On the Line

Coming home... I've hated Ben Rollins ever since he broke my heart in high school. I've never fully recovered from it...even though I ran away as far as I could. Now I've returned home, fleeing something worse than I could have ever imagined. When our Captain partners us up together, I'm forced to realize that what I feel for him isn't hate at all. It's far worse. Second chances... Sarah's the one who got away. She never really explained her abrupt departure from my life, but to be honest, I no longer give a damn. What we'd once had was dead, and now I'm stuck with her at my side permanently, no matter how I feel about it. But when the truth comes out, and old secrets are unburied, being thrown together becomes so much more than a second chance...it becomes life or death. And we have no intention of losing.

Coming home... I've hated Ben Rollins ever since he broke my heart in high school. I've never fully recovered from it...even though I ran away as far as I could. Now I've returned home, fleeing something worse than I could have ever imagined. When our Captain partners us up together, I'm forced to realize that what I feel for him isn't hate at all. It's far worse. Second chances... Sarah's the one who got away. She never really explained her abrupt departure from my life, but to be honest, I no longer give a damn. What we'd once had was dead, and now I'm stuck with her at my side permanently, no matter how I feel about it. But when the truth comes out, and old secrets are unburied, being thrown together becomes so much more than a second chance...it becomes life or death. And we have no intention of losing.

Growing up in high society, James Ferdinand never imagined that one day she'd end up working as a server. But after her authoritative father gives her the ultimatum-stay in line rather than pursue her art-she needs to find a quick way to support herself since she's unwilling to give up on her dreams. The answer is landing a job at Orso, a fine-dining restaurant in the heart of Marsford Bay. Between learning to navigate the grind of restaurant life, trying not to cry in the walk-freezer, and rebuilding her life, there is only one silver lining-a line cook that seems to always make her shifts a little easier whether it be with a cheeky grin or a delicious mid-shift snack. Ozzy McKenna, the tattooed jester with a Casanova reputation is immediately smitten and makes it his mission to charm the new girl. But James isn't ready for anything serious, having just broken up with her abusive long-term boyfriend. Their attraction, however, is undeniable. James proposes they become friends with benefits; making a deal to leave drama out of it, and hide their arrangement from their coworkers at Orso. However, despite their best efforts to keep it casual, things inevitably begin to change. Between cooking for James late at night and dates that aren't meant to be dates, both soon discover that maybe they can become what the other one needs, in ways neither thought was possible. All they need to do is get out of their own way. *On the Line is a dark contemporary romance with a guaranteed HEA. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.*

Growing up in high society, James Ferdinand never imagined that one day she'd end up working as a server. But after her authoritative father gives her the ultimatum-stay in line rather than pursue her art-she needs to find a quick way to support herself since she's unwilling to give up on her dreams. The answer is landing a job at Orso, a fine-dining restaurant in the heart of Marsford Bay. Between learning to navigate the grind of restaurant life, trying not to cry in the walk-freezer, and rebuilding her life, there is only one silver lining-a line cook that seems to always make her shifts a little easier whether it be with a cheeky grin or a delicious mid-shift snack. Ozzy McKenna, the tattooed jester with a Casanova reputation is immediately smitten and makes it his mission to charm the new girl. But James isn't ready for anything serious, having just broken up with her abusive long-term boyfriend. Their attraction, however, is undeniable. James proposes they become friends with benefits; making a deal to leave drama out of it, and hide their arrangement from their coworkers at Orso. However, despite their best efforts to keep it casual, things inevitably begin to change. Between cooking for James late at night and dates that aren't meant to be dates, both soon discover that maybe they can become what the other one needs, in ways neither thought was possible. All they need to do is get out of their own way. *On the Line is a dark contemporary romance with a guaranteed HEA. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.*

Top rope soloing has been a climbing technique employed by climbers without partners for fifty years, allowing a climber to top rope climbs with a certain degree of safety lacking in free soloing. For various reasons, these techniques were never formally codified or documented for others to learn from or build upon; instead, they were passed on through word of mouth. One possible reason for this lack of formalization was the inherent risk associated with these techniques, making people hesitant to take responsibility for potential accidents. However, the advent of the internet changed this dynamic. Suddenly, the subject began to receive significantly more attention, both on climbing forums and websites, as well as on video platforms like YouTube. While this helped disseminate more information, it also created a problem: what was once a lack of information turned into an overwhelming abundance of it. Everyone was sharing their thoughts at once, leading to a mix of both bad and good advice. Simultaneously, there was a surge in interest in top rope soloing, accompanied by a corresponding increase in accidents. Something needed to be done to address this issue. "On the Line" was a three-year project aimed at consolidating all available information on the subject, both old and new, and integrating it with industrial rope access techniques. The goal was to finally produce a foundational text on the subject. It's important to note that "On the Line" is not meant to be the definitive authority on the subject but rather the first step in the right direction.

Top rope soloing has been a climbing technique employed by climbers without partners for fifty years, allowing a climber to top rope climbs with a certain degree of safety lacking in free soloing. For various reasons, these techniques were never formally codified or documented for others to learn from or build upon; instead, they were passed on through word of mouth. One possible reason for this lack of formalization was the inherent risk associated with these techniques, making people hesitant to take responsibility for potential accidents. However, the advent of the internet changed this dynamic. Suddenly, the subject began to receive significantly more attention, both on climbing forums and websites, as well as on video platforms like YouTube. While this helped disseminate more information, it also created a problem: what was once a lack of information turned into an overwhelming abundance of it. Everyone was sharing their thoughts at once, leading to a mix of both bad and good advice. Simultaneously, there was a surge in interest in top rope soloing, accompanied by a corresponding increase in accidents. Something needed to be done to address this issue. "On the Line" was a three-year project aimed at consolidating all available information on the subject, both old and new, and integrating it with industrial rope access techniques. The goal was to finally produce a foundational text on the subject. It's important to note that "On the Line" is not meant to be the definitive authority on the subject but rather the first step in the right direction.