5 Sports Romance Novels You Should Read
Sports romances are the hottest new trend in the literary world. It makes sense, though. Every girl, including us, probably mused about dating the football team's captain at least once. Or, you might still daydream about becoming a WAG (wife or girlfriend) of a professional athlete.
While you're between fantasies, you can immerse yourself in the relatable stories of girls finally getting the athletic star. Below, discover a few of our most recommended, including new novels from Hannah Grace and Tessa Bailey and familiar favorites like Mariana Zapata.
The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey
The Au Pair Affair is finally out! Released on July 16, this hockey romance follows the epic saga of Burgess, a hard-shelled hockey vet and newly single dad, and Tallulah, a whip-smart marine biology student and Burgess' soon-to-be live-in nanny. But in typical love story fashion, the chemistry is unbearable. Perhaps our male lead will learn it's okay to begin a new chapter in love.
Daydream by Hannah Grace
Daydream by Hannah Grace (author of the very viral Icebreaker) isn't out yet, but it's an understatement to say we're sure this novel will be a bestseller.
In this third installment of the Maple Hills series, you'll meet Halle Jacobs. She's an academic superstar ready to rescue Henry Turner, the hockey team captain who is also in dire need of a tutor. And one-on-one study sessions can only lead to one thing: falling in love.
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Hands Down by Mariana Zapata
Mariana Zapata's Hands Down has been a cherished novel in the world of sports romance for the past few years. And if you enjoy second-chance and slow-burn relationships, you'll love it, too.
This novel finds Bianca Brannen, an old flame of our football hero, Zac Travis. Ten years prior, Zac walked out of her life, and Bianca is determined to take back the power—that is if they don't rekindle the spark once and for all.
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Rhiannon Hunter completely altered the world of romance with her dating app. Ironically, Rhiannon hasn't been the luckiest in love. When former pro footballer Samson Lima enters the picture, it looks like things are taking a turn for the better—until he ghosts her. When the two have an unlikely business meeting months later, Samson vows to treat her like a queen. Surely, he won't mess it up this time, right?
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord is good ole puppy love.
Pepper is the captain of a swim team and the mastermind behind her family's booming fast-food chain's Twitter account. Little does she know that her family has stolen the famous grilled cheese recipe of her classmate and arch nemesis' grandmother. The two anonymously begin duking it out on Jack's new anonymous chat app. But we all know passionate hate only turns into fervent romance.
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