The Boy Next Door by Katie Van Ark - ISBN: 9781250419859
Paperback
Olympic dreams, forbidden romance, and a fiery competition for the heart.

The Boy Next Door

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    16 March 2026

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Summary

As six-year-old neighbors, Maddy and Gabe held mittened hands and stepped onto the ice for the first time. As high school seniors, they’re poised to become world-class figure skaters, on the path to the Olympic podium.

Maddy has been in love from the start, watching from the sidelines as girl after girl falls for her gorgeous partner. When the coach picks Romeo & Juliet for their theme, it’s Maddy’s chance to be more than just friends.

Gabe never dates a girl for …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781250419859
ISBN-10:1250419859
Author:Katie Van Ark
Publisher:Palgrave USA
Imprint:Square Fish
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:16 March 2026
Weight:312g
Dimensions:212mm x 141mm x 23mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Fans of ice-skating and romance will fall in love with this debut novel.” –School Library Journal

“Van Ark’s story of two skating partners is hot enough to melt the ice.” –Romantic Times

About The Author

Katie Van Ark

Katie Van Ark is a member of SCBWI and RWA and a student at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She enjoys reading, writing, and of course figure skating. She lives in Michigan with two daughters, two cats, and one very patient husband who was also her high school sweetheart. The Boy Next Door is her debut novel.

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