Beyond that, it was awesome to have sexual anxieties and issues addressed in a romance without it losing any of the steam. I also loved that he was paired with a femme, confident man who embraced all sides of himself and encouraged Ryan to try the same. His soft, vulnerable side was utterly charming, and I really liked that the author wrote about a main character who struggles with anxiety in a very real, palpable way. I loved that Ryan wasn’t your typical professional hockey player, not to mention who you would expect as an enforcer. Rarely do we get such different sorts of characters as in the Game Changers series and that was especially true with the main characters in Tough Guy. I devoured this book, really liked the couple, and was eager for their happily-ever-after, and yet I couldn’t help but feel as though something was missing. In many ways, Tough Guy is even angstier and heavier than Heated Rivalry as it addresses some difficult but relevant subjects including severe anxiety, self-esteem problems, sexual performance issues, suicide, addiction, and the toll professional sports can take on athletes.

I love when each book in a series is a unique experience and that is certainly true with this collection. Tough Guy is the third book in the Game Changers series but works perfectly well as a standalone. 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. 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. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and it’s clear the chemistry between them has only intensified.įabian is more than happy to be Ryan’s guide to the gay scene in Toronto. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly, ginger-bearded defenseman.

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.Īspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. Recently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ Village. Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. They have nothing in common-so why does Ryan feel most like himself whenever he’s with Fabian? Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance, M/M Sports Romance

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