Characters in Heated Rivalry

Shane Hollander

Canadian captain of the Montreal Voyageurs; disciplined, private and closeted, hiding a years-long relationship with his rival.

Also in The Long Game, Unrivaled

Ilya Rozanov

Russian captain of the Boston Bears; brash and charismatic on the ice, and Shane's secret lover for over a decade.

Also in Role Model, The Long Game, Unrivaled

Rose Landry

An actress Shane dates publicly, and one of the few people who comes to understand what he is hiding.