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Rachel Reid Announces 'Unrivaled,' New Game Changers Sequel for 2026

The new installment extends the on-ice romance’s reach as the TV adaptation grows into a multi-season hit.

Overview

  • Reid’s publisher confirmed Unrivaled as the seventh Game Changers book and a direct sequel to Heated Rivalry and The Long Game.
  • The novel is scheduled for release on Sept. 29, 2026, with preorders live across formats, including a Barnes & Noble exclusive edition.
  • An official synopsis teases the couple confronting organized pushback within the hockey world, including campaigns led by Top Shelf and #TakeBackHockey.
  • The announcement followed days of speculation after a Barnes & Noble product page surfaced before formal confirmation.
  • Heated Rivalry has been renewed by Crave for Season 2 on HBO Max with Jacob Tierney returning to direct, and reporting suggests Unrivaled could inform a later season though no adaptation plan is confirmed.