Chris M
Tough Guy has the familiar warmth of Rachel Reid’s hockey romances. Ryan’s anxiety and his search for a quieter life are written with care, and Fabian brings an energy that keeps the story from feeling too heavy. There’s a softness to the writing that makes the book easy to settle into.
I didn’t completely connect with their relationship, though. Something in the balance between Ryan and Fabian never fully clicked for me, even if their individual arcs were strong and thoughtfully handled. Still, the tenderness running through the story made it a genuinely enjoyable read, and one I’m glad I picked up.
Tough Guy has the familiar warmth of Rachel Reid’s hockey romances. Ryan’s anxiety and his search for a quieter life are written with care, and Fabian brings an energy that keeps the story from feeling too heavy. There’s a softness to the writing that makes the book easy to settle into.
I didn’t completely connect with their relationship, though. Something in the balance between Ryan and Fabian never fully clicked for me, even if their individual arcs were strong and thoughtfully handled. Still, the tenderness running through the story made it a genuinely enjoyable read, and one I’m glad I picked up.