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Series

The Game Changers

8 books

Here are 8 books from The Game Changers series by Rachel Reid and J. Sterling. Start with Game Changer (2018), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.

Books in order

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Game Changer

Rachel Reid

When a talented hockey player’s carefully guarded life collides with a new opportunity, a chance connection sparks something neither of them expected. As the pressures of competition, ambition, and public scrutiny mount, their relationship is tested by timing, trust, and the realities of being seen—on and off the ice. With sharp emotional insight and a steady, character-driven pace, this story explores love, identity, and the courage it takes to choose vulnerability. Rachel Reid’s signature blend of warmth and realism makes every moment feel earned, turning a sports romance into a compelling study of what it means to be a true game changer.

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Heated Rivalry

Rachel Reid

When a chance encounter turns into an unexpected partnership, two rivals find themselves forced to navigate the tension between old grudges and growing attraction. As their professional lives collide, they must confront what it means to compete, to collaborate, and to trust someone who knows exactly how to push their buttons. With sharp banter, emotionally grounded intimacy, and a focus on consent and communication, this story explores desire, vulnerability, and the thin line between rivalry and romance. Rachel Reid delivers a fast-moving, character-driven read that balances heat with heart, making every moment feel earned.

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The Game Changer

J. Sterling

Six months of silence shattered when Jack reappeared, a bouquet of roses in hand and a plea for forgiveness on his lips. Cassie finds herself torn between the lingering love for the man who broke her heart and the desperate need for a future that is finally hers. As they attempt to rebuild their relationship, they discover that their newfound happiness is fragile, constantly threatened by the shadows of their past. In this compelling follow-up, J. Sterling explores the enduring power of love and the immense challenges of earning trust and maintaining a bond when the world seems determined to pull them apart.

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The Long Game

Rachel Reid

In a story of ambition, loyalty, and the quiet costs of wanting more, two athletes navigate the pressures of elite sport while trying to build something real beyond the spotlight. As their relationship deepens, they face the challenges of timing, trust, and the competing demands of career and community. Blending tender romance with the realism of training, competition, and identity, the book explores what it means to choose each other—again and again—over the long haul. With Rachel Reid’s warm, character-driven style and emotionally precise storytelling, this is a compelling read for anyone drawn to love that grows through patience, vulnerability, and hard-earned hope.

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Heated Rivalry Deluxe Edition

Rachel Reid

Heated Rivalry Deluxe Edition

Rachel Reid

Two elite hockey captains have built their careers—and their reputations—on an unforgettable rivalry. Beneath the fierce competition, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov share a secret attraction that grows more difficult to contain as stolen moments become something deeper. With professional ambitions, public scrutiny, and the expectations of the sport standing between them, they must decide how much they are willing to risk for a love that could change everything. Blending sizzling romance, emotional intensity, and the high-stakes world of professional hockey, this deluxe edition explores passion, identity, and the courage to live openly.

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Tough Guy

Rachel Reid

In a world where toughness is measured in bravado, a guarded man and a steady presence find themselves drawn into something neither expected—an honest connection that challenges the roles they’ve been performing. As their relationship grows, they navigate the pressures of identity, attraction, and the quiet vulnerability that comes with letting someone truly see you. With sharp emotional insight and a warm, character-driven approach, this story explores masculinity, consent, and the ways love can soften even the hardest edges. Rachel Reid’s engaging, contemporary style blends humor and heart, delivering a satisfying romance that feels both grounded and deeply hopeful.

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Common Goal

Rachel Reid

Two rivals on the ice discover that the hardest part of winning isn’t the game—it’s trust. As a new season brings pressure, shifting loyalties, and the slow burn of something deeper, they navigate the gap between professional ambition and personal vulnerability. With warmth and emotional precision, this story explores intimacy, communication, and the courage it takes to want more than you’re “supposed” to want. Rachel Reid’s signature style blends sports-world realism with tender character work, delivering a compelling romance driven by connection rather than spectacle.

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Role Model

Rachel Reid

In a story about ambition, belonging, and the quiet power of mentorship, two people navigate the complicated space between admiration and desire. As their paths intersect, they confront the expectations they’ve inherited, the risks they’re willing to take, and what it really means to be seen for who they are. With warmth and emotional precision, this romance explores themes of identity, community, and the ways role models—both chosen and unexpected—can reshape a life. Rachel Reid’s engaging, character-driven style brings authenticity to every moment, blending heartfelt humor with stakes that feel personal and immediate.

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