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Rachel Reid Delays 'Unrivaled' to June 2027, Citing Parkinson’s and Post-Show Demands

Preorders remain in place as the Game Changers author says she needs more time to finish the next Shane-and-Ilya novel.

Overview

  • The seventh Game Changers book is now scheduled for June 1, 2027, moved from the previously announced Sept. 29, 2026 date.
  • Reid said recent worsening Parkinson's symptoms and an overfull schedule after the Heated Rivalry TV breakout have slowed her writing.
  • Harlequin and Reid said existing preorders will be honored rather than canceled.
  • Some readers reported special‑edition preorder listings shifting to Nov. 1, 2027, a date not confirmed by the publisher.
  • Unrivaled continues Shane and Ilya’s story with themes of public visibility and backlash, as the TV adaptation heads into Season 2 production this year for a planned 2027 premiere.