Time to Shine

By: Rachel Reid

Narrated by: Cooper North

"Rachel Reid's hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate!"—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Game Changers series comes 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.

Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming March 4, 2025!

©2023 Rachel Reid (P)2023 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

Beautiful Story

Firstly, there isn't a story by Rachel Reid that I won't devour the moment it becomes available. This was beautifully written and the MC both relatable and likable. This is the perfect example that intimacy in romance comes in all forms.
Secondly, the narrator did a very good job giving the multitude of characters their own accent/tone.
Well worth the credit and I know I'll be listening to it again in the future.

Feel Good Holiday Romance

Time To Shine is a MM, opposites attract, friends-to-lovers, forced proximity, slow burn sports romance that is the perfect read for the holiday season. All of the characters in this book were standout phenomenal, from the two main characters to all of the supporting characters. Casey is an absolute ray of sunshine who brings happiness and joy everywhere he goes. He was the perfect person Landon needed in his life for so many reasons. Landon was quiet, shy, and still dealing with trauma from his past, but he still had such a huge heart and so much to offer Casey. Casey and Landon had such strong chemistry first as friends, then as lovers. The development of their relationship was so sweet, tender, and swoon-worthy. If you're looking for a feel good romance for this holiday season that will have you laughing and leave you feeling like you've been wrapped in a warm hug, make sure to add Time To Shine to your TBR.

MM Sports Romance

Very well done bi awakening sports romance between two players on the same team. Casey is the charismatic poster boy for the team. He is always with people and has someone in his bed to keep him company. It seems to be when he wakes up that he finds himself lonely and wanting a roommate. Enter Landon- his new temporary teammate covering for the injured goalie. Landon needs a place to stay and Casey wants him to move in. Things start to happen in the cutest and best paced way. When it's time for Landon to go back, they have to ask themselves what's next?

Love a good queer romance story

Story and narration was superb. Love the holiday tie in as it’s the season at the moment.

loved

read this book first and then listened to it and I think it is definitely worth getting the audiobook. It's such a lovely story. I feel hard for both Casey and Landon and was so sad when the story was over (even with a HEA!) that I immediately listened to it again.

Very sweet grumpy sunshine romance

The narration was excellent. The story was pretty good. Maybe needed a little editing but overall sweet romance and some good spicy moments.

Obsessed

Love this story! Basically will read anything Rachel writes so there you have it. Cooper North does a fantastic job narrating this one.

Wonderful narration, sweek and steamy

LOVED the narration by Cooper North, he really got the tone of each character and scene.
The story was sweet, funny and very enjoyable!

Stacks and Hicks!

Oh, how I love Rachael Reid and her wonderful cast of characters. Shane and Ilya, then Landon and Casey! Good, great stuff. Love their story and truly enjoyed Cooper North’s narration.

Loved the Narration and Casey!

I really like the way this story was different from the others. Casey was a character unlike any of the others from the series, in my opinion. Excellent narration from Cooper North. He played all of the players and families voices so well. Looking forward to more in the series.