The Favorites: A Novel

An epic love story set in elite figure skating, following Katarina Shaw, a woman determined to become an Olympic skater despite lacking a famous name, funding, or family support. When she meets Heath Rocha, a child in the foster care system, their instant connection transforms them into a formidable ice dancing duo. Clinging to skating and each other to escape turbulent lives, Kat and Heath rise to become champion performers, captivating audiences with their chemistry, rebellious style, and volatile relationship. A shocking incident at the Olympic Games ends their partnership abruptly. Ten years later, an unauthorized documentary reignites public interest in Shaw and Rocha, claiming to reveal the true story through interviews with their friends and rivals. Unwilling to let others define her legacy, Kat breaks a decade of silence to tell her own account—from the childhood tragedies that forged her bond with Heath to the conflicting desires that ultimately separated them. While sensational rumors have surrounded them for years, the truth proves even more startling than public speculation.