The Long Game
by Rachel Reid
Shane and Ilya, years later, still hiding. The Heated Rivalry sequel fans begged for.
- Spice
- 5/5
- Burn
- Fast
- Pages
- ~300
- Ending
- HEA
How spicy is The Long Game?
The Long Game is a 5 out of 5 on our spice scale: scorching (explicit & plentiful). Frequent, very explicit and often kinky. Spice is a main event. Read with a fan nearby. Spice starts early (first quarter).
- Steam: Explicit and plentiful
- Burn: Fast burn
- When: Spice starts early (first quarter)
- Pairing: Two men
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
Tropes & tags
Love interest
Subgenre
Content warnings
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- Homophobia
Our editorial notes, which may be incomplete. If something is a hard limit for you, check the author's own content notes too.
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How spicy is The Long Game?
The Long Game is a 5 out of 5 on our spice scale: scorching (explicit & plentiful). Frequent, very explicit and often kinky. Spice is a main event. Read with a fan nearby. Spice starts early (first quarter).
Is The Long Game a standalone?
No. The Long Game is book 6 of 6 in Game Changers. Start with Game Changer. The series is complete.
What tropes are in The Long Game?
The Long Game features hockey player, secret relationship, rivals to lovers. It is a fast burn M/M romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does The Long Game have content warnings?
Our notes for The Long Game include: homophobia. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after The Long Game?
If you loved The Long Game, try Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy, Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner. They share its hockey player and secret relationship energy at a similar spice level.