Winter Sports Romance Books to Enjoy During the Olympics

Cozy Up with a Sports Romance for the Winter Olympics

As the Winter Olympics get underway, let’s talk about sports romance books that celebrate athletic passion. Hoopla has a delightful selection of winter-themed romances where competitive sports meet cozy love stories set against snowy backdrops.

Sports romance books are especially appealing during the Olympics because they highlight athletes pushing their limits while discovering love in unexpected places. Hoopla’s Winter Sports Romances collection turns Olympic viewing into a fully immersive winter experience.

What’s with All the Hockey Romance Books?

Romantic Hockey Reads are Available on Hoopla

Even if you don’t follow book trends as closely as we do (for obvious reasons), you might have noticed that there are lots of romance books about hockey. And we do mean a lot. Why are these ice-rink romances so hot? Hockey is a fast-paced game that’s often physically intense. It’s played in a cold arena, which offers lots of room for getting cozy and, well, warming up to one another.

Hockey’s Half the Story

Even if you’re somewhat lukewarm on the sport of hockey, but you like romance books, you might want to check these out (see what we did there?). Plus, in lots of these titles, one person is a hockey player and the other is not. You’ll read about ice skaters, snowboarders, and a few non-athletes who fall for a hockey player.

In fact, two books on this list don’t involve hockey at all: Like Snow We Fall by Ayla Dade features a snowboarder and a figure skater, and Her Best Friend’s Brother by Yahrah St. John sees a skier and social media influencer falling for each other.

LGBTQ+ Hockey Romances

The rink is big enough to welcome all sorts of couples! Lots of hockey romance books involve LGBTQ+ couples. The Best Parts of Him by Amy Aislin, Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid, and Wake Up, Nat & Darcy by Kate Cochrane are a few of the hockey romances featuring LGBTQ+ characters included in Hoopla’s Winter Sports Romances collection.

Icy Landscapes and Warm Emotions

Perseverance, trust, and the courage to take risks—these are elements of sports and of love. The Olympic spirit of determination and unity is woven throughout these titles, making them ideal reads for curling up between Olympic events.

Read Winter Sports Romance Books on Hoopla

With Hoopla, you can borrow and enjoy sports romance instantly, with no holds, waiting lists, or physical copies required. During figure skating finals, late-night hockey games, or the ever-popular luge, these love-on-ice stories add depth and emotion to the Olympic season.

The Thrill of the Olympics

Hoopla’s curated collection of sports romance books is a great way to discover heartfelt stories filled with passion, perseverance, and unforgettable winter love. Let the Games begin!