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The Shots You Take

By: Rachel Reid
Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
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A sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-teammates and former best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Heated Rivalry, Rachel Reid.

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.

Need more Rachel Reid?! Dive into her other hockey romance titles. . .

Standalones
• Time to Shine
• The Shots You Take

The Game Changers Series
• Book 1: Game Changer
• Book 2: Heated Rivalry
• Book 3: Tough Guy
• Book 4: Common Goal
• Book 5: Role Model
• Book 6: The Long Game
• Book 7: Unrivaled

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Contemporary Genre Fiction Hockey Feel-Good Romance Funny Tearjerking Heartfelt Sports
Emotional Depth • Beautiful Storytelling • Excellent Narration • Heartwarming Romance • Mature Relationships

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I lost my mother nearly 3 yrs ago but the feeling is still so raw that I found myself crying right along with Riley as he mourned his father's unexpected passing. My mom's was expected but it still hurts. At first I wanted Riley to have nothing to do with Adam because of his bone-headed oblivious ways he treated Riley. But as all 2nd chance romances goes, he eventually wised up and Riley melted so eventually we have our 12+ years late HEA. Greg Boudreaux was awesome as always.

4 Starz - worthy of a repeat listen

Great 2nd Chance M/M Hockey Romance!

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I literally listened to this on Spotify but you only get 10 hours. So I HAD to have this on audible so I could listen whenever I wanted. This may be the best hockey book I have listened to and I have listened to a bunch. The back story the reunion story. Loved it loved it loved. Don’t want to give anything away. Just read it!!

The story is so good!

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This book rang true for me almost the entire time. Gave me some strength. Thank you.

Rachel gets me

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A lovely way to approach emotional struggles. I hate word minimums so I do t have more to say.

Adorable reconciliation.

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A beautiful story of second chances, coping with loss, living one’s truth, resilience, friendship, and passionate romance. I loved the development of Adam’s and Riley’s (the MCs) reconnected relationship and how they grew as individuals during their time apart and after they reunited. As a listener, I empathized so much with Adam and Riley. In other reviews, some have villainized Adam for his past behavior, but as someone in their 40s who has done things in their 20s that they now regret, I could really relate to him. Adam’s past behavior toward Riley was not out of malice, but rather the result of fear, confusion, and being part of a toxic culture obsessed with masculinity and “toughing it out” despite physical and psychological pain.
I thought Greg Boudreaux’s performance was excellent! He did an amazing job expressing the complex emotions of Adam and Riley through their voices. I’m not familiar with Nova Scotia accents, but I learned that some of them can sound a bit Irish, and you can hear this in Riley’s voice.
The Shots You Take is definitely worth the credit!

True love has a habit of coming back.

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