Brooke Larson is a freelance photographer chasing her dream of a staff position at Wild magazine. When a budget cut kills her job offer, she is left broke and crashing with family in Mammoth. Her big break finally comes when her friend Alex invites her to Switzerland for a major competition, offering her a chance to network and enter the prestigious "Illuminations" photography contest.
The story develops through a "push and pull" dynamic on and off the slopes: Ride by Harper Dallas
The story of by Harper Dallas is a steamy, high-stakes sports romance that follows Brooke Larson, a determined action photographer, and Chase Austin, a legendary but broody extreme snowboarder. The Setup: Ambition Meets Adrenaline Brooke Larson is a freelance photographer chasing her
: Brooke needs the perfect shot of Chase to launch her career, but Chase is a "lone wolf" who hates being in the spotlight. The story develops through a "push and pull"
: Both characters are "emotionally unavailable"—Brooke is recovering from a recent breakup, and Chase uses a "bad boy" persona to hide a painful past and deep-seated vulnerabilities.
In Switzerland, Brooke spots Chase Austin—her childhood idol whose poster once hung on her bedroom wall. While the world sees him as a glamorous, adrenaline-junkie playboy, Brooke quickly discovers the "real" Chase is cold, moody, and fiercely protective of his team, the . Despite his resistance, Brooke is hired as the team’s official photographer, setting the stage for an intense workplace romance. The Conflict: A Dangerous Attraction