they’re going to have a real shot at a new beginning.
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Tagged as:
- contemporary 14
- sports 13
- gay romance 13
- hockey 13
- second chances 12
- athlete hero 11
- small town 11
- friends to lovers 10
- hurt/comfort 10
- secret relationship 10
- cheating 10
- queer romance 9
- slow burn 9
- caretaking 8
- anal sex 6
- good grovel 5
- angst 5
- other man/woman 5
- betrayal 5
- single father 4
- older/mature 4
- friends with benefits 3
- found family 3
- pregnancy 3
- rich hero 2
- queer awakening 2
- cruel hero/bully 2
- Add topics
- content warnings
- death / grief 15
- alcoholism 12
- mental trauma 9
- mental illness 4
- queerphobia 3
- geography
- canada 13
- north america 1
- Format
- audiobook
- dual pov 10
- male pov 8
- third person pov 7
