Striking Distance by A. J. Manney

He’s the soccer star with legendary focus. She’s the freshman who lives for the game. But when danger finds her, he’ll risk more than his future on the field to keep her safe.

Tessa Parker lives for college sports—especially FMU’s. She knows every player’s stats, every record, and every highlight reel. But none capture her attention quite like Slater Thorne, the university’s soccer legend with ice in his veins and a future as bright as his focus is unshakable. She’s his biggest fan—until she meets him.
Slater Thorne has spent his life mastering control—on the field and off. As the pack’s future enforcer, discipline is everything. But the moment Tessa barrels into his world—short, spirited, and entirely too talkative—his focus fractures. She’s chaos. Sunshine. And she singlehandedly turns his world upside down.
When their pack enemies resurface and begin hunting unmated females once again, Tessa becomes a target. Slater’s instincts roar to life and suddenly protecting her isn’t a choice—it’s primal. He’s the wall between her and a world she never knew existed. He’s her shield; she’s his undoing.

Each book in the Wolves of FMU series will feature a different couple. They can be read as a stand-alone as each book will have its own HEA, but the storyline will continue through the entire series. For the best reader experience, consider reading them in order. The Wolves of FMU are focused, intense, and wholly focused on their individual sports…until they find their mates. Each book is intense and full of sizzling fade-to-black romance.