Heated Rivalry (Game Changers Book 2)

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These teams probably aren’t each other’s biggest rivals. But there’s no denying that there is a ton of history here. Both teams have been around since the 1880s, so they are longtime National League foes. It’s also a rather short trip from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh, not to mention the existing rivalry between the Bengals and Steelers on the football field. Rachelle Goguen is a pen name for Rachel Reid. It was easier to pronounce and remember, so she choose for it instead Rachelle Goguen. Everton have always been trying to emerge out of Liverpool’s shadow, making for many tense affairs between each side. It has been a clash led by many local players with many homegrown stars leading out their boyhood clubs giving the game an added sense of pride whenever the two sides clash. That set a strong foundation, giving the Royals and Cardinals a little history against one another, allowing the rivalry to grow after interleague play began. 17. White Sox vs Twins

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The book does contain some sexual content, but it is secondary to the budding relationship between the protagonists. I find it fascinating to observe how their love-hate dynamic develops over time. Although they were immediately attracted to one another, their fierce competition and competitiveness kept them from engaging in anything other than hostile sex for a very long time. The fixture has been seen in almost every competition from the FA Cup to the Champions League making it a must-see event no matter where the two sides may meet. Box office viewing at its finest. Tensions are always high with both sets of fans being some of the passionate anywhere in England. There have been several fierce clashes between fans during their Premier League games in the early 2000s with away fans even being banned for the pair of fixtures in the 2013/14 season. A real barnburner whenever both sides meet. On top of that, there have been well over 2,000 games in this series, so it’s hard to deny that there is a serious rivalry here. 16. Cardinals vs RedsEven though the Seahawks and 49ers didn't start playing each other in divisional games until 2002, their rivalry has been one of the most heated in football since it began in 1976. A rivalry that defines two counties – The East Anglia Derby is one of the biggest events to take place in Norfolk and Suffolk every year. Contested between Norwich City and Ipswich Town, this rivalry has generally defined which team will make the breakthrough and earn promotion to the Premier League.

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Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 30-23. Photo: Michael Zagaris Trust in the power of the mouse. According to the Carina Press Romance Promise, the protagonist and hero will end up together in the end. And I mean it! Author Biography: Rachel Reid At that time, the Giants played in Upper Manhattan while the Dodgers called Brooklyn home. They even moved to California the same year to help keep the rivalry alive. However, teams from Philadelphia will always be rivals with teams from Pittsburgh. With over a century worth of history between these two franchises, this is still an important rivalry and one that will never die. 9. Yankees vs MetsTell us about your book cover! What was the cover design process like for you? Did the Heated Rivalry cover play a role in the direction this one took since the books focus on the same couple? It has been evenly contested too with both sides very rarely achieving a double victory in a season – it has happened just 27 times in a rivalry that spans over 150 years – a proper sporting contest in every way imaginable! Not many would argue that this is king of the English football derbies. The rivalry has had some tense moments including when Harry Redknapp ditched Pompey to manage Southampton only to see The Saints get relegated the following season much to the joy of their rivals. Southampton is very much the more prominent side in recent memory due to their constant presence in the Premier League but Portsmouth are slowly recovering from their financial strife and could soon be reigniting the passionate clash in the not too distant future.

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They ended up as rivals in the Bay Area and have a largely friendly relationship. Then again, they did meet in the 1989 World Series, which got things a little heated. Of course, the A’s swept the series and fans from both sides came together after Game 3 was interrupted by an earthquake. 18. Royals vs CardinalsSince they play in the same division, games always mean something. Plus, because of the proximity, visiting fans are always willing to make the trip and invade the other team’s home ballpark. It’s usually a big deal when the teams play one another with fans of both sides always represented in the stands. The 2000 World Series helped to jumpstart things, but there has been no shortage of memorable moments over the years, which is why it has to qualify as one of the more noteworthy rivalries in baseball history. 8. Braves vs Mets Nestled in the heart of the midlands, the city of Stoke-on-Trent finds itself the home of one of England’s most underrated derbies – the Potteries Derby. Fought between Port Vale and Stoke City, the cross-town rivals have often been at the centre of heated battles to have bragging rights over one another. Harbaugh had previously coached against Pete Carroll while the two were in the Pac-12 increased the tension. 7. Pittsburgh Steelers vs Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2021 preseason at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Photo: Emilee Chinn Violence is almost always guaranteed when West Ham and Millwall clash against each other, in what is one of the most dangerous football derbies in the world. These two sides have fierce hate that stretches across both sides of the Thames. An FA Cup tie in 2009 saw 20 people arrested in one of England’s worst football riots in modern times, underlining that the rivalry is far from over. If you ever attend one of these games, try not to embrace your inner Vinnie Jones as the East End of London comes alive in one of the fiercest rivalries and derbies in English football.