Ice Hockey Romance

Lainey Harper has never been a puck bunny. She wants nothing to do with hockey or hockey players – not after what she's been through. So why can't she resist Cooper Mead?

Portland's newest hockey star, Cooper, is all muscle and charisma. And he's Lainey's worst nightmare. Hooking up with him would bring back memories and risk the hard–earned anonymity she's sacrificed everything to protect.

When Lainey finally gives in to Cooper's sexy charm, the chemistry's intense – but so is the media exposure. And now Lainey's got even more to lose than her secret – she's got Cooper.

Playing to win means playing dirty… 

Holly Evans is intelligent, educated and crazy about sports – so how did she end up prancing about in a miniskirt and teasing her hair like some broadcasting bimbo? Of course, since she's already iced her journalistic integrity, Holly might as well indulge in a little fangirl lust for the ripped captain of Portland's hockey team. 

Luke Maguire sees right through Holly's bunny disguise, and he's ready to pull her into the locker room and strip it all off. Then Holly discovers someone on the team is profiting from a little over/under betting. Suddenly her lusting for Luke is going head–to–head with her reporting instincts. And if she's caught offside, there's no telling what the penalty will be…

Based on Rachel Reid's bestselling Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry is now streaming in Australia on HBO Max and Sky in New Zealand.

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.

Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.

Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that-definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him-except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other.

The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option...

Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game

Welcome to the ice!

Discover the addictive world of New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy - The Queen of Hockey Romance - and the book that started it all! Now with bonus scenes, Body Check is more story, more hockey, and more heat.

Read Body Check now for the perfect one-night-stand romance!

She thought one night would be enough...

After a childhood spent being dragged across the country by her hockey coach father, Hayden Houston is finally taking time to figure out her future. That future might still include her on-again, off-again boyfriend - but it definitely won't include the for-one-night-only stranger she just met at a bar. One night, no strings, no complications. That was the deal.

...but he never agreed to those terms

Hockey star Brody Croft did not get the memo about being temporary. Big, bold and relentlessly driven, he gives everything to the things that matter - and right now, that means his team and the woman who has been on his mind ever since she walked out his door. The two of them are good together. Really good. There's a connection he's never felt before, and he isn't about to let a game-fixing scandal - or the fact that her father owns his team - stand in the way.

Now Hayden has to decide whether the life she planned is really the one she wants - because Brody Croft is turning out to be so much more than she bargained for.

They have nothing in common - so why does Ryan feel most like himself with Fabian? Opposites attract in this steamy Game Changers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.

Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighbourhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.

Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified.

Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits - and the most amazing sex-Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good.

Game Changers series:
Book 1: Game Changer

Book 2: Heated Rivalry

Book 3: Tough Guy

Book 4: Common Goal

Book 5: Role Model

Book 6: The Long Game

Shane and Ilya's story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.

To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.

Ten years.

That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?

Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.

It's time for them to decide what's most important-hockey or love.

It's time to make a call.

Game Changers series:
Book 1: Game Changer

Book 2: Heated Rivalry

Book 3: Tough Guy

Book 4: Common Goal

Book 5: Role Model

Book 6: The Long Game

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's next Game Changers hockey romance sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager...

The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal... Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn't want to 'work on his online presence' with the team's peppy social media manager.

Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn't happy about the trade, but Harris doesn't give up on people easily. Even when he's developing a crush he's sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy's smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior... That's a man Harris couldn't turn his back on if he wanted to.

Suddenly, Troy's move to the new team feels like an opportunity - for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all.

Game Changers series:
Book 1: Game Changer

Book 2: Heated Rivalry

Book 3: Tough Guy

Book 4: Common Goal

Book 5: Role Model

Book 6: The Long Game

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series.

Common Goal

Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge-life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.

Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.

Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won't happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings.

Everything they both want is within reach... They just have to be brave enough to grab it.

Role Model

The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal... Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He doesn't want to be in the news anymore, and he definitely doesn't want to "work on his online presence" with the team's peppy social media manager.

Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn't happy about the trade-anyone could tell, frankly, as he doesn't exactly hide it well-but Harris doesn't give up on people easily. Even when he's developing a crush he's sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy's smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior, well... That's a man Harris couldn't turn his back on if he wanted to.

Suddenly, Troy's move to the new team feels like an opportunity-for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to surrender to their growing attraction. But indulging in each other behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all.

The Long Game

Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other for ten years and have kept it secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?

Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.

It's time for them to make the call and decide what's most important - hockey or love.

The book that started it all! New York Times bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.

New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.

Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon-and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent...but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.

Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can't afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public's image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott-but how much longer will he have to remain a secret?

Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game

A sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-teammates and former best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Heated Rivalry.

After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career - and his broken heart - far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.

Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam's not sure he'll ever win back Riley's trust after the way they left things - and the attention he's getting as a huge hockey star isn't exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles between them is undeniable, even now.

As Adam helps Riley navigate his grief, long-buried feelings start to resurface. But they'll have to square off with their complicated past if they're going to have a real shot at a new beginning.

Need more Rachel Reid?! Dive into her other hockey romance titles. . .

Standalones
Time to Shine
The Shots You Take

The Game Changers Series
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game

A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more in this spicy hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.

Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge - life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.

Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.

Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won't happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings.

Everything they want is within reach... They just have to be brave enough to grab it.

Game Changers series:
Book 1: Game Changer

Book 2: Heated Rivalry

Book 3: Tough Guy

Book 4: Common Goal

Book 5: Role Model

Book 6: The Long Game

Everyone's favourite hockey players are back! Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander continue the romance that began with viral sensation Heated Rivalry - now streaming on HBO Max in Australia and Sky in New Zealand - in the highly anticipated final book in New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's Game Changers series.

A line has been drawn - and the hockey world is divided.

For the first time in their professional hockey careers, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander have nothing to hide. For more than a decade, they kept their love a secret, but now they're out, married, and even playing on the same team. The support is incredible.

Most of the time.

They've gotten a lot of love from fans who are thrilled for them. But some people in the hockey world are still reeling from their relationship reveal, and the backlash - led by popular hockey podcast Top Shelf and the #TakeBackHockey movement - is getting louder.

Ilya and Shane are finally able to stand together in the light, the way they'd always wanted. And now they might be facing their biggest challenge yet.

Game Changers
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game

Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:

Time to Shine
The Shots You Take

From the New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry comes a sexy opposites-attract winter romance between a shy goaltender and his charming All-Star teammate.

For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong 'don't talk to me' vibes. The only player who doesn't seem to notice is Calgary's superstar young winger, Casey Hicks.

Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they've only interacted briefly in the past. He's endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can't relate to. They couldn't have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that's not a hotel room, and Casey has just bought a massive house-and hates being alone.

As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon's one-word answers. As friends, Landon starts to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon's time in Calgary is on.

Need more Rachel Reid?! Dive into her other hockey romance titles. . .

Standalones

• Time to Shine
• The Shots You Take

The Game Changers Series

• Book 1: Game Changer
• Book 2: Heated Rivalry
• Book 3: Tough Guy
• Book 4: Common Goal
• Book 5: Role Model
• Book 6: The Long Game

'Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.' - Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry

Two former hockey pros. One struggling team. And a battle of wills that might just turn two headstrong coaches from rivals into lovers...

Ryan 'Sully' Sullivan is a winner. So when the former hockey great accepts a job coaching the bottom rung Boston Beacons, he's ready to win it all - even if his new assistant coach isn't exactly his No.1 fan.

Eric Aronson's wins have always come with a well-earned reputation for trouble - and were never quite enough to bring home championships. When the new guy skates in and takes the job he's worked so hard for, he's not about to fall short again.

Tensions rise as, no matter what they do, the Beacons can't pull a W, and a heated argument between Sully and Eric over coaching tactics turns physical - only, not in any way they could have ever imagined.

That kiss changes everything. And suddenly, being able to find the back of the net isn't Sully and Eric's only challenge. It's figuring out who and what they are to each other. And what winning it all might actually mean.

Penalty Box

Book 1: Game Misconduct

Book 2: Delay Of Game

Book 3: Home Ice Advantage

Book 4: Goaltender Interference

'Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.' - Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry

Will two struggling hockey players grab their second chance at love, or will it slide right through their grasp?

Newly retired hockey star Aiden Campbell should be a man with no regrets. Instead he is consumed by them. When he runs into his ex in New York City ten years after they broke up, he'll have to confront his biggest regret of them all.

Montreal hockey captain Matt Safaryan never expected to see his old flame again. Now that he has, he can't forget what they had, no matter how badly Aiden hurt him. Which is why Matt finds himself on Aiden's doorstep late at night with only a deep want driving him.

One passionate night has them hooked all over again, but great sex was never the problem. Life after hockey has left Aiden adrift. Watching Matt push himself through chronic injuries isn't helping, but this time around they're determined to make this thing between them last. If only they can rebuild the trust they destroyed a decade ago.

Giving their relationship a second chance might cut sharper than a blade, but it may also end up being their best play ever.

Penalty Box

Book 1: Game Misconduct

Book 2: Delay Of Game

Book 3: Home Ice Advantage

Book 4: Goaltender Interference

'A bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.' - Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry

Two bitter rivals go head-to-head in this age-gap, enemies-to-lovers hockey romance.

Michael Sato is used to fighting.

An undersized defenseman, Mike had to be tough, clawing his way up from the minors by taking down one ferocious player at a time. No way is he going to lose his spot on the league roster, especially not by giving in to his attraction to a hot, infuriating rival.

Daniel Garcia is used to fighting, too.

Enforcer Danny is the biggest, meanest player on the ice. A target for anyone trying to make a name for themselves, he doesn't show weakness, nor is he going to risk his last season for a sexy rookie who nearly knocked him on his ass.

When their intense physical connection explodes outside of the rink, Mike and Danny learn they just might be able to build something real, but only if they can let down their guard - and their fists - long enough.

Penalty Box
Book 1: Game Misconduct

Book 2: Delay Of Game

Book 3: Home Ice Advantage

Book 4: Goaltender Interference

The first three of USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's scorching M/M hockey romances, now in one volume!

Game Changer

Pro hockey star Scott Hunter knows a good thing when he sees it. When a smoothie made by juice bar barista Kip Grady precedes Scott breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.

Kip knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never imagined being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon, nevermind touched everywhere. When it happens it's red-hot, incredible and frequent, but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. With playoff season approaching, the spotlight on Scott is suddenly brighter than ever. Kip is ready to go all-in with Scott - but how much longer will he have to remain a secret?

Heated Rivalry

Hockey is Shane Hollander's life. He's got a spotless reputation, and now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardise that - especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. He's the self-proclaimed king of the ice, and no one can beat him - except Shane. They've made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realises he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option...

Tough Guy

Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to the Toronto Guardians, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ Village. The last thing he expects to stumble upon in his new neighbourhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.

Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly, ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and it's clear the chemistry between them has only intensified.

Game Changers series
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game

'A bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.' - Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Game Misconduct.

Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals - and their own issues - in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.

Nate Singer is one of the good guys.

As team captain, Nate's whole deal is sticking to the playbook, supporting his team and keeping his own issues buried. Especially since the team is finally winning, due in no small part to his chemistry with one particular hotshot teammate.

Zach Reed has a bad boy reputation.

And it's cost him. Zach's past exploits landed him on the worst team in the league. But that also gave him the best friend he's ever had. For three years, his friendship with Nate has grown, making them an intimidating duo on the ice - and forming an intense bond off of it as well.

When the team hits a skid, Zach and Nate go out with one thing in mind: finding someone for a quick roll in the sheets to get back to their winning ways. Only they end up in each other's arms - and each other's heart.

And realise that could be exactly what they've always needed to win it all.

Penalty Box
Book 1: Game Misconduct

Book 2: Delay of Game

Book 3: Home Ice Advantage

Book 4: Goaltender Interference

Don’t miss NHL insider and #BookTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown’s steamy and superstitious hockey rom-com debut!

When Jaylen Jones doesn’t secure an NHL contract at the end of training camp, he worries his hockey career is over. But after an anonymous one-night stand on his last night in town, his luck turns around and a last-minute roster spot opens up on the Seattle Rainiers. Connecting his fortune to the girl he spent the night with, superstitious Jaylen is suddenly desperate to keep her around.

Aspiring tattoo artist Lucy isn’t so sure about the proposition to remain Jaylen’s lucky charm — she’s been called a lot of things in her life, but good luck has never been one of them. But stuck in a career slump, Lucy has everything to gain. Hoping for an apprenticeship at a tattoo parlour hasn’t offered her much stability, and Jaylen is willing to pay any price to get Lucy to agree...so maybe sending him a routine text message before each game won’t be too hard.

What starts as an agreement to trade favours — a good luck text for an appearance at a charity event, or well wishes in exchange for prime game tickets — quickly turns into sizzling chemistry that’s too delicious not to give in to. But Lucy’s been in too many situationships to even think about getting attached again, and Jaylen is clearly only with Lucy as long as it’s helping his career...neither of them expecting getting lucky could be so complicated.

'Lucky Bounce is a funny and charming hockey romance that I couldn't put down." - Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry

A MM sports romance featuring a single dad pro hockey player, a kindergarten teacher, and undeniable chemistry.

Ezekiel Boehm is no stranger to teaching kids with famous parents. But when the pro hockey player he's been thirsting after walks into the Rittenhouse Friends School gym hand-in-hand with a tiny kindergartener, he figures he must be hallucinating. Spencer McLeod is many things: Zeke's favourite winger on the Philadelphia Liberty, an absolute menace on the ice, and a reluctant but captivating postgame interviewee. But a dad? Apparently, he is.

Zeke can be chill about this. He can.

Surprisingly, the more time he spends with Spencer, the easier it becomes to connect. School volunteer events quickly turn into reserved seats at games, which soon evolve into something much deeper. And even though Zeke is entirely committed to ignoring Spencer's blush - and the way he looks in his grey sweatpants - he simply can't take his eyes off the athlete.

A romance between a teacher and a pro hockey star could never work. Or could it?