The Long Game

A sequel a long time coming...

Heated Rivalry introduced the intense and complicated relationship between career-long NHL rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov and while it introduced a satisfying happy for now ending, there’s no question that fans wanted to see a more open and honest finish for them. Reid delivers with The Long Game which overlaps significantly with the events of Role Model and finds Ilya ready to tell the world regardless of the consequences, while Shane fears for the careers they both love.  As more of their colleagues are coming out and the strain of secrets and doubt are weighing on Ilya, they must find a way through to keep each other and their careers. Like several of the series this one explores issues of mental health and social isolation wonderfully, but it also delivers on the passion, humor, and heart-wrenching moments. Highly recommended (after reading Heated Rivalry).