Maple Hills Series in Order
By the Ember team · Updated July 2026
The Maple Hills series by Hannah Grace is a college hockey romance series set at the University of California, Maple Hills. The series includes three books: Icebreaker (2022), Wildfire (2023), and Daydream (2024). Each book follows a different couple, but all are connected through the college hockey team and shared friend group.
If you are new to the series, start with Icebreaker, the book that became a BookTok phenomenon and introduced readers to the Maple Hills hockey team. While each book has a complete story, reading in publication order gives you the full experience of recurring characters and inside references.
Short answer
The Maple Hills series by Hannah Grace includes three books: Icebreaker (2022), Wildfire (2023), and Daydream (2024). Each book follows a different couple at the University of California, Maple Hills. Start with Icebreaker and read in publication order for the full experience of character cameos and connected storylines.
Where to start with Maple Hills
If you want the BookTok sensation that started the series
Icebreaker
Anastasia and Nathan's enemies-to-lovers story launched Hannah Grace into the mainstream. The figure skating and hockey rivalry, the forced proximity, and the slow burn made this book go viral for a reason.
If you want forced proximity with a house full of hockey players
Wildfire
Aurora moves into a house where she is the only woman living with a group of hockey players. Rory is her reluctant roommate who tries to keep his distance and fails spectacularly.
If you want brother's best friend forbidden romance
Daydream
Halle has been in love with Henry for years, and he has been fighting his feelings just as long. The forbidden element and the years of pining make the payoff worth the wait.
Complete Maple Hills series
All three books in publication order. Each follows a different couple at University of California, Maple Hills.
Icebreaker
Published 2022
Anastasia Allen is a figure skater who needs ice time. Nathan Hawkins is the hockey captain who controls the rink schedule. They agree to co-captain a charity tour together, and the arrangement becomes more complicated when real feelings get in the way. The book that launched the series and became a BookTok phenomenon.
Wildfire
Published 2023
Aurora Roberts is trying to rebuild her life after losing her scholarship. Rory Miller is the hockey player who becomes her unexpected roommate when she moves into a house full of hockey guys. Forced proximity turns into something neither of them planned for.
Daydream
Published 2024
Halle Jacobs has been in love with her older brother's best friend for years. Henry Turner has always seen her as off-limits. When they are forced to work together, the lines they have been careful not to cross start to blur.
Why readers love Maple Hills
College hockey romance done right
Hannah Grace writes hockey players who feel real. The team dynamics, the locker room banter, and the game-day tension create an authentic college sports atmosphere that pulls you into the world.
BookTok sensation with crossover appeal
Icebreaker became one of the most talked-about romance books on BookTok in 2022 and 2023. The series brought new readers into hockey romance and became a gateway for readers discovering sports romance for the first time.
Recurring characters and found family
The hockey team becomes a found family across the series. Previous couples show up in later books, and the friendships feel earned. By the third book, you care about the entire friend group, not just the main couple.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Maple Hills series?
The Maple Hills series by Hannah Grace includes three books: Icebreaker (2022), Wildfire (2023), and Daydream (2024). Each book follows a different couple at the University of California, Maple Hills. Start with Icebreaker and read in publication order for the full experience of character cameos and connected storylines.
Which Maple Hills book should I read first?
Start with Icebreaker, the first book published in 2022. It introduces the University of California, Maple Hills setting and the hockey team that appears throughout the series. Each book is technically a standalone with a complete romantic arc, but reading in order gives you the full experience of recurring characters and inside jokes.
Is Maple Hills the same as the Icebreaker series?
Yes, the Maple Hills series is also known as the Icebreaker series. The series was originally called UCMH (University of California, Maple Hills) but is now marketed as Maple Hills. Icebreaker is the first book and the name readers often use for the entire series.
Are the Maple Hills books standalone or connected?
Each Maple Hills book follows a different couple and has a complete story with a happily ever after. However, they are all set at the same college and share recurring characters. Previous couples appear in later books, and there are ongoing storylines and friendships that continue across the series. You can read them standalone, but the experience is richer in order.
What is the heat level of Maple Hills books?
The Maple Hills series is medium to high heat college romance. The books have explicit sex scenes with emotional connection at the core. The focus is on character development and relationship building, but the books do not shy away from sexual content. They are intended for adult readers.
If you loved Maple Hills, try Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus and Briar U series for more college hockey romance, or explore the best hockey romance books for more recommendations.
Sources
Series order and publication dates verified as of July 2026.
- Goodreads Maple Hills SeriesUsed for series order and publication dates.
- Hannah Grace Books - FictionDBUsed for series information and book list.
- Hannah Grace Author Page - GoodreadsUsed for author bibliography and context.
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