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Heated Rivalry

by Rachel Reid

4.1 out of 5, from 632 ratings from Hardcover readers

Two star players from rival professional hockey teams begin a secret relationship that grows over the years. Both must weigh their love against the fear of how the sport will treat them.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2019
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
368
Format
Book 2 of 6 in Game Changers
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Read this if you like sports romance with a long, slow emotional arc and a lot of heat.

Skip this if you want a story with a plot outside the central couple, because this one focuses on them.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Sexual content
  • Homophobia

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Queer-Closeted
  • Abuse-Psychological
  • Abuse-Mental
  • Bigotry-Queerphobia
  • Bigotry-Homophobia
  • Abuse-Child
  • Abuse-Emotional_Abuse
  • Suicide (mentioned)

Quick answers about Heated Rivalry

What is Heated Rivalry about?
Two star players from rival professional hockey teams begin a secret relationship that grows over the years. Both must weigh their love against the fear of how the sport will treat them.
Who should read Heated Rivalry?
Read it if you like sports romance with a long, slow emotional arc and a lot of heat. Skip it if you want a story with a plot outside the central couple, because this one focuses on them.
How long and how fast is Heated Rivalry?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 368 pages, first published in 2019.
Does Heated Rivalry have content warnings?
Content we flag: Sexual content, Homophobia.
Can I borrow Heated Rivalry for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Heated Rivalry; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Heated Rivalry?
Readers who liked it often move on to Red, White & Royal Blue, The Hating Game.

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