# The Striker \(Deluxe Edition\) by Ana Huang

The Striker \(Deluxe Edition\) by Ana Huang is a sports romance about footballer Asher Donovan and Scarlett DuBois, a former ballerina and dance teacher. The listing describes special cover finishes and an exclusive colour art insert, alongside a forbidden-romance plot involving a rival’s sister.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 22.49 CAD
- Previous price: 28.99 CAD
- Discount: 22%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:14:25.165Z
- Rating: 4 / 5
- Reviews: 25184

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## At a glance

- The listing describes lithofoil and spot gloss on the cover, plus a full-colour exclusive tip-in art piece.
- The story pairs a Premier League footballer with a former prima ballerina who now teaches at a dance academy.
- Listed at 592 pages in English, with publication date Oct. 22 2024.

## Pros

- Deluxe-edition cover finishes and a colour art insert offer physical details beyond the story itself.
- The premise combines sports romance with dance, a former-athlete backstory and a forbidden relationship.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Sourcebooks
- Publication date: Oct. 22 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 592 pages
- ISBN-10: 1464223327
- ISBN-13: 978-1464223327
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 535 g
- Dimensions: 13.97 x 3.76 x 21.59 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing says the deluxe edition is available only while supplies last. Confirm that the selected copy is this edition if the cover finishes and art insert matter to you.

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for a long English-language sports romance with football and dance themes.
- Ana Huang readers interested in an off-limits romance shaped by rivalry and personal setbacks.
- Collectors who value the listed cover finishes and exclusive art insert.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a short book, a non-romance title or a story without forbidden-romance themes.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the characters, writing, emotional story, humour and sports-romance elements, while some readers describe it as a one-time read. Reactions to pacing are mixed, including reports of slower middle sections. For readers choosing a 592-page romance, that pacing variation may matter more than the broadly positive overall sentiment.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights the characters and writing, and describes the story as emotional and funny.
- Positive themes: Readers respond positively to its sports-romance and forbidden-attraction elements.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing feedback varies, with some readers finding the flow good and others noting issues in the middle.
- Mixed feedback: Some readers consider it more of a one-time read.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the story about?
The listing describes Premier League footballer Asher Donovan training with Scarlett DuBois, a former ballerina and dance teacher. Their attraction is complicated by her being his rival’s sister.
### What makes this the deluxe edition?
The listing claims lithofoil and spot gloss on the cover and a full-colour exclusive tip-in art piece. It also says availability is limited to remaining supplies.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 592 pages.
### What do readers report about the pacing?
Customer feedback is mixed: some describe a good pace, while others mention pacing issues in the middle sections.

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## Images

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