The Hockey Romances Every Reader Should Know
Forget slaying dragons and marrying your billionaire boss. The new hot topic in the literature world is experiencing a steamy rendezvous with the coveted hockey bad boy. After all, would anything make you swoon more than the player acting tough on the dangerous ice before revealing his soft side with you?
Below, we've gathered the best hockey romances you should read in 2025. Hold onto your blades because these novels will have you blushing.
Mile High by Liz Tomforde
Stevie has been a flight attendant for years, but nothing could prepare her for the new job on a Chicago hockey team's private plane. Star player Evan wZanders is adamant on making her role difficult and can't figure out why he loves pushing her buttons so much. But maybe, Stevie just might learn to embrace his abrasive personality, too.
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Collide by Bal Khabra
Aiden Crawford has it all as the captain of the college hockey team. At least until one of his teammates puts their entire season on the line. Frustrated, the coach makes Aiden the subject of a student research project.
Of course, the lead researcher is none other than top student Summer Preston who has a strong aversion to hockey players. Despite their opposing personalities, Aiden and Summer might be more compatible than they'd expect.
The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy
Diana Dixon is working two jobs, rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition and avoiding her ex-boyfriend. The last thing she needs is an annoying hockey player to distract her.
When Shane Lindley moves into the same apartment building as Diana, he's on a mission to charm every girl on her cheer squad to move on from his ex-girlfriend. And after his ex suddenly returns, he's determine to make her jealous, enlisting Diana into his scheme.
Pucking Around by Emily Rath
As a sports medicine practitioner, Rachel Price knows that coupling up with someone on the team is far from professional. Except for the fact that one of the players is the dream guy she mysteriously met months ago. When Rachel is assigned as his personal physical therapist, she'll have to resist the temptation to give in.
Daydream by Hannah Grace
If you've been on BookTok in the past couple of years, you'll know Hannah Grace's Icebreaker is one of the most popular novels. But we think Daydream, the third book in her Maple Hills series, might be even better.
This love story unites Halle Jacobs, a bookish introvert, with Henry Turner, the college hockey team's newest captain. Unfortunately for Henry, he has to keep his grades up to hold his position. Luckily, Halle's ready to swoop in as his new private tutor.
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Face Off by Chelsea Curto
Girls can play hockey, too!
In this first installment of this series, meet Emmy Hartwell, the newest player on the D.C. Stars. Team captain Maverick Miller is the No. 1 player in the league but can't lead the Stars to victory. With Emmy on the team, they might have a spot at winning—but her interactions with Maverick have been building more and more tension (in more ways than one).
In a heated moment, Emmy and Maverick decide to forget the consequences and indulge in their forbidden desires. But their dynamic might pose an issue on the ice.
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
Tessa Bailey's back with another sports romance, arriving Feb. 4. And this time, she's venturing into the hockey world.
Pro player Sig Gauthier's car breaks down, but to make matters worse, his phone is dead. Stranded, Sig walks to a country club to call for help before meeting Chloe Clifford. It's love at first sight, commencing a whirlwind romance. But when Sig invites Chloe to meet his dad, the pair realize their parents are engaged—and they're about to become step-siblings.
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