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It’s All in Your Head

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A GOODREADS AND BOOK RIOT MOST ANTICIPATED ROMANCE OF 2026

A “sexy, swoon-worthy” romance about a woman with a rare neurological condition who agrees to fake-date the hot guy in her chronic pain support group—only to discover he’s an Olympic snowboarder whose career-ending injury is as infamous as his dating history (Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Not Safe for Work)

Your fake relationship shouldn’t come with chronic feelings.

Skylar is done with offline relationships—especially romantic ones. Living with chronic illness means she’s heard it all before: unreliable, high-maintenance, too much. She’d rather spend her free time in her online chronic pain support group, and lately, she can’t help but notice Pike, the hot new guy with a penchant for broody poetry. When a chaotic night in the group forces her to pose as his girlfriend, she reluctantly agrees to keep up the charade in real life. Surprisingly, he’s thoughtful, sweet, and—most importantly—doesn’t flinch at the things that have scared others away.

Fake dating gets a lot more complicated when she discovers Pike isn’t just some guy. He’s a professional snowboarder whose career-ending injury is as infamous as his playboy past. He won’t talk about that, though. He’s fine. Really. But pretending to be in love with Skylar turns out to be the least depressing thing he’s done in months. As they spend more time together, she starts to notice the cracks in his carefully crafted image, and for once, he doesn’t mind being seen.

After all the bed-sharing and late-night talks, it becomes harder for both of them to pretend. But just as things start turning real, the paparazzi catch on, wanting the scoop on how everyone’s favorite Olympic medalist is doing post-accident. Dating while disabled comes with challenges of its own, but public speculation and invasive questions are something else entirely. If their newfound feelings can’t survive the spotlight, their not-so-fake relationship may be over before it ever truly begins.

“[An] extremely slow burn that pays off exponentially. The sex is super hot.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This debut romance gives members of the disability community the HEAs they deserve.” ―Book Riot

Critics Review

"Nordqvist deftly tackles the pervasiveness of ableism in familial, platonic, and romantic relationships—even in the relationships the characters have with their own selves. Her writing is unflinching, funny, and heart wrenching. It's All in Your Head is one of the first books I've ever read that accurately depicts what it is like to date, be in love, and navigate the world as a disabled woman, all without shying away from the parts of ourselves society has taught us to hide."—Lillie Lainoff, author of One for All, an NPR Best Book of 2022
"What a remarkable debut! This book is EVERYTHING I needed. I wish I could go back in time and give this book to myself as I began my own journey with chronic illness a decade ago. There's so much hard-earned wisdom in these pages, but there's also hope and humor and a romance that had me breathlessly turning the pages in giddy anticipation. IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD is a masterful exploration of heartache and healing with a delightful kick of heat. The chemistry between Skylar and Pike sizzles, but the way they take care of each other is just as hot as the spice. And Brandon Pike? He may be the book boyfriend to outdo all book boyfriends. You'll fall head over heels in love with both of these characters as they navigate their fake dating scheme and a world that is stacked against them. If this is Sabina Nordqvist at the beginning of her career, I cannot wait to see where she goes from here."—Cora Carmack, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
"Charming and heartfelt! A While You Were Sleeping-style mix-up sets off sweet, poignant, and swoony consequences. From perfect setup to triumphant end—this book has its sights set on readers’ hearts, minds, and understanding of disability."—Gigi Griffis, author of the Netflix tie-in The Empress
“Nordqvist masterfully balances a swoon-worthy, toe-curling romance with the unfiltered reality of being disabled in our current society—from the frustration of not being heard, to the magic of finally feeling seen. If you have ever wondered if you were too much or not enough to be loved completely as you are, this book is for you.”—Sonora Reyes, author of The Broposal
“IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD is a breath of fresh air and an instant favorite. Skylar and Pike’s chemistry and tension is rewarded with the sexiest, most tender payoff, one that had me tearing up and blushing in equal measure. Simply put, this book feels like falling in love—with yourself and your disability, and with the one person who knows to bring you cake when you’ve existed on crumbs. Sabina Nordqvist just gets it.”—Megan Murphy, author of Fake It Like You Mean It and person with chronic illness
Author Sabina Nordqvist
Narrator Austin Rising, Mollie Stark
Duration 12 hours and 1 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781668654002
Format Audiobook
Publisher Hachette Audio
Genre Contemporary romance, Fiction: general and literary
Availability US

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