'Heated Rivalry' Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie To Star In New Audio Romance 'Ember & Ice' About Two Fae Princes

The steamy HBO romance series "Heated Rivalry" has exploded in popularity, with its lead actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie each gaining approximately 1 million followers in the past 30 days. Content from their GQ Hype cover alone amassed over 8 million likes, drawing attention even from professional hockey teams referencing the plot. This surge prompted Quinn, an audio erotica app, to swiftly secure the duo for their latest project.

Quinn announced "Ember & Ice," an audio romance centered on two fae princes from feuding courts entangled in a years-long forbidden affair. The series launched recently, causing the app to crash from overwhelming user demand. Fans expressed ecstatic reactions in comments like “SHAKING” and praised the Quinn team, with one noting, “Whoever secured this deal deserves a raise omfg GOATTTT.”

Quinn's team conceived the idea in mid-November 2025, before "Heated Rivalry" premiered, tapping into excitement from their BookTok-engaged community. They reached out to Williams and Storrie's teams early, who showed interest. Recording occurred in mid-December 2025, with the promotional campaign filmed on December 16, 2025. Quinn representative stated, “Bringing everything together so quickly wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible work happening behind the scenes. A huge shout out to our whole team for their dedication and hard work in executing this campaign on such a tight timeline!”

The team collaborated intensively via group chats, refining captions, storytelling, and teaser narratives. This less-than-one-month timeline from "Heated Rivalry"'s premiere to full campaign rollout underscores Quinn's agility in capitalizing on viral moments.

Engagement on Quinn's promotional posts has significantly outpaced typical content, especially with celebrity narrators. The platform saw spikes in comments, shares, fan videos, reposts, and likes across social media. Quinn noted, “Engagement consistently peaks when we feature celebrity guest narrators, and this series has been no exception, particularly given the moment Connor and Hudson are having right now.”

"Ember & Ice" is projected to become Quinn's biggest original series yet, with a massive influx of new users dubbed “Quinnlings.” The company aims to share it with every “HudCon” fan, referring to the portmanteau for Williams and Storrie supporters. This reflects broader trends in LGBTQ+ media, where queer romances like "Heated Rivalry"—exploring rivals-to-lovers dynamics—resonate deeply with diverse audiences, including gay, bisexual, and other queer men.

"Heated Rivalry"'s success amplifies visibility for queer narratives in mainstream entertainment, with its hockey-themed plot inspiring fan edits and crossovers into sports culture. Quinn's "Ember & Ice" extends this by voicing a “spicy” romantasy tale of fae princes, blending fantasy with explicit romance that affirms same-gender attractions. Such projects provide affirming content for transgender people, non-binary individuals, and all LGBTQ+ identities seeking inclusive storytelling.

The collaboration demonstrates how audio platforms like Quinn are pivotal in queer media ecosystems, offering intimate, voice-driven experiences. Rachel Karten, in her interview, congratulated Quinn on the reception, asking about the idea's origins and timeline, to which Quinn credited community buzz and team efficiency.

This development positions Williams and Storrie as rising voices in audio erotica, potentially opening doors for more LGBTQ+-led projects. Fans await behind-the-scenes content, as hinted in interviews. The fae princes narrative mirrors Heated Rivalry's tension, fostering a shared universe feel for enthusiasts of queer romance genres.