Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own

For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong “don’t talk to me” vibes. The only player who doesn’t seem to notice is Calgary’s superstar young winger, Casey Hicks.

Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they’ve only interacted briefly in the past. He’s endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can’t relate to. They couldn’t have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that’s not a hotel room and Casey has just bought a massive house–and hates being alone.

As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon’s one-word answers. As friends, Landon comes to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon’s time in Calgary is on.

I really love Rachel Reid’s novels, and I was so excited to check out Time to Shine. This follows the dual POV of Landon and Casey, who are both hockey players. Landon has been called up to the NHL to help out for a bit, and finds himself becoming roommates and friends with Casey.

I loved both Landon and Casey. They help each other realize they are much more than they think they are, from Landon making sure Casey knows he’s not stupid, and Casey listening to Landon’s long-held grief. I’m a sucker for an m/m hockey romance as it’s a sport that I actually enjoy, and I think this is another winner from Reid and the genre.

Do you have any hockey romances you would recommend? Grab this one now!