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Spiral

Off the Ice, Book 2

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Bloomsbury presents Spiral by Bal Khabra, read by Aaron Shedlock and Nia Serge.

He’s on edge while she’s en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide.

If you loved The Striker by Ana Huang, you'll love this...

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

Spiral is the second book in the Off the Ice series.
Collide, the first, is out now.

©2025 Bal Khabra (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Contemporary Multicultural Romantic Comedy Sports Hockey

Critic reviews

Bal Khabra is a master of banter, 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, USA Today bestselling author of Out on a Limb)
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I DNFed this audio, very slow burn, narration felt off, very little empathy in the writing created a disjointed story.

Too slow , lacks building empathy with characters

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The characters were quite interesting in my opinion. In the previous book, the female lead was a bit more reserved and wasn't speaking her mind while in this one, Sage is more outspoken. Really liked the dynamics between the two leads, so cute and romantic

Characters

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One of my best reads of the year! Ballet dancer x famous ice hockey player what more can you get.

Fake dating plot was brilliant. The characters of sage and Elias were well written. Their relationship made me feel like there were caring people out there.

I couldn't put this down. Would recommend others to read this book.

Fake dating ballet dancer and hockey player

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A wonderful light hearted love story. Great narration, beautifully written, happy ever after a little spice but tastefully done.

Brilliant

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I loved the story between these main characters and that I could connect to the FMC due to her feelings, thoughts and things she grew up with.
A real feel good sports romance.

I loved this book!

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