Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Rachel Reid Announces 'Unrivaled,' Next Shane and Ilya Novel, Out Sept. 29, 2026

The new book arrives as the TV adaptation surges internationally and gears up its second season.

Overview

  • Unrivaled is the seventh Game Changers novel and the third centered on Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, with preorders open and a Barnes & Noble exclusive edition available.
  • The publisher’s synopsis teases heightened visibility for the couple and escalating pushback in the hockey world led by the Top Shelf podcast and the #TakeBackHockey movement.
  • Heated Rivalry continues its breakout run, debuting in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW after record performance on Canada’s Crave and a strong launch on HBO Max.
  • Season 2 has been renewed and is expected to draw largely from The Long Game, with showrunner Jacob Tierney saying writing has not yet begun and timing remains to be determined.
  • Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie presented at the Golden Globes, reflecting the series’ fast-rising cultural profile.