Game Changers 4: Common Goal - Reid Rachel

Game Changers 4: Common Goal by Rachel Reid continues the beloved hockey romance series that inspired the hit adaptation of Heated Rivalry.

Veteran NHL goalie Eric Bennett is nearing retirement and facing a life-changing question: who is he when hockey ends? Determined to finally live honestly, Eric decides it’s time to explore dating men for the first time.

Meanwhile, graduate student Kyle Swift arrives in New York recovering from heartbreak and promising himself he’ll avoid complicated relationships—especially with older men. That plan falls apart when he meets Eric, a charismatic hockey star whose quiet vulnerability proves impossible to resist.

What begins as a casual friends-with-benefits arrangement quickly evolves into something deeper. As feelings grow stronger, both men must confront their fears, insecurities and emotional walls if they want a chance at real happiness.

Warm, emotional and deeply romantic, Common Goal explores love, identity and the courage it takes to start over.

Main Themes of the Book

• LGBTQ+ romance and self-discovery
• Friends-to-lovers / friends-with-benefits trope
• Age-gap romance
• Life transitions and second chances
• Emotional vulnerability and honesty
• Professional sports and identity beyond career

Why You Should Read This Book by Rachel Reid

• Part of the bestselling Game Changers hockey romance series
• Written by New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Rachel Reid
• Perfect for fans of sports romance and emotional love stories
• Authentic and heartfelt LGBTQ+ representation
• Strong character development and realistic relationships
• Ideal companion read for fans of Heated Rivalry

Game Changers 4: Common Goal is a touching and mature romance about finding love when you least expect it. Rachel Reid delivers a deeply emotional story about courage, authenticity and discovering that it’s never too late to pursue happiness—both on and off the ice.