Not only do these sports romance books feature sexy football players from the Chicago Stars team but they are so well written. the sports romance trope and enemies to lover trope are two of my absolute FAVOURITE romance tropes, and since im a swimmer, theyre super fun to read!! Hey, have you read Rebecca Jenshaks Smart Jocks series? Blending my love of romance books with sports is just icing on the cake, especially when I read what I consider to be one of the best sports romance books. It could be a lose-lose if she becomes the sexy players next conquest. (Goodreads), Amanda Diehls 100 Must Read Sports Romances, 8 Books That Fictionalize Real Historical Figures, 20 Must-Read Horror Books That Deserve Adaptations, 8 Fun and Festive Christmas Murder Mystery Books, The Best Dark Academia, According to Goodreads. thanks for all these great recs!! I love reading about athletes in various sports in my romance books. This is another of my re-reads and one of my most favorite rom-coms. I have read very few sports romance. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So many amazing books! Theres something so endearing about them and the team banter and friendship dynamics we get are brilliant. His story is a must read, though youll love all of these football romance books in the Game On series. 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Be sure to like my Facebook page and follow me on Pinterest so you can stay in the know of all the latest when it comes to romance books. BOOK REVIEW: Well Played by Jen DeLuca / sweet, cute and fun! And I hope there will be so many more to come . The Hard Count was one that pleasantly surprised me with its layers of depth. Helena Huntings Pucked series is an all-time favorite sports romance series for me and is the series that made me first fall in love with this authors work. With the notice that Harlequin will be ending that line come the end of 2018, well have to see if authors looking to publish novels about basketball players and their coaches end up with new publishing homes or go the self-publishing route. But then her boss hires Christian to make a publicity film about Elise, and suddenly theyre in each others space. , Right? The pair have their own goals and need to focus on them, but they also cant keep their eyesand handsoff each other. Sometimes they are people involved in management of professional basketball, other times, theyre about college students getting ready to go pro. I love so many of these sports romances!! For now, we can enjoy these and create our own stories as we watch some of the most beautiful men in America compete for that championship trophy. All of the books in this series are totally worth reading. One of my all-time favorite book boyfriends is Jason from The Lineup because he is just all-around perfect. I played basketball and volleyball and would always watch football on Sundays with my Dad growing up. Does Barbara dare throw convention to the wind and enjoy her very own boy toy? (Goodreads), The Player Next Door, Kathy Lyons (who is also Jade Lee! Elise is focused solely on becoming the NBAs first female general manager. I adore the Harris brothers who all play football aka soccer! whoops. What really makes this already catnippy story complete is that it features a hot rock star who likes to be tied up. You must have a goodreads account to vote. Sparks fly between a roller derby girl and her colleges basketball golden boy in this campus romance. Hi, Im Corina. But well see what happens as we move forward. BOOK REVIEW: Well Played by Jen DeLuca / sweet, cute and fun! Lucky for you, many of these romance books are available through Kindle Unlimited . H. Hockey romances are some of the BEST :D, and you need to give Hard Count a try, it was so different, with depth and focus on the play. Great recs. While Riley is ecstatic for this job straight out of college, his personal life is in shambles when his long-term, live-in boyfriend, Jacob, cheats on him and subsequently moves in with another man. Garrett from the Deal still sets the standards for men haha. by. Youll notice that two of these are Kimani romances. And a budding domme who is not averse to the idea. Then Mike meets Tori Williams, his cute, quirky new neighbor who seems hell bent on refurbishing her death trap of a house on her own. I love dirty talkers and happily-ever-afters, and I help romance book lovers like me find the best books worth reading. Its time for the NBA Finals, and there are definitely some romance-worthy heroes gaming for the big one. The Brown Eyed Bookworm blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. His rags-to-riches story takes hold of Natalies heart and his first electric touch ignites an irresistible desire. Read these then also check out my list of best baseball romance books. I do not typically read a lot of romance or sports romance BUT I have to stop and say you have such detailed and brilliant posts. Sure, we can all agree that #relationshipgoals lives with that First Family of Basketball, the Currys, but since their story has already been told, lets cheer on some fictional folks bouncing the ball for the win. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. If youve seen Amanda Diehls 100 Must Read Sports Romances list, you might be familiar with a couple of these titles, but I tried to find some other ones for you. If you love great jocks and fabulous women all mixed with laugh out loud moments and moments that will tug on all of your heart strings, these baseball sports romance books are for you. I adore sports romances. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. All books reviewed on this blog were either purchased by me, borrowed from the public library or received for review from publishers and authors. So if youre a fan of sports romance, you cant go wrong with these amazing books. Youre welcome!!! This is obviously not an exhaustive list, but when it comes to sports romances, basketball is surprisingly low on the list. The Player and the Pixie is so good it made my best romance novels list because I love the story set up. I honestly cant get enough of this trope we NEED MORE!!! Ive always been a sports gal. His rags-to-riches story takes hold of Natalies heart and his first electric touch ignites an irresistible desire. I didnt even know there were so many different ones. Are you taking advantage of this opportunity? Thats one that came to my mind for basketball. Also check out my best hockey romance books list. When it comes to the sports romance books, I dont discriminate. This content contains affiliate links. She Reads Romance Books helps romance book lovers find their next book boyfriend because life is better with a love story. list created August 22nd, 2014 After this series youll also want to check out her All In hockey romance series as well! WOW Corina what a list, my goodness! Whos your favorite basketball-playing hero? THE BOOKS THAT GET ME OUT OF A READING SLUMP, BRIDGERTON: 11 BOOKS TO READ AFTER WATCHING THE SHOW, VIRGIN RIVER: BOOKS TO READ AFTER WATCHING THE SHOW. As an athlete who played throughout high school and also in college, I understand the dedication, hard work and sacrifices that are required to play at a high level. I dont know or remember reading if Katy Evans has personal experience with this disorder or if she just researched the heck out of it, but I thought it was such a rare look into this mental health disorder and I found the book so fascinating. I receive no compensation for the books I review. Cosway and Penny Reid and boy do they write some creative stories surrounding the rugby boys who play in Ireland. We are just two books into this water polo sports romance series so far as of this initial writing and its so good! I can hopefully try them at some point. All day. And things are getting hotter. Ever. Read my story About | Shop | Quizzes | Book Blogging | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Disclaimer. The supposed playboy of rugby, who in reality is actually terrible in the sack, gets lessons to improve his skills by the sister of a teammate who hes on less than great terms with. Let me just say that Sara Ney paints one heck of a picture when it comes to hot college wrestlers in their singlet get ups. Ice Hockey is my go-to and I can always count of Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy to deliver the goods. Meghan Quinn is one of my favorite authors because she brings such hilarious humor to her stories along with characters I absolutely adore. When she falls from her roof and into his arms, Mike knows hes just caught a whole heap of trouble. (Goodreads), Jaclyn Jones is set on rebuilding the Brooklyn Monarchs, the NBA team her grandfather founded with his friends. When she falls from her roof and into his arms, Mike knows hes just caught a whole heap of trouble. (Goodreads), Jaclyn Jones is set on rebuilding the Brooklyn Monarchs, the NBA team her grandfather founded with his friends. Burton doesnt disappoint with these sports romance books plus the bedroom scenes are super hot. If you like your boys in the NBA, check out these basketball sports romance books! The Deal is definitely one of my favorite sports novels. BOOK REVIEW: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria / cute, sweet and steamy, BOOK REVIEW: Ryans Bed by Tijan / probably the BEST Tijan book so far. Ill have to check out the two in your hockey romances section that I havent read because they are in good company! All day. Its that time again! When all-star Thea meets rock star Keaton, sparks immediately fly. I never knew I would enjoy sports until I read sports romance novels. Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang / magical, whimsical and altogether different . Why else would he hire a retired NBA player with no coaching experience to lead the team? (Goodreads), Life coach Natalie Kenyon helps her famous clients achieve happiness and lasting intimacy in their personal lives. These books follow the four Kincaid sisters who are all sports agents working for the family agency. Every day. Plus, you get extra footballer stories with other members of their soccer teams in Payback and Blindsided as well as the teams lawyer in Replay which are equally fantastic. Either way, these lovers are all you need to supplement your basketball-watching fantasies. Who knew! I have a list of my most favorite Mariana Zapata novels right here. Learn how your comment data is processed. I love the writing duo of L.H. But the pro level I cant even imagine the pressure as well as the amazing pride that goes along with this type of success in sports. Lets just say A LOT. Its honestly hard to pick a favorite from this series, but This Heart of Mine may take the prize. His name is Michael Stevens, he is a basketball millionaire, hes little more than half her age and he wants to spend the night! Tagged With: Romance Books, SPORTS ROMANCES, Ive not really read any sports romances but it is something Ive been meaning to give them a try, oh its one of my favorites and there are so many out there, you might just find the right one to start out with . ), NBA star Mike Giamaria doesnt mix basketball with love. Ever. That makes me happy! Not only does it feature a fantastic boxer but it also focuses on a mental health issue as the boxer has bipolar disorder. Are you a fan of sports romance books? Lover of books, sushi, and California. Rumor is hes a virgin, but one dare may change that fact. If youre looking for fantastic sports romance books that focus on sports agents then look no further than the Play Hard series by K. Bromberg. And things are getting hotter. Are you partial to a particular sport or a lover of all athletes? Are you a fan of sports romance books? Ping pong may be pushing it, but hey, if Meghan Quinn or another of my favorite romance book authors wrote a ping pong sports romance book Id probably read it! And Christian learned long ago that being a work-a-holicor being with oneis a recipe for disaster. (Goodreads). I have a soft spot for the silent, strong type like NFL center, Ethan Dexter. Blogger. Go on and read them and picture them filling out that wrestling singlets! Theres a common family story thats weaved within the Harris Brothers sports romance series although each can be read as a standalone. Introvert. Youll just have to check out this must read book (or my review) to understand why! Plus, she won a RITA award in 2019 for Long Shot so you know that its going to be a good one. And I hope youll find some to enjoy! Youll want to jump on this sports romance book series for sure. Not only do these books have amazing women at the helm but they have such wonderful storylines that feature male athletes in a variety of sports including hockey, soccer, football and baseball. His name is Michael Stevens, he is a basketball millionaire, hes little more than half her age and he wants to spend the night! Whether youre a fan of baseball, football, hockey or more, youll find a sports romance book to read in almost every sport! Thank you so much for the recommendations. I cant believe how many hockey romance books Ive read! HA! Ive also had the HARD COUNT on my kindle for a hundred years. From there the series continues with football and baseball romance books with a bit of hockey, race car driving and surfing mixed in. Thank you for signing up! Who knew this was such a popular sport to write about but my favorite authors like Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy, Sawyer Bennett and Odette Stone have all written amazing hockey romance books that Ive devoured over and over. But pro-basketball all-star Derek Lansing isnt so easy to pin down. I especially love hockey! Its fantastic and one of the best of the relationship coach trope books. Make sure you dont miss a single book list or review by joining my email list, and Ill also give you my list of Top 10 Romance Book Boyfriends! Ive read most of these, but I found some I havent yet. <3<3. Not only seeing a glimpse into their athletic world the interaction with teammates, the game day focus, the training but also how they juggle love. ), NBA star Mike Giamaria doesnt mix basketball with love. The Hard Count really surprised me, like you said it had depth. The problem is that at work, there are even more distractions, like promising new player Mike Simpson. (Goodreads). But jealousy has made her parter, the nephew of one of the franchises co-founders, just as focused on destroying the team. Keep an eye on your inbox. City dweller. I have not, and will check them out. But then her boss hires Christian to make a publicity film about Elise, and suddenly theyre in each others space. One of the first romance book series that I devoured was the Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Phillips also brings the best humor to her books which made these unforgettable and recommendations worth reading. I know thats the case with Kennedy Ryans other baller books in this sports romance book series too. These boys juggle water polo practice, school and some times some heavy personal baggage to work through. It could be a lose-lose if she becomes the sexy players next conquest. (Goodreads), How to Reprimand Your Rock Star, Mina Vaughn. I have to say that Ive only read one basketball book, surprisingly, but it wont be my last because Hook Shot was not only so well written but it was also very poignant in the subject matter that it explored. , If you like this trope, Im sure youll find some youll love . Many of these books are in a series but each can easily be read as a standalone. The Deal With Love, Jamie Wesley (youve heard me talk about her Tell Me Something Good) (Its actually the third book, following Slamdunked by Love, but that plot! Love this post! *Disclosure: I participate in the Amazon Affiliates program so if you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Let me know in the comments below! I adore that book. Why else would he hire a retired NBA player with no coaching experience to lead the team? (Goodreads), Life coach Natalie Kenyon helps her famous clients achieve happiness and lasting intimacy in their personal lives. So many great recommendations! Fate has one last zinger in store for Barbara Allen. But pro-basketball all-star Derek Lansing isnt so easy to pin down. For this sports romance book list, I picked out my favorite romance books by sport. ALSO she is one of my favorite Kindle Unlimited authors. But jealousy has made her parter, the nephew of one of the franchises co-founders, just as focused on destroying the team. lol thank you!!! Rileys life changes dramatically when his college internship at the Orlando Magic professional basketball franchise turns to a permanent, full-time job in the press department. Every day. Sign up for Kissing Books to receive news, book recommendations, and more for residents of Romancelandia. My favorite boxing sports romance book hands down is REAL by Katy Evans. Im always looking for new authors to read. Im an all sports loving girl, so Ill read hockey romance books, football romance books, soccer romance books, baseball romance books, basketball romance books, wrestling romance books, rugby romance books, water polo romance books, race car driving romance books you name it! Kristen Callihan follows four football players in this sports romance book series that starts in college and moves into the NFL. I loved all of these books but The Game Plan may be my favorite. Then Mike meets Tori Williams, his cute, quirky new neighbor who seems hell bent on refurbishing her death trap of a house on her own. Theyre not all about pro ballers, but they are about people involved in the sport. I loved following the teammates through the series but it is also the heroines of these novels and the laugh out loud moments that really make these books shine. Let me know in the comments below! P. Dangelico pens these gems with her usual brilliance about the boys of the Malibu University water polo team. And Christian learned long ago that being a work-a-holicor being with oneis a recipe for disaster. (Goodreads), Fate has one last zinger in store for Barbara Allen. I dont even watch sports, but give me a sports romance and Im all over it . Hot dang the guys of the Iowa wrestling team are a bit cocky, a bit horny and what some may call douchebags, BUT they actually turn out pretty great in these awesome, new adult sports romance books. Im bookmarking this post! Ive been reading romance for so many years, I have such a big catalogue of books to choose from, so many favorites, they make for great pick me up novels. To get over it, Riley throws himself into his work. Tanner may inch out as my favorite but each of the Harris brothers have an awesome story to share with Amy Daws signature witty banter that I cant get enough of. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Who knew! Discover the best sports romance books to read in this epic book list. Of course there is more to the sports world than just the athletes theres the sports agents as well! I have read some of these, Im curious about the rest. We first meet these baseball boys in college and follow them into the major leagues. With Kindle Unlimited you can read as many romance books as you want at the click of a button. But telling it to you straight, youre going to want to read them all! March 2020 Romance Book Reading Challenge, Book Review: The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart. , Jamie Wesley (youve heard me talk about her, ) (Its actually the third book, following, When filmmaker Christian Monroe runs into fieryand frustratingElise Templeton at a party, the night quickly becomes the hottest one-night stand of their lives. I think Jaci Burton is one of my most read authors and she gets that distinction in part due to her Play by Play sports romance series which I devoured when I first fell for romance books. Does Barbara dare throw convention to the wind and enjoy her very own boy toy? (Goodreads), , Kathy Lyons (who is also Jade Lee! Reader. Who knew you could find romance books about water polo players? ), When filmmaker Christian Monroe runs into fieryand frustratingElise Templeton at a party, the night quickly becomes the hottest one-night stand of their lives. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Aspiring photographer. If you are a lover of sports romance books, I highly recommend adding these books to your TBR pile! The series starts off following a family of three siblings one footballer, one baseball player, and a sister who falls for a hockey player. Bookstagrammer. Which is your favorite? Elise is focused solely on becoming the NBAs first female general manager.