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The Try Line

A Forbidden MM Sports Romance (Forbidden Goals)

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The Try Line

By: Rebecca Rathe
Narrated by: Jake Bordeaux
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Jason Reinier fell in love with Mik Sanders the moment they met. After years of pining after his best friend, a single night of passion showed him Mik felt the same. Their future together seemed guaranteed until a painful truth tore them apart.

To escape the heartache of losing his best friend and lover at once, Jason accepted an offer overseas to play professional rugby. Mik remained, tethered to a life he neither expected nor wanted.

Eighteen years later, Jason has returned to face his former lover turned brother-in-law, while Mik plays the part of doting husband and father. The years of pain and resentment are no match for the heat both men still feel, and they enter into a forbidden affair—despite knowing from experience every decision has lasting consequences.

©2024 Rebecca Rathe LLC (P)2025 Rebecca Rathe LLC
Emotional Storytelling • Compelling Romance • Outstanding Narration • Heartfelt Reunion • Engaging Plot

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I was on the fence getting this book, I didn’t think I’d like the story. I was wrong!! I was immediately pulled in and loved the MC’s… loved the son and the wife didn’t seem to bother me as she did with other’s reviews. I kept meaning to pause and get a couple hours of rest, but I couldn’t! Definitely worth the credit!!

Another night without sleep!

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🎧 Audio Review:

Listening to the audiobook was my third time reading The Try Line, and Jake's performance absolutely wrecked me. I had to take NUMEROUS mental health pauses as I found myself sobbing as I lived through Mik and Jason's story again. Emotional moments that had already torn my heart to pieces were felt in my soul. I honestly didn't know if my heart would ever recover, but that HEA sure made up for the pain.

Honestly, Jake was meant to be the narrator for all of Rebecca Rathe's books. I highly recommend listening to the entire series!

📚 Story Review:

I absolutely loved this book! It is easily one of my top reads of the year, and it might even edge out Man On as my favorite of the Forbidden Goals series.

Do you know that feeling when you read a book that hits you so deeply that even thinking about it days later (or trying to write a review) still brings you to tears? This book did that to me. I was so emotionally invested in Mik and Jason's story that, even now, I feel the pain of all they lost and all got back.

My heart was put through its paces—from best friends to lovers, love to hate, and back to love again. There was so much angst and pining, and so much guilt.

The miscommunication trope is one of my least favorites, but the way Rebecca handled it here, as a believable reason the MMCs were torn apart and setting them up for a second-chance way down the line, made it worth the pain. I even forgave the cheating element, much preferring the MMCs to be together than Mik to be forced into a marriage with Janel (who I still feel is the true villain of the story).

The Try Line is a standalone MM sports romance that ends in a HEA.

HIGHLY recommended!

Thank you, Rebecca Rathe, for the audiobook!

My Heart May Never Recover!

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Nothing like dragging out your HEA by marrying your best friends sister. after you fall in love with your best friend. Love this series and the narration is outstanding!! what a great voice Jake Bordeaux has for doing those sexy scenes.👏❤🔥

HEA

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I literally cried, in some capacity, the entire book! Their love felt too real to be fictional characters. Spicy and perfectly hot!! Loved this one so much! Rebecca Rathe is quickly becoming a favorite.

Never rooted for a couple this much!

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My favorite of all the series i loved the story the performance the hea and the 🌶️😍

Fated soulmates

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