#5 in Romance
The Long Game
- NYT bestseller · 9 weeks on the list, peaked at #6
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About the book
Heated Rivalry is a 2019 gay sports romance novel by Canadian author Rachel Reid. It follows a secret romantic relationship between rival hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. The novel is the second in Reid's Game Changers series of gay-themed ice hockey romance novels. A television series based on the novel was released in November 2025.
Reading order · Game Changers
Full order & progress →- Game ChangerStart hereGame Changer–Not ranked yet
- Heated RivalryHeated Rivalry–Not ranked yet
- Tough GuyTough Guy–Not ranked yet
- Common GoalCommon Goal–Not ranked yet
- Role ModelRole Model–Not ranked yet
- The Long GameThis book
8.48.4 / 10 - UnrivaledUnrivaled–Not ranked yet
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.8 across 330 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 64% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Romance average of 7.6. That is how 8.4 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.8 | 330 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is The Long Game rated?
8.4 out of 10, from 330 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Long Game worth reading?
Readers give it 8.4/10 from 330 ratings, which puts it ahead of 97 % of the Romance shelf.
Where does The Long Game rank?
#5 in Romance on the current snapshot.
Was The Long Game a bestseller?
Yes — 9 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #6. Sales are shown here but never scored.
Which volume of the series is The Long Game?
Volume 6 of 7 in Game Changers. The full reading order is one tap away above.
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