I must confess, dear reader, that I skipped the first installment of Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” series so I could read “Heated Rivalry” to catch up with the TV show.
However, when I finished the book and was desperate for more of Shane and Ilya’s world, I went back to read “Game Changer.” The book is the focus of episode three of “Heated Rivalry,” so it’s definitely worth reading if you like the show.
In the novel, Scott Hunter, the captain of the New York Admirals, has been off his game. Then, he wanders into a smoothie shop and lays eyes on Kip Grady, the cute guy behind the counter, and everything changes.
Kip’s life has been at a standstill. He doesn’t think there’s any chance the sexy hockey player would give him the time of day, but then Scott invites him back to his penthouse, bringing excitement to his mundane life.
Kip and Scott are immediately smitten with each other, falling faster than either of them anticipated. At first, their hidden love affair feels exciting, but the thrill of being Scott’s secret starts to wear on Kip. He wants all of Scott, but will Scott be willing to risk potential ramifications to his career if he makes their relationship public?
