Today we are going to look at some of the best books similar to Icebreaker by Hannah Grace.
If you’re a fan of Hannah Grace’s riveting novel Icebreaker and find yourself yearning for more literary adventures of similar caliber, you’ve arrived at the perfect destination.
Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker has captivated countless readers with its storytelling, character development, and a plot that blends suspense, intrigue, and emotions in an unforgettable way.
And we can’t forget about the sports!
So, let’s dive into some of the other sporty romance books like Icebreaker.
First Down by Grace Reilly
First Down: A Fake Dating College Sports Romance by Grace Reilly was published in 2022. The book is 310 pages long.
First Down follows two people at McKee University, James and Bex.
James is the star quarterback who is new to school. He transferred here because his old school nearly cost him his chance to play in the NFL, his big dream.
Bex is an ambitious girl who is just trying to get through school. She doesn’t want to date anyone, especially not an athlete.
However, James and Bex are stuck in the same dumb writing class that neither wants to be in. James, sadly, is not doing so hot, and he needs help. Otherwise, he isn’t going to be able to play in the NFL.
When James asked Bex for help, she initially doesn’t want to, but he ex (his teammate) will not leave her alone. So they strike a deal. She will help him with the writing class as long as he will go out on a few dates with her, so that her ex can see that she’s moved on.
I think we all know what will happen when two people who are fake dating start spending more time with each other. Neither are going to fall in love right?
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev
A book similar to Icebreaker is Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors, a novel penned by Sonali Dev in 2019. This captivating story spans approximately 481 pages.
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors gets into the life of an Indian family, who decends from royalty after they had immigrated to San Francisco, United States from India.
Our central character is Dr. Trisha Raje, the daughter of immigrants, and is hailed as one of the city’s most renowned neurosurgeons. Despite her exceptional intellect, her family continues to treat her as an outcast.
Within Trisha’s family there are three rules that everyone must follow: do not trust any outsiders, avoid doing anything that could tarnish her brother’s political reputation, and never defy the family’s wishes.
To her family’s dismay, Trisha inadvertently finds herself violating all three rules at various points in her life. Filled with determination, she vows to redeem herself in the eyes of her family.
Enter DJ Caine, a chef who has overcome a chaotic past. When he firsts meets her, he perceives Trisha as arrogant, someone that passed judgment on him before truly knowing him. That makes him not want anything to do with her.
However, after a while he begins to realize that Trisha may hold the key to saving his sister’s life, being the sole neurosurgeon capable of the task in the entire city.
Will these two individuals set aside their differences and work together to rescue an innocent life?
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter
The Love Wager was published in 2023. It is actually the second installment of the Mr. Wrong Number series, another book by Lynn Painter. While it introduces new characters and has a distinct storyline, there are a few interconnected elements with the previous book, but you don’t need to read it to understand it. This novel is 320 pages long.
Told from a dual perspective, the narrative alternates between Hallie Piper and Jack.
Hallie finds herself at a low point in life following a breakup with her boyfriend. Determined to turn things around, she goes on a transformative journey by getting a brand new apartment, getting a sleek haircut, and upgrading her fashion style. In a burst of impulsiveness, she ends up having a one night stand with a stranger in a hotel room.
Meanwhile, Jack is the friend of Olivia, one of the main characters in Mr. Wrong Number. Prompted by Olivia, he signs up for a dating app after sharing his story about a drunken encounter with a random bartender. Hmm, this might be someone we already know…
Fate intervenes when Hallie and Jack match each other on the app. However, instead of actually dating, they want to assist each other to find their perfect partners. They engage in text conversations, sharing experiences and indulging in delicious tacos.
Their bond deepens when they pretend to be a couple at a wedding together. As the boundaries between fiction and reality blur, they ask each other if their feelings have gone beyond the realm of friendship and blossomed into something more.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Emily Henry’s novel, People We Meet on Vacation, graced the shelves a year after the release of her beloved work, Beach Read. Garnering equal adoration from readers, this captivating book spans 400 pages.
Within its pages, readers are introduced to a delightful romance between two main characters who epitomize opposites attracting.
Enter Poppy, an adventurous and free-spirited soul driven by her love for wanderlust. On the other hand, Alex is an introvert content with the comforts of home and losing himself in a book.
Even though they in different cities—Poppy in New York City and Alex in their hometown—these two have been best friends since college. Each summer, they go on a vacation together for a week, maintaining this cherished tradition for a decade.
However, their yearly vacation was stopped two years ago, and an unfortunate rift tore them apart, leaving them estranged and distant. Poppy finds herself realizing that she hasn’t really been happy since the last time she went on vacation with Alex.
Determined to fix their fractured relationship, she asks him to go on one last vacation together. Unexpectedly, he agrees, granting her a mere week to try and fix everything that went wrong between them.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han made its debut in 2009, captivating readers with its unique tale. This book spans 304 pages.
Within the book, we follow Isabel ‘Belly’ Conklin’s life as she embraces the magic of summers spent at Cousins Beach, alongside her mother, brother, her mother’s closest friend, and their sons.
For Belly, summer holds a special place in her heart unlike any other season. Through the harsh winter months, she excitedly counts down the days until she can finally return to Cousins Beach, yearning for an escape from her ordinary existence and anticipating the treasured moments she will share with the two boys, Jeremiah and Conrad.
These boys have long been an important part of Belly’s life, and yet they have also ignited within her the fires of youthful infatuation. Though she has known them since childhood, this year the anticipation of going to the beach house with them consumes her.
However, as this summer unfolds, Belly senses a small shift in her relationship with the boys. She finds herself grappling with unfamiliar emotions, making her question everything about them and herself.
With Jenny Han’s amazing writing The Summer I Turned Pretty becomes a coming-of-age story many can relate to. Filled with excitement and intricacy, this page-turner proves to be the perfect companion for beachside reading, painting vivid pictures of personal growth and discovery.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
The Spanish Love Deception, written by Elena Armas, is another book similar to Icebreaker. This book was published in 2021, skyrocketing to fame by going viral on TikTok. The book is 487 pages long.
Catalina Martín’s romantic endeavors are the focal point of The Spanish Love Deception.
In her quest to secure a date for her sister’s wedding, she finds herself in need of an American boyfriend.
Why, you ask? To stop everyone from constantly asking why she is single she made up the lie of dating an American.
What began as an innocent white lie spirals out of control when the wedding guests are all super excited to meet her new boyfriend. Now faced with a daunting challenge, Catalina must find an American boyfriend within just four weeks, all the while residing in Spain. Probably not going to be easy!
As the wedding day gets closer, Catalina’s desperation grows. Enter her pompous American coworker, who unexpectedly volunteers to be her fake boyfriend for the occasion. How lucky and convenient for her.
Problem is, she really doesn’t like this guy. However, with the wedding leaving her no room for refusal, Catalina has to say yes.
Then, as she spends more time with him in the real world, she begins to question her initial judgment of his character.
How will this elaborate ruse of a wedding date ultimately unfold?
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
Published in 2022, Lucy Score’s novel, Things We Never Got Over, is 570 pages long.
Naomi Witt finds herself caught in a weird situation when she decides to lend a hand to her unpredictable twin, Tina, who flees her own wedding, leaving her would-be spouse standing alone at the altar. Tina’s chaos has led her into yet another horrible situation.
Their paths converge in Knockemout, a quaint Virginia town where beer flows freely and getting into brawls are the only thing to do for fun. Upon arrival, Naomi discovers that Tina has become a mother and is introduced to a new niece.
True to her nature, Tina remains unchanged and impulsively leaves town with Naomi’s car, thrusting her sister into the unexpected role of being her niece’s new mom.
While in Knockemout, Naomi crosses paths with Knox Morgan, an irresistibly attractive man who hates drama—a trait Naomi embodies thanks to her sister. Despite having no money, no transportation, and no clear direction, Naomi’s problems get sympathy from Knox, prompting him to lend a helping hand. His plan is simple: rescue her from trouble and return to his normal life.
However, as we all know, fate often has something in store for those who have plans.
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter was written in 2022, and is 352 pages long.
The story revolves around Olivia Marshall, a woman who can’t seem to shake off the feeling that her every move is cursed with bad luck. Even her own family considers her a disappointment.
One night, a mysterious random text from an unfamiliar number disrupts Olivia’s routine with the question, “What are you wearing?” Little does she know that this seemingly innocent exchange will set the stage for a series of electrifying messages, marking the most passionate and thrilling conversation she has ever experienced.
In the wake of these spicy texts, Olivia begins to believe that her luck has taken a turn for the better.
Here we meet Colin Beck, the best friend of Olivia’s brother, who unexpectedly moves in with her family. Initially thinking Olivia as nothing more than his friend’s annoying sister, Colin finds himself increasingly captivated by her transformation into a mature woman as he spends more time in their home.
However, fate quickly interjects, revealing to Colin that Olivia is the unintended recipient of his earlier steamy messages!
Now faced with a dilemma, he must confront the choice of pursuing a romantic relationship with his best friend’s younger sister or halting their connection before things become uncomfortably complicated.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Helen Hoang wrote The Kiss Quotient, a book like Icebreaker, published in 2018. Spanning 323 pages, the book tells the story of Stella Lane, an extraordinary math prodigy.
With an unparalleled ability to solve complex equations effortlessly and a knack for predicting consumer behavior through her algorithm, Stella excels professionally, but struggles romantically.
Living with Asperger’s syndrome, Stella finds the notion of intimate kissing repulsive. Determined to improve her skills, she makes the decision to seek practice.
Enter Michael Phan, an escort hired to instruct her in the art of dating, encompassing everything from kissing to lovemaking and everything in between.
As Stella diligently ticks off items from her love-learning checklist, she discovers an unexpected yearning for the sensations Michael elicits within her. Gradually, she realizes that her emotions are evolving, and she learns that her passion for mathematics pales in comparison to her newfound adoration for love.
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Another book like Icebreaker is The Hating Game, a book written by Sally Thorne published in 2016, and is 384 pages in length.
in The Hating Game, Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman take center stage as two adversaries who have a deep-rooted animosity towards one another. While “hate” may seem intense, it accurately describes their relationship.
Both Lucy and Joshua serve as executive assistants to the CEOs of a prominent publishing company. Their daily interactions are plagued by a cycle of passive-aggressive rituals that never fail to provoke irritation and frustration.
Lucy despises Joshua’s unyielding dedication to his job, which seems to mean that he can’t ever have any fun. On the other hand, Joshua finds himself less than enamored with Lucy’s constant optimistic outlook, and love for clothes with too many colors.
The tension escalates dramatically when they find themselves going for the same promotion. The ensuing passive-aggressive maneuvers threaten to derail Lucy’s aspirations, jeopardizing her dream job.
However, during all of this turmoil, Lucy gradually begins to see a different side to Joshua. Perhaps her initial feelings of hatred were misplaced. Likewise, Joshua’s stance toward Lucy starts to shift, revealing a glimmer of appreciation for her unique qualities.
Is it possible that they are drawn together, undoing everything that made them hate each other over all of these years?
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
The Wedding Date was authored by Jasmine Guillory, this book is on the list of books like Icebreaker. Published in 2018, it spans 336 pages.
Alexa Monroe’s ordinary day takes an unexpected twist when she is trapped in an elevator with Drew Nichols. Surprisingly, they hit it off, and within fifteen minutes, she becomes his plus one for a wedding.
To add to the twist, the wedding is tomorrow, and Drew’s ex is the bride.
At the wedding, Alexa and Drew have an incredibly enjoyable time together, almost unbelievably so. Sadly, they part ways afterwards, as Drew lives out in Los Angeles while Alexa lives in Berkeley. Nonetheless, thoughts of each other persist in their minds.
Thus begins their venture into a long-distance relationship, a situation that brings its fair share of stress for these two accomplished individuals.
Will Alexa and Drew possess the necessary ingredients to sustain their long-distance romance?
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood’s Love on the Brain is a little different from her first book, The Love Hypothesis, while still including the scientific essence we adored.
In the 368 pages of this novel, we follow Bee Königswasser, a brilliant physicist with vibrant purple hair and an unwavering fascination for Marie Curie. Her guiding principle echoes Curie’s spirit: “What would Marie Curie do?”
When NASA extends an offer for Bee to head a groundbreaking project, she turns to her trusted motto. Naturally, Marie Curie would embrace such an opportunity! Yet, Bee soon realizes that her path is intertwined with Levi Ward, her long-standing rival from their days in graduate school, now her co-lead on this venture.
Although Levi possesses an alluring combination of height, darkness, and handsomeness, even saving her on her first day, Bee senses an impending rivalry. The project proves challenging for Bee as she encounters setbacks: her belongings vanish, her voice goes unheard, and her decision-making kind of stunk.
But during all of this, Bee notices a surprising change in Adam’s attitude towards her. He shows kindness, supports her ideas, assists in decision-making, and even steals glances her way. As thoughts of him consume her more and more, Bee contemplates taking a leap of faith and risking her heart.
As we delve into this tale, we find ourselves pondering the question: “What would Bee Königswasser do?”