2025 Sports Romance Books: 17 Hot New Releases to Make Your Heart Race

My brother’s best friend is off-limits—and the worst roommate ever. Archer Holland is broody, gorgeous, and treats me like a nuisance. But after one late-night rescue, everything changes. We’re sharing more than just a wall now, and no matter how many rules he makes, I’m done pretending there’s nothing between us. Comeback is a steamy, slow-burn football romance full of angst, banter, and forbidden tension, with a guaranteed happily ever after.

Book three in the Holland Brothers series, it can be read as a standalone with all the swoon and spice you crave.

Cammie Lovelock has always crushed on campus hockey star Chase Lovett—from afar. He doesn’t even know she exists… until a dorm fire lands them as accidental hotel roommates. With only one bed, zero privacy, and a seriously embarrassing underwear incident, Cammie’s quiet life suddenly gets way more complicated. But as opposites collide, sparks fly in unexpected ways.

This standalone college hockey romance delivers awkward moments, hilarious tension, and swoony slow-burn vibes that just might lead to the best worst situation ever.

Anna Jones has one goal: finish college without falling for anyone—especially not star quarterback Drew Baylor. He’s confident, famous, and dangerously hot… and totally off-limits. Their rules are simple: no kissing, no sleepovers, no feelings. But after one explosive night, those lines blur fast. Drew’s used to winning—on the field and off—and now he’s set on proving to Anna that what they have is more than a fling.

With sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and heart, this steamy sports romance is a game neither of them expected to play.

Charlotte Kingston is juggling two identities—sorority sweetheart by day, thrill-seeking Charlie by night—and crushing it. Her secret? Flirty chats with two anonymous guys on a dating app. Turns out, they’re Will and Beckett, Briar U hockey stars with secrets of their own. Will’s under pressure from his congressman dad, and Beckett’s hiding heartbreak behind his charm. When the trio finally meets, sparks fly—but so do complications.

As lust deepens into something real, they’ll all have to face what they truly want…and what they’re willing to risk to get it.

When pro hockey player Sig Gauthier’s car dies, he stumbles into a swanky country club—and into Chloe Clifford, a champagne-stealing, free-spirited harpist who steals his heart with a single kiss. But their magical night turns awkward fast when Sig discovers Chloe is the daughter of his dad’s new fiancée. Now future stepsiblings, they agree to keep things platonic.

Sig offers to help Chloe find freedom from her controlling mother, but resisting their undeniable chemistry proves tougher than expected—especially when love was never supposed to be part of the plan.

Romance writer Gracie Parker hasn’t penned a hit since divorcing baseball star Noah Parker—her first love and biggest heartbreak. Now injured, blocked, and facing a brutal deadline, the last thing she needs is Noah moving into her rental next door. But he’s determined to make amends after his career collapse, and despite Gracie’s resistance, their spark is undeniable.

When a tempting offer forces them to collaborate, Gracie must choose: protect her heart or take a second chance at the love story she never finished.

When Olympic fencing champ Dante Hastings gets suspended for a very public outburst, he’s forced to clean up his image by coaching on a blockbuster film set—starring Reese Sinclair, his childhood celebrity crush. Reese is desperate to break out of her girl-next-door roles, but stunt work is not her strength. As late-night training sessions heat up, sparks fly between the bad boy athlete and Hollywood’s golden girl.

But their chemistry could cost them everything—unless they’re willing to rewrite the rules and risk it all for something real.

Hockey rookie Elias Westbrook is buckling under the pressure of fame, fans, and the media—he can’t even score his first goal without it making headlines. Aspiring ballerina Sage Beaumont needs a boost too, struggling to land a lead role without a big online following. A fake dating scheme offers the perfect solution for them both.

But as sparks fly and their rules start to blur, Sage and Elias must decide if their staged romance could be the real thing—or if it’s safer to keep their hearts off the line.

After a brutal breakup with her ex—and ex–best friend—physical therapist Hope Garcia is desperate to win the dating game in time for Friendsgiving. Her solution? Convince cocky, annoyingly charming pitcher Cade “Cowboy” Starr to be her dating coach. Cade’s focused on proving himself this season, but he can’t ignore Hope’s disaster-date distress. What starts as a secret deal soon spirals into something messier—and much steamier—than either planned.

With careers, reputations, and feelings on the line, Hope and Cade must decide if their fake coaching arrangement is just a wild pitch… or the real thing.

Evelyn was born to play field hockey—and to win. With her sights set on a Nationals title and a scholarship to her mom’s alma mater, she’s determined to dominate her final season. But Rosa Alvarez, the fierce new star on Evelyn’s rival team, throws everything off course. After a tense standoff, they agree to secretly train together, each helping the other improve.

As their rivalry shifts into something deeper, Evelyn must choose between the legacy she’s always chased and a future that might finally be hers alone—one that includes Rosa.

Lilah Graywood never imagined her summer would be spent in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 racing. When her best friend and secret boyfriend, Max, pivots their documentary company to film the Ignition Energy Drink Racing team, Lilah is furious—especially after Max blindsides her, ending their relationship and threatening her career. Enter Arthur Bianco, a charismatic F1 reserve driver. Together, they form a plan to take control of the documentary, seeking revenge and redemption.

As their fake relationship heats up, Lilah must confront the undeniable chemistry between them and the possibility of true love.

It was supposed to be one night—no names, no complications. But now? He’s everywhere. Flynn Holland, Lake City’s new hotshot pitcher, is the town’s golden boy, destined to end our team’s fifty-year championship drought. The problem? He’s the poster boy for my rival bookstore, and my daughter adores him. He’s maddeningly gorgeous, persistent, and pulling me into his spotlight.

I need him to stay away—before I do something I’ll regret. But every time he looks at me, I forget how to breathe.

Mia Neal is a champion overthinker, but she channels that energy into her podcast about Formula One, a sport she loves obsessively. Her salty takes on gorgeous Brit driver Xander Bishop have gone viral, making the podcast feel like her true calling. Then, Xander’s teammate invites Mia to the Miami Grand Prix to get into Xander’s head—though he’s not thrilled by her criticism.

What starts as tension turns into something undeniably hot, but Mia’s warning flags are up. This attraction is coming at her fast, and she’s not sure she’s ready.

Olivia arrives at Astor Hill, determined to craft the perfect college life—capturing the heart of star athlete Will Chapman, leading the newspaper, and staying close to her best friend, Lily. But a tragedy shatters her plans, leaving scars that still linger two years later. When Ben Cabot, the enigmatic basketball star with a notorious past, returns to campus, his presence sparks a dangerous attraction in Olivia.

Torn between her safe, predictable life and the allure of the unknown, she must confront her desires and make a choice that will change everything.

Abigail Hunt is ready for her big Hollywood break, transitioning from TV sidekick to dramatic actor. When her director suggests she shadow a struggling pro soccer team’s star player, Luke Wolfe, for research, she eagerly accepts. But a romance with the notorious, grumpy Luke wasn’t part of the plan. Their relationship sparks social media frenzy, only for Abigail to discover Luke’s been coerced into faking it for team publicity.

Furious, she plots her revenge with over-the-top dates and fashion-forward antics—never expecting Luke to keep up with her or, surprisingly, confess his love.

Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream—until he meets Skylar Paige, a tough-as-nails softball pitcher immune to his usual charm. Skylar thinks Robbie’s just another filthy player, and she’s focused on landing her brother’s best friend. Despite this, Robbie can’t resist helping her with her romantic quest, agreeing to be her fake boyfriend and love coach at a family wilderness competition.

As they grow closer through trust-building contests, their fake relationship starts to feel all too real, and the chemistry between them sizzles. But it’s all just pretend…right?

Dani returns to Minnesota for her senior year after her parents’ divorce, living with her grandfather. She’s ready to confront Alec, her childhood friend who disappeared after she moved away. But teenage Alec is no longer the sweet, nerdy boy she remembers—he’s a hockey star adored by fans. When an unexpected series of events forces them to fake a relationship, Dani and Alec reconnect, uncover family secrets, and face the unresolved feelings between them.

The truth behind Alec’s distance might be the biggest surprise of all.