Role Model
by Rachel Reid
Game Changers
Troy Barrett is traded to Ottawa as the most disliked man in hockey. Harris, the team's relentlessly upbeat social media manager, decides to give him a chance anyway.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Heat
- Steamy
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 323 pages
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Role Model
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When the NHL's most notorious villain is traded to Ottawa, he finds an unexpected ally in the team's optimistic social media manager.
- Features Opposites Attract
- Opposites attract dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: M/M
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of hockey romance and workplace slow-burn dynamics.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Troy Barrett is widely regarded as the most disliked man in professional hockey. When he is traded to the Ottawa team, he expects the usual hostility. However, he encounters Harris, the team's social media manager, who approaches the challenge of working with Troy with an uncharacteristic, relentless optimism, slowly bridging the gap between them.
Central Conflict
Integrating the team's most unpopular new player into the organization while managing the tension between his public reputation and his personal growth.
Setting
Professional hockey in Ottawa, Canada.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Rachel Reid
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Carina Press
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 323 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781488076985
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