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The Next 'Heated Rivalry' Book Is Being Delayed for an Upsetting Reason

Rachel Reid is sharing an update about the status of the Game Changers series.

The author responsible for Heated Rivalry and fan-favorite characters Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander shared a statement, revealing that Unrivaled, the seventh book in the franchise, is being pushed from September 2026 to June 1, 2027 – and it has to do with her health.

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'Heated Rivalry' Season 2 Plans Revealed: Episode Counts & New Characters Teased

Jacob Tierney is talking about how Heated Rivalry will continue.

The creator of the series spoke out in a new interview, sharing his most current plans about what the next season(s) of the show would look like based on the Rachel Reid books.

All of the Game Changer books, including the upcoming Unrivaled, have been optioned, so there’s plenty of opportunity to tell different stories in different forms, from potential spinoffs to one-off specials.

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'Heated Rivalry' Author Announces New Ilya x Shane Romance Book 'Unrivaled' - Pre-Order Now!

A new book in the Game Changers series is coming soon!

Author Rachel Reid has revealed that a new book titled Unrivaled will continue the romance between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, played by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in the television series adaptation Heated Rivalry.

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New 'Heated Rivalry' Book Will Reportedly Be Released in September 2026!

Get ready for more Heated Rivalry!

Weeks after season one of the hit Crave series based on the book by Rachel Reid was released, it is being speculated that another book based on Ilya Rosanov and Shane Hollander is on the way.

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'Heated Rivalry' Earns First Award Nomination for GLAAD Media Awards 2026

Heated Rivalry is officially an award-nominated television show!

The hit Crave original series, adapted from the “Game Changers” book series by Rachel Reid, was just nominated for a 2026 GLAAD Media Award on Wednesday (January 7).

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Rachel Reid Reveals How the Success of 'Heated Rivalry' Is Helping With Her Parkinson's Battle

Rachel Reid is opening up about her battle with Parkinson’s disease.

The “Heated Rivalry” author was diagnosed back in 2023, around the same time Jacob Tierney reached out to option her “Game Changers” book series for television.

If you’re unaware, Parkinson’s is “is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time,” according to Mayo Clinic.

In a new interview, Rachel revealed how the success of the Heated Rivalry TV series adaptation is aiding in her fight with the disease.

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'Heated Rivalry' Author Reveals What She Wants in Season 2

Rachel Reid is addressing the future of Heated Rivalry.

The author behind the book series that inspired the massively popular HBO Max / Crave series just spoke out in a new interview about what she wants to see in Season 2, which is already in the works.

During the conversation, she revealed which plot lines are important, and where she wants references pulled from in her novels.

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