In "Time to Shine" by Rachel Reid, Landon Stackhouse, a brooding and quiet goalie, gets called up to the NHL team, Ottawa Outlaws, after a teammate's injury. He meets Casey Hicks, the team's star player known for his exuberant personality and fear of being alone. As Landon struggles with self-doubt and grief, Casey's infectious cheer slowly helps him rediscover happiness and believe in himself again. The book explores their evolving relationship, from roommates to a deep and meaningful connection, set against the backdrop of professional hockey and personal growth. Rachel Reid's writing style is praised for its emotional depth, realistic portrayal of romance, and character development that resonates with readers.
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Content warnings include themes of grief, mental health issues, and a character dealing with loneliness.
Has Romance?
Romance is a significant aspect of Time to Shine, featuring a heartwarming and slow-developing love story.
From The Publisher:
"Rachel Reid's hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate!" -#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely
From the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Game Changers series comes a merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most.
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.
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