Ice Dance: A Figure Skating Novel - Softcover

Castle, Kent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1491801794 ISBN 13: 9781491801796

Publisher: Authorhouse, 2013

Synopsis

"A woman with an obsession, a man with a weakness, a girl with a dream. This contemporary romance novel series develops around a mother/daughter/young man romantic triangle. The story traces the figure skating career of a Houston pairs team from their rocky startup, working their way up the competition ladder all the way to the Olympics. It depicts the effort and sacrifice that go into, and the agony and ecstasy that emerge from top-level figure skating competition. It contrasts the lifestyle and attitudes of a wealthy family with those of a young middle-class bachelor working his way through graduate school. The quest for a gold medal requires dedication, sacrifice, and resiliance. It is complicated by teenage pique, unspoken desires, emotional demands, and unfair competition. This first book in the series covers the rocky startup and early development of the pairs skating team. Accurate in its treatment of the sport of figure skating, it shows what determined competitors must be willing to do to survive the competition, both on and off the ice. ""Passions flare both on and off the ice."" ""An enjoyable romance on ice. A consistently entertaining work of steamy fun."" ""Readers who enjoy a fun, light romance will get everything they hope for."" ""The well-written skating scenes are precise and accurate. Castle knows his way around a rink."" - Kirkus review. ""Titillating melodrama takes to the ice rink in this story of ambition and exploitation with a vividly portrayed setting."" ""Kent Castle’s well-researched novel explores more than the petty fights that fill the air with tension. Castle relies on his extensive knowledge of figure skating to create a glitzy, exciting setting."" ""Seduction mingles with humor in riveting scenes between Dean Steele, the experienced skater, and Millie, the mother of the aspiring young skater. They interact, adding a sexual charge by getting physical with each other. Their relationship is titillating"" ""This down-and-dirty view of competitive ice skating edges into a shock-worthy presentation that ranks high in entertainment value. It is likely an enjoyable tale for fans of this popular sport."" - Clarion review. ""The pace is fast and keeps the reader engaged. The plot is logical."" ""This is an adult book with explicit sexual content."" - Blueink review."

About this title

From the Author:

The Ice Dance novel series has been in development for 15 years.The first volume was published in August 2013, with the remaining installments coming out in chronological order. Book Two - On The Ice will be out in early 2014. It covers the early competitions leading up to the USFSA contest series, as well as more developments in the lives of Shannon, Dean, and Millie - and a few new characters as well.Kent Castle has also written several other romance and science fiction novels and short stories.These will be published as well in the near future.Be sure to visit the Kent Castle web site for more information and an interview with the author.

About the Author:

Kent Castle is a retired NASA engineer and a figure skating insider who lives in Houston, Texas. He has written three college textbooks and over sixty scientific articles, and has served on the faculty at four major universities. He also serves as an advisor to industry and government agencies. His fiction style combines consistent character behavior with accurate timing and detail. As a result, his stories sound like they actually happened. His characters act like real people with their strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and emotions laid bare. The plot unrolls more through dialogue that description. Each character's attitudes and desires become clear as they guide his or her behavior. Skating fans will appreciate the insight and attention to detail in his description of the figure skating world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1491801794
• ISBN 13: 9781491801796
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232