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.
As Brooke becomes more integrated into the team, she and Chase begin to support each other's growth. The story culminates in a series of "breathtaking" snowboarding scenes where the physical thrill of the sport mirrors their emotional vulnerability. Ultimately, Chase realizes that the only thing more frightening than losing Brooke is never having her at all, leading to a satisfying and "emotionally engaging" conclusion. Ride by Harper Dallas
: 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. Brooke Larson is a freelance photographer chasing her