Game Changers Book Series
Discover the Game Changers books by Rachel Reid - the hot sports romance series that inspired hit tv show Heated Rivalry. Set in the ultra-competitive world of ice hockey, these male/male romances are sweet but very, very spicy!
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Read the Game Changers books in order
Many of the books in the Game Changers series can be read as standalone novels with characters who reappear throughout the series. If you'd prefer to follow the story of Shane and Ilya, this begins in Heated Rivalry and continues with The Long Game and the newly-announced Unrivaled. We've listed the books in their publication order below.
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY
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Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, available on Sky and NOW TV.
It all starts here with Scott and Kip's steamy secret-relationship romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.
New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic…and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon-and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent…but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can't afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public's image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott-but how much longer will he have to remain a secret?
Read the Game Changers Book Series
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game
Ideal for readers who:
- Crave sports romance with strong chemistry and real emotional stakes.
- Cannot resist a secret relationship that grows harder and harder to hide.
- Want pro hockey, penthouses and playoff pressure woven through the story.
- Like steamy romances that still make room for tenderness and heart.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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Now a hit TV show on Sky/NOW TV
The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid.
“The book that got me into hockey romance.” - NPR's Weekend Edition
Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game. Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that - definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.
Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him - except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other.
The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option…
Disover all 6 books in the Game Changers series!
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game
Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy captivating MM hockey romances where fierce public rivalry masks a deep private longing.
- Want to follow Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov through years of intense, secret attraction.
- Are interested in the pressures of professional sport, locker-room scrutiny and high-profile celebrity expectations.
- Expect a spicy, emotionally charged romance delivered with sharp banter and plenty of angst.
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY
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Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, available on Sky and NOW TV.
Opposites attract when a hockey enforcer and a musician collide for the second time, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.
Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.
Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified. Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits-and the most amazing sex-Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good.
Read the Game Changers Book Series
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game
Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy M/M sports romance with tenderness as well as heat
- Are drawn to a hockey love story shaped by anxiety, attraction and second chances
- Like stories set in Toronto, from the rink to the LGBTQ+ Village
- Want an emotional, sexy read with real heart
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY
NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW
Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.
A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.
Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge-life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.
Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.
Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won't happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings.
Everything they want is within reach… They just have to be brave enough to grab it.
Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled
Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:
Time to Shine The Shots You Take
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY
NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW
Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.
A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny, out-and-proud social media manager, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.
The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn't want to "work on his online presence" with the team's peppy social media manager.
Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn't happy about the trade, but Harris doesn't give up on people easily. Even when he's developing a crush he's sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy's smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That's a man Harris couldn't turn his back on if he wanted to.
Suddenly, Troy's move to the new team feels like an opportunity-for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all.
Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled
Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:
Time to Shine The Shots You Take
The unmissable sequel to Heated Rivalry
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Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, available on Sky and NOW TV.
New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want-more Shane and Ilya!
To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.
Ten years. That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league.
If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?
Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all.
It's time for them to decide what's most important-hockey or love. It's time to make a call.
Read the Game Changers Book Series
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game
Ideal for readers who:
- Love sports romance with real emotional depth and plenty of heat
- Are already invested in Shane and Ilya, or cannot resist a secret relationship under pressure
- Enjoy stories set against the intense public world of professional hockey
- Want character-driven romance with longing, conflict and hard-won payoff
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY.
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Everyone's favourite hockey players are coming back!
Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander continue the romance that began with viral sensation HEATED RIVALRY —now streaming on Sky & NOW TV — in the highly anticipated seventh book in New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's Game Changers series!
A line has been drawn — and the hockey world is divided.
For the first time in their professional hockey careers, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander have nothing to hide. For more than a decade, they kept their love a secret, but now they’re out, married, and even playing on the same team. The support is incredible.
Most of the time.
They’ve gotten a lot of love from fans who are thrilled for them. But some people in the hockey world are still reeling from their relationship reveal, and the backlash — led by popular hockey podcast Top Shelf and the #TakeBackHockey movement — is getting louder.
Ilya and Shane are finally able to stand together in the light, the way they’d always wanted. And now they might be facing their biggest challenge yet.
Ideal for readers who:
- Connect with Ilya and Shane's hockey romance, heat and hard-won tenderness.
- Follow a relationship where public pressure tests love that once had to stay hidden.
- Care about queer love, competitive fire and the cost of standing in the open.
- Favour series continuations that feel emotionally earned, not simply extended.