After a lifetime of devotion, Ben Thornton tries to focus on gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Unfortunately, a British tabloid reporter sets his sights on outing a famous athlete, namely Ben, who is just now accepting his sexual identity himself.<br><br>Meanwhile, someone crushing on Ben reveals himself via a mysterious love note. Is best friend and teammate Richie Stoker the one, or maybe Richie’s twin brother, Adam? Team members Steven, Vijra, or Cory could have authored it. Then, there’s Ben’s ex; the exe’s sibling; friend with occasional benefits, Booger Fisher; and also Ukrainian weightlifter Iggy, who follows Ben around the Olympic Village. It could also be a trick perpetrated by the gossipmonger, Ben fears.<br><br>Will the pressure of the media circus interfere with Ben’s competitions, or will Ben leave London with gold and the man of his dreams?

Double Flip

An almost shy giggle followed Kat’s request, then some filthy words strung together with medal-worthy skill, considering English was the dirty-talker’s second language.


“You sing your national anthem with that mouth?”


“Oui.” The mouth in question touched the one that asked it. “But kissing is better than talking, no?”


Grabbing handfuls of hair, gasps, and grunts took the place of words as Kat and her lover lost themselves in carnal endeavors. “Oh Canada!”


Ben rapped on the door, then walked in, as was customary. The Athletes’ Village rooms looked like any college dorm—basic white and gray, with faux wood furnishings from Ikea or some store just like it. “Your bed looks like the wrestling team practiced on it,” he said upon entering. “I’m assuming Tanya was here.”


“No kidding.” Kat tightened the belt on her powder blue bathrobe. “Me, too.”


Chapter 3