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After a devastating setback in the ring, Supreme Battle Challenge fighter Harley Handleman struggles to regain his footing. His uncle contracts Anastasia Kelley, a experienced life coach, to guide him back to success. Years of knowing Harley as a friend become complicated as Anastasia’s professional support turns into a personal obsession, threatening both his career and the tension between them.
The story explores the challenges of balancing personal relationships with athletic ambition, and the unexpected twists that can arise when personal and professional boundaries blur.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lori Foster
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