The Maple Hills Series in Order

About the Maple Hills series

Series Premise

The core premise centers on a tight-knit group of college athletes and their friends at Maple Hills University in California. Each book focuses on a different member of this vibrant friend group—primarily hockey players, figure skaters, and their close companions—as they navigate the pressures of elite sports, academic demands, and the exhilarating chaos of falling in love. The stories explore how these young adults balance demanding training schedules, team dynamics, and personal insecurities while discovering that love can be both a distraction and the greatest source of strength. The overarching thread is the deep bond of friendship that holds the group together, with characters frequently appearing in one another’s stories to offer support, meddling, or comic relief.

Main Characters

The heart of the series is the close-knit group of friends—primarily the Maple Hills Titans hockey team and their circle. The central characters in each book are typically a hockey player or figure skater paired with someone from outside or within their athletic world. The heroes are often charming, protective, and emotionally guarded athletes who learn to open up. The heroines are strong, independent women who challenge the heroes and bring warmth and balance to their lives. Supporting and recurring characters are one of the series’ greatest strengths: the entire friend group frequently crosses paths, offering banter, advice, and unwavering support. Teammates, roommates, coaches, and family members add layers of humor, tension, and emotional depth. The sense of community and chosen family is palpable, making every book feel like returning to a group of beloved friends.

Setting

The setting is the vibrant college town of Maple Hills, California. The university campus, with its ice rinks, training facilities, dorms, and lively social scene, serves as the primary backdrop. Scenes unfold during intense hockey practices, figure skating sessions, late-night study groups, campus parties, and cozy off-campus apartments. The atmosphere feels energetic and relatable: the crisp chill of the ice rink, the roar of the crowd during games, the California sunshine filtering through palm trees, and the comfortable chaos of college life. Grace captures both the glamour of being a student-athlete and the everyday realities of balancing classes, training, and relationships, making Maple Hills feel like a place readers wish they could attend.

Tone & Themes

Tonally, the books are light, swoony, and highly entertaining, with a perfect balance of humor, steam, and emotional depth. Grace’s prose is warm and engaging, filled with flirty banter, tender moments, and laugh-out-loud situations. The mood is optimistic and comforting, blending the thrill of college sports with the joy of new love and the security of strong friendships. The stories feel like the best kind of escapism—fun, heartfelt, and emotionally rewarding. The themes emphasize the importance of found family, the courage to be vulnerable, the balance between ambition and personal happiness, the healing power of love and friendship, and the idea that it’s okay to ask for help and lean on others. The series also gently explores mental health, performance pressure in sports, self-worth, and the beauty of relationships built on mutual respect and support.

In the end, the Maple Hills series by Hannah Grace is a joyful celebration of young love, friendship, and the beautiful chaos of figuring out who you are while chasing your dreams. Grace masterfully shows that the greatest victories are not always scored on the ice but in the quiet moments when someone chooses to stay, to listen, and to love you exactly as you are. These stories wrap readers in the excitement of college sports, the comfort of loyal friendships, and the swoony satisfaction of watching guarded hearts learn to trust again. For anyone who craves contemporary romance with strong athletic heroes, resilient heroines, found family vibes, and plenty of heart-melting moments, the Maple Hills series offers a perfectly addictive escape. It reminds us that sometimes the best team isn’t the one on the scoreboard—it’s the one that shows up for you off the ice. In Hannah Grace’s world, love isn’t a distraction from the game; it’s the reason the game feels worth playing. Lace up your skates, grab your favorite blanket, and get ready to fall in love with a group of friends who prove that home is wherever your people are.