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Straight women can’t get enough of gay romance stories like ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’

CNBC · Jun 27, 2026, 12:22 PM

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  • When the holiday season rolled around last year, Margaret Hecox knew exactly what her grandmother would love.
  • The 23-year-old wrote in a card about "Heated Rivalry," the breakout Canadian TV series following a clandestine love story between two male hockey players.

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When the holiday season rolled around last year, Margaret Hecox knew exactly what her grandmother would love.

The 23-year-old wrote in a card about "Heated Rivalry," the breakout Canadian TV series following a clandestine love story between two male hockey players. Heacox watched several episodes with her grandmother and also encouraged friends and other family members to tune in.

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