Tough Guy

Game Changers Series, Book 3

By: Rachel Reid

Narrated by: Tor Thom

Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

They have nothing in common - so why does Ryan feel most like himself whenever he's with Fabian?

Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ Village. The last thing he expects to stumble upon in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.

Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly, ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and it's clear the chemistry between them has only intensified.

Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits - and the most amazing sex - Ryan's starting to feel something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good.

©2020 Rachelle Goguen (P)2020 Tantor

Ran out of steam?

Enjoyed the book but the ending was disappointing- or maybe the author tired of her characters? Pity, some subjects that could have been developed further.

Hockey and sweet romance

Ryan is such an easy character to root for. He and Fabian together are just too sweet. For fans of Ilya and Shane, they make an appearance. But I enjoyed Ryan’s story almost as much as theirs!

Tough Guy Troubles ❤️

I’m so happy that I don’t read other peoples reviews before reading / listening to a book. Most comments were to the negative.
However, I loved hearing of Ryan’s difficulties and the way that Fabian was able to be the supporting partner Ryan so needed.
Even though their lives were vastly different, they made a great couple that were able to commingle their lives together and find the happiness they both needed.
Loved Rachel Reid’s inclusiveness of other characters from her previous books to complete these stories.
Looking forward to the next instalment. ❤️

Ryan and Fabian…

Really enjoyed this one. I liked how sweet Ryan was. He was just a really great character that you really rooted for and Fabian was just fabulous, but not diva-ish. These were two pretty easygoing, likable characters. One of my favorite in series.

Awesome characters and different couple dynamic

I really enjoyed this story. The MCs are completely lovable and the opposites attract storyline is a wonderful addition to this series. I would have liked a couple more in depth steam scenes, but the ones that are there are well written. I personally don’t love this narrator (don’t get me wrong, he has a lovely deep voice) he did a fair job, I just wished for more differentiation vocally between the MCs.

Ryan

I love Ryan! We all have some of his idiosyncrasies! This book has quit a bit more humor and I really enjoyed that!

Fun story, average narration

The narrator has a great voice, but he does this thing at the end of Fabian’s sentence where every comment comes off as a question (or as though Fabian is winded from running up a set of stairs).

If the narrator could change this one issue with inflection, it’d be perfect.

Adorable

Ryan Price is just one of the most endearing and adorable characters I’ve ever read about. Loved his story so much and wish we could have another book about him. Loved it ❤️

Loveable

By far my favorite of the series so far, and not just because of the lack of accent work. The characters are so loveable that you want to root for them at every step, even the missteps.

Hot; not sizzling!

This is my second book by Ms Reid. She creates vivid characters and the erotic passages do the job! The eroticism is less hot than the passages in the Heated Rivalry. Maybe because the characters are not as physically desirable (at least for me!) as in the Rivalry! Mr. Thom,s narration and voice are excellent. His accent in French words needs a lot of work. I suggest he consult a real educated Parisian to correct his accent, even though he needs it for no more than a couple of words per book! Some French words, when he has to use them, are even incomprehensible. But with his voice, it is worth going back a couple of times to understand what the word is!