Back Outside Edge

Back Outside Edge

Baz Navarre

Edge Work

Book 1 of 1


Stefan Petryk is figure skating’s golden boy, but after a disastrous performance when it counted most, he’s falling apart under the pressure to redeem himself. When he’s forced to room with a rival at Worlds, he’s certain the break in routine will be the end of everything.

Except… Evan Marquez is charming, patient, and the best artistic skater in the world. Stefan wants to spend more time with him, rituals be damned. Get to know him, learn how he moves the way he does. Stefan’s always assumed he was straight, but everything about Evan appeals to him.

If Evan wants him in return, what will he do? He can’t have a relationship, not with the pressures on his time and energy. He certainly can’t have one with a man. He’s under constant media scrutiny. His sponsors would probably drop him, his fans might hate him.

It’s best for everyone if he just focuses on his skating. Does what he’s supposed to do. Pushes back his feelings like he always does.

But how can he, when Evan is right there all the time?

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Romance

Sports Romance

LGBTQIA+ Contemporary

Tropes

Celebrity/Normal Person

Grumpy/Sunshine

Rivals to Lovers

Secret Relationship

Forced Proximity

The Loner

Prodigy/Genius

Underdog

Character-Driven

Training/Leveling Up

Heartwarming

Romantic

Uplifting

Banter

Ambition

Love and Loss

Self-Discovery

Freedom vs Control

Coming of Age

Spice/heat rating

3 out of 5 peppers: open door romance, moderate on-page scenes3 out of 5 peppers: open door romance, moderate on-page scenes3 out of 5 peppers: open door romance, moderate on-page scenes3 out of 5 peppers: open door romance, moderate on-page scenes3 out of 5 peppers: open door romance, moderate on-page scenes

Trigger Warnings

Explicit Sexual Content

Anxiety

Panic Attacks

Hospitalization

Homophobia

Queerphobia

Profanity / Strong Language

Explicit Language