On his way to realizing his Olympic dream, Tom Alan Baranowski finds himself in the midst of a dilemma. His traditional Japanese coach is insisting upon an arranged marriage between his biological daughter Erika and adopted son Tom Alan, who are partners on the ice. Tom Alan loves Erika, and his coach literally saved his life, rescuing him from an abusive home. How can he say no?<br><br>Somewhat resigned to his “not so bad” fate, everything changes when Tom Alan meets British ice dancer Milo Fisher. The spark between them is almost hot enough to melt the ice beneath their blades, and the two fall into an affair.<br><br>What about Erika? What about loyalty? What about gold? For Tom Alan, the impossible throw quadruple jump is suddenly the least difficult thing in his life.

Quadruple Flip

“Smells good.” He followed her to the kitchen.


Tom Alan sat down as Kat served up the egg dish. Ben salted his, then held up the shaker. “Tom? Kat?” They looked at each other. Both knew it was coming. “Tomcat.” Ben snickered.


Tom Alan smiled. “Tom Alan, please,” he said. “My chichi—papa—named me that.”


Ben agreed with Kat via a head nod, since his mouth was full.


“So, you enjoying Booger’s company,” Kat asked, with a hint of suggestion.


“He’s…um…nice,” Tom Alan answered. “Funny. Nice.” He stuffed in more egg.


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