⛸️ A Perfectionist Figure Skater. A Carefree Hockey Captain. A Collision on the Ice.

Welcome to Maple Hills, where the rink is crowded, the winter is long, and a forced scheduling mistake is about to spark an absolute wildfire.

In Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, Anastasia Allen has spent her entire life training for a shot at Team USA. She’s a hyper-organized competitive figure skater who relies on strict schedules and absolute control. Enter Nate Hawkins. He’s the easygoing, brilliant captain of the university’s hockey team, whose only real stress is keeping his chaotic teammates in line.

• The Mix-Up? A massive facility blunder forces the hockey team and the figure skaters to share a single ice rink, throwing Anastasia's perfect schedule into utter chaos.

• The Rivalry? Anastasia decides she absolutely despises the arrogant hockey captain who is getting in her way. But Nate? He’s instantly captivated by the fierce, tiny figure skater who refuses to give him the time of day.

• The Deal? When Anastasia’s skating partner faces a sudden crisis, Nate steps off his own team's ice and onto hers. Forced to trust each other, their icy bickering quickly melts into a scorching, undeniable passion.

Bursting with hilarious banter, a massive found-family squad of chaotic athletes, and an incredibly healthy, swoon-worthy golden retriever hero, this book is pure comfort and joy.

Perfect for fans of: Rivals-to-lovers, forced proximity, sports romance, and heroes who will completely rearrange their entire lives just to see their girl smile.

📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:

The ultimate feel-good, spicy contemporary romance that took the book world by storm. It’s a gorgeous story about balance, trust, and realizing that sometimes the best things happen when you slip on the ice.

🏒 A Cynical Tutor. A Desperate Captain. A Deal You Can't Resist.

Welcome to Briar University, where a single fake date can ignite a real-life wildfire, and the ultimate ice hockey god is about to meet his match.

In The Deal by Elle Kennedy, Hannah Wells is smart, fiercely independent, and harboring a massive crush on a guy who doesn't even know she exists. She’s determined to get his attention, but her flirting skills are completely frozen. Enter Garrett Graham. He’s the arrogant, smooth-talking hockey captain who needs to pass one final exam to keep his professional dreams alive—and Hannah is the only one who can help him.

• The Agreement? Hannah agrees to tutor Garrett, and in exchange, he agrees to pretend to date her to make her crush jealous. Simple, right?

• The Chemistry? From late-night study sessions to banter-filled fake dates, the lines between what’s fake and what’s real begin to blur at lightning speed.

• The Secrets? Behind Hannah’s sharp wit and Garrett’s easy smiles are deep-rooted vulnerabilities, and as they drop their guards, they realize this "deal" might just change everything.

Bursting with laugh-out-loud humor, deep healing, an incredible friend group, and an unforgettable romance, this is the ultimate blueprint for the fake-dating trope.

Perfect for fans of: Fake-dating, sports romance, grumpy-meets-sunshine, and heroes who will completely change their ways for the right girl.

📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:

The ultimate comfort book for anyone who loves sports romance. It is witty, addictive, incredibly spicy, and features a love story that will make you smile from ear to ear.

⏳ A Magical Apartment. A Seven-Year Gap. A Love Against All Odds.

Welcome to a world where love doesn't care about clocks, calendar pages, or the rules of linear time.

In The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, Clementine West is a hard-working book publicist who has officially given up on the idea of romance. She has a strict five-year plan, a busy New York life, and a heart safely locked away after losing her beloved aunt. But her aunt left her one final, extraordinary gift: a whimsical, sunlit apartment with a very peculiar habit of slipping through time.

• The Stranger? When Clementine walks into her kitchen one evening, she doesn't find her quiet sanctuary—she finds a charming, messy-haired chef standing there.

• The Slip? The apartment has traveled seven years into the past. The man cooking in her kitchen is Iwan, a passionate young chef who hasn't yet found his big break, living in the apartment when her aunt still owned it.

• The Dilemma? Across a kitchen counter separated by a seven-year gap, Clementine and Iwan form a breathtaking connection. But the apartment only slips for so long. Clementine knows how Iwan's future turns out in her present day, and trying to love someone across time might just be the most beautifully reckless thing she's ever done.

Bursting with Ashley Poston's signature whimsical wit, gorgeous prose, and an incredibly moving exploration of grief and finding your joy, this book is an absolute masterpiece of magical realism.

Perfect for fans of: The Lake House, One Day, cozy magical realism, and romances that completely heal your soul.

📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:

The ultimate comfort read for anyone who believes in fate, second chances, and the magic of the right person at the wrong time. Prepare to fall completely in love with Clementine and Iwan's story.

🏒 A Grumpy Single-Dad Coach. An Unapologetic Bar Owner. A High-Stakes Game on and off the Ice.

Welcome to Vancouver, where the hockey season is brutal, the team dynamics are electric, and falling for your boss might just be the boldest play of your life.

In The Wild Card by Stephanie Archer, Jordan Hathaway has built a fierce, independent life behind the bar at the Filthy Flamingo—the favorite watering hole of the Vancouver Storm. She wants nothing to do with her estranged father, the team's owner. But when he threatens to sell the franchise and put her found-family's jobs on the line, Jordan is forced into a sudden front-office role to help save the team.

The biggest catch? She has to report directly to head coach Tate Ward.

• The Coach? Tate Ward is a former NHL superstar turned elite head coach, a fiercely devoted single dad to his young daughter, Bea, and a man who is admired by everyone—except Jordan.
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• The Friction? Jordan thinks Tate is rigid and arrogant; Tate thinks Jordan is a guarded spitfire who wants nothing to do with him. But when Jordan ends up staying in his guesthouse, forced proximity turns their professional standoff into a battle against temptation.
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• The Play? Beneath Tate’s authoritative exterior is a protective, deeply caring man who will fiercely defend her against anyone who doubts her. As Jordan bonds with his daughter and proves her hockey instincts are razor-sharp, the line between boss and employee completely shatters.
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Bursting with workplace tension, laugh-out-loud banter, a swoon-worthy single dad hero, and a slow-burn romance with a massive heart, this hockey romance hits the back of the net.

Perfect for fans of: Single-dad hockey heroes, boss/employee forbidden romance, forced proximity, and found-family sports teams.

📚 Why your bookshelf needs this:

The ultimate feel-good, spicy sports romance escape. It is an emotional, funny story about family reconciliation, healing from past wounds, and letting down your guard for a love worth playing for.