Hannah Grace’s Best-Selling College Romance Novel, Icebreaker, to be Adapted By Netflix

It is no news that Netflix has a long history of turning beloved romance novels into massive global hits. What’s coming up is Hannah Grace’s best-selling college romance novel, Icebreaker. It is the first book in the three-book Maple Hill series. 

For the unversed, the novel has spent a total of 70 consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Moreover, it has surpassed nearly 5 million copies sold worldwide. Cinephiles and bibliophiles, both, are ecstatic to binge-watch the drama on their digital screen. 

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Netflix Greenlights Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker

Sharpen your skates! ICEBREAKER, a new series based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Hannah Grace, is coming to Netflix. A competitive figure skater and a college hockey captain develop an unexpected partnership when a facilities mishap forces them to share the same… pic.twitter.com/E6Uaqf3WIy — Netflix (@netflix) June 15, 2026

Yesterday, author Hannah Grace took to her social media timeline to announce the book-to-screen adaptation of her best-selling romance novel, Icebreaker. The novel is one of the most viral books in the niche romance sub-genre. It centers around two collegiate athletes, a figure skater and a hockey player. Additionally, the OTT streamer announced the adaptation at the Banff World Media Festival. It marks the first in Grace’s college-set Maple Hills series. 

The show’s synopsis reads, “The upcoming college romance series follows Anastasia Allen, a competitive figure skater with her eyes on Olympic gold. Everything changes when Anastasia is forced to share the rink with Nate Hawkins, a hockey player who’s equally determined to go pro. Despite the cold temperatures on the ice, the heat between Anastasia and Nate is undeniable. Is ambition or attraction the sharper blade?” 

Amanda Lasher has stepped in as the show runner. Whereas Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, and Mina Lefevre will executive produce via Unwell Productions. Jade Bartlett and Lasher have joined hands as writers and executive produce the adaptation. Bartlett shared, “Hannah has created the kind of world you want to live in, and Amanda and I are having an absolute romp with our incredible teams at Unwell and Netflix, bringing this cherished story to the screen.” All in all, fans and bookworms are excited to witness their fictional world come to life.