Levi and Cadence set the ice on fire in Losing an Edge by Catherine Gayle. Catherine Gayle mixes the importance of family, heart and a sense of belonging to create a story that has a lot to offer. Losing an Edge is not just beautiful words and compromising situations. It is a look at a relationship that grows between two people in a time of need.
Ms. Gayle gave a look at the subtle differences with Levi and Cadence families. Cadence needed the love and support of her family during a rough time or she wouldn't have sought them out, but she also felt smothered by their need to protect her. Levi had a family that held an underlying aura of competitiveness that factored into his need to prove himself and affected his relationship with his brother. Losing an Edge was given to me in exchange for an honest review. Have not been reading her contemporary romances for very long but her attention to detail and her focus on social topics that are painful to talk about make for groundbreaking stories. Romance with purpose is my description of the Portland Storm series. ( )

Catherine Gayle’s Losing an Edge is another perfect addition to the Portland Storm Series. Levi “501” Babcock feels like he is always second best, after his older brother. That is until he meets his teammate’s sister/gold-medal figure skater Cadence Johnson.

I feel bad for saying this, but Jamie is still my favorite Storm player/Babcock, but Levi is a really close second - ouch, poor Levi, always in Jamie’s shadow. He is a great guy. I love that he watches Impractical Jokers. He is super sweet. He has a huge heart. I love how is with Sophie, and that she was so involved in this story. He did give the best Valentine’s Day Gift of all time. I do love Levi. It would be really hard living in the shadow of an older brother like Jamie. It helps that Jamie has absolutely no clue, and I’m glad Levi recognized that. The brothers really love each other and are best friends. They are a lot alike, but at the same time two very different people, both amazing in their own way.

Cadence is great. I am glad she left her old skating partner to move to Portland. It takes a lot of courage to leave a situation like that. She is talented, brave and a sweet person. She loves her family and cares deeply for her friends. It is understandable why she would initially be cautious of Levi. The two are a cute couple. I loved their chemistry.

The plot was emotional and unexpected. Some scary/threatening things happen. As always, Catherine Gayle includes a meaningful subject matter that tugs at your heart. I love how all the little details came together in the end. This is one of those significant books for me that I keep thinking about days after I read it. I love every book in this series. Catherine Gayle keeps amazing me.

Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. ( )