Spiral
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4.4 • 135 Ratings
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
He’s on edge while she’s en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide.
Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. With a growing fan base and too many expectations on his shoulders, he’s struggling to make his first career goal. 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 with dreams of joining the Aurora Ballet Theatre, but her lack of popularity online leaves her at a major disadvantage for securing the lead role. When Sage finds herself with the perfect opportunity to make her dreams come true by fake dating Elias, she takes her shot.
Soon enough, the flimsy fake-dating rules they set in place fall away in the face of their sizzling connection. But before things spiral out of control, Sage and Elias will have to decide if they’re willing to take the leap together or if they'll call it quits.
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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.
