Brett Rocha retired from pro-hockey while still at the top of his game. Co-owner of a chain of restaurants and an inherited ice skating academy, he seems to have it all. Despite his fame, wealth, and good fortune, though, Brett suddenly finds himself painfully alone. Ex-Olympic figure skating star Rylan Hennessy transitioned to professional ice dancing with Celia, Brett’s sister and Rylan’s lifelong partner on the ice. Then tragedy strikes, and Rylan’s world is turned upside down, too. With the unexpected death of Celia, Brett and Rylan are drawn together through their mutual grief. Their bond strengthens when Brett introduces Rylan to BDSM, a lifestyle Rylan has never experienced before. While the mystery of Celia’s murder still needs to be solved, a second tragedy threatens to tear them apart. Will their relationship survive, or will love be enough to see them through this life altering, harrowing change?

Edge Jump

Spending much time with Rylan during his last day in Vancouver proved difficult. While Brett was welcome at the rehearsals, the meetings were strictly private. That situation was both frustrating and a relief. A little time away from Rylan was good and helped clear Brett’s head. On the other hand, Rylan seemed off and a little grumpy that morning, which prickled Brett’s protective side and caused some concern.


While Rylan rehearsed his new solo routine at one end of the rink, Brett involved himself in friendly races with a few of the other performers at the other. They’d discussed how Rylan wasn’t thrilled about being out there on the ice, performing alone. The fact was, Rylan wouldn’t refuse Lars and Kathryn Sweeny, or even try to negotiate with them. Brett wasn’t sure he agreed, but it wasn’t his choice to make. He attributed some of Rylan’s mood to his new role in the troupe. Some, but not all.


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