Spiral

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.

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.

Stunning Japanese thriller with a chilling supernatural twist - the follow-up to Ring. Pathologist Ando is at a low point in his life. His small son's death from drowning has resulted in the break-up of his marriage and he is suffering from traumatic recurrent nightmares. Work is his only escape, and his depressing world of loneliness and regret is shaken up when an old rival from medical school, Ryuji Takayama, turns up on his slab ready to be dissected. Through Ryuji's bizarre demise Ando learns of a series of mysterious deaths that seem to have been caused by a sinister virus. From beyond the grave Ryuji appears to be leading Ando towards a suspicious videotape - could this hold the answer to the riddle of the strange deaths? Or is it merely the first clue? When Ando meets Mai, an attractive former student of Ryuji's, his desire to solve the puzzle transcends curiosity and becomes a matter of life or death. 'Spiral' is the stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed 'Ring', and can also be read as a standalone.

AN INSTANT 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.

The Inspiration for the New Major Motion Picture RINGS Dr. Ando who has yet to recover from his son's death at sea, conducts an autopsy on an old friend who has died under unusual circumstances. The corpse, that of cynical philosophy professor Ryuji Takayama, has something to tell him. And Ryuji isn't the only one who chooses to make a reappearance in this story. You don't know what the RING is yet. The terms of the curse of the videotape undergo a jaw-dropping reconfiguration in this novel, the horror master's stunning reinvention of his own bestselling tale. Spiral is written as a stand-alone work; for Ring fans, its' a sequel that redefines the word.

AN INSTANT 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.

The Inspiration for the New Major Motion Picture RINGS Dr. Ando who has yet to recover from his son's death at sea, conducts an autopsy on an old friend who has died under unusual circumstances. The corpse, that of cynical philosophy professor Ryuji Takayama, has something to tell him. And Ryuji isn't the only one who chooses to make a reappearance in this story. You don't know what the RING is yet. The terms of the curse of the videotape undergo a jaw-dropping reconfiguration in this novel, the horror master's stunning reinvention of his own bestselling tale. Spiral is written as a stand-alone work; for Ring fans, its' a sequel that redefines the word.

Stunning Japanese thriller with a chilling supernatural twist - the follow-up to Ring. Pathologist Ando is at a low point in his life. His small son's death from drowning has resulted in the break-up of his marriage and he is suffering from traumatic recurrent nightmares. Work is his only escape, and his depressing world of loneliness and regret is shaken up when an old rival from medical school, Ryuji Takayama, turns up on his slab ready to be dissected. Through Ryuji's bizarre demise Ando learns of a series of mysterious deaths that seem to have been caused by a sinister virus. From beyond the grave Ryuji appears to be leading Ando towards a suspicious videotape - could this hold the answer to the riddle of the strange deaths? Or is it merely the first clue? When Ando meets Mai, an attractive former student of Ryuji's, his desire to solve the puzzle transcends curiosity and becomes a matter of life or death. 'Spiral' is the stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed 'Ring', and can also be read as a standalone.