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  1. The Man in the Arena by

    Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers | Heated Rivalry - All Media Types, Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid  

    22 Jul 2026

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    NHL superstars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov refuse to allow their love for each other to tarnish their legacies. Despite not visiting the cottage in summer 2017, their relationship grows as they mature as people and professionals. But following the NHL's last-minute ban on participation in the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Ilya's fateful decision to return to Russia instead to meet his mother's long-lost family has catastrophic consequences that threaten their carefully laid plans.

    Or: Russia wants Ilya back to help fight a war and Shane will burn the world down to rescue him.

    (Summary updated 6-27-26)

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    56,600
    Chapters:
    6/14
    Comments:
    11
    Kudos:
    15
    Bookmarks:
    17
    Hits:
    649