Fr. 18.50

Fated Skates - A Novel

English · Paperback / Softback

Will be released 13.01.2026

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She's chasing gold. He's chasing forgiveness. The Winter Olympics heat up as two comeback stories collide.
Quinn Albright was America's figure skating darling until a humiliating Olympic performance splashed her across every headline. Now she's back, stronger than ever, ready to claim the gold medal on her own terms-no PR fluff, no perfect princess act, just the real, unapologetic Quinn.
But the one distraction she didn't train for? Bennett Martino. Once the golden boy of speed skating, Bennett's reputation took a hit he's still paying for. The chance to host a sporty news magazine show is the perfect redemption arc, and nothing would boost his ratings more than an inside look at Quinn's comeback. There's just one issue-she's the last person who wants him around.
As this year's Olympic Games commence, past mistakes, shared secrets, and unrelenting chemistry collide. With cameras rolling and the ice melting under their skates, Quinn and Bennett must figure out if they can rewrite their stories-or crash and burn.
Tropes:

  • slow burn
  • age gap
  • second chance
  • forced proximity
  • only one sled

About the author

Victoria Schade is a celebrated author of contemporary romance novels and a dog trainer who seamlessly combines her love for animals with her passion for storytelling. When not working on books with tons of sparks and heart, Victoria enjoys dancing, baking, reading, and perfecting her dink shot. She shares her 1850’s always-in-need-of-renovations home with Millie the senior Smooth Brussels Griffon, Boris the chihuahua/pug mix, the occasional foster pup, and her incredibly tolerant husband.

Summary

She’s chasing gold. He’s chasing forgiveness. The Winter Olympics heat up as two comeback stories collide.
Quinn Albright was America’s figure skating darling until a humiliating Olympic performance splashed her across every headline. Now she’s back, stronger than ever, ready to claim the gold medal on her own terms—no PR fluff, no perfect princess act, just the real, unapologetic Quinn.
But the one distraction she didn’t train for? Bennett Martino. Once the golden boy of speed skating, Bennett’s reputation took a hit he’s still paying for. The chance to host a sporty news magazine show is the perfect redemption arc, and nothing would boost his ratings more than an inside look at Quinn’s comeback. There’s just one issue—she’s the last person who wants him around.
As this year’s Olympic Games commence, past mistakes, shared secrets, and unrelenting chemistry collide. With cameras rolling and the ice melting under their skates, Quinn and Bennett must figure out if they can rewrite their stories—or crash and burn.
Tropes:

  • slow burn
  • age gap
  • second chance
  • forced proximity
  • only one sled

Product details

Authors Victoria Schade, Schade Victoria
Publisher HarperCollins US
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Release 13.01.2026
 
EAN 9780063475854
ISBN 978-0-06-347585-4
No. of pages 352
Dimensions 134 mm x 203 mm x 20 mm
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature

FICTION / Romance / Contemporary, FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Sports fiction, FICTION / Romance / Sports, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, FICTION: Romance / Contemporary, FICTION: Romance / Romantic Comedy, FICTION: Romance / Sports *, Modern and Contemporary romance, Romantic comedies

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