The Shots You Take
Rachel Reid
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
4.27
· Steam/Spice level: 4 of 5
Explicit open door [?]
· 29 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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- contemporary 8
- sports 8
- gay romance 8
- hockey 8
- athlete hero 7
- second chances 7
- hurt/comfort 6
- small town 6
- friends to lovers 5
- slow burn 5
- secret relationship 5
- queer romance 4
- caretaking 4
- good grovel 3
- found family 3
- male pov 3
- anal sex 2
- third person pov 2
- dual pov 2
- friends with benefits 1
- rich hero 1
- single father 1
- angst 1
- cheating 1
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- death / grief 6
- mental trauma 4
- alcoholism 4
- geography
- canada 5
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