Hot athletes, forbidden attraction, and steamy romance on and off the ice.
Looking for your next spicy sports romance read?
Hockey romance is having its moment — and if you love your romance books with athletic heroes, slow-burn tension, and plenty of spice, you’re going to love these picks. These spicy hockey romance books bring all the heat: from enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity to forbidden hookups and possessive athletes who fall hard. Whether you’re new to the trope or already obsessed, here are the books you need on your TBR.
1. Pucking Around by Emily Rath
A wildly fun, slow-burn hockey romance with reverse harem vibes, hilarious banter, and spice that ramps up fast. If you love team dynamics, steamy moments, and a heroine who handles them all, this is for you.
2. Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
The BookTok hit that everyone’s talking about. Enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and incredible chemistry between a figure skater and a hockey player. Lighthearted but definitely spicy.
3. The Deal by Elle Kennedy
A spicy hockey romance classic with fake dating, witty banter, and slow-burn heat between a smart, driven heroine and the cocky hockey player who falls for her hard. Addictive, fun, and steamy.
4. Puck Shy by Teagan Hunter
A sweet and spicy hockey romance with friends-to-lovers vibes, fun banter, and just the right amount of heat. Perfect if you like low-drama, feel-good romance with spice.
5. Blind Pass by Teagan Hunter
Fake dating, irresistible chemistry, and all the hockey romance goodness you could ask for. Steamy and playful with lovable characters.
What Readers Love About Hockey Romance
- Alpha-but-sweet heroes who are fiercely loyal once they fall
- Strong heroines who don’t let them get away with anything
- Locker-room banter and team dynamics that make everything feel fun and real
- Slow-burn build-up with explosive spice payoffs
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