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Katie Van Ark
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The Boy Next Door

Maddy Spier’s been in love with the boy next door forever. As his figure skating partner she spends time in his arms every day. But she’s also seen his arms around other girls—lots of other girls. How can she make him realize that they can be partners off the ice as well?

Gabe’s relationship with Maddy is vital. He can’t imagine skating with anyone else, and together they have a real chance at gold–maybe even making it to the Olympics! So he’s decided to think of her as a sister. After all, family is forever, but he’s never dated anyone for more than two weeks.

Then their coach assigns a new romantic skating program, and everything changes. Will this be the big break that Maddy’s been hoping for or the big break-up that Gabe has always feared?

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Praise

From School Library Journal: "Fans of ice-skating and romance will fall in love with this debut novel... The straightforward writing and compelling "will they, won't they" plot will keep YA readers eagerly turning the pages."

From Romantic Times: "Van Ark’s story of two skating partners is hot enough to melt the ice."

From K.M. Martin as posted on Amazon: "This was an excellent romance with a strong helping of figure skating...I loved that the chapters were told in alternate viewpoints so that we could see what both Maddy and Gabe were thinking and feeling."

From Becca Fowler at PivotBookReviews: "Dear The Boy Next Door, Oh holy feels. You are full of the feel, The Boy Next Door. I'm still basking in the glow of all the Maddy & Gabe feels, and it's been months since I first read you. I already want to read you again, that is how much I love you and your epic swoony feels. " Read the full review here.

From Tiffany at Mostly YA Lit: "Guys, warning: this is a book crack book - by which I mean, I could NOT. STOP. READING once I started. I read on transit. I read at lunch. I read late, late into the night." Read the full review here.
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