Genre: Sports Romance

The Winged Game by Sophie Kim Genres: Adult, British Literature, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Low Fantasy, Magic, Romantasy, Urban Fantasy, Scottish Literature, Sports Romance Published by Penguin Michael Joseph on June 30, 2026 Format: Hardcover, Special Edition Pages: 528 Source: FairyLoot Carriwitchet, the violent, rugby-esque game played atop winged beasts, was once Taissa Cho’s whole life, and she was once the United Kingdom’s most promising player. Until her nemesis, rival player Kion Locke, destroyed her career in a single moment. Expelled from the sport in disgrace, Taissa has spent the last two years dreaming of nothing but revenge and relishing watching Kion’s team plummet to the bottom of the league.  So when Taissa is offered the chance to redeem herself and her career, she can’t refuse―even if the offer is coming from the very man who ruined everything in the first place. It’s close to a dream come true… except for that pesky clause in her contract that demands she and Kion enter a fake relationship in order to garner some much-needed positive PR for the team. This could not be a worse match. Taissa and Kion only have two things in common: their love of the game, and their undying …

The Open Era by Edward Schmit Genres: Adult, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ+, New Adult, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance Published by Penguin on June 1, 2026 Format: Hardcover, Special Edition Pages: 351 Source: Afterlight Game. Set. Perfect Match? Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has been out since high school, and it’s never been a big deal. That is, until he becomes the first openly gay man to compete in a Grand Slam tournament. Suddenly, being gay is a huge deal. If the newly found fame wasn’t enough to send Austin spiralling, then tripping and falling in front of the very talented, very attractive, (probably) straight World #2, Diego Cruz, is the last straw. Only, the awkward gaffe marks the start of a blossoming friendship off the court. But when Diego admits his attraction to Austin, the flirty banter and mixed signals start to throw Austin off his game. And neither player wants to acknowledge their looming showdown at the fourth round of the US Open. Only one can win in the game of tennis, but who will win in the game of love? This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual …

Hold Me Like A Grudge by Celine Ong Genres: Adult, LGBTQ+, New Adult, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance Published by Berkley on March 31, 2026 Format: ARC, eBook Pages: 336 Source: Netgalley When a fierce rivalry between two professional wrestlers grows increasingly heated, neither man can fight the attraction burning between them, in this dazzling debut romance.  From dramatic character gimmicks to death-defying stunts, everything in the world of professional wrestling is an act. Asher Ross’s hatred for Caleb Knight, however, is not. When Asher gets drafted to Global Elite Wrestling’s main roster, playing the role of Caleb’s worst enemy—the face to his heel—should be easy. Stripping him of his World Championship title should be even easier. But as the two men trade barbs and blows across arenas, they’re each surprised to find their chemistry is so sizzling, it can’t just be for the cameras.  Through training sessions, rehearsals, and injuries, Caleb’s icy demeanor melts away, and Asher begins to see the real man behind the cruel persona GEW has molded Caleb into. An unlikely truce evolves into feelings neither want to deny, but the company won’t let them be seen as anything other than bitter rivals, both in and …

See You at the Finish Line by Zac Hammett Genres: Adult, British Literature, LGBTQ+, New Adult, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance Published by Slowburn on September 1, 2025 Format: eBook Pages: 319 Heartthrob George wants to prove he’s smart enough to graduate. Nerdy Lucas wants to finally ask his crush out. They strike a deal to get what they want . . . but they may accidentally splash into a row-mance together in this queer, sports rom-com.  George and Lucas can’t stand each other—which makes it very awkward being on the same Cambridge University rowing team. The uber-charming, all-American George got accepted at Cambridge for his sporting prowess, not his subpar grades. Economics whizz and sarcasm expert Lucas, meanwhile, works hard for everything he’s got, which sadly does not include a boyfriend.  When the news leaks that George receives academic preferential treatment—Cambridge couldn’t lose their star athlete, after all—he’s told he must actually study this year to pass his exams. That’s when he zeroes in on Lucas for help. Lucas agrees, but on one George will teach Lucas his lothario ways so he can finally seduce his long-time crush, Amir.  But soon they’re in way over their heads, seducing and …