Rachel Reid Books in Order

This page lists Rachel Reid books in publication order, plus Game Changers reading paths, standalones, and Shane and Ilya extras.

Quick Index

• Scope: Rachel Reid novels, Game Changers, standalones, and selected extras
• Default Order: Publication order
• Best Starting Point: Game Changer
• Order Matters: Yes for Shane and Ilya continuity
• Core Series: Game Changers
• Latest Release Included: The Shots You Take

Rachel Reid writes queer hockey romance. Her official site lists Game Changers as her main series and separates Time to Shine and The Shots You Take as standalone hockey romances.

Disambiguation

• Rachel Reid is the pen name of Rachelle Goguen.
• Not to be confused with Ms. Rachel, the children’s media educator.
• Game Changers is the connected hockey romance series.
• Time to Shine and The Shots You Take are standalone hockey romances, not numbered Game Changers books.
• Unrivaled is Game Changers book 7 and is listed for June 1, 2027.

Reading Paths

Publication Order Path

Recommended for first-time readers.

1. Game Changer
2. Heated Rivalry
3. Tough Guy
4. Common Goal
5. Role Model
6. The Long Game
7. Time to Shine
8. The Shots You Take
9. Unrivaled when released

Game Changers Path

Recommended for the core series.

1. Game Changer
2. Heated Rivalry
3. Tough Guy
4. Common Goal
5. Role Model
6. The Long Game
7. Unrivaled when released

The publisher lists the Game Changers sequence from Game Changer through Unrivaled as books 1 to 7.

Shane and Ilya Path

Best for the central Heated Rivalry continuity.

1. Heated Rivalry
2. My Dinner with Hayden
3. Halloween With Ilya
4. Las Vegas Remix
5. The Long Game
6. Countdown
7. Unrivaled when released

Read Heated Rivalry before The Long Game because The Long Game continues Shane and Ilya’s relationship after the earlier book.

Chronological Order Path

Best for timeline-focused reading.

1. Heated Rivalry
2. Game Changer
3. Tough Guy
4. Common Goal
5. Role Model
6. The Long Game
7. Time to Shine
8. The Shots You Take
9. Unrivaled when released

This path places Heated Rivalry first because its story covers a long span before and across the early Game Changers timeline. Publication order remains the safer default for new readers.

Beginner Path

Best for a short entry route.

1. Game Changer
2. Heated Rivalry
3. The Long Game

Use this path for the series foundation and the central Shane and Ilya arc.

Publication Order Master List

• Game Changer (2018) – Novel – Game Changers 1
• Heated Rivalry (2019) – Novel – Game Changers 2
• Tough Guy (2020) – Novel – Game Changers 3
• Common Goal (2020) – Novel – Game Changers 4
• Role Model (2021) – Novel – Game Changers 5
• The Long Game (2022) – Novel – Game Changers 6
• Time to Shine (2023) – Novel – Standalone
• The Shots You Take (2025) – Novel – Standalone
• Unrivaled (2027) – Novel – Game Changers 7, upcoming

Fantastic Fiction lists the Game Changers books with publication years from Game Changer in 2018 through Unrivaled in 2027, and it lists Time to Shine and The Shots You Take as standalone novels.

Related Works and Where They Fit

Game Changers

• Game Changer (2018) – Novel – Book 1
• Heated Rivalry (2019) – Novel – Book 2
• Tough Guy (2020) – Novel – Book 3
• Common Goal (2020) – Novel – Book 4
• Role Model (2021) – Novel – Book 5
• The Long Game (2022) – Novel – Book 6
• Unrivaled (2027) – Novel – Book 7, upcoming

Read Game Changers in numbered order for recurring character continuity. The official book pages identify the numbered placements for Game Changer, Heated Rivalry, Tough Guy, Common Goal, Role Model, The Long Game, and Unrivaled.

Standalone Hockey Romances

• Time to Shine (2023) – Novel – Standalone
• The Shots You Take (2025) – Novel – Standalone

Read these at any time. They are listed as standalone hockey romances on the author’s official pages.

Shane and Ilya Extras

• My Dinner with Hayden – Short story – Heated Rivalry extra
• Halloween With Ilya – Short story – Heated Rivalry extra
• Las Vegas Remix – Short story – Heated Rivalry extra
• Deleted Scenes – Extra material – Heated Rivalry
• Countdown – Short story – The Long Game extra

Read the Heated Rivalry extras after Heated Rivalry. Read Countdown after The Long Game or near it, since the author describes it as a deleted scene from The Long Game.

Adaptation Tie-In

• Heated Rivalry – Television adaptation – Based on the Game Changers universe

The author’s site states that Heated Rivalry is streaming on Crave in Canada, HBO Max in the United States and Australia, and Neon in New Zealand.

Dependencies & Notes

• Read Game Changer before the rest of Game Changers for publication order.
• Read Heated Rivalry before The Long Game due to Shane and Ilya continuity.
• Read The Long Game before Unrivaled because Unrivaled continues Shane and Ilya’s later relationship status.
• Tough Guy, Common Goal, and Role Model have different central couples but share series continuity.
• Time to Shine and The Shots You Take are optional for Game Changers readers.
• Short extras are not required for the main series order.

FAQs

What Rachel Reid book should I read first?

Start with Game Changer. It is Game Changers book 1.

Can I start with Heated Rivalry?

Yes. Heated Rivalry is Game Changers book 2, but many readers use it as an entry point because it begins Shane and Ilya’s central arc.

What should I read after Heated Rivalry?

Read Tough Guy if following full series order. Read The Long Game if following only Shane and Ilya’s arc.

Is The Long Game a sequel to Heated Rivalry?

Yes. The Long Game continues Shane and Ilya’s relationship after Heated Rivalry.

Is Unrivaled out now?

No. As of June 13, 2026, Unrivaled is upcoming and listed for June 1, 2027.

Are Time to Shine and The Shots You Take part of Game Changers?

No. The author lists both as standalone hockey romances.

Are the Shane and Ilya short stories required?

No. They are optional extras. Read them after Heated Rivalry or near The Long Game for placement.

Change Log

• Last checked: June 13, 2026
• What changed: Added The Shots You Take as the latest released standalone and noted Unrivaled as upcoming.
• Most recent known release included: The Shots You Take (2025)
• Upcoming title noted: Unrivaled (June 1, 2027)