The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid

 

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 USA TODAY bestselling author of Heated Rivalry and The Long Game.

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.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210202493-the-shots-you-take

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Adam never regretted anything more in his life than hurting his best friend, Riley. And in doing so, losing him over it. But it’s been many years since then. And when Adam hears that Riley’s father has passed, he knows he needs to be by Riley’s side. Even if he isn’t wanted. But he has a lot to make up for. He needs to apologize at the very least. Win back his trust and maybe, just maybe if he is lucky enough, win Riley’s heart. But doing that is easier said than done. Especially with the anger that Riley holds on to when it comes tot Adam. Adam is having the worst week of his life and it doesn’t help that the man he once loved, Adam, has walked through the door. When they were young and in the prime of their hockey careers, they were way more than friends but Adam’s fears pushed Riley away to the point where Riley had no choice but to cut him out. And so many years have passed since they last saw one another. Riley is determined to hold on to his hurt and anger, but Adam makes it very hard. He’s changed and his apologies sincere. Riley knows just how easy it would be to fall for Adam all over again but is it worth another heartbreak when he eventually leaves? This was a great second chance romance. Lots of hurt and comfort but really beautiful as these two find their way back to one another after everything they both have been through. I loved watching them reconnect and be what they were always meant to be together. Great story overall!