From Halifax’s Nightlife to Prime‑Time Screens
Rachel Reid never imagined that the glitter and daring of a burlesque stage in Halifax would become the backbone of a bestselling romance franchise.
Under the moniker Misconduct she crafted comedy routines that riffed on hockey and other sports, a niche that later blossomed into her first novel Game Changer published in 2018.
A New Chapter in Hockey‑Inspired Romance
The story caught the eye of HBO Max which transformed the series into a television event that now draws roughly ten million viewers each week turning a niche romance into a cultural touchstone.
To date her books have surpassed 1.3 million copies in sales a testament to the magnetic pull of her characters and the authenticity she infuses into every scene.
A third installment in the Shane and Ilya saga is slated for 2027 promising to extend the world that has resonated with fans across North America.