Trending Now - Instagram Connection Sparks Excitement for 'heated Rivalry' Season 2

WHO:

ABC News - Rachel Reid, author of “Heated Rivalry”

ABC News - Jacob Tierney, director-screenwriter of “Heated Rivalry”

ABC News - Hudson Williams, actor portraying Shane Hollander

ABC News - Connor Storrie, actor portraying Ilya Rozanov

ABC News - Little, Brown and Company, publisher of Jacob Tierney's upcoming book

WHAT:

ABC News - “Heated Rivalry” is an adaptation of Rachel Reid's “Game Changer” series.

ABC News - The first episode of “Heated Rivalry” premiered on November 28th, 2025.

ABC News - Tierney plans to begin filming the second season of “Heated Rivalry” in summer 2026.

ABC News - Reid is working on a third book titled “Unrivaled,” scheduled for release in 2027.

Deadline - Season 1 of “Heated Rivalry” became a phenomenon after its release.

WHERE:

ABC News - The main event stage was located at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

WHEN:

ABC News - Rachel Reid was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease in August 2023.

ABC News - Reid announced the delay of “Unrivaled” from fall 2026 to summer 2027 in February 2026.

ABC News - The trailer for “Heated Rivalry” was shown at a bookstore event the day after its release.

WHY:

ABC News - The success of “Heated Rivalry” has boosted the popularity of hockey and established Reid as a leader in sports romance fiction.

HOW:

ABC News - Reid and Tierney discussed the joy of storytelling and character development during their interview.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 17:24 UTC)

At the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, Rachel Reid, the author of "Heated Rivalry," and Jacob Tierney, the director-screenwriter of the series, highlighted the show's success and its impact on the popularity of hockey during an interview. The first episode premiered November 28thth, 2025, and Tierney is set to begin filming the second season this summer, while Reid is working on a third book titled "Unrivaled," now scheduled for release in 2027. The series, which is an adaptation of Reid's "Game Changer" series, has established her as a leader in sports romance fiction and has resonated with audiences, making it a phenomenon since its debut.