Collide

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What to expect

Bloomsbury presents Collide by Bal Khabra, read by Julia Knippen and Max Meyers

Collide is the first book in the Off the Ice series

'Equal parts spicy and sweet' Peyton Corinne, author of Unsteady

When Summer Preston’s professor issues her with an ultimatum, she finds herself on an unexpected collision course with hockey captain, Aiden Crawford.

Summer hates everything about hockey, for good reason, but she isn’t going to let that stand in the way of her becoming a sports psychologist.

Aiden loves being the hockey captain, except when his team’s reckless mistakes risk jeopardizing their entire season. When coach puts him forward for a research paper as punishment, he has no choice but to accept.

Summer can't stand his blasé approach to life, and Aiden doesn't understand her uptight, scheduled one. They are off to a rocky start, and provoking each other – it turns out – is what they do best.

But losing isn't something either of them does well. Maybe there’s a way for both of them to win?

Now with a never-before-seen bonus scene from Summer and Aiden’s love story as well as an extract from the next book in the Off the Ice series. Find out which of your favourite characters from Collide will be featured next!

If you love...
Ice hockey
College setting
Reverse grumpy meets sunshine
Forced proximity
No third act breakup
Multi-racial characters
He falls first
Dual POV
... you're going to love Collide

Readers are falling for Summer and Aiden...
'The spice levels won't disappoint' *****
'Someone please point me in the direction of where I can get my own Aiden Crawford' *****
'I’m already looking forward to the rest of her books!' *****
'Classic Capricorn and Virgo pairing' *****
'If you loved The Deal and Icebreaker, you’ll love this!!! I could not put this book down!' *****

Critics Review

Equal parts spicy and sweet . . . Khabra seamlessly weaves her whip-smart banter, captivating cast of characters and laugh-out-loud humour into an endearing, timeless love story.
Peyton Corinne, author of Unsteady
Sexy and swoony, Aiden is a perfect book boyfriend.
Avery Keelan, author of Offside

User Reviews

Book 4.5
Narration 4.5
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5.0
Absolutely in love!! Read plenty of romance books like this but this had me gushing and jaw dropping multiple times. The twists and unpredictability and not overly focused on the physical sex scenes (still plenty;) ) but also showing the emotional and mental connection. Definitely did not expect it to be this good, love it!
Majka 27/02/2025
4.0
4.0
A rather lovely romance! A few giggles along the way too.
dizzydyslexic 22/02/2025

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