The Defender by Ana Huang | Gods of the Game, Book 2 | Steamy Sports Romance & Forbidden Love (Paperback)

He has to play by the rules—but for her, he'd break them all.

Vincent DuBois, captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the highest-paid athletes in the game, seems to have it all. But when his fame brings unexpected danger, he finds himself in an unusual situation: secretly sharing an apartment with his coach's daughter, Brooklyn Armstrong. With their new living arrangement bringing them dangerously close, Vincent soon discovers that resisting her is far harder than he imagined.

Brooklyn Armstrong is a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary football coach. Accustomed to dealing with confident, demanding athletes, she has never met anyone who gets under her skin quite like Vincent—her best friend's infuriatingly cocky and undeniably attractive brother. Having left California for a fresh start, Brooklyn is determined to focus on her career rather than get distracted by a football star.

But living under the same roof changes everything. As their playful rivalry develops into undeniable chemistry, a bet brings them even closer, making it increasingly difficult to ignore their feelings. Vincent is used to playing to win, while Brooklyn knows that a relationship between a club captain and his coach's daughter could create complications neither of them is ready for.

Caught between professional boundaries, family connections, and a growing attraction, they must decide whether love is worth the risk.

The Defender is a steamy sports romance featuring the best friend's brother trope, forced proximity, roommates, a football captain, and a semi-forbidden relationship. The second book in Ana Huang's Gods of the Game series, it is perfect for readers who enjoy sizzling chemistry, emotional tension, confident heroes, and passionate contemporary romance.

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