Tough Guy (Game Changers: Heated Rivalry Book Series 3)

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.

On the ice, toughness is everything—but off the ice, it can be the hardest mask to wear.

In Tough Guy by Rachel Reid, two very different hockey players are forced to confront what strength really means. Ryan Price is known for his explosive temper and enforcer role on the team, while Fabian Salah is calm, gentle, and unapologetically himself—even in a world that rarely makes space for softness.

Their connection begins unexpectedly, growing in quiet moments away from the spotlight of professional sports. But beneath the surface, Ryan is battling anxiety and panic attacks—struggles that threaten both his career and his sense of identity.

As their relationship deepens, the real conflict emerges: can Ryan let go of the “tough guy” persona he’s built his life around? And can Fabian trust that what they have is strong enough to withstand the pressures of fame, stigma, and fear?

The closer they get, the higher the stakes become—not just professionally, but emotionally.

Tender, honest, and deeply human, this story challenges the idea of strength—and asks whether true courage might actually be vulnerability.