--- product_id: 600385511 title: "The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1)" price: "R777" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/600385511-the-striker-deluxe-edition-gods-of-the-game-1 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1) **Price:** R777 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1) - **How much does it cost?** R777 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/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: ITS A YES FROM ME - I will literally read anything that Ana writes and this is no different. The characters were chefs kiss and the plot of this one was so captivating. I had never read a soccer romance before and wasn’t sure it would be for me! I picked this book up and started reading and COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. The love story was done so well and the pacing was so perfect. I was immediately drawn in and I felt in love with the characters and their little quirks. I really felt for both the FMC and the MMC who both had some steep obstacles to face along the way but I think these were written so well. I forgot where I was and just fell into the story. I think Ana writes the most incredible stories and her sports romances are no different. There’s nothing like a yearning MMC and a strong independent FMC who puts him in his place. The connection between Ana’s love interests is always so evident on the page and it’s so hard to put any of her books down. The way I stayed up all night reading this! Absolutely a 6⭐️ read 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 | #20,007 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #69 in Sports Romance (Books) #267 in Contemporary Romance (Books) #1,521 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 25,015 Reviews | ## Images ![The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PJaEeHRML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ITS A YES FROM ME *by L***N on July 30, 2026* I will literally read anything that Ana writes and this is no different. The characters were chefs kiss and the plot of this one was so captivating. I had never read a soccer romance before and wasn’t sure it would be for me! I picked this book up and started reading and COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. The love story was done so well and the pacing was so perfect. I was immediately drawn in and I felt in love with the characters and their little quirks. I really felt for both the FMC and the MMC who both had some steep obstacles to face along the way but I think these were written so well. I forgot where I was and just fell into the story. I think Ana writes the most incredible stories and her sports romances are no different. There’s nothing like a yearning MMC and a strong independent FMC who puts him in his place. The connection between Ana’s love interests is always so evident on the page and it’s so hard to put any of her books down. The way I stayed up all night reading this! Absolutely a 6⭐️ read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A standalone sports romance *by C***Y on September 18, 2026* I enjoy Ana Huang books, so I was excited to give The Striker a try. It was an okay but long standalone, sports romance story that was steamy, full of conflicts, laugh out loud moments and likable characters. However, there were parts where I felt where the pace of the story was too slow at times and too fast at others. I liked Asher and Scarlett, as Asher was protective and Scarlett was determined and hard working even though her injury was holding her back. Overall, it was an okay but one-time read type of story for me, but I am glad that I gave this story a try. ## 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.co.za/products/600385511-the-striker-deluxe-edition-gods-of-the-game-1](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/600385511-the-striker-deluxe-edition-gods-of-the-game-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-26*