Shift Change

By: Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese

Best friends. Teammates. Totally straight… until a kiss changes everything.

Nate (Holky) Holcomb

I’ve always been straight. No confusion, no questions—just a long list of hookups with women and a reputation for being the life of the party. But when Mad Dog moves into my house for a while, things start to get weird. Not in a bad way. Just in a “why do I want to kiss him” kind of way.

We’re teammates. We’re roommates. We’re definitely not boyfriends.

At least, that’s what I keep telling myself.

Chuck (Mad Dog) Madison

Getting called up to the Buffalo Warriors should’ve been the biggest moment of my career. Instead, I’m living in Holky’s guest room and trying not to lose my mind. He’s hot, hilarious, and always in my space—and I can’t stop thinking about him.

Which is extremely confusing. Because I’m straight.

Aren’t I?

The line between friendship and something more keeps getting harder to see.

An unforgettable game of truth or dare changes everything. Now we don’t know how to stop.

Shift Change is the third standalone in the Buffalo Warriors Hockey series. This double bi-awakening romance features an epic first kiss, a wildly intense game of truth or dare, more feelings than you’ll know what to do with, and a found family of chaos gremlins—er, nosy teammates. Expect friends-to-lovers, high heat, memorable firsts, medium angst, and an extraordinary HEA that hits like a perfect slapshot to the feels.

©2025 Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood (P)2025 Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood

An Unforgettable Listen

Alexander Cendese brings Mad Dog and Holky’s fiery chemistry, the Warriors’ found-family bond, and thrilling hockey action to life in this audiobook. Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood have a knack for writing characters that feel so real you want them to be your friends. If you’re looking for a five-star listen with heat so hot it will set your headphones on fire, humor, and heartfelt romance, Shift Change is the perfect book for you. Its immersive characters and blend of hilarious moments with a belief in love's transformative power make it a must-listen.

Sizzling Chemistry & Sharp Banter—Shift Change Delivers

The perfect blend of heat, humor, and hockey—Shift Change is a total knockout! Alexander Cendese does an amazing job bringing this story to life. From the moment Mad Dog and Holky hit the page, their electric chemistry and razor-sharp banter had me hooked. Their emotional depth adds layers to their relationship, making every moment—whether fiery, funny, or heartfelt—unforgettable. Watching them break down their walls and build something real together is just as moving as it is scorching hot. And then there’s the Buffalo Warriors—a team that brings an incredible found-family dynamic, packed with laugh-out-loud moments and brotherhood that enriches the story even further. The hockey scenes? Absolutely immersive, action-packed, and written so vividly that I felt like I was right there in the stands, pulse racing with every play. If you’re looking for a book that sizzles—one that will steal your breath, make you laugh until your sides hurt, and leave you believing in the power of love—Shift Change delivers. The authors balance sharp humor, deep emotion, and sizzling romance masterfully, with two leads who challenge and steady each other in the best ways.The authors excel at crafting characters that feel raw and real, tackling life’s struggles while never losing sight of the joy in love, friendship, and the bonds that make us stronger. And let’s talk about that truth or dare game—remind me to never get roped into one with a hockey team! Don’t miss out on this fantastic story! So good!

Love can help tackle the tough stuff.

I really enjoyed Nate and Chuck's story. Love and acceptance sometimes finds you in the last place you ever would have looked. I love that Ryan and Joshua gave a voice to the issue of how anxiety from childhood trauma can really grip on to a person for life and make relationships of any kind tough. Can't wait for more stories from the Buffalo Warriors.

Great Story

I think I would have loved the book more. Narrators matter. I felt like the narrator was just reading the book. He always sounds like a surfer boy who just had a triple espresso. It left me disconnected to the characters. It’s like the heart of characters was just out of reach. I could tell that it was an amazing love story. I think dual narration and a different narrator for this story would have made all the difference. It didn’t bring the story to life . It was simply reading.