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Heated Rivalry is a hockey romance about Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, rival professional players whose private relationship develops alongside their public competition. It is the second book in Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series. Reid says the story spans almost a decade, is not a traditional slow burn, and does not end with a definitive happy ending.
What is Heated Rivalry about?
Shane Hollander captains the Montreal Voyageurs, while Ilya Rozanov captains the Boston Bears. They face off as high-profile hockey rivals, but away from the public eye they become involved with one another. The secrecy surrounding their relationship complicates both their careers and their growing feelings.
Harlequin presents the novel as an enemies-to-lovers hockey romance. Reid offers a more nuanced expectation: “It’s not quite enemies-to-lovers, it’s not a traditional slow burn, it spans almost a decade, and it doesn’t have a definitive happy ending.” Rachel Reid’s commentary on the novel also notes that the published story’s Part Two and epilogue were added after editorial feedback.
Is Heated Rivalry part of a series?
Yes. It is the second novel in Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series. The publisher’s current series list includes seven books:
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| Order | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Game Changer |
| 2 | Heated Rivalry |
| 3 | Tough Guy |
| 4 | Common Goal |
| 5 | Role Model |
| 6 | The Long Game |
| 7 | Unrivaled |
This is the publisher’s series order. Readers looking for the direct follow-up to Shane and Ilya’s story can continue with The Long Game; the other novels are also part of Game Changers.
Is it a slow burn, and does it have a happy ending?
Reid says the story covers almost a decade but is not a traditional slow burn. The relationship develops over a long period, but that does not mean the book follows the familiar pattern of withholding romantic progress until the end.
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For the ending, Reid’s description is the clearest guide: it does not have a definitive happy ending. Readers should not approach it expecting the story to resolve every question with a conventional, fully conclusive romantic finale.
Which editions of Heated Rivalry are available?
Harlequin lists ebook and trade paperback formats, as well as a deluxe limited edition. Its listing gives ISBNs 9780369748898 and 9781335534637. Retailers may stock different formats or covers, and the listing does not establish that every edition contains the same bonus material. Check the edition description and local stock before ordering. See Harlequin’s listing for Heated Rivalry.
Where can you watch the Heated Rivalry adaptation?
Rachel Reid’s official site lists the Crave Original television adaptation on these services by territory:
| Territory | Listed service |
|---|---|
| Canada | Crave |
| United States | HBO Max |
| Australia | HBO Max |
| New Zealand | Neon |
These are the territories and services named on Reid’s official site, not a guarantee that the series remains in a service’s current catalogue. Check the platform in your country for current availability and access terms.
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When is Unrivaled coming out?
Rachel Reid’s official site currently lists Unrivaled, the seventh Game Changers book, for June 1, 2027. The Associated Press reported on February 24, 2026, that the expected release had moved to June 2027 after an earlier plan for fall; Reid cited the demands of sudden fame and worsening Parkinson’s symptoms as making it harder to write. The date remains subject to change, so check the author’s current book listing and Associated Press report for updates.
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