Working title something to do with skating
From the streets to the ice: a journey of survival, legacy, and true love
- Literary Fiction
- Romance
At fourteen, Jarrod lost everything—his home, his safety, and his sense of belonging. Thrown onto the Florida streets by a father lost to alcoholism, he survived on grit and the quiet grace of his blades on the ice. But a boy can only last so long in the shadows. When his grandmother and coach pull him from the brink, Jarrod meets Simon: a former MMA fighter with a hardened exterior and a heart built for protection. What begins as a rigorous mentorship under Simon’s watchful eye slowly transforms over a decade into a profound, unbreakable partnership. Together, they don't just chase Olympic gold; they build an empire. From the roar of international skating arenas to the high-stakes world of luxury design and resort development, Jarrod and Simon redefine what it means to win. But as they reach the pinnacle of success and prepare for their greatest challenge yet—fatherhood—the ghosts of Jarrod’s traumatic past return to demand a final reckoning. A sweeping saga of resilience and slow-burn romance, this story proves that the families we choose are the ones that finally bring us home.