The Defender by Ana Huang is the high-octane, incredibly steamy second installment in her premier sports romance series, Gods of the Game. Shifting from the high-society corporate boardrooms of her Kings of Sin series, Huang dives headfirst into the high-stakes, intensely scrutinized world of English Premier League football (soccer), delivering a masterclass in the forced proximity and best friend’s brother tropes.
The story centers on Vincent DuBois, the exceptionally talented, gorgeous, and infuriatingly cocky captain of the fictional Blackcastle Football Club. As one of the highest-paid athletes in the league, Vincent is used to getting exactly what he wants. However, when his explosive fame brings a dangerous stalker threat to his doorstep, his fiercely guarded privacy is entirely compromised.
To keep him safe and out of the media spotlight, Vincent is placed into a secret, emergency living arrangement—which turns out to be his worst nightmare scenario: sharing a flat with Brooklyn Armstrong.
Brooklyn is a brilliant sports nutritionist trying to rebuild her life and career after leaving California for a fresh start. She is also completely immune to the typical charm of hotshot athletes. More importantly, she is the daughter of a legendary football coach and the younger sister of Vincent’s best friend.
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