Ryan Talonovich is the star of his college hockey team, until an accident during practice leaves him confined to a wheelchair. The doctors say he'll walk again but a new season is already underway and he's been replaced on the team, which leaves him feeling alone and betrayed. What's the use of fighting to get back on the ice now?<br><br>Then he meets Dante Espinosa, a short track skater on the city's speed skating club. Though he has to work overtime to afford his sport, Dante is hell on ice, and dreams of making the cut on the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team.<br><br>Their love of the ice brings them together, but too many obstacles stand in their way: Ryan's struggle with therapy. The memory of Dante's first boyfriend. Lack of funding to the event, Dante's harassing boss, a skating friend in love with him, and Wil Dietrich, who will do anything to win.

Power Play

Rising, Dante holds out his hands. “Step up, baby,” he says. His face blurs when Ryan blinks and wipes at his eyes to clear them. Gingerly, Dante takes his wrists, helps him stand. His arms snake around Ryan’s waist, strong and loving. “I’ve got you,” he whispers. Pain sears up Ryan’s right leg and he bends his knee to keep that skate off the floor. “Don’t worry, Ryan. I’m not going to let you go.”


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