Heated Rivalry

Book two of Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers hockey romance series. Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are rival NHL players -- one a golden-boy captain, the other a brash, larger-than-life Russian phenom -- whose on-ice hatred hides a years-long secret relationship neither of them is ready to make public. Spanning a full decade of hookups, breakups, and reunions, this slow-burn, closeted-athlete romance became a fan favourite for its emotional depth and its unflinching look at the pressures of being gay in professional sports. Sharp banter, real hockey detail, and genuine heart make this one of the most re-read titles in the sports-romance genre.