by Rachel Reid
First published 2025
Riley Tuck built a quiet life in Avery River, Nova Scotia after walking away from professional hockey a decade ago. He buried his major league career and the heartbreak that came with it. Then tragedy strikes, bringing Adam Sheppard back into his world. Adam was once Riley's teammate and intimate friend, but their relationship ended badly. Now Adam stands in Riley's small hometown as a celebrated hockey star, drawing unwanted attention while trying to repair the trust he shattered years before. The attraction between them burns as strong as ever. Adam stays to help Riley through his grief, and old feelings emerge from where they've been hiding. But the past holds secrets and wounds that won't heal easily. Both men must confront what went wrong between them if they want to build something real this time.
Genres: romance, lgbt, contemporary-romance, gay-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Avery River, Nova Scotia
Period: present-day
336 pages · Paperback · Carina Adores