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Tough Guy

Game Changers Series, Book 3

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Tough Guy

By: Rachel Reid
Narrated by: Tor Thom
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They have nothing in common - so why does Ryan feel most like himself whenever he's with Fabian?

Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ Village. The last thing he expects to stumble upon in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.

Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly, ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and it's clear the chemistry between them has only intensified.

Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits - and the most amazing sex - Ryan's starting to feel something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good.

©2020 Rachelle Goguen (P)2020 Tantor
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Sports Hockey Village

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A study of contrasts!

In this ‘opposites attract’ story, 6’7” muscular gentle giant, Ryan Price is completely different to his aggressive on-field persona. As his hockey team’s enforcer, Ryan starts and ends most on-field fights, whereas in person, he is unconfident, fears flying, and suffers panic attacks. He falls for Fabian Sala, who is short, feminine, and full of confidence. I really enjoyed the contrasts in this story as well as the incredibly sympathetic portrait of Ryan who suffers sexually due to his medications versus Fabian who is patient and understanding. I also enjoyed Ryan’s best friend, Wyatt, who is a great support. The only thing I missed in this book was the joy of hockey - Fabian dislikes hockey, Ryan has lost his love for the game, and the vast majority of this plot occurs off-field. Tor Thom narrated the 2nd audiobook with such verve, but in this third audiobook he returns to the flatter, less emotional tone of the first, so was pleasant but slightly less engaging.

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loving listening to this series

I really liked the main couple of Tough Guy - Ryan & Fabian were so different personality wise, with Fabian being the more confident of the 2 while Ryan was really overwhelmed at times by anxiety.....BUT I enjoyed listening to this so much due to Ryan's personal progression across the storyline - starting to make connections & slowly developing friendships even though it was so hard for him to do so, and even standing up for himself at times.

I am really enjoying listening to this series, the performance from Tor Thom again a quality one.

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