Time to Shine

Time to Shine

by Rachel Reid

A merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most. 

For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong “don’t talk to me” vibes. The only player who doesn’t seem to notice is Calgary’s superstar young winger, Casey Hicks.

Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they’ve only interacted briefly in the past. He’s endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can’t relate to. They couldn’t have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that’s not a hotel room and Casey has just bought a massive house—and hates being alone.

As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon’s one-word answers. As friends, Landon comes to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon’s time in Calgary is on.

NERDY THOUGHTS

"Time to Shine" by Rachel Reid is an absolutely incredible MM romance

This book has the perfect recipe for a swoon-worthy romance: Casey, the energetic and kind superstar hockey player who's also proudly bisexual, and Landon, the quiet and shy goalie with a mysterious past. Total opposites, right? But that's what makes them so perfect together.

Casey is a burst of sunshine in a world of ice, and his friendship with Landon is everything you'd want in a slow-burn romance. These two are roommates, confidantes, and everything in between. Casey's patience and acceptance of Landon's quirks had me melting faster than an ice cream cone on a hot summer day.

This book isn't all sunshine and rainbows, though. It tackles some deep stuff like grief, anxiety, self-worth, and sexuality. But fear not, the joy and humor injected by Casey and their teammates keep the story beautifully balanced.

In short, "Time to Shine" is like a cozy blanket on a chilly day, and you'll want to wrap yourself in its heartwarming embrace.