heated rivalry by Rachel Reid | enemies on ice, but lovers in secret

On this episode of The Book Fix, your hosts Yajaira and Cheli dive into the addictive, tension-filled world of Heated Rivalry—a hockey romance that somehow turns pure animosity into something way more dangerous… and way more irresistible.

We’re following Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two rival NHL players whose careers are defined by competition, pride, and years of mutual hatred. But behind closed doors? That rivalry takes a very different turn. What starts as a secret, physical outlet between enemies slowly evolves into something deeper, messier, and a lot harder to ignore—especially when careers, reputations, and personal identities are on the line.

Yajaira and Cheli break down the slow-burn tension, the emotional payoff, and why this enemies-to-lovers story hits so hard. From elite sports pressure to hidden relationships and vulnerability beneath all that bravado, this book delivers angst, heat, and surprisingly tender moments that kept us hooked.

Is the chemistry worth the chaos? Did the secrecy add to the tension or just stress us out? And why are we still not over that long-term buildup?

Tune in for all the takes, the thirst, and the chaos—because this rivalry? It’s way more than just a game.