A review by bookschaosnart
Tough Guy by Rachel Reid

4.0

I really enjoyed this take on the less talked about aspect of sports and how toxic it can be especially to those whose jobs it is to perform each day and night. Taking those aspects and still turning that background into a romance is a difficult task but it was well executed in Tough Guy. I loved how this wasn't the traditional mlm romance and how the characters allowed themselves and their partner to be vulnerable.. It could also be considered a second chance trope considering the characters originally met when Ryan lived with Fabian's family as many hockey players do as they try to make it to the pros. This is definitely an excellent addition to this series and it could probably be considered a stand alone if you haven't read the previous two already.