From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata Summary
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When rivals become partners on ice, sparks fly in this slow-burn romance that became a BookTok sensation and Goodreads Award finalist. Self-published yet unstoppable, Zapata's skating love story proves the best tension takes time to thaw.
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When Ice Meets Fire: The Collision of Two Skating Stars
Figure skating demands everything-blood, sweat, tears, broken bones-while promising little in return. For 26-year-old Jasmine Santos, the ice has become both sanctuary and prison. After her pairs partner abandoned her two years ago, she's been clinging to the shattered fragments of her dreams, practicing alone while younger skaters whisper about her failed career. The Lukov Ice and Sports Complex, where she trains, displays countless banners celebrating Ivan Lukov's achievements-five national championships, two world championships, Olympic medals-while none bear her name. This daily reminder fuels her resentment toward the "overachieving jerk" who seems to have everything she's ever wanted. When teenage skaters gossip about how she "always choked" in competition, it cuts deep beneath her tough exterior, revealing the vulnerability she tries desperately to hide. Life changes dramatically when Jasmine receives a summons to the general manager's office. There, Ivan Lukov and Coach Lee wait with an unexpected proposition: they want her to be Ivan's new pairs partner for the upcoming season. The offer comes with conditions-they need to "fix" Jasmine's image with more smiling, improved social media presence, photo shoots. It's clear they see her as a project rather than a partner, and the arrangement would only last until Ivan's regular partner returns from her break. Despite these terms, Jasmine recognizes this as possibly her last chance at competitive skating.
A Decade of Mutual Loathing and Reluctant Partnership
The Price of Dreams and Family Support
Learning to Trust Again on the Ice
Breaking Through Emotional Barriers
From Rivals to Partners and Beyond
Love Worth Fighting For
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