Fire on Ice
by Jea Hawkins
What would you do in your quest for glory? Madison Brinkley has been raised a competitor. She lives a regimented, but privileged life. This is her last chance at Olympic gold. But life is not what it seems… For Madison, living up to the expectations of her mother has become impossible, overshadowing her dreams of taking gold at the Winter Olympics. Everyone can see she’s lost the will to compete and one person isn’t afraid to tell her the truth. Zoe Claretto is a feisty newcomer and a fan favorite. She knows it won’t be easy to win a medal at the world’s most famous international sporting event, but she’s there for the love of figure skating. And, as it turns out, for the love of Madison. From rivals to friends, friends to lovers, Madison soon realizes there’s more to life than the path laid out for her. If she can open her heart to Zoe, she can pave her own way. And maybe, just maybe, go out a champion. When privilege and perfect technique meet passion and raw talent, things get hot on the ice. Search terms: contemporary lesbian romance, new adult lesbian romance, lesbian ice skating romance, lesbian sports romance, lesbian Olympic romance, steamy lesbian romance, enemies to lovers romance, opposites attract
About This Book
Fire on Ice is a fiction romance novel by Jea Hawkins, first published in 2018 by Wicked Hearts Publishing. It runs 222 pages. Readers can expect rivals to lovers, friends to lovers; steamy heat.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fiction
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Heat
- Steamy
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 222 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A burned-out Olympic figure skater finds a new path to glory and love when a feisty newcomer challenges her to follow her heart.
- Readers who enjoy sports-themed romance
- Fans of character-driven growth arcs
- Inspirational
- Features Rivals to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- The description is generic regarding the specific outcome of the competition arc.
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: F/F
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Relatively balanced, shifting from competitive rivalry to collaborative emotional support.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary sapphic romance and sports fiction.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Madison Brinkley has spent her life being molded into a champion under the intense expectations of her mother. With the Winter Olympics approaching, she has lost her fire and is ready to walk away. Enter Zoe Claretto, a spirited newcomer who views skating as a joy rather than a burden. As the two move from rivals to friends and eventually lovers, Madison must decide if she will continue to live by her mother’s script or forge a new life—and a new chance at gold—with Zoe by her side.
Central Conflict
Madison must choose between succumbing to the crushing expectations of her mother and the rigid path of competitive skating, or embracing her own desires and pursuing a relationship with Zoe.
Setting
The world of international competitive figure skating, specifically leading up to the Winter Olympics.
Strengths
- Clear character motivation regarding familial pressure
- Classic, effective romance trope progression
Consider before reading
- The description is generic regarding the specific outcome of the competition arc.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- September 29, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Wicked Hearts Publishing
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 222 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781984239372
- ISBN-10
- 1984239376
Fire on Ice: quick answers
- Who wrote Fire on Ice?
- Fire on Ice was written by Jea Hawkins.
- When was Fire on Ice published?
- Fire on Ice was first published in 2018 by Wicked Hearts Publishing.
- What genre is Fire on Ice?
- Fire on Ice is a fiction romance novel, with rivals to lovers, friends to lovers.
- How many pages is Fire on Ice?
- Fire on Ice is 222 pages long.
- How spicy is Fire on Ice?
- EIKNA rates Fire on Ice as steamy heat.
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