A frozen halfpipe. A backcountry cabin. And the Olympic gold medal that stands between a retiring legend and the protégé he is terrified to break.
Twenty-one-year-old Zuri Chen is the internet’s favorite Olympic snowboarder, hiding crippling panic attacks behind a viral, glitter-soaked brand. She is desperate to prove she is more than just a social media darling, but pushing for the podium means she needs a coach who won't treat her like she's made of glass.
Thirty-six-year-old Shane Voss is a halfpipe legend serving out his final Games in isolated, grumpy penance. Haunted by a past tragedy on the ice, he is determined to keep his reckless new protégé safe—even if it means clipping her wings and ignoring the undeniable, forbidden heat simmering between them.
But when a brutal ice-fog delay forces the cynical mentor and his sunshine rider into a remote backcountry safety cabin, the professional boundaries keeping them apart completely incinerate.
Surviving the storm is easy. Surviving the aftermath is the real danger. If Zuri pushes for the massive amplitude she needs to win gold, she risks her life. And if Shane finally lets himself claim the woman he's sworn to protect, he risks destroying them both.
Twenty-one-year-old Zuri Chen is the internet’s favorite Olympic snowboarder, hiding crippling panic attacks behind a viral, glitter-soaked brand. She is desperate to prove she is more than just a social media darling, but pushing for the podium means she needs a coach who won't treat her like she's made of glass.
Thirty-six-year-old Shane Voss is a halfpipe legend serving out his final Games in isolated, grumpy penance. Haunted by a past tragedy on the ice, he is determined to keep his reckless new protégé safe—even if it means clipping her wings and ignoring the undeniable, forbidden heat simmering between them.
But when a brutal ice-fog delay forces the cynical mentor and his sunshine rider into a remote backcountry safety cabin, the professional boundaries keeping them apart completely incinerate.
Surviving the storm is easy. Surviving the aftermath is the real danger. If Zuri pushes for the massive amplitude she needs to win gold, she risks her life. And if Shane finally lets himself claim the woman he's sworn to protect, he risks destroying them both.
- Age Gap
Forced Proximity
Grumpy / Sunshine
Mentor / Mentee
Hurt / Comfort
Heat Level: High Heat
Vibes: Angsty, gritty, and emotional.
Setting: Livigno, Italy, Olympic village, and a mountain cabin.
Ending: Happily Ever After (HEA).
Content Notes: Depictions of panic attacks and past severe sports injuries.
Drop into the halfpipe and discover if love can survive the ultimate vertical leap.
Genre: Romance
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