Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hate Me Under the Mistletoe | 2021 | Tess Thompson | Buy |
| 2 | Checking Holly Twice | 2021 | Tess Thompson | Buy |
| 3 | Blame it on the Eggnog | 2021 | Tess Thompson | Buy |
| 4 | Knight Before Christmas | 2021 | Tess Thompson | Buy |
Romancing the Rink by Tess Thompson blends hockey with holiday romance across four books, all published in 2021. From Hate Me Under the Mistletoe to Knight Before Christmas, each story pairs a hockey player with a holiday meet-cute.
Hate Me Under the Mistletoe opens with an enemies-to-lovers setup under Christmas decorations. Checking Holly Twice and Blame it on the Eggnog continue the holiday-hockey formula with different players from the same team. Knight Before Christmas rounds out the foursome with a title that nods to the classic holiday film.
Thompson released all four books in the same year, giving the series a consistent feel. Hockey romance fans who also like seasonal stories will find the combination well suited to their tastes. Each book works on its own, but the team connections give readers a reason to follow the whole set.