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The Long Game

By: Rachel Reid
Narrated by: Cooper North
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Shane and Ilya's story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.


To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.

Ten years.

That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?

Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.

It's time for them to decide what's most important-hockey or love.

It's time to make a call.

Game Changers series:
Book 1: Game Changer

Book 2: Heated Rivalry

Book 3: Tough Guy

Book 4: Common Goal

Book 5: Role Model

Book 6: The Long Game

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Such a real and heart-warming follow up to Heated Rivalry. I haven't cried this much listening to an audiobook for a while. I love these characters so much, and this was everything I hoped it would be. I can't wait to see it as season 2 of the incredible TV series.

so good!

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its an emotional rollercoaster, I adore the characters, I cant wait for more. My heart bleeds for Ilya.

gorgeous story

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Ran here after the series and laughed and cried throughout cannot wait to see this brought to life in the next season congratulations Rachel!

Outstanding

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I went into this book with my whole heart already full, because I absolutely adored Heated Rivalry. Shane and Ilya’s story completely stole me, so I was so happy that I could continue their story straight away. It felt like slipping back into the lives of characters I already loved deeply.

I listened to the audiobook again for this one and noticed straight away that the narrator was different. The Long Game is narrated by Cooper North, and to be honest, I did need a little time to adjust to Shane and Ilya’s voices, especially since I had just finished listening to Heated Rivalry narrated by Tor Thom, which I personally really enjoyed despite many not. The change was noticeable at first, but after a few chapters, I found myself completely settled into Cooper North’s narration, and I ended up really enjoying it.

What Rachel Reid does so beautifully here is slow everything down and let the emotions really settle. This is not about the rush anymore, it is about what it means to choose each other in the long run. The vulnerability, the distance, the pressure of fame and expectations… all of it felt raw, honest, and sometimes heartbreaking in the quietest ways.

Watching Ilya soften and open himself up, and seeing how steady and grounding Shane is for him, honestly had my chest aching. Their banter and chemistry are still there, but now they are wrapped in something deeper, trust, devotion, and a love that feels earned. There were moments that made me smile, moments that made me emotional, and moments that stayed with me long after I finished listening.

This did not feel like just a sequel, it felt like a gift. A chance to see Shane and Ilya grow, struggle, and love each other in a way that feels real and lasting. And the best, best news is that there will be a continuation of their epic love story coming at the end of September which honestly makes my heart so happy.

A Tender, Emotional Continuation of an Epic Love

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great follow on story line from heated rivalry and the recording is 1000000 times better than the heated rivalry recording

it's all amazing

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