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Romance books with: hockey player

Missing teeth, massive thighs and an unhinged level of devotion. Hockey romance has a chokehold for a reason. 16 books so far, including Icebreaker, The Deal and Behind the Net.

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Heated Rivalry
Rachel Reid · Book 2 of 6 in Game Changers
Spice 5/5 · Scorching
Two rival hockey superstars, a decade-long secret situationship and the TV adaptation that sent it viral.
- Rivals to lovers
- Secret relationship
- Enemies to lovers
Icebreaker
Hannah Grace · Book 1 of 3 in Maple Hills
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A figure skater has to share the ice with the hockey captain. BookTok's favourite college hockey romance.
- Forced proximity
- He falls first
- Hockey player
The Deal
Elle Kennedy · Book 1 of 5 in Off-Campus
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
She tutors him, he fake-dates her to make her crush jealous. The OG college hockey romance.
- Fake dating
- He falls first
- Hockey player
Behind the Net
Stephanie Archer · Book 1 in Vancouver Storm
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A goalie with a twenty-year crush and the team physical therapist who has no idea. Pining hero supremacy.
- Workplace romance
- Roommates
- He falls first
Consider Me
Becka Mack · Book 1 in Playing for Keeps
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A hockey star bets he can win her over. He actually means it. Golden retriever hero, big yearning.
- He falls first
- Hurt / comfort
- Hockey player
Daydream
Hannah Grace · Book 3 of 3 in Maple Hills
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A golden retriever hockey captain and an anxious overachiever with too much on her plate.
- He falls first
- Hockey player
- Smart / nerdy heroine
Him
Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy · Book 1 of 2 in Him
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
Two former best friends, one summer hockey camp and a lot of unresolved feelings.
- Friends to lovers
- Second chance
- Hockey player
Mile High
Liz Tomforde · Book 1 of 5 in Windy City
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A cocky hockey defenceman and the flight attendant on his team's charter plane. Fraternizing is very against the rules.
- Workplace romance
- Forbidden love
- He falls first
Powerless
Elsie Silver · Book 3 of 5 in Chestnut Springs
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A hockey goalie in a slump falls for his best friend's sister. Sweet, steamy, very Silver.
- Brother's best friend
- Forbidden love
- Hockey player
Pucking Around
Emily Rath · Book 1 in Jacksonville Rays
Spice 5/5 · Scorching
One woman, three hockey players and a team doctor. Why choose, MM spice included, maximum chaos.
- Found family
- Hockey player
- BDSM / dom-sub
The Long Game
Rachel Reid · Book 6 of 6 in Game Changers
Spice 5/5 · Scorching
Shane and Ilya, years later, still hiding. The Heated Rivalry sequel fans begged for.
- Secret relationship
- Rivals to lovers
- Hockey player
The Mistake
Elle Kennedy · Book 2 of 5 in Off-Campus
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
The campus player messes up on day one and then works very hard to fix it. Funny and charming.
- Big grovel
- Hockey player
- College / university
Wildfire
Hannah Grace · Book 2 of 3 in Maple Hills
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A summer camp job, a one-night stand who turns up as a co-counsellor and some heavy family stuff.
- Friends with benefits
- Second chance
- Hockey player
Collide
Bal Khabra · Book 1 in Spiral
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A psychology student has to interview the hockey captain for her internship application. Sparks.
- Hockey player
- Grumpy hero
- College / university
Game Changer
Rachel Reid · Book 1 of 6 in Game Changers
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A closeted hockey star and the smoothie-shop guy who makes him brave. Sweet start to the series.
- Secret relationship
- Hockey player
- Athlete
Play with Me
Becka Mack · Book 2 in Playing for Keeps
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
Her brother's teammate has been in love with her for years. She has no idea. Yet.
- Brother's best friend
- He falls first
- Hockey player

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Hockey player books: FAQ

What are the best hockey player books?

Reader favourites include Icebreaker by Hannah Grace; The Deal by Elle Kennedy; Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer; Consider Me by Becka Mack; Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy. Use the spice filter above to narrow it to your heat level.

What are the spiciest hockey player books?

For explicit hockey player romance, try Pucking Around by Emily Rath; Icebreaker by Hannah Grace; The Deal by Elle Kennedy; Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer; Consider Me by Becka Mack. These are rated 4 or 5 out of 5 on our spice scale.