Tough Guy

Tough Guy by Rachel Reid

Strength doesn’t always look the way you expect.

Tough Guy is a tender, emotionally rich M/M sports romance that explores vulnerability, mental health, and redefining what it means to be strong. A professional hockey enforcer—feared on the ice but quietly struggling off it—finds an unexpected connection with a kind, creative musician who sees past the armor everyone else believes in.

As pressures mount and expectations clash with reality, love becomes a safe place to land. This is a story about softness being brave, honesty being healing, and choosing yourself even when the world demands toughness.

✨ Expect:

• Gentle, supportive romance

• Mental health representation with care

• A “tough exterior, soft heart” hero

• Found comfort & emotional safety

• Slow, meaningful connection over grand drama

Perfect for readers who love emotion-forward romances with depth and compassion, Tough Guy is a reminder that tenderness can be its own kind of power.