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First Artwork Unveiled for Rachel Reid's 'Unrivaled'

A side-by-side split-screen digital illustration showcasing two contrasting scenes of fictional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov from Rachel Reid's upcoming novel Unrivaled; on the left, set outdoors at dusk beneath a pastel pink-and-lavender sky framed by dark pine silhouettes and drifting autumn leaves, Shane and Ilya sit closely together on folding camp chairs in Halloween costumes, with Shane on the left wearing a burgundy long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, red devil horns, and a curled red devil tail while smiling warmly with closed eyes as Ilya, dressed as an angel on the right in an off-white linen tunic, feathery white wings, a gold cross necklace, and a glowing white halo above his wavy brown hair, wraps an arm around Shane's shoulders and kisses his cheek. In front of them sits a small folding camp table holding two white mugs and a blue bowl filled with wrapped treats, while three carved jack-o'-lanterns—including one etched with crossed hockey sticks—rest on the

First-look endpaper illustrations depicting Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in Rachel Reid's upcoming novel 'Unrivaled'. Harlequin

Good Morning America shares exclusive endpapers showing Shane and Ilya at home and rinkside as the Game Changers novel nears its 2027 release

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Hockey romance has claimed a lasting spot in pop culture. The Crave and HBO Max series Heated Rivalry turned Rachel Reid's books into a mainstream hit. Fans still chase every new detail on Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.

Good Morning America just gave them more. On Tuesday the show exclusively revealed two illustrations set as endpapers for Reid's upcoming novel Unrivaled. The seventh book in the Game Changers series arrives June 1, 2027. It picks up after Heated Rivalry and The Long Game.

One image places the couple in a cozy domestic scene filled with pumpkins and candy. The other catches them rinkside in Ottawa Centaurs jerseys. One tends the other's bruised hand after a game. The pair of scenes mixes quiet warmth with the intensity of pro hockey life.

Special editions add another layer of collector appeal. Four versions feature different sprayed-edge quotes drawn from the text. They include “TIME TO FINISH THE PLAN,” “I WILL SHOW YOU MAGIC,” “I’LL ALWAYS FIND YOU” and “SORRY TO EVERY OTHER TEAM.” The last of those lines has already drawn strong emotional responses online.

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Reid built the series around professional hockey players navigating love under pressure. Heated Rivalry introduced Hollander and Rozanov as rivals whose secret relationship spanned years. The Long Game brought them into the open. They marry and join the same team. Unrivaled follows that new reality. The couple faces public support mixed with backlash from parts of the hockey world.

The Canadian author has spoken before about the shift. In earlier interviews she described the jump from stolen moments to full married life on one roster as massive. The characters now live and travel together while still competing hard. Domestic beats sit beside on-ice demands.

The television adaptation amplified everything. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie star as the leads. Their performances helped drive book sales and keep the fandom active between seasons. Season two is expected to draw from later material. The new novel keeps the page version moving forward on its own timeline.

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A split-screen promotional image features a portrait of author Rachel Reid on the left and the illustrated book cover for her novel Unrivaled on the right. On the left half, Reid, a white woman with shoulder-length, wavy dark brown hair, gold hoop earrings, and red lipstick, poses against a solid, vibrant blue studio backdrop. She is photographed from the chest up, looking upward and to the right with a slight smile, wearing a black textured faux-leather jacket over a dark floral-print top with orange, yellow, and blue blossoms, along with a long pendant necklace. On the right half, the cover art for Unrivaled depicts two male ice hockey players embracing on an ice rink in front of light blue rink boards and a soft teal-and-white gradient background. Both players wear matching black, red, and white hockey uniforms, gloves, and skates; the shorter player with dark hair holds a hockey stick in his right hand while the taller player with wavy light brown hair and a gold cross necklace wraps an arm around him and raises his own hockey stick high into the air, crossing over the large white sans-serif title "UNRIVALED" at the top. Below the title on the left side of the cover, white text reads, "'I always clear my calendar when there's a new Rachel Reid book. She never disappoints.' —Cat Sebastian."
Author Rachel Reid alongside the cover art for her Game Changers series novel, Unrivaled. Photo: Paul Atwood for The Globe and Mail

Fan accounts shared the GMA images within minutes. Reactions focused on the blend of home comfort and hockey grit. Many zeroed in on the caring gesture after the game and the sprayed quote that promises constant return. Engagement stayed positive and swift across platforms.

Harlequin is handling publication. Preorders remain open. The illustrations offer the first official visual preview of the married teammates chapter. No artist credit appeared with the GMA exclusive.

Reid has balanced health challenges and sudden visibility while finishing the manuscript. She delayed the original fall 2026 target to protect the quality of the story. The extra time let her refine the domestic and professional threads fans now see previewed in the art.

The endpapers do more than decorate. They signal the tone of what comes next for the pair. Quiet evenings sit next to post-game care. Public jerseys replace old secrecy. The series that started with rivals has reached the stage where they share a team and a home.

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Readers will open Unrivaled next summer and find those images waiting. Until then the exclusive art keeps the conversation going. The hockey world on the page stays divided. Hollander and Rozanov stand in the middle of it together.

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