The Ultimate Hockey Romance Lineup
Hockey romance is having a moment, and it’s easy to see why. With athletic heroes who know how to score, teammates trading playful banter, and heroines ranging from sunshine sweet to sarcastically sharp, these books deliver all the emotional slapshots and steamy assists you crave.
From fake relationships and forbidden crushes to slow burns and second chances, this list highlights the best of what hockey romance has to offer. Whether you're new to the genre or already obsessed, these books will skate straight into your heart.
In My Hockey Era
by Kendall Ryan
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, only one bed
Lucy Quinn is a die-hard hockey fan furious about her team’s latest PR stunt—a romance book club featuring star forward Bennett Wilder as the cover model. She launches a boycott, but Bennett is intrigued by the feisty superfan trashing his image. As their public rivalry turns flirtatious, Lucy finds herself falling for the one guy she swore to hate.
Mile High
by Liz Tomforde
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, secret dating
Zanders, a notorious NHL bad boy, meets his match in Stevie, a no-nonsense flight attendant. What starts as antagonism turns into sizzling chemistry as they navigate a season of close quarters, witty banter, and unexpected vulnerability.
Hat Trick
by Chelsea Curto
Tropes: Workplace romance, friends with benefits, forced proximity
After a life-altering accident, NHL star Riley Mitchell faces a future off the ice. Enter Lexi Armstrong, the team’s athletic trainer: independent, witty, and determined to help him heal inside and out. What starts as a friends-with-benefits fling quickly turns into something deeper. Now they must decide—keep it casual or risk it all for love.
Save Your Breath
by Kandi Steiner
Tropes: Friends to lovers, fake dating, slow burn
World famous pop star Mia Love and NHL bad boy Aleksander Suter fake an engagement to clean up their public images. But as old feelings resurface and a hurricane traps them together, their staged romance starts to feel dangerously real.
If You Love Me
by Helena Hunting
Tropes: Second chance romance, forbidden love, age gap
A veteran goalie and single dad reunites with the woman who vanished after a passionate weekend years ago—only now she’s his new assistant coach. Their forbidden romance reignites as they navigate team dynamics, personal loss, and the rules they’re tempted to break.
Revenge Puck: A Fake Dating, Grumpy Sunshine Hockey Romance
by L a Hart
Tropes: Fake dating, sports rivalry, grumpy/sunshine
After being dumped by hockey star Christian Riley, Elle Townsend plots revenge—by faking a romance with his rival, Preston Lawrence. As their fake relationship fuels Preston’s game and stirs Christian’s fury, Elle finds herself caught between rivalry, revenge, and unexpected feelings. But when secrets surface, she must decide if Preston’s love is genuine—or just another play against Christian.
Empty Net
by Teagan Hunter
Tropes: Fake engagement, friends to lovers, found family
When Lilah Maddison invents a boyfriend to dodge her mother’s matchmaking, goalie Arthur Fox steps in to play the part. One fake date spirals into a fake engagement, and suddenly Arthur is juggling playoff pressure, family drama, and very real feelings for his pretend fiancée. With hearts on the line, this is one game he can't afford to lose.
The Girlfriend Zone
by Lauren Blakely
Tropes: The one that got away, forbidden romance, forced proximity
Leighton spent one unforgettable night with Miles before discovering he’s the star player on her father’s hockey team. When she becomes the team photographer, they try to keep things professional, but between late nights and stolen moments, their chemistry is undeniable. Soon she must decide if following her heart is worth risking it all.
Him
by Sarina Bowen - Elle Kennedy
Tropes: Second chance romance, men loving men, friends to lovers
Jamie and Ryan were best friends until one night at hockey camp changed everything. Years later, they reunite as coaches, and unresolved feelings resurface. As their friendship rekindles, sparks fly, and Ryan struggles to reveal the truth about his feelings for Jamie.
The Sweetest Risk
by Leslie McElroy
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, brother's best friend, secret relationship
Brooke Beckett lives by one rule: never date a hockey player—especially her brother’s best friend, NHL star Tristan Lawson. But when Tristan offers to help Brooke chase her dream of owning a bakery, their paths—and hearts—collide. Between snarky banter, ice-skating lessons, steamy cupcake-making, and tension-filled nights, their chemistry is impossible to ignore. Falling for him might be the sweetest risk of all.
One Shot
by A C Wonderland - Cayla Cavaletto - Valentina Vuteva
Tropes: Slow burn, tragic past, he falls first
After a tragic loss, Lauren “Laur” Bellinger has lost herself—and her love of hockey. Nine months later, she lands a spot in West Michigan University’s PR program supporting the hockey team. There, she meets Lucas Donato, the team’s ambitious captain. Sparks fly, but Laur is determined to avoid romance. As the season heats up, so does their connection, challenging Laur’s resolve and Lucas’s focus.
Team Players: A College Hockey Romance
by Deanna Grey
Tropes: Friends with benefits to lovers, he falls first, college romance
Two rival hockey captains—Aderyn and Samson—make a bet: she’ll try casual dating, and he’ll commit to one woman. What starts as a playful challenge turns into a semester of unexpected feelings, fierce competition, and emotional growth. If Aderyn and Sam aren't careful, they could lose out on something bigger than their bet.
Rule Number Five: A College Hockey Romance
by J Wilder
Tropes: He falls first, slow burn, college romance
Sidney has five simple rules to keep her heart—and focus—safe while chasing her dream internship. But when hockey player Jax wins a bet and earns a kiss, her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. What starts as a playful game turns into a slow-burn romance, forcing Sidney to question everything she thought she wanted.
Desire or Defense
by Leah Brunner
fTropes: Enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, closed door romance
After hot-tempered Mitch Anderson lands a fifteen-game NHL suspension, he takes over coaching a youth hockey team to repair his image. When fiery Andie storms onto the ice to defend her little brother, sparks fly, and Mitch’s carefully guarded heart begins to thaw.
Don't Let Me Fall
by Kelsie Rae
Tropes: Love triangle, college romance, forbidden attraction
Ashlynn has it all: supportive friends, a loving boyfriend, and dreams of becoming an elementary teacher. But meeting Colt Thorne, a transfer student with a scandalous past, has her questioning everything she thought she wanted. As truths unravel and emotions rise, Ashlyn must choose between loyalty and the love she never saw coming.