252. Heated Rivalry: "All romance feels like fantasy at this point."

About this episode

The episode discusses the sports romance novel 'Heated Rivalry' and its themes during Pride month.

ACOFAE Podcast presents: Heated Rivalry: "All romance feels like fantasy at this point." Shane Hollander. Ilya Rosenov. You know the names. You’ve probably seen the show, and the books are more than likely on your radar. It’s Pride so let’s let the boys have some fun as ACOFAE discusses book 2 in the Game Changer series by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry. A first for Laura Marie, (a sports romance!) Takes readers on one of the longest situationship rides ever as these two hockey players from difference countries and teams fall in love. An MM romance that is sweet and tender, as well as poignant and subtle, Shane and Ilya will stay with you long after the book is finished. Longtime listeners will not be surprised to learn that Jessica Marie has been all over this series and has the books to prove it. “Lost in the sauce.” TW / CW: discussions surrounding homophobia For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Heated Rivalry (book and show), Game Changers (book 1), ACOSF Mentions: The Devil Wears Prada, Pose, Brokeback Mountain, Euphoria *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Marie, Jessica Marie

Guests: Shane Hollander, Ilya Rosenov

Topics covered

• sports romance
• MM romance
• Pride
• literature discussion
• book adaptation
• homophobia

Keywords

• Heated Rivalry
• sports romance
• MM romance
• Rachel Reid
• Pride
• homophobia
• Game Changer
• literature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Heated Rivalry, Game Changer, The Devil Wears Prada, Pose, Brokeback Mountain, Euphoria

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