Common Goal – Reid Rachel (2026)

A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much younger man leaves them both wanting more in this hockey romance by Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers series. Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepares him for life after hockey. Ready to make major changes, he decides to date men for the first time. Graduate student Kyle Swift moves to New York nursing a broken heart and vows to find someone his own age to crush on for once, until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver-fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of becoming emotionally involved. He plans to teach Eric a few tricks, enjoy some mutually consensual fun and walk away. Eric is happy to learn whatever Kyle has to offer, while Kyle never expects their arrangement to leave him wanting more. Their happily-ever-after may be within reach, but only if they are brave enough to admit their feelings. This is Book 4 in the Game Changers series, following Game Changer, Heated Rivalry and Tough Guy and preceding Role Model, The Long Game and Unrivaled.