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

“It wasn’t fair of me to let her think we could be something more, when I knew all along…”


“You’d rather marry her brother?”


Ben tossed his phone across the mattress. “It’s probably better if we don’t bring him up.”


“Oh, really?” Kat leaned closer. “Why is that? What else are you hiding from me?” 4


Ben, Ben, I’ve wanted you ever since when


Wow! Manipulating the English language into flowery poetry was obviously not something he excelled at.Stick to the jock thing. The feelings behind the words were genuine, though. Did he dare reveal them? Did he dare hit Send?


Chapter 4