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

“I don’t know what you’re talking about! I never meant to give you the impression I did anything other than care for you—a lot!” Brett ran one hand through his hair and tried to calm down. “I’ve always thought we were friends and now we have more. I was hoping to see where that goes.”


Rylan pointed to the pull-out bed. “Then why, after we have a great time, in whatever capacity, do you sleep over there?”


“Rylan…I don’t want…no I can’t move that fast.”


“You’re acting as if I’m proposing marriage!” Rylan snapped. “It’s not that big of a deal.”


Rylan opened his mouth then shut it again and turned away biting his lip.


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