The Boy Next Door

About this book

Family conflict changing relationships and questions of identity are at the heart of this engaging spin on the classic romance plotline. Maddy Spiers been in love with the boy next door forever. As his figure skating partner she spends time in his arms every day. But shes also seen his arms around other girlslots of other girls. How can she make him realize that they can be partners off the ice as well? Gabes relationship with Maddy is vital. He cant imagine skating with anyone else and together they have a real chance at greatnessmaybe even making it to the Olympics someday. So hes decided to think of her as a sister. After all family is forever and hes 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 Maddys been hoping for or the big breakup that Gabe has always feared? Chosen by readers like you for Macmillans young adult imprint Swoon Reads debut author Katie Van Arks novel The Boy Next Door is full of competition misunderstandings and of course plenty of romance. Praise for The Boy Next Door: Fans of ice-skating and romance will fall in love with this debut novel. School Library Journal Van Arks story of two skating partners is hot enough to melt the ice. Romantic Times Guaranteed to warm even the coldest heart. Justine