Rachel Reid Books in Order
By the Ember team · Updated July 2026
Rachel Reid writes M/M hockey romance. Her Game Changers series has seven books, with the most recent (Unrivaled) releasing June 2027. The series follows different couples within the professional hockey world, from closeted players to rival stars to grumpy enforcers.
Start with Game Changer for the series opener, or Heated Rivalry if you want the most popular book first. Heated Rivalry is being adapted by HBO and is a decade-long enemies-to-lovers romance between two rival NHL players.
Short answer
Rachel Reid has written seven Game Changers books since 2018. Start with Game Changer (book 1, 2018) or Heated Rivalry (book 2, 2019, HBO adaptation in development). The series is M/M hockey romance and can be read in publication order. Unrivaled (book 7) releases June 2027.
Where to start with Rachel Reid books
If you want enemies-to-lovers with years of tension
Heated Rivalry
Shane and Ilya are rival NHL players who meet in secret for ten years. The tension between their public rivalry and private passion is explosive. This is the most popular book in the series and stands alone beautifully.
If you want a secret workplace romance with coming out stakes
Game Changer
Scott is a closeted pro hockey player. Kip is his team's strength coach. The forbidden workplace element combined with the fear of career destruction makes this a high-stakes, emotional romance.
If you want grumpy hockey enforcer meets sunshine artist
Tough Guy
Ryan is a fighter on the ice. Fabian is a gentle vegan artist. They should have nothing in common, but the opposites-attract dynamic is sweet, funny, and emotionally satisfying.
If you want a single dad romance with public coming out
Role Model
Troy is a star player and single dad who comes out publicly. Harris is the grad student hired to help him navigate the media storm. The stakes are high, the kid is adorable, and the slow burn is worth it.
Game Changers series in publication order
All books share a universe and recurring characters, but each focuses on a different couple and can be read alone. Read in publication order for the full experience.
Game Changer
Published 2018
Scott Hunter is a pro hockey player who hides that he's gay. Kip Grady is his team's strength coach. What starts as a secret workplace romance becomes a test of whether Scott can risk everything to live openly.
Heated Rivalry
Published 2019
Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are rival players on opposing NHL teams. They meet in secret during All-Star weekends. For ten years, their rivalry fuels the media and their hookups fuel each other. Now they have to decide if it's more than just sex.
Tough Guy
Published 2020
Ryan Price is a hockey enforcer known for his fists. Fabian Salah is a vegan hippie artist. They should have nothing in common, but opposites attract in the messiest, sweetest way.
Common Goal
Published 2020
Eric Bennett is a rookie goalie trying to prove himself. Kyle Maguire is a veteran forward on his way out. They become roommates on a road trip and realize the connection between them is more than just hockey.
Role Model
Published 2021
Troy Barrett is a single dad and star hockey player. Harris Drover is a grad student writing his thesis on LGBTQ+ athletes. When Troy comes out publicly, Harris becomes his media coach and things get complicated.
The Long Game
Published 2022
Shane and Ilya's story continues. After Heated Rivalry ended with them together, this book follows their long-distance relationship, the media scrutiny, and whether they can make it work when the world is watching.
Unrivaled
Releases June 2027
The next Game Changers book. Release date confirmed for June 2027. Details not yet announced.
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Heated Rivalry HBO adaptation
Heated Rivalry is being adapted by HBO. The book follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two NHL players on rival teams who meet in secret for ten years. Their public rivalry fuels the media while their private hookups fuel each other.
The HBO adaptation will bring one of the most popular M/M hockey romances to television. No release date has been announced yet, but fans of the book are highly anticipating the show.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Rachel Reid books?
Rachel Reid has written seven Game Changers books since 2018. Start with Game Changer (book 1, 2018) or Heated Rivalry (book 2, 2019, HBO adaptation in development). The series is M/M hockey romance and can be read in publication order. Unrivaled (book 7) releases June 2027.
Which Rachel Reid book should I read first?
Start with Game Changer (book 1) for the series opener, or Heated Rivalry (book 2) if you want the most popular entry point. Heated Rivalry is a standalone within the series and has an HBO adaptation in development. Both books introduce the world of the Game Changers series and can be read on their own.
Are Rachel Reid books connected?
Yes. The Game Changers books share a universe and recurring characters, but each book focuses on a different couple and can be read as a standalone. Characters from earlier books appear in later books, so reading in publication order gives you the full experience. The Long Game is a direct sequel to Heated Rivalry.
Is Heated Rivalry being adapted?
Yes. Heated Rivalry is being adapted by HBO. Shane and Ilya's enemies-to-lovers hockey romance is one of the most popular M/M romance books of the past decade, and the adaptation is highly anticipated by fans.
What is the heat level of Rachel Reid books?
Rachel Reid books are high heat. They include explicit sex scenes and are marketed as adult M/M romance. The emotional stakes are just as important as the physical chemistry, and the hockey world setting adds tension and stakes to the relationships.
Sources
Bibliography and HBO adaptation details verified as of July 2026.
- Goodreads Game Changers SeriesUsed for complete series list and publication dates.
- People Magazine Unrivaled announcementUsed for Unrivaled release date and series context.
- Wikipedia Heated RivalryUsed for HBO adaptation details.
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