Ace by Brynn Hale

★ She’s on the sidelines and not in the game. He’s in the game but not playing by the rules. Can he heal her broken competitive spirit and can she lead a player to change his game forever? ★

Sutton:
Two years ago I was on the sand, bumping, setting, and spiking my way toward my position at the big games. But one bad jump, I was down and my knee never came back.
And now I’m reffing for the biggest sand volleyball names at the summer games, but it doesn’t compare to being on the court.
When a night out in the village has me bumping into the tall, All-American honey, I can’t help but want a piece of the apple pie he’s offering.
Sure, I know who he is, but he’s oblivious to my true identity.
The morning after, I’m outta there faster than my lightning serve.
Like a bloodhound, he tracks me down and after a magical date, I’m falling fast.
But I can’t be more to him. Especially when I find out his sister is playing a game I’m reffing.
And one quesitonable call drives our fairy tale summer romance into the hot Tokyo sand.
Will I ever trust my heart again?

Ace:
Here at the games, I’m going to keep my focus on the prize—that gold and the top of the podium.
But soon I set my sights on the Brazilian beauty, I’m looking at a whole new win in life.
When I accuse her of a bad call that hurts my sister’s team, I dig selfishly into her insecurity.
My sister’s team comes back, but I don’t think my relationship with Sutton ever will.
She’s confident, tranquil as the sea, and she’s spiked my heart with her smile.
Can I bring home the gold and her love or will I have to sacrifice one to have the other?