What could possibly make a steamy enemies-to-lovers or fake-dating romance more thrilling? Imagine if one of the protagonists is a semi-professional or professional athlete! The book world has been buzzing with sports romances, and with the Olympics in full swing you are probably in the mood for something sporty. To help you navigate this exciting sub-genre, here is a definitive list of our most-loved sports romances that are sure to get your heart racing.
Body Check by Elle Kennedy
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🏒A bad boy hockey player is exactly what she never wanted …🏒
After a childhood spent being dragged around the country by her hockey coach father, Hayden Houston intends to take some time to figure out her future. Whether that future will include her currently off-again boyfriend remains to be seen. What it certainly won’t include is the for-one-night-only guy she just met at a bar.
It seems hockey star Brody Croft did not get the memo about being temporary. Big, bold and driven, he’s dedicated in everything he does. Up till now, that’s been his team – the one owned by Hayden’s dad. But his night with Hayden has sparked something he didn’t expect. The two of them are good together. Really good. There’s a connection he’s never experienced before, one he knows they’d be wrong to ignore. Even with a game-fixing scandal testing both their loyalties – to teammates, to friends … to family.
Part of Hayden wants to turn tail and run. A complicated relationship with a bad boy hockey player is exactly what she never wanted. But when it comes to Brody, Hayden is realizing that people can be so much more than what they seem…
The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee
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It was never just a game…
Ava Williams has every reason to hate Grace Jones.
They were once thick as thieves and bowling rivals who pushed each other. Then they shared a kiss…and after that, nothing was ever the same.
But then Grace, bowling pro and local celeb, starts teaching at the same small-town high school as Ava. And Grace is handed the school’s new bowling team that Ava’s been trying to set up for years!
Now they’re expected to work together and lead the team to victory in six months. And with that, their rivalry is back…as is their undeniable attraction. So it’s just a matter of time before it explodes – one way or the other.
Unexpected Family For The Rebel Tycoon by Rachael Stewart
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From rebel to Mr Right Next Door?
Everyone’s heard of Matteo De Luca: tycoon, footballer and international thrill-seeker. Until an injury sees him permanently benched—and bored! So bored that when his neighbour’s kid drives off another nanny Matteo volunteers to step in, adding ‘manny’ to his CV. After unexpectedly becoming her nephew’s guardian, it’s clear Porsha’s defences are high. But as Matteo gets to know the woman beneath, a startlingly intense connection emerges… Could this be his biggest adventure yet?
The Bump In Their Forbidden Reunion by Amanda Cinelli
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Totally forbidden and scandalously pregnant!
Ex-racing car driver Grayson crashes Izzy’s fertility appointment to reveal to her his late best friend’s deceit before it’s too late. He always desired Izzy from afar, but being in her presence again unlocks something primal in Grayson. Knowing she feels it too compels the cynical billionaire to make a scandalous offer: he’ll give her the family she wants!
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