Spiral
The instant Sunday Times bestseller
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He's on edge while she's en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide.
'Fake-dating goodness filled with delicious tension' Lana Ferguson, author of The Nanny
Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, including which woman he was last seen with, but all he wants to do is escape the spotlight.
Enter from stage left Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina whose lack of popularity online has put her at a major disadvantage for securing the roles she dreams of. When Sage finds herself with the chance to change her luck by fake-dating Elias, she takes her shot.
Soon enough, the flimsy rules they set in place fall away. But before things can spiral out of control, Sage and Elias will have to decide if they're willing to take the leap together or if they'll have to call it quits.
'Bal Khabra is a master of swoon, and lovable characters. I dare you to try and read one of her novels in more than one sitting - they're simply unputdownable.' Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a Limb
If you love...
Hockey player x ballerina
Fake-dating
Slow burn
Forced proximity
Multi-racial characters
Found family
Dual POV
... you're going to love Spiral
Readers love Spiral...
'The banter and chemistry was everything in this book'
'Perfect, it was just perfect'
'Bal Khabra is quickly becoming one of my favourite sports romance authors!'
'Bal Khabra never disappoints. I will read anything she will write. PERIOD.'
Spiral is the second book in the Off the Ice series.
The next book in the Off the Ice series, Revolve, is available now.
Spiral ranked No. 6 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Khabra's cute but somewhat meandering second Off the Ice romance (after Collide) finds dancer Sage Beaumont ready to nail her audition for Canada's National Ballet—only to learn that lately the troupe prioritizes dancers who already have large followings on social media. Meanwhile, hockey player Elias Westbrook goes from being a college superstar to a rookie underdog on the Toronto Thunder. He chokes under the pressure, leading to some bad press and potentially putting his career in jeopardy. After Sage bids on a date with Eli at the Thunder's charity auction, she comes up with a scheme to both raise her online profile and help change Elias's public persona: fake dating. Elias reluctantly agrees, with one fixed rule: do not fall in love. This proves easier said than done, however, when their attraction is so intense. The diverse cast is refreshing in a subgenre that is still overwhelmingly white and the leads are lovable. Unfortunately, the fake dating conceit quickly becomes flimsy and the romance feels less slow-burning and more painfully drawn out. Still, fans of book one will enjoy this steamy return to the rink.
