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So, my very favourite romance author who just happens to be Canadian released a new book. I loved everything about The Shots You Take <\/a>by Rachel Reid<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid From Carina Press<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Categories:<\/strong> Romance \/ Contemporary Romance \/ MM Romance \/ Hockey Romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blurb:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career\u2014and his broken heart\u2014far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam\u2019s not sure he\u2019ll ever win back Riley\u2019s trust after the way they left things\u2014and the attention he\u2019s getting as a huge hockey star isn\u2019t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles between them is undeniable, even now.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Adam helps Riley navigate his grief, long-buried feelings start to resurface. But they\u2019ll have to square off with their complicated past if they\u2019re going to have a real shot at a new beginning.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s Always Been You is one of my very favourite romance tropes! I’ll be talking more about about this trope next week. This book is full of heart wrenching history between to best friends shown in flashbacks which Reid is an expert at writing. But maybe the best thing about this book is the ages of Adam and Riley who are both in their early 40s. Their ages lend credence to the trope. It makes for a more mature story that is both sweet and sensual. The amount of work Adam puts into making reparation for the hurt he inflicted years earlier is…just…swoon. This slow burn, second chance romance is also full of wonderful secondary characters and takes place in an interesting fictional town in the province of Nova Scotia. I couldn’t put it down even though I was trying to savour it and make it last longer. Highly recommend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next time…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What romances have you read that are written by a Canadian author and set in Canada? I love to know what to read next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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