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Time to Shine

Rachel Reid (2023)

SubgenreSports Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingContemporary Urban
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Heroine archetypes

Quiet Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong “don’t talk to me” vibes. The only player who doesn’t seem to notice is Calgary’s superstar young winger, Casey Hicks. Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they’ve only interacted briefly in the past. He’s endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can’t relate to. They couldn’t have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that’s not a hotel room and Casey has just bought a massive house—and hates being alone. As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon’s one-word answers. As friends, Landon comes to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon’s time in Calgary is on.

Tags

Contemporary RomanceHockey RomanceLGBTQ+ RomanceM/M Romance

Time to Shine: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult M/M hockey romance contains explicit sexual content between two male athletes, moderate language, and mature romantic themes. Best suited for adult readers comfortable with steamy same-sex romance.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language.

Who'll love this

Adult readers will enjoy this opposites-attract hockey romance about two teammates finding love while navigating professional sports and personal connection.