If there’s anything better than a hockey romance, it’s a gay hockey! The thrill of the game combined with the heartwarming (and sometimes heart-wrenching) love stories between players makes these 15 books absolutely unforgettable. Whether it’s secret romance between teammates, a sweet love story between rivals, or a second chance at happily-ever-after, these gay hockey romance books will have you cheering, crying, and swooning all at once.
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15 Gay Hockey Romance Books You Won’t Want to Miss
Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Jamie and Wes reconnect after years apart, sparking more than just old memories. One summer at hockey camp turns into six weeks of discovering boundaries—and breaking them. A story of second chances, love, and friendship, filled with emotional twists, sexy scenes, and hilarious moments.
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
Hockey captains Shane and Ilya are rivals on the ice, but behind closed doors, they can’t resist each other. What begins as secret hookups between fierce competitors quickly turns into something more. Balancing their love while maintaining their public rivalry could ruin them—but walking away is even harder.
The Rest of the Story by Tal Bauer
A new team, a new chance—just don’t fall for your co-captain. When traded to the struggling Rocky Mountain Outlaws, a team of misfits, our hero’s one-night-stand rules crumble upon meeting Shea Darling. Together, they’re building something amazing both on and off the ice, if only they can take the risk to make it last.
Egotistical Puckboy by Eden Finley and Saxon James
Ezra and Anton are NHL rivals who can’t stand each other—until they end up in bed together. Their one-night stand turns into many, even as their animosity and egos clash. With chemistry hotter than a power play, they try to keep it strictly physical, but some desires aren’t so easy to ignore.
Breakaway by Avon Gale
Lane Courtnall, a rookie with a bright future, and Jared Shore, a seasoned enforcer, clash on the ice and then connect in bed. Despite their differences, Lane brings out Jared’s softer side, while Jared helps Lane navigate life as a gay hockey player. Love and hockey collide in this spicy sports romance.
Iced Out by C.E. Ricci
Hockey rivals Easton and Quinton share nothing but hate—until a heated rivalry turns into even hotter secret hook-ups. When their encounters start leading to victories on the ice, the two enemies agree to keep going, telling themselves it’s all for the team…even if their hearts begin to say otherwise.
The New Guy by Sarina Bowen
Hockey player Hudson “New Guy” Newgate knows not to get attached—especially after being traded so often. But when he meets athletic trainer Gavin, sparks fly. Both need to keep things professional—Hudson for his career, Gavin for his son. But the chemistry between them is undeniable, making staying apart impossible.
On the Ice by Amy Aislin
College hockey player Mitch Greyson’s busy schedule doesn’t stop him from flirting with NHL defenseman Alex Dean—his unexpected tutor. As sparks fly, both must weigh their hockey dreams against risking it all for love. Is a relationship worth jeopardizing their careers, or will they play it safe and let each other go?
Lucky Bounce by Cait Nary
Single dad and pro hockey player Spencer McLeod never expected his daughter’s teacher, Zeke, to be his biggest fan—or his greatest temptation. As school events lead to much more, can these two unlikely matches figure out how to make it work, or will they keep skating around their feelings?
Winging It by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James
When Gabe gets outed, his hockey career and confidence take a hit. Enter teammate Dante, whose carefree charm is impossible to resist. As Gabe grapples with his identity and Dante faces his own growing feelings, can they turn their friendship—and their team’s season—around before it all falls apart?
Game Misconduct by Ari Baran
Rivals Mike and Danny clash both on and off the ice. Mike, an undersized defenseman, and Danny, the league’s enforcer, refuse to back down—until their chemistry ignites into something more. To turn their enemies-to-lovers spark into something real, they’ll need to drop their defenses and risk it all.
Deke by Eden Finley
Ollie needs a fake boyfriend to get his family off his back about coming out. Lennon volunteers without realizing Ollie is a pro hockey player. Things get complicated when Lennon, a sports journalist, gets reassigned to cover hockey—and Ollie.
Down in Flames by Kate Meader
Hudson Grey, hockey’s rising star, wanted someone to help him lose his V-card. A random hookup with firefighter candidate, Declan, seemed perfect—until Hudson ghosted him. Now, a year later, Hudson is back, out and proud, and he wants Declan’s help to explore the gay dating scene. Sparks fly, and neither can resist a second chance.
Unwrapping the Truth by Victoria Denault
Noah’s been secretly obsessed with his brother’s best friend, Luke, ever since catching him with another guy. Now they’re teammates, and Noah can’t ignore his feelings anymore. He asks Luke to help him explore his attraction. Luke reluctantly agrees, but resisting feelings might be harder than they thought.
Rookie Mistake by Anna Zabo and L.A. Witt
Rookie forward Isaac Rivera idolizes defenseman Julien Landry, but when sparks fly, they become more than teammates. Isaac helps Julien find what he’s been missing: trust and connection. As their off-ice romance heats up, Julien’s past threatens to ruin everything, including the love he’s finally found.
I hope this list of gay hockey romance books adds some amazing reads to your TBR! Let me know in the comments which of these romances you’re most excited to read or if you have any favorites that I should add to the list. And if you’re in the mood for even more love stories—on or off the ice—be sure to check out the other blog posts below. There’s always more romance to discover!
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