The Striker

The first in a brand new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang.<br/>She's the only woman he wants...and the only one he can't have.<br/>Asher Donovan is a living legend―the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world.<br/>But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they're forced to "bond" during off-season cross-training.<br/>Surviving the summer shouldn't be hard…until Asher meets their new trainer. She's beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't take his mind off her.<br/>The only problem? She's his rival's sister―and completely off limits.<br/>***<br/>Scarlett DuBois is a former prima ballerina whose career was cut short by a tragic accident.<br/>Now a teacher at a prestigious dance academy but still haunted by the ghosts of her past, the last thing she wants is to spend the summer cross-training Asher Donovan, of all people.<br/>She swore she would never date a footballer, but when her brother leaves town for an emergency, she finds herself thrown into dangerously close proximity with the gorgeous, charming striker.<br/>Training, she can deal with. But falling in love? That's out of the question―especially when he's the only person with the power to break her heart.