Heated Rivalry

Game Changers Series, Book 2

By: Rachel Reid

Narrated by: Tor Thom

Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Nothing interferes with Shane Hollander's game - definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn't just crazy talented, he's got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him - except Shane. They've made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great.

As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option...

©2019 Rachelle Goguen (P)2019 Tantor

Great hea

Loved the book and recording
Also how they got their happy ending without totally going public yet
Would love a sequel to this story!

A new author for me!♡♡♡♡♡

I have had the pleasure of read and listening to lots if not hundreds of MM romance books. While this author is new to me I have found her work to be among some of the best writers of MM romances. I'm talking about the talented Lucy Lennox, Eden Finley and the lovely sisters Becca & Krista Ritchie. This book contains a bunch of hockey, which some sports romances don't. It is so well written, it gives the history of both Shane & Ilya and the progression of their relationship. I found myself finishing this book in one day, it was that good. I highly recommend both this author and this book series to others. Happy Reading book lovers!

Great story. Great narration.

I had mixed feelings about the first book in this series. I picked up the second one because there was a sale. I am very glad that I did. i enjoyed the characters so much more in this book. The dynamic was more interesting to me.

Why enemies to lovers relationships seem more realistic to me than a pro hockey player meeting a love interest at a smoothie joint, I have no idea.

Narration also seemed more comfortable in this book too. I have already purchased the next book in this series, and I will be probably keep reading/listening as long as the characters are still engaging.

Hot AND sweet

I really liked this story. It was super spicy and engaging and I loved the ending. It hit all the right notes for me.
The narrator was good but spoke too slowly imo- I sped it up to 1.1 and it made all the difference. Listen to it!

Can’t get enough

This book is hands down my favorite book ever. If you are thinking about reading/listening to it please do it

lo ame

la escritiura ligeta y agil, contando la historia de amor de estos dos hombres como empezo y fue creciendo con los años, ame esta historia y super-hot.

Loved!

Shane and Ilya were everything I didn't know I needed. These two men fought their attraction and emotions so hard only to fall into a semi-long-term relationship. The feelings they provoked and the wanting that was shown made you fall in love with these two men. I can see why they deserved a second story.

Totally hooked

I liked the first book in this series but this one was a whole different story, I love it! Can’t wait for the rest of the series to come out!

Super love this!

This blew me away!
I loved this so much!
I gotta tell you – I was leery. This is a new author to me and though I’m a huge hockey fan – I’m wary of people who don’t know their stuff. I also don’t really love books where the romance has already started before you start reading. But…
First, the author knows her stuff! From World Juniors, to the Olympics, to the NHL and the major rivalries – she’s got it down! It took me a long time to figure out the nuances of the NHL system – it’s not a straightforward thing – and it’s definitely hard to explain – but she does it!
Second, as I said yesterday, the fact that she re-names our current NHL teams just lets us fall into the already understood world of team rivalries and playoff pictures and beards! Well done!
I will say that I’m not super in love with the fact that our MCs have off page sex with other people, but given the 8 year (?) time span, it’s rational and it’s not done in a way that is really all that bothersome to the romantic in me. But I do warn those of you who will hate that aspect.
Ilya is bi-sexual and Shane isn’t (I think he’s actually demisexual but he doesn’t label himself that way.). In any case the two of them are hysterical as rivals and it carries to the bedroom for some very hot smexy times.
I thought the way Shane handles his attraction to Ilya was one of the most “realistic” ways I’ve seen enemies to lovers handled. I’ve always thought that if a guy is struggling with his own sexuality to fall into bed with a guy (especially if he’s not drunk or has some other excuse) would be hard to do without some recriminations/shame etcetera.
Ilya, too, did a fantastic job with his own feelings and in the end I just melted at the way these guys found a way to be together.
I highly recommend this to fans of sports romance, hockey, enemies to lovers, Russian MCs (yum!), sweet HEAs and hot smexy times.


Audio

Tor Thom did such a great job with this! I loved how he depicted Ilya and his contrast with Shane was spot on!

Highly recommended!

6 of 5 stars

Honestly one of the best MM books I've read in a while

Wow. Great story, great characters, great writing, great narration. Ilya and Shane's story, spanning almost 10 years, is beautiful, surprising, and hot as hell. You completely believe these characters, their struggles-- and their connection. Nothing felt forced or fake. Especially loved the humor peppering the book. I know nothing about honey but this did not deter my utter enjoyment.