Sports romance books
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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
It Had to Be You
Susan Elizabeth PhillipsA foundational modern sports romance that established professional team ownership and locker-room dynamics as viable romance settings.
Heated Rivalry
Rachel ReidA major MM hockey romance charting a decade-long secret affair between two rival superstars in professional hockey.
Him
Elle KennedyA prominent friends-to-lovers MM novel set between college training camps and professional drafts.
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
Mariana ZapataA slow-burn standard pairing a defensive end in professional football with his personal assistant in a marriage of convenience.
The Perfect Play
Jaci BurtonHelped establish the commercial viability of multi-sport contemporary series in traditional publishing.
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Reading lists
More sports romance books
- From Lukov with Love
From Lukov with LoveMariana Zapata - Long Shot
Long ShotKennedy Ryan - Throttled
ThrottledLauren Asher - Mile High
Mile HighLiz Tomforde - Game Changer
Game ChangerRachel Reid - Always Only You
Always Only YouChloe Liese - Pucking Around
Pucking AroundEmily Rath - Right Move
Right MoveLiz Tomforde - The Chase
The ChaseElle Kennedy2018 - The Dare
The DareElle Kennedy2020 - Rebel
RebelRebecca Yarros2017 - Hail MaryHail MaryKandi Steiner2023