USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's next Game Changers hockey romance sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager…

The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence” with the team’s peppy social media manager.

Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to.

Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all.

Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming March 4, 2025!

Game Changers

• 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

Rachel Reid has always lived in Nova Scotia, Canada, and will likely continue to do so. She has two boring degrees and two interesting sons. She has been a hockey fan since childhood, but sadly never made it to the NHL herself. She enjoys books about hot men doing hot things, and cool ladies being awesome. You can follow Rachel on Instagram at rachelreidwrites and Twitter @akaRachelReid, and on Goodreads. Her website and blog, where she writes more things, is www.rachelreidwrites.com.

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"My new favorite book in a series that I absolutely adore! Rachel Reid crafted a story of true heart, beauty, heat, and glorious, hard-won redemption! I loved both heroes and their journey to love was a gorgeous one to watch!" —Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT Bestselling author of Scoring With Him

"Steamy and sweet and also hilarious...a journey about learning that growth is hard and love is worth working for." —Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb and The Soldier's Scoundrel

"Rachel Reid continues to blow me away with this thoughtful, deeply romantic and scorchingly sexy series. Role Model proves that you can take on sensitive topics and still deliver a heartfelt and sexy sports romance. Grumpy/sunshine at its best." —Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author

"Another winner from Rachel Reid! In her trademark style, Ms. Reid delivers two indelible characters that will have you rooting for them on every page. Plus a puppy. If you're not reading the Game Changers series, I don't know what you're doing with your life." —Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author of Roommate

“Reid keeps on scoring in her fifth hockey-themed Game Changers romance" —Publishers Weekly

“Reid’s fifth “Game Changers” romance takes on heavy themes...without ever losing the heat and heart between her two leads.”—Library Journal, starred review

"Boasting two engaging leads, a lovely sunshine/grumpy romance, a superbly crafted redemption story, lots of warmth and humour (and a cute dog!) Role Model is another fantastic entry in the Game Changers series." —All About Romance