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Record-Breaking Series: 'Heated Rivalry' Sparks Queer Joy

1/18/2026

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Heated Rivalry has become a record-breaking hit, with its TV adaptation gaining popularity on Crave and HBO Max.
The novel centers on closeted hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, celebrated for emotional depth and queer joy.
Rachel Reid, the author, announced that the seventh book in the Game Changers series, Unrivaled, will be released on September 29.
The narrative explores social pressure and family trauma.

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Story summary

Heated Rivalry has become a record-breaking hit, with its TV adaptation gaining popularity on Crave and HBO Max.
The novel centers on closeted hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, celebrated for emotional depth and queer joy.
Rachel Reid, the author, announced that the seventh book in the Game Changers series, Unrivaled, will be released on September 29.
The narrative explores social pressure and family trauma.