Heated Rivalry
Score Modern
What it's about
Shane Hollander, the clean-cut captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, and Ilya Rozanov, the cocky Russian captain of the Boston Bears, are hockey's fiercest rivals. When the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable, and their secret, years-long affair begins to turn into something neither of them planned for.
Why it's worth reading
Years after it came out, it became a sensation, spending 22 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists after its TV adaptation. Readers love its chemistry, its humor and its slow-building love story.
You'll love it if you liked
Red, White & Royal Blue, The Deal or The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Good to know
It's part of the Game Changers series but stands alone. It's a romance with explicit sex scenes.
Quick answers
Is Heated Rivalry worth reading?
Yes. Years after it came out, it became a sensation, spending 22 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists after its TV adaptation. It ranks #257 of the 2,819 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 82.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Heated Rivalry about?
Shane Hollander, the clean-cut captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, and Ilya Rozanov, the cocky Russian captain of the Boston Bears, are hockey's fiercest rivals. When the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable, and their secret, years-long affair begins to turn into something neither of them planned for.
How long does it take to read Heated Rivalry?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Heated Rivalry?
If you liked it, try Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, The Deal by Elle Kennedy or The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
By the numbers
- Readers86 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller63 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz52 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
22 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists since 2025.
Where it ranks
- #19 of the 233 romances we rank
- #131 of the 1,575 modern books we rank
- #257 of the 2,819 books we rank
Bestseller
- 22 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists since 2025
Reads as
Uplifting
