A few weeks ago I shared some of my favourite MC Romances and today I thought it was time to share some of my favourite sports romances. This is probably the sub-genre that I’ve read the most in romance. There is a lot of sports romances in New Adult and that is what I read a lot before I moved into all romance. So over the years, I’ve read many books and series that include a sports romance. And today I’m sharing my favourites. 

I love sports romances! It’s one of my favourite sub-genres of romance. I can’t even really pinpoint why, but I just do. I do watch a lot of sports in my everyday life. It’s something I’ve grown up doing and that might be why I’m drawn to it. There was a time when I fell into ice hockey romances and could not get out, still can’t. So a lot of the romances here are ice hockey, but in reality, I love reading all types of sports romance. Anyway, here are some of my favourite sports romances. Like always these are in no order. 

The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years #1) by Sarina Bowen: I read this one nearly four years ago, and it still holds up to be one of my favourite romances ever! I just love so much about it. I love that it includes disability, friends to lovers and ice hockey. It’s such a good read and I could re-read it all the time. I also want to make a special mention of this whole series. If I could put every book on this list I would. 

Getting Lucky Number Seven (Taking Shots #1) by Cindi Madsen: I think this had to be one of the first sports romances that I read. It’s when I first started to read New Adult and just feel in love with it. While it does have a few problems overall, it’s such an enjoyable read. Plus, it’s best friends to something more.

Catching Jordan (Hundred Oaks #1) by Miranda Kenneally: While this one is classed as “young adult” –  I think this what drove me to read more sports romance. I first read this series back in 2013 and fell in love with everything. Each book in the series mostly includes some sort of sport and I love that each one is different. This one is fantastic and great for someone that reads YA but wants to slowly move into new adult and romance. 

Edge Series by Jennifer Comeaux: Every time I watch something to do with ice skating, I want to re-read this series. And I always have so much fun when I do. This whole series is just so great. It’s a great way to get into sports romances but it still feels like a general romance. If you love ice skating especially pairs, pick anything by Jennifer up. 

The Deal (Off-Campus #1) by Elle Kennedy: If you love sports romances and haven’t read this one – get on it. This series is just so much fun. This one features the trope of what I would call the unlikely couple and it’s fantastic. I love that we get to know not only the main protagonist but everyone else in their lives too. 

Him (Him #1) by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy: I’ve spoken about this one from time to time, but this M/M sports romance gets to me every time. I love the relationship between Jamie and Wesley so much. It’s friends to lovers, second chance and everything in between. I also love the fact that two of my favourite sports romances authors came together. 

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata: I just finished this one this morning and I had such a lovely time. It’s a very slow-burning romance, very slow. But I enjoyed seeing that for once. It’s a big book, but it didn’t feel like that for me. This is my second Mariana Zapata book and I think that I enjoyed this one more. 

Rookie Move (Brooklyn Bruisers #1) by Sarina Bowen: Of course there had to more Sarina Bowen on this list. I think this might be one of my favourite of hers. It’s a second chance romance that melted my heart. I adore Georgia and Leo together so much. Ah! 

Play On (Lewis Creek #1) by Michelle Smith: I haven’t spoken about this one in a while, but I have so much love for this book and the series. It’s such a fantastic sports romance that isn’t just about sports but so much more. This is another great one that boards young adult and new adult and I love it. It has this sweet and beautiful romance that melted me. 

 

And that is it for today’s post! Those are my favourite sports romances that I’ve read so far? What are yours? Do we share any that are the same? Do you have any recommendations?