That was the furthest thing from the truth. While an outsider would think they were laced with malice, I knew they weren’t. I took a minute to let the weight of his words sink in. They are made by the endless pursuit of their dream despite the obstacles they are faced with. I do not care if your hands hurt or your back is sore or you are running on two hours of sleep. Every time you step foot into that gym-make it count. Remember what I said earlier? Prove it to me. You need to learn to toughen up and take it. Nobody said it was going to be easy, it only gets harder from here on out.

Snapping his head to the side, he cracked his neck. But judging by the alarmed look on his face and the thick air between us, whatever he said couldn’t have been good.

Since I didn’t speak a lick of Russian, I didn’t have a clue as to what he said. Kova visibly tensed, stopping short from his last word. “Do you think you are the first gymnast to show wear and tear on their hands from bars? You are not in Palm Beach anymore, malysh-” Kova turned around to face me, his broad shoulders pulled back, one hand propped on his hip and the other clenched around his water bottle. Title: Balance Series: Off Balance #1 Genre: Erotic New Adult Romance Author: Lucia Franco Release Date: SeptemCover Design: Romantic Book Affairs Excerpt One toe off the beam and their forbidden desires could ruin everything they’ve worked for, throwing it all off balance. 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. Adrianna Rossi is no stranger to the rigorous demands required of her body.

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