Lizzy's Top Sports Romance Picks

Heated Rivalry

Based on Rachel Reid's bestselling Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry is now streaming in Australia on HBO Max and Sky in New Zealand. The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game. Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardise that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the...

The Deal

The Deal by Elle Kennedy is a captivating romance that follows Hannah Wells, who needs help to get the attention of her crush. She strikes a bargain with Garrett Graham, the college hockey star, who needs tutoring to stay on the team. As they spend more time together, their deal leads to unexpected feelings, challenging them both in ways they never anticipated.

In Her Own League

Liz Tomforde has brought you the best book boyfriends out there . . . Zanders.Ryan.Kai.Isaiah.Rio. But there's one man they've all looked up to... You first met him in Caught Up. He first met her in Play Along... Now, don't miss the completely standalone Windy City Series spin-off book, featuring:Emmett (Monty) Montgomery and Reese Remington

Deep End

A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Deep End follows Scarlett Vandermeer, a junior at Stanford and a dedicated student-athlete who specialises in platform diving. Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and recovering from the injury that nearly ended her career. She has no time for relationships – at least, that's what she tells herself. Enter Lukas Blomqvist, swim captain, world champion, and all-around aquatics golden boy. Lukas thrives on discipline, winning gold medals and breaking records with complete focus at every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips...

Consider Me

Consider Me by Becka Mack follows the story of Carter Beckett, a notorious NHL player, and Olivia Callaghan, a determined and independent woman. Their worlds collide, leading to a romantic entanglement fraught with personal growth, emotional hurdles, and the challenging balance between love and ambition.

Pucking Around

Pucking Around by Emily Rath is a modern romance novel that intertwines the passionate world of hockey with a heartfelt love story. It follows the journey of main characters navigating their personal and professional lives, filled with emotional tension, romance, and the challenges of balancing ambition and personal feelings. The narrative captures the intensity of sporting life alongside the intricacies of romantic relationships, all set in a captivating contemporary setting.

The Favourites

An epic love story that reimagines the tempestuous romance of Wuthering Heights in the sparkling, savage world of elite figure skating. Everyone thinks Heath Rocha was my first love. He wasn't. My first love was figure skating. She might not have a famous name, funding, or her family's support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating—and each other—to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and rollercoaster relationship. Until a shocking incident at the Olympic...

The Striker

The new must-read steamy sports romance from Ana Huang, the bestselling author of the Twisted and Kings of Sin series. She's the only woman he wants . . . and the only one he can't have. Asher Donovan is a living legend - the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world. But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they're forced to 'bond' during off-season cross-training. Surviving the summer shouldn't be hard . . . until Asher meets their new trainer. She's beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't take his mind off her. The only problem? She's his rival's sister - and completely...

Unbound

Paloma Blake is, at best, antagonistic. But beneath the hairspray, attitude, and promiscuity is a scared girl whose trauma runs deep. Still, the walls she's built are strong, ensuring everyone only sees Paloma's sexy fa ade. Everyone except for Bennett. Bennett Reiner, the carefully controlled, neurodivergent goalie, has his routines and sticks to them, which helps him keep a hold on his OCD compulsions and the crippling anxiety that comes with them. The quiet and meticulous Bennett sees everything, especially the girl beneath Paloma's ever-present masks. And he always has. Unbeknownst to their friends, Bennett and Paloma were each other's first real love, which ended in crippling heartbreak. Bennett still doesn't know what happened, and Paloma is determined to stay away from the comfort she used to find...

Pitcher Perfect

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms. Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream. He’s made it to the NHL, his best friend and teammate, and fellow “orgasm donor” is his roomie—and the women of Boston love them both. Life is sweet. That is, until he meets Skylar Paige, a Division 1 softball pitcher, the girl least likely to take anyone’s bull...and the one member of the opposite sex immune to his charms. Robbie might be dazzled by the badass pitcher, but Skylar pegs him as a filthy player and wants nothing to do with him. When he discovers she’s carrying...

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Rebel

No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, takes readers on a thrilling journey with Rebel, where love and danger collide on a nine-month cruise that will test everyone's limits. She's the only woman he wants, And the only one he can never touch again. Penna Carstairs, also known as Rebel, is a force to be reckoned with. Named FMX-treme Magazine's sexiest female athlete of the year, Penna is renowned for breaking rules and shattering gender barriers in the world of extreme sports. Her daring personality and enigmatic allure make her unforgettable, especially to one man who can't get her out of his mind. Dr. Cruz Delgado, the youngest professor on campus, is thrown into turmoil when he discovers that the mysterious woman he shared...

Long Shot

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan is a gripping tale of love and resilience set against the backdrop of the professional basketball world. The narrative centres on the intense connection between Iris, who finds herself in a complicated relationship with an NBA star, and August, a talented young player with dreams of his own. As their paths cross unexpectedly, they must navigate personal and professional challenges to find where their hearts truly belong.

Abby Offsides

Emily Henry meets Ted Lasso in this wickedly funny and deeply heartfelt football romance from a must-read new voice in the romance space. One new job. One star footballer. One rule: keep it professional. Abby McIntyre doesn't care about soccer—sorry, football. She only applied for the marketing job at Mersey FC to get away from her cheating fiancé in Boston. Now, she's in a new country with no social life and an Instagram feed full of men in tiny shorts. Enter Lachlan Ramsey—a world-famous footballer with killer abs and a delicious Scottish accent. Abby's sure that all footballers are players, but Lachlan takes her by surprise. He's kind, funny, and a great listener. And he's lonely, too. Abby isn't looking for love, though. She's still reeling from her...

Love in the Fast Lane

Get trackside for this steamy grumpy-sunshine F1 romance, perfect for readers of Lauren Asher and Simone Soltani. Love in the Fast Lane centres around Jack Garrett, the reigning world champion with a secret: he doesn't love Formula 1. Known for his cold-as-ice demeanour, behind the scenes, he's a man running out of reasons to race. Enter Kaya Beck, the team's new communications strategist and Jack's last chance to stay on the grid. Sponsors are nervous, headlines are ruthless, and Jack's behaviour is out of control. It's up to Kaya to keep him on track—literally and figuratively—if she wants to keep her own career intact. As Kaya gets to know Jack, she discovers there's more to the 'Jack Frost' persona than she originally thought. However, Kaya is hiding a...