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About Tough Guy

Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he is determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighbourhood is a blast from his past in the form of Fabian Salah. Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey, but that does not stop him from being attracted to Ryan. He has not forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified. Fabian is happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto, and between dance clubs, art exhibits, and their growing connection, Ryan feels something he has not 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.

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High
Darkness
Balanced
Pacing
Balanced

Series

Game Changers · Book 3 of 7

Content warnings
  • sexual content
  • anxiety
  • panic attacks
  • body image issues
  • self-worth issues
  • suicide mention
  • homophobia
  • violence
  • drug use
  • drug abuse
  • bullying

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