--- product_id: 600385511 title: "The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1)" price: "VT4528" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/600385511-the-striker-deluxe-edition-gods-of-the-game-1 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1) **Price:** VT4528 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1) - **How much does it cost?** VT4528 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/600385511-the-striker-deluxe-edition-gods-of-the-game-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description **This stunning DELUXE EDITION is only available while supplies last and features lithofoil and spot gloss on the cover and a full color exclusive tip-in art piece.** The first in a brand new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang. 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. Review: Spicy, Thoughtful and Beautifully Written - Having loved the Twisted series and the Kings of Sin series as well, I just knew The Striker was going to be another great book. I wasn’t wrong. I absolutely loved Asher Donovan’s story. I had always enjoyed his small interactions in other books and was thrilled when he got his own story. There was so much more going on with his character than I could have ever guessed. He’s hot, rich, charming and successful. Falling for his greatest rivals sister was not in the cards. Scarlett, a former prima ballerina doesn’t date footballers, especially not the footballer who her brother absolutely despises. Due to the ongoing animosity between Asher and Scarlett’s brother Vincent their coach orders them to cross-train together in the off season using ballet. Their ballet teacher is none other than Vincent’s sister Scarlet. Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers and Forbidden romance? Sign me up ! Asher and Scarlett have insane chemistry together. It’s like they instantly can see who the other person is and not the persona they put on for the world. This is a fun, spicy sports romance filled with angst and heartache. You get some steam with tons of tension, but also a really great in depth story line. Both of the MC’s have a lot of trauma they’re trying to live with and watching how they discover their path to healing was a beautiful journey. I also loved how there were character’s from previous books that popped up into parts of this story. Easter Egg Cameos are Reader gifts and I’m here for them all. This was a great read. I highly recommend and am looking forward to the next book in this series. Review: Good book - 4/5⭐️ 3/5🌶 I liked this book I could not put it down. This book keep my attention for so love I love her style of writing so much. Asher 🥰 what can I say about him ummm... I love him so much. Scarlett you sweetie I love you too. They way the book is written makes you feel like you are there. Rival's sister, forbidden love, secret girlfriend and boyfriend (from the public not each other) I love this so much, it is also slow burn but not too slow. She also mentioned other characters from the other series that she has and she dose it in a good way. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6,637 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #78 in Sports Romance (Books) #388 in Contemporary Romance (Books) #766 in New Adult & College Romance (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 23,225 Reviews | ## Images ![The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PJaEeHRML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spicy, Thoughtful and Beautifully Written *by T***Y on November 8, 2024* Having loved the Twisted series and the Kings of Sin series as well, I just knew The Striker was going to be another great book. I wasn’t wrong. I absolutely loved Asher Donovan’s story. I had always enjoyed his small interactions in other books and was thrilled when he got his own story. There was so much more going on with his character than I could have ever guessed. He’s hot, rich, charming and successful. Falling for his greatest rivals sister was not in the cards. Scarlett, a former prima ballerina doesn’t date footballers, especially not the footballer who her brother absolutely despises. Due to the ongoing animosity between Asher and Scarlett’s brother Vincent their coach orders them to cross-train together in the off season using ballet. Their ballet teacher is none other than Vincent’s sister Scarlet. Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers and Forbidden romance? Sign me up ! Asher and Scarlett have insane chemistry together. It’s like they instantly can see who the other person is and not the persona they put on for the world. This is a fun, spicy sports romance filled with angst and heartache. You get some steam with tons of tension, but also a really great in depth story line. Both of the MC’s have a lot of trauma they’re trying to live with and watching how they discover their path to healing was a beautiful journey. I also loved how there were character’s from previous books that popped up into parts of this story. Easter Egg Cameos are Reader gifts and I’m here for them all. This was a great read. I highly recommend and am looking forward to the next book in this series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by C***K on April 27, 2026* 4/5⭐️ 3/5🌶 I liked this book I could not put it down. This book keep my attention for so love I love her style of writing so much. Asher 🥰 what can I say about him ummm... I love him so much. Scarlett you sweetie I love you too. They way the book is written makes you feel like you are there. Rival's sister, forbidden love, secret girlfriend and boyfriend (from the public not each other) I love this so much, it is also slow burn but not too slow. She also mentioned other characters from the other series that she has and she dose it in a good way. ### ⭐⭐⭐ It was okay. *by R***A on November 4, 2024* was really excited about finally reading Asher’s story. But this book lacked Ana’s characteristic drama-infused plot. Erotic romance is Huang’s main attraction, but her books actually have plots worth following. The secret dating wasn’t that exciting, there wasn’t charged tension (like Kai and Isabella’s. Ana I will never get over King of Pride). There was so much that could have been explored here: privacy intrusion by the media, rivalry with the brother, trust issues. Asher’s backstory could have been better exploited: I don’t think he was spinning out of control or unwilling to face his demons. He has a past, but until 80% of the book, it’s like he went through it and was living a rather functional life. One could argue that many live that way: burying their issues, and then something triggers it. Nonetheless, I never felt like Asher was struggling with impulsiveness or self-destruction👀 Now, we all love a man who is assertive and communicative. Asher ticked all the romantic boxes. No notes, 10/10. As for Scarlett, I appreciated her growth as a character. It was rather refreshing to get the POV of someone who is rebuilding their life and finding new direction after a personal tragedy. Also, that she is willing to put herself out there and trust. On an unrelated note, ballet was supposed to be a major part of Scarlett’s life but it fell flat in my opinion. Some lingo, students, a tough headmistress. But that was it. Ballet deserved more page-time. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1) - King of Envy (Kings of Sin, 5) - The Defender (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/600385511-the-striker-deluxe-edition-gods-of-the-game-1](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/600385511-the-striker-deluxe-edition-gods-of-the-game-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*