Publishers Weekly
★ 02/28/2022
Reid’s Game Changers series debuts in print with this terrific sixth romance, a sequel to Heated Rivalry. Closeted NHL rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have secretly been in a loving relationship for 10 years. The off-season is all domestic comfort and plenty of hot sex, but the season keeps them apart and the career impact being openly gay and in love would have made it tough for them to come out, especially while competing against each other. Still, hiding is taking its toll on them both. Ilya starts seeing a therapist to deal with his depression and loneliness. Meanwhile, Shane is disturbed by a series of meeting with NHL commissioner Roger Crowell, who objects to players’ liberal activism. Shane and Ilya have plenty of fun on the ice—especially at an All-Star Skills Competition—but things get complicated when they’re outed by a viral video right before they have to face each other in the playoffs. Reid’s characters—including many familiar faces for series fans—are all charming and sexy, and she mixes humor, hockey, and positive messaging with aplomb. This is another success in a fabulous series that will have fans longing for more. Agent: Deidre Knight, Knight Agency. (May)
From the Publisher
Rachel Reid puts the biscuit in the basket. This is the sequel we've all been waiting for!” —Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author of Roommate, on The Long Game
“This is another success in a fabulous series...Reid’s characters—including many familiar faces for series fans—are all charming and sexy, and she mixes humor, hockey, and positive messaging with aplomb.” --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Long Game
“It was sweet and hot, and the humor and banter gave it balance. I’m really looking forward to more from Rachel Reid.” —USA Today on Game Changer
“Rachel Reid writes great hockey romances and has crafted a stellar cast of characters. […] If you like M/M sports romance, you will definitely want to dive into the Game Changers series!” —Sinfully Good Gay Book Reviews on Tough Guy
“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
“Reid’s hockey-themed Game Changers series continues on its red-hot winning streak. […] With this irresistible mix of sports, sex, and romance, Reid has scored another hat trick.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review for Common Goal
“Rachel Reid continues to blow me away with this thoughtful, deeply romantic and scorchingly sexy series.” –Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author on Role Model
“It’s enemies-to-lovers with loads (and loads, literally) of sizzling hot hate sex and hot hockey action and it’s all tied up in a helluva sweet slow-burn love story.” —Gay Book Reviews on Heated Rivalry
“Another winner from Rachel Reid! In her trademark style, Ms. Reid delivers two indelible characters that will have you rooting for them on every page.” –Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author of Roommate on Role Model
“Sexy, hot, funny and sweet, Heated Rivalry is a game changer in sexy sports romance.” —All About Romance, Best Books of 2019
