Bal Khabra

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.

Kian Ishida is all about parties, hockey, and living in the moment. But when he realizes he’s headed to the NHL without his degree, his late dad’s one wish for him, he’s determined to make up those last few credits. Desperate for help, he joins a study group led by none other than Scarlett Kilner. She’s as gorgeous as she is smart. Too bad he doesn’t know yet that she’s his coach’s daughter. After making a reputation for herself, all Scarlett wants for her senior year is to prove she’s more than her mistakes and graduate without tarnishing her well-respected father’s name. But when Kian Ishida, one of her dad’s star hockey players, joins her study group, things get complicated. As Scarlett helps Kian, their study sessions turn into something more—stolen glances, lingering touches, and a connection neither of them expected. Kian has to decide what’s more important: the dream he’s worked for his whole life or the girl he never saw coming.

An unexpected spark between a hockey player and the coach’s daughter might cause them to cross the line in the next Dalton University book from international bestselling author Bal Khabra. Kian Ishida is all about parties, hockey, and living in the moment. But when he realizes he’s headed to the NHL without his degree, his late dad’s one wish for him, he’s determined to make up those last few credits. Desperate for help, he joins a study group led by none other than Scarlett Kilner. She’s as gorgeous as she is smart. Too bad he doesn’t know yet that she’s his coach’s daughter. After making a reputation for herself, all Scarlett wants for her senior year is to prove she’s more than her mistakes and graduate without tarnishing her well-respected father’s name. But when Kian Ishida, one of her dad’s star hockey players, joins her study group, things get complicated. As Scarlett helps Kian, their study sessions turn into something more — stolen glances, lingering touches, and a connection neither of them expected. Kian has to decide what’s more important: the dream he’s worked for his whole life or the girl he never saw coming. Embrace is the fourth book in the Off the Ice series. Collide, Spiral and Revolve are out now. Spiral ranked No. 6 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025. Revolve ranked No. 10 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 18/10/2025.

Hon är en duktig student med ambitiösa planer på att bli forskare. Han satsar på idrott och tänker bara på hockey – men när deras världar krockar är attraktionen så het att den kan smälta isen. Ett ultimatum från Summer Prestons handledare tvingar henne att träffa hockeylagets kapten, Aiden Crawford. Hon är fast mellan motstridiga önskningar om att uppfylla sin livslånga dröm om att bli idrottspsykolog och att hålla sig så långt borta som möjligt från den hemska sporten. Och när hon träffar Aiden – ja, låt oss bara säga att han bekräftar alla hennes värsta fördomar om hockeyspelare. Att vara kapten för collegehockeylaget har sina fördelar, förutom när ett vårdslöst misstag av Aidens lag hotar att äventyra hela säsongen. Som straff utser Aidens tränare honom till föremål för ett studentforskningsprojekt. Att delta är det sista han vill göra, särskilt eftersom flickan som leder projektet ser ut som om hon skulle kunna använda hans skridskor som vapen. Summer tål inte Aidens nonchalanta inställning till livet, och Aiden förstår inte varför hon är tjugo år gammal och har en plan för de kommande tjugofem åren. Men deras käbbel övergår snart till skämtsamt retande – och när de väl släpper garden finns det inget som kan hindra deras känslor...

Hon är en duktig student med ambitiösa planer på att bli forskare. Han satsar på idrott tänker bara på hockey – men när deras världar kolliderar är deras attraktion så het att den kan smälta en isrink. Ett ultimatum från Summer Prestons handledare tvingar henne att träffa hockeylagets kapten, Aiden Crawford. Hon är fast mellan motstridiga önskningar om att uppfylla sin livslånga dröm om att bli idrottspsykolog och att hålla sig så långt borta som möjligt från den hemska sporten. Och när hon träffar Aiden – ja, låt oss bara säga att han bekräftar alla hennes värsta fördomar om hockeyspelare. Att vara kapten för collegehockeylaget har sina fördelar, förutom när ett vårdslöst misstag av Aidens lag hotar att äventyra hela säsongen. Som straff utser Aidens tränare honom till föremål för ett studentforskningsprojekt. Att delta är det sista han vill göra, särskilt eftersom flickan som leder projektet ser ut som om hon skulle kunna använda hans skridskor som vapen. Summer tål inte Aidens nonchalanta inställning till livet, och Aiden förstår inte varför hon är tjugo år gammal och har en plan för de kommande tjugofem åren. Men deras käbbel övergår snart till skämtsamt retande – och när de väl släpper garden finns det inget som kan hindra deras känslor... Om författaren: Bal Khabra är en kanadensisk författare och bokälskare. Innan hon bestämde sig för att ge sig in i romancegenren ägnade hon sin tid åt att skriva om böcker på sociala medier. När inspirationen slår till fyller hon sin anteckningsapp med idéer till romaner. Hon älskar att läsa om kärlek, titta på filmer om kärlek och nu även skriva om det själv. Det finns verkligen inte mycket annat som får hennes hjärta att slå så fort som lyckliga slut gör. Hon blev förälskad i att skriva och hoppas kunna fortsätta leva ut sina drömmar som författare. Charmig och briljant! Bal Khabras Collide, som är lika kryddig som söt, lyser över alla andra. Khabra väver sömlöst samman sina kvicka repliker, fängslande karaktärer och skrattretande humor till en älskvärd, tidlös kärlekshistoria. Läsarna kommer att heja på Aiden och Summer från första sidan och tänka på dem långt efter slutet. – Peyton Corinne, författare till Unsteady Aiden är sexig och svärmisk, en perfekt bokpojkvän. – Avery Keelan, författare till Offside

Collide is the first book in the Off the Ice seriesThe second novel, Spiral, is out now and the third, Revolve, will be out in October. You can pre-order Revolve now.'Equal parts spicy and sweet' Peyton Corinne, author of UnsteadyWhen Summer Preston’s professor issues her with an ultimatum, she finds herself on an unexpected collision course with hockey captain, Aiden Crawford. Summer hates everything about hockey, for good reason, but she isn’t going to let that stand in the way of her becoming a sports psychologist. Aiden loves being the hockey captain, except when his team’s reckless mistakes risk jeopardizing their entire season. When coach puts him forward for a research paper as punishment, he has no choice but to accept. Summer can't stand his blasé approach to life, and Aiden doesn't understand her uptight, scheduled one. They are off to a rocky start, and provoking each other – it turns out – is what they do best. But losing isn't something either of them does well. Maybe there’s a way for both of them to win? Now with a never-before-seen bonus scene from Summer and Aiden’s love story as well as an extract from the next book in the Off the Ice series. Find out which of your favourite characters from Collide will be featured next! If you love... Ice hockeyCollege settingReverse grumpy meets sunshineForced proximityNo third act breakupMulti-racial charactersHe falls firstDual POV... you're going to love CollideReaders are falling for Summer and Aiden...'The spice levels won't disappoint' 'Someone please point me in the direction of where I can get my own Aiden Crawford' 'If you loved The Deal and Icebreaker, you’ll love this!!! I could not put this book down!' '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 ranked No. 6 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.

WELCOME BACK TO THE DALTON UNIVERSITY SETTING OF BAL KHABRA'S SMASH HIT COLLIDE! He’s a wild card. She’s a seasoned pro. Together, they might just be the perfect match in this sweeping romance between a figure skater and hockey player from the bestselling author of Collide.'Equal parts spicy and sweet' Peyton Corinne, author of Unsteady, on Collide If you loved Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, you'll love this... Sierra Romanova was an Olympic figure skater before a life-altering accident left her with panic attacks every time she enters the rink. Now, back for her final year at Dalton University, she’s ready to reclaim the spotlight. Kicked off his hockey team for reckless behaviour, Dylan Donovan has little to no chance of making it to the National Hockey League draft. But Dylan’s whole world revolves around the ice so, if hockey is forbidden, at least there’s figure skating. When Sierra finds herself in desperate need of a new partner, the only person who can match her skill is none other than the cocky hockey player who refuses to cut her any slack. On the ice, their chemistry is electric. But can they stand the heat off the rink?'Bal Khabra is a master of banter, swoon and loveable characters' Hannah Bonam-Young, bestselling author of Out on a Limb, on SpiralIf you love... Ice hockeyEnemies to lovers Forced proximityCollege setting Found familyDual POV ... you're going to love RevolveReaders love the Off the Ice series...'Perfect balance between spicy and sweet''Absolutely could not put it down!''I was utterly swept off my feet' 'Bal Khabra is quickly becoming one of my favourite sports romance authors!'Revolve is the third book in the Off the Ice series. Collide and Spiral are out now. Spiral ranked No. 6 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.

The road to redemption is far from smooth as ice in this sweeping romance between a figure skater and hockey player from the USA Today bestselling author of Collide. Sierra Romanova was an Olympian figure skater before a life-altering accident on the ice left her with panic attacks every time she enters the rink. Now, back for her final year at Dalton University, she's ready to reclaim the spotlight, with all eyes on her...including those of hockey player Dylan Donovan, whose audacious words goad her back into her skates to prove him wrong. After getting kicked off his hockey team for his reckless behavior, Dylan is left with slim chances of making it to the NHL draft. But Dylan's whole world revolves around the ice, and if hockey is forbidden, well at least there's figure skating. Even better, it means more time at the rink with Sierra. Sure, he's helping her rebuild her confidence, but pushing her buttons along the way? That's just a bonus. As the figure skating world awaits Sierra's comeback, she finds herself in need for a new pairs partner. The only person she knows who can match her skill on the ice is none other than the cocky hockey player who refuses to cut her any slack. Dylan's a wildcard, Sierra's a seasoned pro, but together, they might just be the perfect match on the ice.

Sammer Preston - vidminnitsja z ambitnimi planami. Vona mrije stati sportivnoju psikhologineju ta vstupiti do aspiranturi. Dlja tsogo divchini potribno zrobiti khokej temoju doslidzhennja. Sammer nenavidit tsju gru, odnak naukova konsultantka stavit pered neju ultimatum: abo vona dolaje svoje uperedzhennja, abo vtrachaje mistse v aspiranturi. Tim chasom neobachna pomilka kapitana khokejnoji komandi Ejdena Krouforda stavit pid zagrozu ves sezon. Tomu trener pridumuje dlja nogo spravzhnje pokarannja: khlopets stane golovnim ob'jektom doslidzhennja Sammer. Tse - ostannje, scho vin khotiv bi robiti, tim pache scho doslidnitsja nenache gotova pozhburiti v nogo kovzanami. Ta j sam Ejden tsilkovito pidtverdzhuje najgirshi pripuschennja Sammer pro khokejistiv - dumaje lishe pro gru, zapalnij, beztseremonnij. Jim dovedetsja terpiti odne odnogo, dopoki pristrast mizh nimi ne roztopit lid. PerekladachJevgenija Petruk

Sammer Preston - vidminnitsja z ambitnimi planami. Vona mrije stati sportivnoju psikhologineju ta vstupiti do aspiranturi. Dlja tsogo divchini potribno zrobiti khokej temoju doslidzhennja. Sammer nenavidit tsju gru, odnak naukova konsultantka stavit pered neju ultimatum: abo vona dolaje svoje uperedzhennja, abo vtrachaje mistse v aspiranturi. Tim chasom neobachna pomilka kapitana khokejnoji komandi Ejdena Krouforda stavit pid zagrozu ves sezon. Tomu trener pridumuje dlja nogo spravzhnje pokarannja: khlopets stane golovnim ob'jektom doslidzhennja Sammer. Tse - ostannje, scho vin khotiv bi robiti, tim pache scho doslidnitsja nenache gotova pozhburiti v nogo kovzanami. Ta j sam Ejden tsilkovito pidtverdzhuje najgirshi pripuschennja Sammer pro khokejistiv - dumaje lishe pro gru, zapalnij, beztseremonnij. Jim dovedetsja terpiti odne odnogo, dopoki pristrast mizh nimi ne roztopit lid. PerekladachJevgenija Petruk

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 Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, you'll love this...‘Fake-dating goodness filled with delicious tension’ Lana Ferguson, author of The NannyElias 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 LimbIf you love... Hockey player x ballerina Fake-datingSlow burnForced proximityMulti-racial charactersFound familyDual 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, will be out in October and is available to pre-order now. Spiral ranked No. 6 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.

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.

A TikTok sensation, get ready for your new obsession - meet Summer and Aiden. If you love... Ice hockeyCollege settingReverse grumpy meets sunshineForced proximityNo third act breakupMulti-racial charactersHe falls firstDual POV... you're going to love CollideWhen Summer Preston’s professor issues her with an ultimatum, she finds herself on an unexpected collision course with hockey captain, Aiden Crawford. Summer hates everything about hockey, for good reason, but she isn’t going to let that stand in the way of her becoming a sports psychologist. Aiden loves being the hockey captain, except when his team’s reckless mistakes risk jeopardizing their entire season. When coach puts him forward for a research paper as punishment, he has no choice but to accept. Summer can't stand his blasé approach to life, and Aiden doesn't understand her uptight, scheduled one. They are off to a rocky start, and provoking each other – it turns out – is what they do best. But losing isn't something either of them does well. Maybe there’s a way for both of them to win? Readers are falling for Summer and Aiden... 'The spice levels won't disappoint' *****'Someone please point me in the direction of where I can get my own Aiden Crawford' *****'I’m already looking forward to the rest of her books!' *****'Classic Capricorn and Virgo pairing' *****'If you loved The Deal and Icebreaker, you’ll love this!!! I could not put this book down!' ***** Look out for the next books in the Off the Ice series, coming soon.

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER She's an honors student with ambitious graduate school plans and he's a jock with only hockey on his mind, but once their worlds collide, their connection is hot enough to melt an ice rink. An ultimatum from Summer Preston's thesis advisor thrusts her into an unexpected collision with the hockey team's captain, Aiden Crawford. She's caught between conflicting desires of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a sport psychologist and staying as far away as possible from the god-awful sport. And once she meets Aiden--well, let's just say he confirms all her worst assumptions about hockey players. Being the captain of the college hockey team has its perks, except when a reckless mistake by Aiden's team threatens to jeopardize their entire season. As punishment, Aiden's coach nominates him as the subject of a student research project. Participating is the last thing he wants to do, especially since the girl leading the project looks like she could wield his skates as a weapon. Summer can't stand Aiden's blas approach to life, and Aiden doesn't understand why she's twenty years old with a twenty-five-year plan. But their bickering soon turns to bantering--and once they let their guards down, there's nothing to check their feelings.