Common Goal
Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max
Published on 20. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-335-53460-6 (ISBN)
Description
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY * NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW
Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.
A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.
Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge-life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.
Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn 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 getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.
Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won't happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings.
Everything they want is within reach... They just have to be brave enough to grab it.
Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game
Book 7: Unrivaled
Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:
Time to Shine
The Shots You Take
Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.
A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.
Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge-life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.
Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn 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 getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.
Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won't happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings.
Everything they want is within reach... They just have to be brave enough to grab it.
Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game
Book 7: Unrivaled
Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:
Time to Shine
The Shots You Take
Reviews / Votes
"Reid's hockey-themed Game Changers series continues on its red-hot winning streak with this excellent fourth installment.... With this irresistible mix of sports, sex, and romance, Reid has scored another hat trick." -Publishers Weekly, starred review for Common Goal"Rachel Reid's hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate! I've devoured this entire series and I love the flirting, the exploration and the delicious discovery in Common Goal!" -Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Guy Walks into My Bar
"It's a gorgeous May/December romance between a silver-fox goalie close to retirement, and a bartender sixteen years his junior; it's tender, funny, emotional and hot as hell." -All About Romance, a Desert Isle Keeper
"Rachel Reid writes great romance and this one gave me all the good feels."-Wicked Reads
"I straight up loved it. Sexy and smart, it features a May-December, opposites attract pairing that kept me glued to the pages the first, second, and third time I read it.... The Game Changers series is a game changer in sports romance (wink!), and firmly ensconced in my top five sports series of all time." -All About Romance, Best Books of 2020
"Common Goal is a fervent, tender, seductive treat by Reid that is another wonderful addition to what is ultimately turning out to be an absolutely fantastic Game Changers series." -What's Better Than Books
"Rachel Reid writes great hockey romances and has crafted a stellar cast of characters associated with her fictional New York Admirals team.... if you like M/M sports romance, you will definitely want to dive into the Game Changers series!" -Sinfully Good Gay Book Reviews
More details
Series
Edition
First Time Trade
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Publishing group
Harlequin Enterprises Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-335-53460-6 (9781335534606)
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Rachel Reid is the New York Times Bestselling author of the Game Changers series, which has been adapted into the smash hit television series, Heated Rivalry. Rachel has always lived in Nova Scotia, Canada, and will likely continue to do so. She has two boring degrees and two interesting kids. She has been a hockey fan since childhood, but sadly never made it to the NHL herself. You can follow Rachel on Instagram at rachelreidwrites. Her website and blog, where she writes more things, is www.rachelreidwrites.com.