Romance
The Shots You Take
2025·336 pages
A heartfelt second-chance romance between ex-hockey teammates navigating grief and rediscovered feelings in a small town.
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A heartfelt second-chance romance between ex-hockey teammates navigating grief and rediscovered feelings in a small town.
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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...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sexual scenes with high frequency and detailed descriptions.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Moderate use of profanity; recurring but not pervasive.
Substance use
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Alcohol use and alcoholism themes discussed; portrayed with cautionary tone.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central M/M romance with themes of queer identity and struggles in sports culture.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of toxic sports culture and societal pressures on queer athletes.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of suicidal ideation; not depicted on-page.
Abuse & suffering
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No abuse or systemic suffering depicted.
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