Calculated Risk

Ex-US national rock climber Leslie McAllister finally has her life right where she wants it. When she’s asked to accept a new position in Boston, she must decide whether to stay in her comfort zone or take a leap and trust she’s anchored herself well enough to not fall.

Stuntwoman CJ Broadmore has big dreams and a big problem. She needs to learn to climb, and fast, if she wants to do stunt work on a new movie. Enter Leslie McAllister, who not only sparks an attraction, but who may be CJ’s ticket to success.

CJ and Leslie must calculate each step, weigh the risks, and work through their fears as they reach for the top―and toward each other.

After a successful engineering career in aerospace, Katherine Rupley decided to try her hand at writing, utilizing the skills she learned while taking UCLA extension classes. In addition to writing, Katherine is an avid reader, runner, traveler, and photographer. She’s always up for a hike or a travel adventure in search of another new experience or skill to learn. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her wife and their three spoiled cats (all rescues).