From Lukov with Love
Figure skater Jasmine Santos thought her career was over, until her longtime rival Ivan Lukov asks her to be his pairs partner for one year. On the ice and off, the two must learn to trust each other. A slow-burn sports romance.
About This Book
From Lukov with Love is a contemporary romance novel by Mariana Zapata, first published in 2018 by Mariana Zapata. It runs 522 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 522 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A disgraced figure skater and her bitter rival are forced into a reluctant partnership that demands they overcome their history to succeed.
- Fans of sports romance
- Readers who enjoy intense character-driven friction
- Anticipatory
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking fast-paced or low-conflict romances
- Unknown heat level may deter specific readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Relatively equal as skating partners.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Jasmine Santos believes her competitive figure skating days are behind her until an unexpected offer arrives: Ivan Lukov, the rival she has sparred with for years, needs a new pairs partner. To salvage her professional future, Jasmine must enter a high-stakes partnership with the one person who knows exactly how to push her buttons. As they spend countless hours together on and off the ice, the friction between them begins to evolve into something much more complex.
Central Conflict
The protagonist must reconcile her long-standing animosity toward her rival while successfully navigating the intense pressure of a competitive figure skating partnership.
Setting
Competitive figure skating world
Strengths
- Compelling premise
- Clear relationship stakes
Consider before reading
- Unknown heat level may deter specific readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Mariana Zapata
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Mariana Zapata
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 522 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780990429272
- ISBN-10
- 099042927X
From Lukov with Love: quick answers
- Who wrote From Lukov with Love?
- From Lukov with Love was written by Mariana Zapata.
- When was From Lukov with Love published?
- From Lukov with Love was first published in 2018 by Mariana Zapata.
- What genre is From Lukov with Love?
- From Lukov with Love is a contemporary romance novel, with enemies to lovers, slow burn.
- How many pages is From Lukov with Love?
- From Lukov with Love is 522 pages long (Paperback).
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