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A VIRAL HIT IN THE GAME CHANGERS SERIES
“Electric chemistry, intense rivalry, and unforgettable romance.”
—Praised by romance readers and BookTok communities
A standout installment that skyrocketed the series’ popularity, delivering a gripping enemies-to-lovers story packed with passion, tension, and emotional depth.
What if the person you’re meant to defeat… becomes the one you can’t live without?
In Heated Rivalry (Game Changers Series Book 2) by Rachel Reid, a fierce on-ice rivalry hides a deeply personal and forbidden connection. Two elite hockey players—competitors in one of the most intense sports leagues—find themselves drawn together in a relationship that must remain hidden from the world.
What begins as a chance encounter evolves into a long-term, secret bond filled with passion, tension, and emotional vulnerability. Over the years, their connection grows stronger, even as the pressure of their public lives forces them to stay apart in every visible way.
But living in secrecy comes at a cost. The fear of exposure, expectations from fans and teammates, and the constant strain of hiding their truth begin to take a toll. Love becomes both a refuge and a burden—something that gives them strength, yet threatens everything they’ve built.
As their lives move forward and the stakes grow higher, they must confront an impossible question: is a hidden love enough, or is it time to risk everything for something real?
Intense, emotional, and deeply compelling, this story explores identity, courage, and the price of choosing love in a world that demands silence.
Review
“Rachel Reid’s hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate! I’ve devoured this entire series and I love the flirting, the exploration and the delicious discovery!” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely
“Sexy, hot, funny and sweet, Heated Rivalry is a game changer in sexy sports romance.” —All About Romance, Best Books of 2019
“Holy hockey, this is an amazingly fun read. 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
“This book is amazing.” —Frolic
“I highly recommend this to fans of sports romance, hockey, enemies to lovers, Russian MCs (yum!), sweet HEAs and hot smexy times.” —Open Skye Book Reviews
“Reid follows up Game Changer with heated, hidden romance full of emotional and physical exploration.” —Library Journal Xpress, starred review for Heated Rivalry
About the Author
Rachel Reid is the New York Times Bestselling author of the Game Changers series, which has been adapted into the smash hit television series, Heated Rivalry. Rachel has always lived in Nova Scotia, Canada, and will likely continue to do so. She has two boring degrees and two interesting kids. She has been a hockey fan since childhood, but sadly never made it to the NHL herself. You can follow Rachel on Instagram at rachelreidwrites. Her website and blog, where she writes more things, is www.rachelreidwrites.com.
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