Icebreaker

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The smash-hit #1 New York Times global bestseller and BookTok sports romance phenomenon that melted hearts worldwide! From acclaimed author Hannah Grace comes Icebreaker—the scorching, fast-paced first book in the mega-popular Maple Hills series. Seamlessly blending the fiercely competitive worlds of collegiate ice hockey and figure skating, this unputdownable masterpiece delivers an incredible mix of razor-sharp enemies-to-lovers banter, deep emotional healing, and undeniable, high-steam chemistry that will keep you glued to the page.

Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. Her rigorous, highly disciplined routine is executing perfectly when she secures a prestigious full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills, and lands a coveted spot on their elite competitive figure skating team. Anastasia is hyper-focused, organized, and driven by a strict plan for Olympic glory. Absolutely nothing will stand in her way—and that includes the charming, golden-retriever-energy captain of the university’s hockey team, Nate Hawkins.

Nate’s sole focus as team captain is keeping his rowdy players on the ice and out of trouble. However, his leadership skills are put to the ultimate test when a massive facilities mishap leaves one rink entirely unusable, forcing the hockey team to share their remaining ice time with the figure skating team. This brings him face-to-face with Anastasia, a beautifully structured force of nature who makes it explicitly clear that she cannot stand him or his teammates.

But when a sudden crisis leaves Anastasia’s skating partner facing an uncertain future, her Olympic dreams are placed on thin ice. To take her shot at gold, she is forced to rely on the one person she swore to avoid: Nate. As the two athletes are pushed into close quarters and late-night practice sessions, the rigid barriers between them begin to crack. Sparks fly instantly, but Anastasia tells herself she isn’t worried—because a hyper-focused figure skater could never actually fall for a carefree hockey player, right?

Masterfully executing the sports romance, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, grump-meets-sunshine (reverse gender), and fake/forced partnership tropes, Icebreaker delivers a beautifully structured, atmospheric, and high-energy narrative. Filled with sparkling college banter, deep found-family friendships, and protective possessiveness, this premium Simon & Schuster paperback edition is a mandatory masterpiece for every contemporary romance enthusiast’s personal collection.