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Heated Rivalry - Book vs Show - Episode 2: Ch 9 to 11

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Show Notes

Join Antonia and Amanda as we deep dive Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. In this episode, we yap all things chapters 9 to 11 (plus the Vegas Remix). We're focusing on the story as a continuation of our TV coverage, and if you love Ilya and Shane as much as we do, we'd love to have you along for the ride.

Quick note, we will swear throughout.

Chapters 00:00 Heated Rivalry Book Deep Dive - Intro 01:37 Heated Rivalry Book vs TV Show - First Impressions 02:46 Chapter Nine - Kind Ilya hits again 09:06 Shane's relationships 10:12 Chapter Nine - Shane external pressure 13:10 Chapter Nine - Delusional Shane is a joy 15:44 Chapter Nine - Relationship progression 17:43 Chapter Ten - The Olympics start and Scott is Blonde 21:10 Chapter Ten - Shane's realisation about the dangers in Russia 23:21 Chapter Ten - The Gala 29:04 Chapter Ten - Shane trying to talk to Ilya 33:40 Chapter Eleven - Boston wins the cup 36:57 Chapter Eleven - More hookups 39:04 Chapter Eleven - The Las Vegas Awards 49:03 Chapter Eleven - The Bathroom scene 52:12 Chapter Eleven - The Penthouse

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