{"product_id":"tough-guy-now-streaming-on-crave-and-hbo-max-paperback","title":"Tough Guy – Paperback by Rachel Reid (Game Changers Series)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Shelved It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_e5d3d94745d9ecd8-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003eBook three in Rachel Reid’s acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003eGame Changers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003e universe (the series behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003eHeated Rivalry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003e, streaming on Crave and HBO Max), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125\"\u003eTough Guy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-125 citation-end-125\"\u003e gives heart and voice to the gentle giant trope.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It offers an empathetic look at clinical anxiety, panic, and the silent weight of toxic masculine expectations in elite sports. \u003cspan class=\"citation-124 citation-end-124\"\u003eShelved for its tender vulnerability and sweet humor, it brings comfort, grounded emotional healing, and queer joy to our community shelves.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_e5d3d94745d9ecd8-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-123 citation-end-123\"\u003eAt six-foot-seven, NHL defenseman Ryan Price has made a living as a brutal on-ice enforcer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-122 citation-end-122\"\u003eBut off the ice, Ryan is painfully shy, socially anxious, and exhausted by the expectation to always play the thug.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-121 citation-end-121\"\u003eRecently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he rents an apartment in the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ Village, hoping for a low-key, fresh start.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_e5d3d94745d9ecd8-46\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-120 citation-end-120\"\u003eThe last person he expects to run into at the local drugstore is Fabian Salah.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-119 citation-end-119\"\u003eThirteen years ago, Ryan billeted with Fabian’s hockey-obsessed family, and the two shared an unforgettable near-kiss before parting ways.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-118 citation-end-118\"\u003eNow an openly queer, glamorous musician who openly loathes the hockey world, Fabian couldn't be more different from Ryan.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_e5d3d94745d9ecd8-47\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117 citation-end-117\"\u003eYet when Fabian volunteers to guide Ryan through Toronto’s arts and queer scenes, an undeniable spark reignites.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-116 citation-end-116\"\u003eAs Ryan begins to discover real joy outside the rink, he faces a crossroad: continuing to endure the physical and mental punishment of his sport, or risking it all to embrace the life—and the love—he has always wanted.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 8.01 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55521272922431,"sku":"9781335534590","price":20.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1534\/5983\/files\/gpKJiS1mg69781335534590.webp?v=1788970057","url":"https:\/\/shopevoke.net\/products\/tough-guy-now-streaming-on-crave-and-hbo-max-paperback","provider":"EVOKE Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}