Quick answers
What readers want to know
How spicy is Spiral?
It's 4 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Steamy). Several detailed scenes throughout.
Does Spiral have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 6 content warnings, including abandonment, drug abuse and addiction. The full list is below.
Is Spiral a standalone?
No. It's book 2 of Off the Ice, so start with book 1.
Spice level
4 of 5 · Steamy
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
6 content warnings
About the book
The story
A newly drafted hockey player dealing with sudden fame enters a fake relationship with a ballet dancer.
Series
Off the Ice, in order
- 2Spiral2025 · You're here
- 4Embrace2026
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