Ice Heart Echo

In the frost-bitten town of Frostwood Springs, two worlds are about to collide. Niall Oakley, the vibrant and unapologetic line dance instructor behind the trending TikTok account @FrostwoodDancer, knows what it means to stand out in a traditional western community. When the beloved Community Center faces closure due to a suspiciously timed insurance hike citing "moral risk," Niall refuses to let this safe haven for so many disappear without a fight. Pax Quintana prefers the quiet company of horses to people. As an aromantic asexual ranch hand, he's always felt out of step with society's expectations. But when injustice threatens the town's heart, this stoic cowboy steps out of the shadows to offer his help to the dancer who's caught his attention. Their desperate journey to save the Center leads them to a remote ice cave for a once-in-a-lifetime video shoot—but when nature unleashes its fury, trapping them in a frozen cathedral, survival becomes their only focus. As temperatures plummet, unexpected intimacy blooms between them, challenging both men's understanding of connection and love. What emerges from the ice is more than just two survivors—but can their unique bond withstand the heat of public attention and small-town scrutiny? And can they show Frostwood Springs that love in all its forms deserves to be celebrated? A heart-stirring tale about finding connection where you least expect it and the courage to dance to your own rhythm.