Common Goal
by Rachel Reid
Eric Bennett, a 40-year-old goalie near the end of his career, is ready to say he is bisexual. A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a younger man turns serious.
About This Book
Common Goal is a contemporary romance novel by Rachel Reid, first published in 2020 by Carina Press. It runs 333 pages. Readers can expect age gap, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Age Gap
- Length
- 333 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A veteran hockey goalie finds his life and identity shifting when his casual arrangement with a younger man evolves into something deeper.
- Fans of sports romance
- Readers who enjoy character-driven coming-out stories
- Introspective
- Features Age Gap
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on external plot conflicts beyond character internal growth
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary M/M Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced between experienced professional and younger partner
Age gap: 40s with a younger man
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?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Eric Bennett, a seasoned NHL goalie facing the twilight of his career, is standing at a crossroads. Ready to finally be open about being bisexual, he begins navigating a personal life that takes an unexpected turn when his casual, friends-with-benefits connection with a younger man starts to develop into a profound and serious commitment.
Central Conflict
Eric must reconcile his established life as a veteran professional athlete with his evolving identity as a bisexual man while navigating a relationship that is growing beyond its initial casual boundaries.
Setting
Professional hockey environment
Strengths
- Clear character motivation
- Strong emotional arc
Consider before reading
- Limited information on external plot conflicts beyond character internal growth
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
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Rachel Reid
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Carina Press
- Length
- 333 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781488076855
- ISBN-10
- 1488076855
Common Goal: quick answers
- Who wrote Common Goal?
- Common Goal was written by Rachel Reid.
- When was Common Goal published?
- Common Goal was first published in 2020 by Carina Press.
- What genre is Common Goal?
- Common Goal is a contemporary romance novel, with age gap, slow burn.
- How many pages is Common Goal?
- Common Goal is 333 pages long.
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