23 New Sports Romance Books You Need To Read Now

With only a few months left in 2024, I am mostly busy reading fall-themed romances, but I also can’t resist a good spicy sports romance. If you’re like me and looking for new sports romance books to read, check out these 2024 releases! I’ve been wanting to read this genre. So far, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is my favorite—it has everything I love: steamy romance, great chemistry, and a fun sports setting. The characters are full of life, vibrant, and totally gorgeous. If you or your book club are searching for new sports romances from 2024 you’ll love this list. The best part is that these sports romance novels come with a variety of subgenres, including age gap, enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, and many more. 

23 New Sports Romance Releases

Daydream by Hannah Grace

Daydream is the third book in the Maple Hills Series. We follow Henry, a hockey team captain, who is struggling to keep up with a tough class. When he meets Halle, a bookish student who agrees to help him out, their lives get tangled together in ways neither expected. Much like Icebreaker, this is new romance book has everything you look for in a good story.

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Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly

For those who love spicy sports romance books, Wicked Serve is a must-read. Nikolai, a hockey player with a complicated past, transfers to a rival school and finds himself face-to-face with Isabelle, the girl he had a secret summer fling with. She’s determined to avoid him, but their chemistry is undeniable.

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Rally by Devney Perry

Sophie’s life takes a wild turn when she finds out she’s pregnant during her senior year of college. Enter Rush Ramsey, the charming quarterback who sweeps in to help. Their one unforgettable night has lasting consequences, and now they have to figure out how to navigate love, life, and parenthood.

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The Boyfriend Goal by Lauren Blakely

The Boyfriend Goal follows Josie, a good girl librarian, and Wesley, her brother’s hockey-playing teammate, in a steamy off-limits romance. Their undeniable chemistry turns a just friends deal into something much more as they break all the rules. Packed with flirty tension, heartfelt moments, and plenty of heat, this one sounds like a great book to add to your 2024 sports romance book list!

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Learning Curve by Max Monroe

Finn Hayes is a tough, brooding bad boy, and when he crosses paths with a sweet, innocent cheerleader, their worlds collide. This college romance is full of angst, fiery chemistry, and secrets that keep you turning the pages.

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Heavy Hitter by Katie Cotugno

For those who enjoy a blend of celebrity and sports romance, Heavy Hitter is would be a good one to check out. Lacey, an international pop star, and Jimmy, a baseball player past his prime, couldn’t be more different. But when their worlds collide, the chemistry is undeniable. This one’s got plenty of sizzling moments, humor, and the push-pull of two people trying to make it work against the odds.

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The Secret Hook-Up by Pippa Grant

The Secret Hook-Up follows Addie, a baseball coach, who reconnects with Duncan, a hockey player from her past. Their awkward reunion quickly turns into a fake relationship that draws plenty of attention. A perfect pick for fans of second-chance sports romance, especially those looking for a new 2024 release to add to their list.

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Fair Catch by C.E. Ricci

Kason, a football player, moves in with a strict, uptight roommate, and their clashing personalities lead to plenty of funny and heartwarming moments. As their friendship deepens, the slow-burn romance builds, full of laughs, tender scenes, and just the right amount of spice.

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Runaway Bride and Prejudice by Emma St. Clair

This is a fun, fast-paced read about a runaway bride and the bad boy hockey player who comes to her rescue. Van is the last guy who should get involved with the coach’s daughter, but when she’s left at the altar, he steps in to help. Their unexpected journey brings plenty of laughs and sweet moments.

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Settle the Score by Kris Ripper

Settle the Score is tells the story of redemption and second chances. When Des, an aspiring reporter, reunites with Orion, the soccer player whose career he inadvertently derailed, things get complicated. Trapped in a snowstorm, they’re forced to confront their past and figure out if there’s a future for them.

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Save the Game by J.J. Mulder

Save the Game is a slow-burn romance in which we meet Max. As a hockey player he is just trying to survive after a rough sophomore year. He’s focused on keeping a low profile and pushing down his past trauma, but that all changes when Luke, a confident baseball player, takes an interest in him. Luke’s easy-going nature clashes with Max’s reserved, quiet demeanor, but there’s something deeper between them.

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Hotshot by Lane Hayes

Hotshot is a new hockey romance release with small-town charm features many other tropes like age gap M/M and cowboy romance. Denny is the rookie hockey superstar everyone’s talking about, but his anxiety is through the roof. When he meets Hank, a sexy cowboy who’s great with horses—and people—Denny sees a chance to get his life back on track. Their arrangement is supposed to help Denny with his anxiety, but things heat up quickly between them.

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Fumbled Arrangement by S. Jones

Fumbled Arrangement is a spicy sports romance full of drama and humor. A wild night in Vegas leads to a surprise marriage between a football star Theo and the niece of his team’s owner, Natalie. Neither of them planned on staying married, but when circumstances force them to live together, things get interesting.

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Play Along by Liz Tomforde

In Play Along, Kennedy is the only woman on the staff of a pro sports team, and she’s determined to keep her head down and land her dream job. But when a wild night in Vegas leaves her married to the team’s shortstop, Isaiah, things get complicated. They agree to stay married for one season to protect Kennedy’s job, but Isaiah’s been crushing on her for years and is determined to show her they can be more than a PR stunt. This looks like a one of the feel-good sports romance books with a touch of marriage of convenience.

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The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey

The Au Pair Affair is a sweet and spicy sports rom-com where a grumpy, single dad hockey player falls for his daughter’s quirky new nanny. Tallulah is vibrant, broke, and studying to be a marine biologist, while Burgess is a jaded hockey veteran. As Tallulah helps his daughter and gets Burgess back into the dating scene, things start to change between them. This is a fun, feel-good read, perfect if you’re looking for good sports romance books in 2024.

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The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson

The Game Changer chronicles the story of Ian Chase who faces a messy public breakup and a PR nightmare. His teammate’s little sister, Delilah, might just be the unexpected solution he needs. She’s a TV baker who needs a boost in her ratings, and the two team up for some good press. What starts as a PR move quickly becomes something more, as Ian and Delilah’s chemistry sizzles on and off the screen.

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Fall with Me by Becka Mack

Fall with Me is the story of Jaxon, a hockey player known for his wild antics, and Lennon, a heartbroken woman on what was supposed to be her honeymoon, cross paths at a resort. What starts as a one-night stand turns into something more when they meet again in a professional setting—she’s the new team photographer. Neither of them is looking for anything serious, but when things strata to get intense Jaxon’s not ready to let her go.

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If You Want Me by Helena Hunting

If You Want Me is an age-gap, dad’s best friend hockey romance. Hollis has always kept his distance from Peggy, his best friend’s daughter, but seeing her in the office changes things. She’s grown into an ambitious, confident woman who knows exactly how to push his buttons. As they get to know each other, Hollis struggles to hold back, knowing she’s off-limits.

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Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

Set during a steamy summer in Greece, Let the Games Begin is a refreshing read in the new sports romance books category. Olivia is chasing her dream job at the Summer Games, while Zeke, a star runner, is focused on claiming his title as the fastest man in the world. This debut rom-com has themes of ambition and love.

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Lucky Score by Kenna King

Lucky Score is a spicy hockey romance mixes forced proximity with emotional depth. Brynn, a romance author battling writer’s block, ends up stuck in a beach house with hockey goalie Max as a hurricane hits. Max has kept his guard up for years, but Brynn’s charm starts breaking down his walls. As the storm rages outside, Max faces an even bigger storm inside—his growing feelings for Brynn, who may still have plans to reunite with her ex.

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Twincerely Yours by Eden Finley

Identical twins Emmett and Ben switch places constantly, but when Emmett ends up falling for Ben’s professor, things get messy. Jonah, the professor, can’t help but feel like something’s off, especially when he realizes the guy he’s falling for wasn’t his student at all. This sports- themed spicy romance is a fun read with a unique twist.

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The Game She Hates by Ella Marie

The Game She Hates brings together two people who couldn’t be more different. Zane, a hockey player with a tough past, and Pearl, a woman looking for faith and commitment, clash from the start. Pearl wants a real, lasting relationship, but Zane isn’t the guy for that—or is he? This charming Christian sports romance weaves themes of hope, healing, and love.

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Rowdy Hearts by Stephanie Julian

Rowdy Hearts is the story of Rowdy, a carefree captain of a chaotic hockey team, who is getting tired of the small-town life. That is, until Tressy, a big-city woman with a mysterious past, lands in his arms—literally. With her sweet daughter in tow, Tressy’s fiercely independent, but Rowdy’s determined to show her that she can trust him. This romance is all about finding love in unexpected places and embracing the chaos. If you love feel good sports romance books with small-town charm and heart, this one’s for you.

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