Role Model
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4.4 • 40 Ratings
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- $22.99
Publisher Description
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.
A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny, out-and-proud social media manager, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.
The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence" with the team’s peppy social media manager.
Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to.
Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all.
Game ChangersBook 1: Game ChangerBook 2: Heated RivalryBook 3: Tough GuyBook 4: Common GoalBook 5: Role ModelBook 6: The Long Game
Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:Time to ShineThe Shots You Take
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
We loved this quiet romance about learning how to be better—and letting yourself be seen while you do it. Hockey player Troy Barrett arrives in Ottawa with a bruised reputation, freshly traded after being tangentially caught up in a former teammate’s scandal. When he meets Harris Drover, the Centaurs’ endlessly cheerful social media manager, Harris’ openness and kindness stand in sharp contrast to Troy’s discomfort in his own skin. But their connection grows through friendship, trust, and small moments of care. Author Rachel Reid handles Troy’s redemption with empathy, allowing real growth without glossing over past harm. Familiar faces from earlier books add texture for existing fans, but we liked that the story stays focused on themes of accountability, healing, and chosen family. Cooper North’s narration is an excellent match for the material, balancing Troy’s guarded restraint with Harris’ joyful confidence. Tender and deeply comforting, Role Model is a warm-blanket romance about choosing empathy over fear.
