Icebreaker is a contemporary romance about Anastasia Allen, a competitive figure skater, and Nate Hawkins, captain of a university hockey team. When a facilities problem forces their teams to share a rink, their conflict becomes the starting point for a romance. It is the first book in Hannah Grace’s Maple Hills series.
What is Icebreaker about?
Anastasia Allen is a figure skater focused on earning a place on Team USA. Nate Hawkins is the captain of the hockey team at the University of California, Maple Hills. A rink facilities problem puts the two teams on the same ice, creating friction between Anastasia and Nate. When Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to rely on Nate.
The setting is the fictional University of California, Maple Hills, not a real University of California campus. Simon & Schuster presents the story as a forced-proximity romance built around the shared-rink conflict; its synopsis does not establish detailed realism about collegiate athletics.
Is Icebreaker part of a series?
Yes. Simon & Schuster identifies it as the first novel in Hannah Grace’s Maple Hills series. Readers starting the series should begin with Icebreaker.
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Which edition should you choose?
The publisher lists paperback, ebook, and unabridged audio. Choose based on how you prefer to read or listen; confirm current price and availability with the retailer, since those can change.
| Format | Edition details | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| US trade paperback | Atria Books; ISBN 9781668026038; 448 pages; published February 7, 2023. Simon & Schuster lists a $17.99 US list price, which may vary by retailer. | Readers who want a physical copy. Use the ISBN to distinguish this edition. |
| Ebook | ISBN 9781668026045; 448 pages; publisher-listed publication date November 22, 2022. | Readers who prefer a digital copy or an e-reader. |
| Unabridged audio download | Listed by the publisher; ISBN, length, and narrator are not stated on the cited product listing. | Readers who prefer listening. Check the audio retailer’s listing for playback and availability details. |
Edition details and formats are listed on Simon & Schuster’s US product page.
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What sales and bestseller claims does the publisher make?
Simon & Schuster labels Icebreaker a #1 New York Times bestseller and says it has sold over two million copies. The product listing gives no date for the sales figure, so it should be understood as a publisher-presented claim, not a dated or independently audited sales total.
Is there a screen adaptation?
Hannah Grace’s official press page lists a Variety item announcing that the Icebreaker series was greenlit at Netflix, with Amanda Lasher as showrunner and Alex Cooper producing. That listing establishes that an announcement was reported; it does not confirm current production status, casting, or a release date. See Hannah Grace’s press page for the listing.
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Who is Icebreaker for?
The premise will appeal to readers looking for a contemporary romance centered on figure skating, hockey, and forced proximity. The publisher synopsis does not provide a detailed content advisory or age recommendation, so readers who need guidance about sexual content or other specific material should consult a dedicated, current advisory source rather than infer one from the premise.
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