Hockey romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

When you’re querying your hockey romance, choosing the right comp titles can make or break your chances of being published.

Agents and publishing house editors use comp titles as a way to gauge not only the genre of your book, but also the tone and market potential of your manuscript.

I regularly update this list of hockey romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn hockey romance or something fast and spicy, you’ll find titles  below to help you write a killer query letter!

If you’re looking for something a bit more specific, check out my romance comp database.

1. A Little TemptingAuthor: Kelsie RaeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
2. Absolutely Not in LoveAuthor: Jenny ProctorYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, clean, contemporary, hockey, rom com, sports
3. BeautyAuthor: Brittanee NicoleYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, found family, hockey, second chance, sports, workplace
4. Behind the NetAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, hockey, sports
5. Blind PassAuthor: Teagan HunterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, marriage of convenience, sports
6. Breaking PointAuthor: Mads RaffertyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, found family, hockey, sports
7. Breathe With MeAuthor: Becka MackYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, found family, he falls first, hockey, sports
8. Canadian BoyfriendAuthor: Jenny HolidayYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, hockey, sports
9. Choosing Their OmegaAuthor: Sadie MossYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, hockey, omegaverse, paranormal, sports, why choose
10. Clueless PuckboyAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, hockey, m m romance, queer, sports
11. Cocky ScoreAuthor: Kenna KingYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, smut, sports
12. CollideAuthor: Bal KhabraYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, hockey, new adult, sports
13. Consider MeAuthor: Becka MackYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, hockey, sports
14. DaydreamAuthor: Hannah GraceYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
15. Devious ObsessionAuthor: S. MasseryYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, dark, enemies to lovers, hockey, sports
16. Don't Let Me DownAuthor: Kelsie RaeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, sports, workplace
17. Fall with MeAuthor: Becka MackYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, hockey, sports
18. From Now OnAuthor: C.W. FarnsworthYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, slow burn, sports
19. Frozen HeartsAuthor: R.A. SmythYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, dark, enemies to lovers, hockey, sports, why choose
20. Gloves OffAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, marriage of convenience, sports
21. Goal LineAuthor: Julia ConnorsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, marriage of convenience, sports
22. Hat TrickAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, hockey, sports, workplace
23. He's Not My TypeAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
24. Heart TrickAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, novella, sports
25. If You Claim MeAuthor: Helena HuntingYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, hockey, marriage of convenience, sports
26. Irresponsible PuckboyAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, m m romance, sports
27. Just Don't FallAuthor: Emma St. ClairYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, clean, contemporary, fake dating, hockey, sports
28. Keeping ScoreAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, hockey, marriage of convenience, slow burn, sports
29. Mile HighAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, sports
30. My Pucking CrushAuthor: Tori ChaseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, forced proximity, hockey, m m romance, sports
31. Offside HeartsAuthor: Nikki LawsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, hockey, smut, sports, workplace
32. Offside PlayAuthor: Lyssa LemireYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, fake dating, hockey, sports
33. Play It DirtyAuthor: Michelle HerculesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
34. Poetry On IceAuthor: Jesse H. ReignYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, m m romance, sports
35. Pucking AroundAuthor: Emily RathYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, hockey, smut, sports, why choose
36. RevolveAuthor: Bal KhabraYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, forced proximity, hockey, sports
37. Rival DarlingAuthor: Alexandra MoodyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, fake dating, high school, hockey, sports, young adult
38. Rule Number FiveAuthor: Jessa WilderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, he falls first, hockey, sports
39. ShutoutAuthor: Avery KeelanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, forced proximity, hockey, sports
40. Sin BinAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forbidden romance, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
41. SIN-BINAuthor: Anastasija WhiteYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, hockey, sports
42. SpiralAuthor: Bal KhabraYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, hockey, sports
43. The Charlie MethodAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, hockey, sports, why choose
44. The EnforcerAuthor: Avery KeelanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, forced proximity, hockey, second chance, sports
45. The Fake OutAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, sports
46. The Flirting GameAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, hockey, rom com, sports
47. The Game ChangerAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
48. The Graham EffectAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, hockey, new adult, sports
49. The New GuyAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, hockey, m m romance, queer, sports
50. The Overtime KissAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
51. The Pucking Wrong NumberAuthor: C.R. JaneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, hockey, sports
52. The Romance LineAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, hockey, sports, workplace
53. The WingmanAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, he falls first, hockey, sports
54. Tutoring the PlayerAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, new adult, sports
55. Unhinged TitanAuthor: E.V. OlsenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, dark, hockey, m m romance, sports
56. UnlovedAuthor: Peyton CorinneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
57. UnsteadyAuthor: Peyton CorinneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
58. Weak SideAuthor: S.J. SylvisYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, sports
59. Wild LoveAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, new adult, sports
60. WildfireAuthor: Hannah GraceYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, hockey, new adult, sports

Other resources to assist with your querying journey

Comp titles are only a small piece of the querying puzzle! Here are other resources I offer to help writers achieve their dreams of publishing their novels:

• Developmental editing services
• Pre-querying package
• Publishers accepting manuscript submissions this month
• Romance tropes list
• Random romance trope generator

Frequently asked questions

How recent do comp titles need to be?

Comp titles should be published within the past five to seven years so it is representative of the current market potential of your manuscript.

Can I use bestselling books as a comp title?

Yes, you can! However, the bestselling books aren’t always the most suitable options. While it’s integral that a comp title has sold well, it’s better to choose a comp title that’s sold less well but closer represents the tone and overall vibe of your own book.

How many comp titles should I include in my query letter?

You should aim for two comp titles in your query letter. You can include three, but agents would expect more than one.

Can I use a series as a comp title?

You can, but it’s best to pick a specific book within that series that best represents your manuscript.

What if I can’t find a hockey romance comp title that fits my book?

You can broaden your horizons to also include other sports or contemporary romance books!