{"product_id":"its-a-love-skate-relationship-1","title":"It's a Love\/Skate Relationship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\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\u003cb\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 \u003ci\u003eShe Drives Me Crazy \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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 \u003ci\u003eIt's a Love\/Skate Relationship\u003c\/i\u003e!\" --Jason June, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Fiercely competitive and fantastically fun, \u003ci\u003eIt's a Love\/Skate Relationship \u003c\/i\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 \u003ci\u003eHome Field Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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. \u003ci\u003eIt's a Love\/Skate Relationship\u003c\/i\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 \u003ci\u003eWe Got the Beat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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 \u003ci\u003eSaint Juniper's Folly \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eQueerceañera \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An absolute standout young adult Sapphic sports romance. The author skillfully invites readers into the world of competitive sports and all the sacrifices young athletes must make to follow their dreams.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review, audiobook edition)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carli J Corson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47604578615532,"sku":"9780063370876","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780063370876_5773c2ac-a4a1-4d23-9cfb-7ee2f0025f9f.jpg?v=1778099953","url":"https:\/\/allstora.com\/products\/its-a-love-skate-relationship-1","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}