{"product_id":"book-j161","title":"It's a Love\/Skate Relationship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFans of Rachael Lippincott, Elise Bryant, and Dahlia Adler will love this joyful debut novel, a sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance between a hotheaded hockey player and the ice princess at the figure skating rink next door.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharlie Porter is a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the hockey rink. When she accidentally starts a brawl after a game, she's suspended from school, meaning no hockey this season-and no chance to play in front of college scouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexa Goldstein's pairs skating partner was hurt in the fight, and with only four months until their next competition, pickings for a replacement are slim. So she strikes a deal with Charlie-skate with her at the competition well enough to place, and her Olympian mother will use her formidable connections to get Charlie in front of scouts at D-1 schools, even without her team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems impossible, and not just because Charlie has never figure skated before. Where Charlie is powerful, Alexa is elegant; where Charlie is quick to blow up, Alexa is cold as ice. But as the frostiness between them starts to thaw, they begin to wonder if they've found a partner for more than just skating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Clever and intricate, with sizzling chemistry both on and off the ice. Charlie is a brash, endearing heroine who finds the perfect foil in ice queen Alexa.\" -Kelly Quindlen, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eShe Drives Me Crazy  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\"With characters who are easy to root for, nail-biting competitions, and a gorgeous slow-burn romance, Carli J. Corson has written a book deserving of a gold medal. Grab your skates and swish on over to the bookstore to get \u003cem\u003eIt's a Love\/Skate Relationship\u003c\/em\u003e!\"\" -Jason June, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\"Fiercely competitive and fantastically fun, \u003cem\u003eIt's a Love\/Skate Relationship \u003c\/em\u003ehas enough sparks in its enemies-to-lovers romance to melt an entire ice rink. A definite winner of a sports romance, with high marks for great banter and a delightful cast!\"\" -Dahlia Adler, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eHome Field Advantage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\"This is the sapphic skating story I've been waiting for! Corson beautifully tackles the raw emotions and chaos of teen life with humor, compassion, and charm. \u003cem\u003eIt's a Love\/Skate Relationship\u003c\/em\u003e shows the power of teaming up to win gold and the magic of winning each other's hearts along the way.\"\" -Jenna Miller, author of \u003cem\u003eWe Got the Beat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An utterly charming rom-com bursting at the seams with heart and humor. You'll be rooting for Charlie and Alexa-on and off the ice-from the very first page.\" -Alex Crespo, author of \u003cem\u003eSaint Juniper's Folly \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eQueerceañera \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harlequin Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49277306896688,"sku":"BDj161","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49277306831152,"sku":"ZEj161","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49277306863920,"sku":"ZMj161","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/j161-Square-cover.jpg?v=1777110197","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-j161","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}