Every interaction can be misconstrued, but there’s no mistaking the darkening of his gaze, the lingering of his touch, or the illicit image of his bare skin pressed against hers. Kova’s power and domination, coupled with Adrianna’s fierce tenacity, reveal there is more for her body to learn. As the relentless pursuit of her dream keeps her striving, a passion is ignited within him. She doesn’t come close to his high standards. When two time Olympian Konstantin Kournakova is persuaded into training the young hopeful, he immediately regrets it.

Perfection, precision, and dedication are required of his athletes. Even if that means leaving home to attend World Cup Academy of Gymnastics, a training center that serves one purpose-producing champions. Olympic glory is the ultimate goal, and she’ll do anything to achieve it. Years of pain and determination make her one of the best. But in order to salvage them both, she will first have to save herself.BALANCE (Off Balance Book 1) by Lucia Franco Release Date: August 28, 2016Īdrianna Rossi is no stranger to the rigorous demands required of her body. Adrianna must soon realize life is more than an Olympic dream. As Adrianna fights for her life, Kova battles for them both. No one is left unscathed as they succumb to their darkest hunger, creating an endless link between them. Unable to stand by as Adrianna continues to jeopardize herself, Kova surrenders to what she needs most. With boundaries set and lines defined, the beautifully anguished man who's been at Adrianna's mercy giving her everything she's demanded, has no choice but to walk away.įighting for a dream becomes only half the battle when Adrianna's fate is sealed, leaving them both with their biggest challenge yet.

With his devastating betrayal lingering, Adrianna must become her own champion and place her dream ahead of all else. In doing so, she ignores the warning signs as both the extreme training and unending heartbreak begin to take their toll. Though the dynamics shift between coach and gymnast, nothing can prepare them for the agonizing truth. There is no atoning for what Kova did. The one place where they should never feel alive is where they find complete absolution. Adrianna and Kova let caution fly for love despite the odds.

Balance by Lucia Franco