After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.
Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam’s not sure he’ll ever win back Riley’s trust after the way they left things—and the attention he’s getting as a huge hockey star isn’t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles between them is undeniable, even now.
As Adam helps Riley navigate his grief, long-buried feelings start to resurface. But they’ll have to square off with their complicated past if they’re going to have a real shot at a new beginning.
I really liked this one. I liked the full second chance for both men. I felt the emotions radiating off of Riley. Not just his grief but his anxiety as well. The thing about the novel is the tenderness. The tenderness between family members as each grieves in their own way, but doesn’t abandon each other. The tenderness that Riley’s friends have for him, and then for Adam after knowing his past with Riley. The tenderness Adam has to patiently wait for Riley to forgive him, but to know what Riley needs as well. And then Riley’s tenderness to know that Adam was trying. It just made the novel more real for me.
Overall, I rate this novel 4 out of 5 stars.
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