Ice Hockey Romance Books
Blazing romance on the cool, icy field is what you need in your next read. Ice hockey romance books have swoon-worthy players, rivalries, and sporty battles. These cute couples glide through the ice and into our hearts with their charm and love. If you’re a seasoned sports romance reader but have never laid hands on Ice Hockey romance books, you’re definitely missing out. Here are our top ice hockey romance book recommendations.
Ice Hockey Romance Books List
Books On The List
- Pucked by Helena Hunting
- Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
- Good Boy by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
- A Lie for a Lie by Helena Hunting
- Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen
- Breakaway by Catherine Gayle
- Off the Ice by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn
- Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren
- Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson
- Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
Ice Hockey Romance Books
Pucked by Helena Hunting
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| Pages | 380 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Sports Romance, Hot & Intelligent Hero, Opposites Attract, Media Scrutiny |
| Tropes | Friends To Lovers, Instant Attraction |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content, Alcohol Use |
Violet Hall has a family full of hockey players but her terrible experience with her hockey-player ex-boyfriend has made her sour. She is tired of these notorious playboys who just use and throw. Violet’s stepbrother is a hockey player and she meets his teammate and captain Alex Waters at a post-game party.
He is infuriatingly gorgeous and infamous for his playboy ways. But when they talk she learns he is also very intelligent. The connection leads to a one-night stand. Violet thought that was the end but then Alex starts pursuing her. Will this lead to another hockey-player disappointment or something else.
Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
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| Pages | 336 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Former Friends, Guilt, Summer Camp Rendezvous, |
| Tropes | Gay Romance, MM Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content |
Ryan Wesley lives with the guilt of destroying his friendship with Jamie Canning. He has a crush on Jamie, so he pushed his straight friend into doing things they shouldn’t have done. This is Ryan’s version. Jamie, on the other hand, never understood why Ryan ghosted him after a drunken mistake.
It wasn’t that big of a deal. Now their respective teams are set to face off. Their meeting resurfaces old feelings. Ryan is waiting to apologize, but Jamie has other plans. Six weeks together on a summer camp, will history repeat itself?
Good Boy by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
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| Pages | 320 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Career Crisis, Family Expectation, Wedding Drama, Past Connection |
| Tropes | Maid Of Honor/Best Man, Past Hookup |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content |
Jess Canning is in the wedding planning business, which she doesn’t really like. She is planning her brother’s wedding, and she can’t afford to mess up. But the best man, Blake Riley, who is a professional hockey player, keeps hindering her path.
Jess and Blake hooked up once and went their way. But Blake wants more, and Jess doesn’t. She thinks Blake is childish and a man-child, which is the last thing she needs amid a career crisis. But Blake has eyes on the prize, and he won’t back up this time.
A Lie for a Lie by Helena Hunting
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| Pages | 287 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Holiday Getaway, Hidden Identity, Unexpected Love, Secrets, Lies |
| Tropes | Strangers To Lovers, Second Chance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content |
NHL team captain RJ is tired of his responsibilities and the media scrutiny. He boards a flight to Alaska, and a gorgeous opportunity lands on his lap. Lainey is beautiful, unaware of RJ’s identity, and the perfect getaway.
Their meeting leads to a passionate month-long affair, which abruptly comes to an end when RJ is called back due to an emergency. RJ soon realizes that he doesn’t have Lainey’s contact information. They accidentally meet after a year, but secrets still hang between them. Will it be the same story again?
Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen
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| Pages | 331 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Rehabilitation, Foster Home, Tough Childhood, Overwork |
| Tropes | Player/ Therapist Relationship |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Childhood Trauma, Injury, Sexual Content |
Patrick O’Doul has been playing hard for the Brooklyn Bruisers for years, which has taken a toll on him. He hides his pain until his hip injury becomes serious. He is sent to the team’s massage therapist, Ari Bettini.
The thing is, Patrick has had a terrible childhood and doesn’t like being touched. Ari, who recently went through a bad breakup, understands Patrick and puts efforts into making him comfortable. With time, Ari finds herself liking the man, and Patrick finds himself being protective of the beautifully understanding woman.
Breakaway by Catherine Gayle
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| Pages | 318 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Past Trauma, Healing, Sex Surrogate, Therapy, Work-Life Balance |
| Tropes | Brother’s Best Friend Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Assault, Trauma, Anxiety, Panic Attacks |
Warning: This book contains some disturbing themes. Read the trigger warnings beforehand.
Dana Campbell has feared men’s touch since that horrible night when she was sexually violated. She has been in therapy for years, but nothing seems to work. Then her therapist suggests a sex surrogate to heal her wounds. Dana would never allow a stranger, so she approaches her brother’s best friend, Eric “Zee” Zellinger.
Eric is the hockey captain of the Portland Storm, and leading his team to victory is his ultimate goal. But then the girl he had a crush on, who is also his best friend’s sister, approaches him. Now Eric’s focus is divided between the traumatized girl who only trusts him and the champion’s trophy.
Off the Ice by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn
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| Pages | 288 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Gay Romance, Instant Attraction, Opposites Attract |
| Tropes | Teacher-Student Relationship |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content, Homophobia |
Tristan Holt knows that, as a hockey player, his career has a short window of time. To ensure employment after retirement, he decides to get a business degree. But then he meets his sociology professor, Sebastian Cruz, and the attraction is instantaneous.
Sebastian doesn’t want to lose his job because of getting involved with a student, at least until the end of the classes. But Tristan is tempting as hell. After they end their student-teacher relationship, they can move forward, but Tristan isn’t keen on being openly gay, and Sebastian isn’t keen on being in the closet.
Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren
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| Pages | 336 |
| Age Rating | 9+ |
| Themes | Women Empowerment, Grumpy X Sunshine, Strong Female Lead, Only Girl On A Boys Team, High School Drama |
| Tropes | Player-Captain Relationship |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexism |
Holland Delviss earned her spot as the only female hockey player on her school’s team. Not everybody is happy about it. She gets constantly told about her unworthiness as a girl and so on. She is talented and very strong-willed.
Her team is televised on Hockey Fest, which brings media attention to Holland for being the only girl on a boy’s team. Her coach and teammates despise her, but the grumpy team captain Wes is always supporting her in and out of the rink. He bosses her around the field but also protects her from bullies, and Holland is falling for the cute man.
Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson
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| Pages | 258 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Enemies To Lovers, College Drama, Forced Proximity, Banter |
| Tropes | Mutual Friends |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content |
Ella’s life is going downhill. She needs to get her grades back up, mend her relationships, and get her life together. But then Ben comes storming into her life. Ben is the star of the Bayard College hockey team.
He has two goals: to play well and secure a place on the NHL roster. Ben and Ella’s best friends are dating, so they are always around each other. Ben annoys Ella, and she retaliates just as well. But this close proximity also causes them to like each other. What’s waiting is a passionate romance.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
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| Pages | 448 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Ice Skating, Hockey Players, Forced Proximity, Opposites Attract, Slow Burn |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content, Alcohol, Mental Health Issues |
Anastasia Allen has worked hard and has finally earned a place on the figure skating team of the University of California. Now she just needs to make her way to the USA Team. Enter Nate Hawkins, the captain of the hockey team.
A technical blunder causes Nate to share the rink with the figure skating team. He meets Anastasia, who clearly doesn’t like him. Then Anastasia’s skating partner faces a problem and she needs to turn to Nate for help. There is something drawing her to Nate, but she doesn’t care because she doesn’t like him; at least that’s what she thinks.
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Conclusion
These were our top ice hockey romance books to read this season. These range from typical heartwarming stories to one-of-a-kind stories. You’ll experience it all, from rivalries to falling for the captain to gay romance to therapist romance. So make sure to add these ice hockey romance books to your arsenal.
