Jacob Tierney Releasing 'Heated Rivalry' Behind-the-Scenes Book This October

Jacob Tierney has a gift in store for devoted fans of his breakout series "Heated Rivalry" while they await the arrival of Season 2.

The show's creator is unveiling a new behind-the-scenes book, titled I'll Believe in Anything, set for release on October 13. Developed in partnership with producing partner Brendan Brady and production company Accent Aigu, the volume promises an in-depth look at how the acclaimed adaptation came to life.

The book presents a complete collection of annotated scripts from the series, complemented by exclusive never-before-seen content from the production. Adapted from Rachel Reid's bestselling Game Changers book series, "Heated Rivalry" debuted simultaneously on Crave and HBO in late 2025, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon.

Through its pages, readers will discover how Tierney and his team approached the adaptation with deep respect for Reid's source material, drawing on meticulous casting choices, thoughtful production design, and carefully choreographed intimate scenes. The book explores how the production reshaped conventional approaches to adapting romance narratives for television while challenging preconceived notions about the commercial viability of queer love stories.

The publication addresses fan curiosities head-on, including how Tierney wove together Ilya and Shane's rivalry with Scott and Kip's relationship arc, the origins behind the standout Canadian Olympic fleece costume piece, and the collaborative process behind crafting some of television's most memorable sex scenes.

Annotations throughout the book break down scene directions, intimacy choreography, costume design choices, and other production details. A foreword from Reid herself is also included.

"I've always believed creating a show is a collaborative experience, and that getting it from script to screen means it evolves through every conversation and discovery along the way," Tierney shared with People magazine.

Pre-orders for the book are now available.