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Rachel Reid Delays 'Unrivaled' to 2027, Calls Shane the Trilogy's Hero

The author set a new June 1, 2027 publication date after reporting worsening Parkinson's symptoms.

Overview

  • Unrivaled continues Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s story and is positioned by Reid as the culmination of Shane’s hero arc.
  • The novel begins immediately after The Long Game with the protagonists around age 30.
  • Reid highlights themes of aging in professional hockey, with Shane confronting his body’s limits and considering life beyond the ice.
  • The official synopsis says the couple are out, married, playing on the same team, and that the hockey world is divided.
  • Preorders remain available through retailers including Harlequin, Indigo, and Amazon, and the Out interview was recorded before the delay announcement.