{"product_id":"its-a-love-skate-relationship-1","title":"It's a Love\/Skate Relationship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of Rachael Lippincott, Elise Bryant, and Dahlia Adler will love this joyful debut novel, a sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance between a hot-headed hockey player and the ice princess at the figure skating rink next door. Charlie 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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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. It seems impossible, and not just because Charlie has never figure skated before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Clever and intricate, with sizzling chemistry both on and off the ice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlie is a brash, endearing heroine who finds the perfect foil in ice queen Alexa.” —Kelly Quindlen, bestselling author of She Drives Me Crazy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 It's a Love\/Skate Relationship!\" —Jason June, New York Times bestselling author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fiercely competitive and fantastically fun, It's a Love\/Skate Relationship has enough sparks in its enemies-to-lovers romance to melt an entire ice rink. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA definite winner of a sports romance, with high marks for great banter and a delightful cast!\" —Dahlia Adler, award-winning author of Home Field Advantage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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. It's a Love\/Skate Relationship 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 We Got the Beat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 Saint Juniper's Folly and Queerceañera,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carli J. Corson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57214562075004,"sku":"9780063370876","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/9412\/3414\/files\/9780063370876.jpg?v=1784982307","url":"https:\/\/www.queerlit.co.uk\/products\/its-a-love-skate-relationship-1","provider":"Queer Lit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}