The Striker

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The Striker

By: Ana Huang

Narrated by: Shane East, Stella Hunter

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Summary

She's the only woman he wants...and the only one he can't have.

Asher Donovan is a living legend—the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world.

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.

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.

The only problem? She’s his rival’s sister—and completely off limits.

***

Scarlett DuBois is a former prima ballerina whose career was cut short by a tragic accident.

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.

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.

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.

Ana HuangShane EastStella HunterAna HuangGods of the Game

Contemporary

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Sports

Haunted

Heartfelt

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Contemporary Editors Select Sports Haunted Heartfelt Feel-Good

Editorial Review

A sexy start to a new sports series

A football romance from Ana Huang? Yes, please! The Twisted and Kings of Sin author scores big time with her first sports romance, the story of a Premier League footballer who falls for his rival’s sister, a former prima ballerina. While I don’t come across it often, I really love duet-style narration –where each performer reads the dialogue and action of their character across all chapters – and here, narrators Shane East and Stella Hunter make Huang’s sexy banter truly shine, volleying back and forth to create the most delicious romantic tension. Their charming accents and smooth delivery of swoony heartfelt words had me pining for Asher and Scarlett to find their happily ever after. I can’t wait to hear what Huang has for us next in this sporty series. —Margaret H., Audible Editor

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When I heard Ana Huang was writing a football sports romance book (soccer for the gringos), I knew I had to read it. I’m a huge fan of the sport, and honestly, we need more soccer-centered romances!

I grabbed the physical copy and was thrilled to find a little fanart tucked into the inner cover. I love visualizing characters as I read, so this was a nice touch. Plus, the book hits on some of my favorite tropes like forced proximity and the brother’s-teammate dynamic—those forbidden romance vibes really drew me in.

Right from the start, I appreciated the depth of the characters. The story explores complex themes like people-pleasing, living with chronic illness, and challenging family relationships, which made the characters feel real and grounded, not just part of a standard romance plot. That extra layer made the beginning especially compelling.

As the story progressed, though, it started feeling a bit more like a soap opera—almost like a Mexican telenovela! It wasn’t necessarily a bad thing; it added drama and unpredictability, even if it veered a little from the depth I enjoyed in the beginning. Still, I couldn't put it down and even got the audiobook to switch things up since it’s a true duet narration. The dual format made it easy to jump between formats and kept me fully immersed.

Overall, The Striker is a fun read with memorable characters and some heart-pounding moments. Though it may not be my all-time favorite by Ana Huang, it’s still a solid addition to the genre, especially for sports romance fans. Ana brings something fresh to the world of football romance, and I look forward to seeing what she writes next!