#hockey books

[thesameoldstreets]

Did you know my new book CALL IT HOME comes out soon?

It's about two hockey players who couldn't be more different but end up being the exact kind of person the other needs in his life right now. (And they are roommates.)

You can pre-order it on Amazon and on Kobo! Paperbacks will be available closer to the pub date.

Pre-order links | Book announcement | Goodreads

[st-louis]

okay: some hockey book recommendations for my anon

these are a few, some are probably obvious, some maybe not.

all of kristi allain’s theses

jean beliveau, my life in hockey

john branch, boy on ice: the life and death of derek boogaard

craig custance, behind the bench: inside the minds of hockey’s greatest coaches

justin davis, conflicted scars: an average player’s journey to the nhl

both of ken dryden’s books

james duthie, beauties

jenny ellison et al, hockey: challenging canada’s game – au-delà du sport national

greg gilhooly, i am nobody: confronting the sexually abusive coach who stole my life

chrys goyens, lions in winter

everything jack han has ever written (his hockey tactics books are on gumroad)

stephen hardy and andrew holman, hockey: a global history

dick irvin, in the crease: goaltenders look at life in the nhl

mike johnston & ryan walter, hockey plays and strategies

gare joyce, future greats and heartbreaks: a year undercover in the secret world of nhl scouts

stephen laroche, changing the game: a history of nhl expansion

gary mason, guardians: the secret life of goalies in the nhl

all of cheryl macdonald’s theses

cheryl macdonald, overcoming the neutral zone trap

michael robidoux, men at play: a working understanding of professional hockey

michael robidoux, stickhandling through the margins: first nations hockey in canada

laura robinson, crossing the line: violence and sexual assault in canada's national sport

fred sasakamoose, call me indian

dave schultz, the hammer: confessions of a hockey enforcer

ryan stimson, tape to space

ed willes, the rebel league: the short and unruly life of the world hockey association

[guy60660]

Detroit Redwings | Hockey Books

[franticvampirereads]

Icebreaker is one of the best books I think I’ve ever read. I know I say that a lot, but this really is one of the best. If you want a book that will have you on your knees and sobbing over hockey of all things, this is the book that will do it. I think I cried over this book three separate times? It’s just that good and I just want to scream about it into the void!

I loved everything about this book. From Mickey’s depression and coming out as bisexual to his family, to Mickey making real friends for the first time and having a crush that gets reciprocated. All of it was just so well done. And the fact that I absolutely adored all of the side characters just as much as I loved Mickey? I think that says a lot about the thought and care that went into crafting this story. I could read about Mickey and Jaysen and the rest of the Royals team endlessly. Anyway, this is one of my favorite books of the year. Icebreaker is getting a solid five stars, and if I could give it more I definitely would!

[bbpuckdrop]

book review: thrown off the ice by taylor fitzpatrick

OHHHHH BOY OH HOLY SHIT THIS FUCKING BOOK 15/5 STARS YOU OWN MY HEART NOW

okay so I was not planning to do any actual book reviews on this blog but this one really merits it. more detail under the cut but as a preview: PCS/resulting health issues, hockey romance, my heart was absolutely torn to shreds

Thrown Off the Ice by Taylor Fitzpatrick follows Liam and Mike. They're on the same team, but Liam is a rookie and Mike is a 30 year old enforcer. Their romance starts reluctant and hot and everything you'd expect from a forbidden contemporary romance that you have to keep hidden. Liam is high-energy and likes to push buttons. Mike likes his routine the way it is. Liam is a rising star. Mike is a traditional enforcer and that includes the physical repercussions that come with that role.

I won't go further into dynamic and plot but happy to discuss any potential CW/TW over messages.

holllllyyyyy shit this book just tore my heart out of my body and crumpled it up. I went through a whole travel pack of tissues and a few more. I still loved it so much. It may be hard for me to watch hockey quite the same way after reading this. Tore into me even more after rereading the dedication. Made me think a bit more about people like NolPat and Sid's post winter classic concussion (and so many others tbh. and my own sister.)

This book is part of a larger universe with many different reading orders but this the order I've gone in so far:

You Could Make a Life (published as an ebook on web retailers or available directly from the author in the uncut version [the one i read] here)

Giving In to the Influence (published here on Ao3)

Follow the North Star (published here on Ao3) (this ties in quite heavily with Thrown Off the Ice)

Vinny Gets a Life (published here on Ao3)

Thrown off the Ice (published as an ebook on web retailers or available here directly with a bunch of shorts included)

there are still so many stories in this universe but this is as far as I've gotten so far. if you search "you could make a life reading order" you'll probably get some answers about other ways you can take it

[littlefoxandthearcher]

Posting my own fanart challenge:

Day 3: Russ and Aurora sketch!!! I’m positive Aurora had a brat summer (iykyk)

bc I just reread Wildfire after reading Day Dream (about to draw Henry next hehe)

[laurasjoys]

obsessed with this book

[anasthesiaemporium]

does anyone have any hockey romance recommendations that are like hockey books with romance subplots or have a similar quality to Red White and Royal Blue?

[doc-pickles]

who’s also dived deep into hockey romance lately? would love to start a chat with people who have also been DEVOURING hockey romance like me!!

[offsidenewsco]

"It will not only change the way you look at the NHL, but also the way you look at all contact sports and how they’re governed."

Rick Westhead's tragic and enlightening record of one former player's story will stick with you.

Read our review here.

[carnagechicken]

Ok, so I've read my first hockey romance book.

The book is 'Time to Shine' by Rachel Reid and I.....loved it!

Maybe it's because the author is a longtime hockey fan but I felt that it was pretty accurate (take that with a grain of salt, I'm a new hockey fan and haven't learned it all yet) and there was lots I liked about it!

I'm gonna try to keep my bullet points from revealing *too* much but sorry in advance in case I fail that.

>One of the main characters is a tall backup goalie (Landon) and he's appropriately weird!

>it wasn't a huge angst fest, which I personally found really enjoyable

>anal sex wasn't the 'main event,' it wasn't treated like the relationship was lacking because they didn't have it

>it was a very 'intimacy in the form of loving each others company above everything' romance, which was sweet

>in my opinion the goalie was giving demisexual (speaking as one myself, I felt that his inner voices when he was basically like "I don't know everything about my sexuality and who I'm attracted to but I kinda don't care enough to really figure it out" was *so* true to how I feel)

>the other main character is Casey, a bisexual, possibly adhd, extroverted, sunshiney, short boy who's the star winger (and he's a delight)

>there was NO casual misogyny

>the story was more about the character development, so no long scenes about playing hockey. Which I thought was a good thing, because sports don't really translate to the written word very well

>actually, I'm not done with the whole demi-goalie thing. He doesn't get when people are instantly ready to have sex with someone they just met. His attraction to people happens only *after* he gets to know them. Zero awareness when people are flirting with him because it doesn't seem to cross his mind that oh yeah some people just want sex right away. His sex drive is up and down, and being aroused is a bit of a "oh this is a notable occasion" thing (unlike Casey, who seems to live in a constant state of kinda horny). Anyway, he never gives himself a label, cause I think it's a bit of a "I like what I like without needing to put it in a category and that's good enough for me", but I *do* think that demisexual would fit. (Seriously, I felt that my experiences with attraction and crushes was perfectly represented in this book, right down to his "I know I'm attracted to men, not sure one way or another about women" like, that's me!! I'm like that!!)

>have I mentioned yet how supportive Casey is of Landon's boundaries? Cause he's like, super respectful of that shit

>I think there was an appropriate amount of them finding each other hot in their gear

>this author really understands when a guy is considered old in hockey years (not the main characters tho)

>there was NOT only one bed. Even better, there were so many beds but they still found a way to share one for 'platonic' reasons

The point is it was an adorable book that captured my attention so well I finished it in an afternoon

[spicywhenspeaking]

writing a book about rival hockey teams but one is all vampires and the other is werewolves.

they have to team up when their teams are attacked by a group of rouge hunters or forfeit the championship.

[queenvreads]

REVIEW: Offside Hearts by Nikki Lawson

3.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐

2 words. Noah Blake 😍

Noah Blake is like an angel sent from heaven to bless us all. The story is good and steady with plenty of excitement. It's not crazy or exceptionally unique, but it's exactly what I wanted after reading so many fantasy romances. It could have been shorter, but I still managed to finish it in just 2 days because Noah Blake was that good.

Although Noah's obsession for Margo was almost too much at times, and some of the story was resolved too easily… I still really enjoyed him and Margo.

I needed a break from my usual reads, and this book delivered! Super cute and fun!

[franticvampirereads]

Hello 2024! For January I’m gonna try to keep up the reading momentum that I had in December. I might have been a bit ambitious with my TBR picks but I’m really excited to see what this year has in store! So, here’s what I’m planning to read this month:

Daja’s Book & Briar’s Book -currently reading

Us -currently reading

Gearbreakers

The Dragon’s Betrothed

Headcase

Fake Dates and Mooncakes

Last Courtesan of Olympus

I’m Kinda Chubby And I’m Your Hero

Omega’s Forever Home

Psalm For The Wild Built

Here’s to a new year! 😊

[obsob]

oooooooooough i love you i love you i love you!!!! hand in loving hand !!!!!!

[hexiewrites]

hello! I just finished reading your inn AU (fun and cute!) and hopped over here. I saw your post from a few days ago asking for hockey m/m recs, and that's basically my batsignal. I'd recommend anything by Rachel Reid, especially Heated Rivalry, which is the perfect enemies-to-lovers romance. There's also a nice series by Avon Gale, Scoring Chances. You've probably come across Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu - adorable web-now-print comic. New & delightful - the Trade Season series by Cait Nary.

ah hi hello!!! first off: glad you liked the inn fic!

secondly: THANK YOU FOR THESE RECS!

I literally started reading Heated Rivalry ummm... two days ago? and last night I stayed up till 5am finishing The Long Game so I am already HOOKED. I also polished off Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy's Him & Us and whew, LOVED those. And I'm waiting for my copies of Check Please in the mail because I'm a sucker for a graphic novel and reading webcomics hurts my brain.

so excited to give into the other ones you've suggested! THANK YOU!