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Heated Rivalry: Author's Thoughts on Success and Series Flow
30 Sep
Summary
- Author Rachel Reid discussed her popular Game Changers series order.
- Heated Rivalry's success led to writing more books about its characters.
- The upcoming novel Unrivaled is set for release on June 1, 2027.
Author Rachel Reid recently discussed her widely successful Game Changers series. While the second book, Heated Rivalry, became a global hit and inspired a TV series, Reid noted she sometimes wishes it had been released first.
The interconnected sports romance series began in 2018 with Game Changer. However, Heated Rivalry's immense popularity prompted Reid to explore further storylines for its central couple, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
Reid shared the unique challenge of pitching a sequel for book two, which would appear as book six in the series. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to revisit Shane and Ilya's story in later installments and the upcoming novel, Unrivaled, scheduled for June 1, 2027.
Speaking on the show's September 30th appearance, Reid also highlighted the satisfying experience of seeing the TV adaptation of Heated Rivalry receive rave reviews. She is particularly excited for fans to see specific scenes in the upcoming second season, set for Spring 2027, that were not included in the original books, such as Shane coming out to his team.
