Spiral

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

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



Spiral is the second book in the Off the Ice series.
Collide, the first, is out now. And the third, Revolve, will be out in October, you can pre-order it now.
Spiral ranked No. 6 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.

Review

Spiral is fake dating goodness filled with delicious tension and overwhelming tenderness. These two had me kicking my feet. -- Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny

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

Praise for Bal Khabra's Collide

Charming and brilliant! Bal Khabra's Collide, equal parts spicy and sweet, shines above the rest. Khabra seamlessly weaves her whip-smart banter, captivating cast of characters and laugh-out-loud humor into an endearing, timeless love story. Readers will cheer for Aiden and Summer from the first page, and think of them long after the end. -- Peyton Corinne, author of Unsteady

Sexy and swoony, Aiden is a perfect book boyfriend. -- Avery Keelan, author of Offside

About the Author

Bal is a Canadian writer, romance enthusiast, and book lover. Before she decided to jump into the romance pool, she spent her time gushing about books on social media. When inspiration strikes, she is found filling her notes app with ideas for romance novels. Like many of her characters, Bal has been woven into the fabric of two cultures and finds herself creating characters that represent the beauty of both. Whether it's through language, a box of her favorite sweets, or a cup of chai, we can find hints of her South Asian roots throughout her writing. She loves reading about love, watching movies about love, and now, writing about it herself. There really isn't much else that gets her heart fluttering the way HEAs do. She fell in love with writing and hopes to continue living out her romance author dreams.