[PRE-ORDER] I’ll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry S1 (The Annotated Scripts) by Jacob Tierney

Release Date: 10/13/2026

behind the scenes • annotated scripts • hockey romance • television production • queer storytelling

Go behind the scenes of Heated Rivalry with the creator himself.

From Jacob Tierney, creator, writer, director, and executive producer of Heated Rivalry, comes an official collection of the annotated scripts from Season 1, offering fans an intimate look at how the television adaptation came together.

The Vibe

For fans who fell in love with the world of Heated Rivalry, this book opens the door behind the camera. Tierney explores the creative process behind adapting Rachel Reid’s beloved Game Changers world for television, from the writing and casting to costumes, sets, and the careful choreography of intimate scenes.

Alongside the scripts are annotations and exclusive behind-the-scenes material that illuminate the choices that shaped the series. Readers can discover how key scenes evolved, how the production team approached the characters and their relationships, and what went into translating the emotional intensity of the story onto the screen.

With never-before-seen scripts, production insights, scene-direction notes, costume details, and intimacy choreography, I’ll Believe in Anything is a companion for fans who want to experience Heated Rivalry from an entirely new perspective.

Spice Level

•  🌶️🌶️🌶️  (3/5) 

This book discusses and annotates the show's sex scenes and intimacy choreography, but it is not written as an erotic romance.

Tropes & Tags

• Heated Rivalry companion book
• Annotated television scripts
• Behind-the-scenes
• Hockey romance
• LGBTQ+ romance
• Queer storytelling
• Television production
• Screenwriting
• Casting
• Costume design
• Intimacy choreography
• Based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series
• Pop culture
• Performing arts

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.