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Tough Guy

Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max

Rachel Reid author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Harlequin Enterprises Ltd

Published:20th Jan '26

Currently unavailable, our supplier has indicated it should be available around 30th January 2026

Tough Guy cover

THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW

Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. 

Opposites attract when a hockey enforcer and a musician collide for the second time, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.

Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find 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 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 feeling 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.

Game Changers

  • Book 1: Game Changer
  • Book 2: Heated Rivalry
  • Book 3: Tough Guy
  • Book 4: Common Goal
  • Book 5: Role Model
  • Book 6: The Long Game
  • Book 7: Unrivaled


Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:
  • Time to Shine
  • The Shots You Take

“Rachel Reid’s hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate!” —Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Guy Walks into My Bar

“The Game Changers series is a game changer in sports romance (wink!), and firmly ensconced in my top five sports series of all time.” All About Romance


“It was sweet and hot, and the humor and banter gave it balance. I’m really looking forward to more from Rachel Reid.”  USA TODAY on Game Changer

“Rachel Reid writes great hockey romances and has crafted a stellar cast of characters associated with her fictional New York Admirals team […] if you like M/M sports romance, you will definitely want to dive into the Game Changers series!” Sinfully Good Gay Book Reviews

ISBN: 9781335534590

Dimensions: 199mm x 134mm x 18mm

Weight: 229g

First Time Trade