The Shots You Take
by Rachel Reid
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.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~336
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is The Shots You Take?
The Shots You Take is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: Two men
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Cheating (by a main character)
- Death of a loved one
- Mental illness / anxiety / depression
- Suicide / suicidal ideation
- Homophobia
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How spicy is The Shots You Take?
The Shots You Take is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
Is The Shots You Take a standalone?
Yes, The Shots You Take is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in The Shots You Take?
The Shots You Take features hockey player, second chance, big grovel, small town. It is a medium burn M/M romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does The Shots You Take have content warnings?
Our notes for The Shots You Take include: cheating (by a main character), death of a loved one, mental illness / anxiety / depression, suicide / suicidal ideation, homophobia. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after The Shots You Take?
If you loved The Shots You Take, try Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy, Game Changer by Rachel Reid, Time to Shine by Rachel Reid. They share its hockey player and second chance energy at a similar spice level.