the best hockey romance books that’ll make you want to date a hockey player

May 28, 2026

hockey? one of the best sports romance tropes. obviously.

but also… have you seen f1 lately?

anyways. that’s another post for another time.

there’s just something about the aggression. the energy. the fact that they look like that and then go start a fight on the ice (or whatever it’s called).

if he’s not throwing punches at some point… i don’t want it.

and don’t even get me started on the “let me teach you how to skate” moment.

“How does he stare at me?” “Like you’re his reason for breathing.”

breaking point by mads rafferty

it’s all too good.

what you’ll find in this list

sports romance that actually hits.

good tension, strong dynamics, and mmcs that don’t just exist — they show up.

they’re all sitting around the same level of spice, but the difference is how they use it.

some are more emotional. some are more chaotic. some just pull you in faster than others.

same level… different execution.

  • men who start fights and still show up for her
  • tension > nonstop spice
  • the exact reason hockey romance works

my take

if he’s not throwing punches for her on the ice… i don’t want it.

the books

so… which one are you starting with?

books mentioned in this guide
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sports romance

rewind it back

Liz Tomforde
#5 • windy city series series
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rewind it back

the boy next door who broke her heart is now her client, her neighbor… and still the one he’s been quietly in love with since he was twelve.

forced proximity hockey romance second chance romance
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part of a series? windy city series reading order →
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sports romance

breaking point

Mads Rafferty
#1 • icehawks series
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breaking point

he needed a fake girlfriend to save his reputation… but the one woman who can’t trust him might be the only one he actually falls for

boss x employee fake dating romance hockey romance
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read free on kindle unlimited buy on amazon · own it forever prefer indie? bookshop.org →
part of a series? icehawks reading order →
save it to your shelf view in library →
sports romance

until i get you

Claire Contreras
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until i get you

she ruined his life three years ago… now he’s back, obsessed, and ready to make her feel it too

hockey romance second chance romance
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save it to your shelf view in library →

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frequently asked questions

what are the best hockey romance books?
rewind it back and breaking point are the strongest here — both for completely different reasons.
are hockey romance books spicy?
most of them sit around the same level — it just depends how they use it. this list leans more tension than nonstop spice.
which hockey romance should i start with?
rewind it back. it’s the easiest entry and pulls you straight into the series.
what’s the darkest hockey romance on this list?
until i get you — same sport, just a little more edge.
are these books part of a series?
some are. windy city and icehawks especially — and they’re worth reading in order if you can.
are these books on kindle unlimited?
most of them are — check individual listings to be sure.

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