The Defender

Vincent DuBois leads Blackcastle Football Club and earns a huge salary. Yet his fame puts him at risk. He must share a flat in secret with his coach’s daughter, Brooklyn Armstrong. He feels drawn to her, despite the risks. A bet soon brings them closer and raises the stakes.

Brooklyn works as a sports nutritionist and knows how to handle star players. Her father is a famed coach. Vincent is also her best friend’s brother, whose swagger tests her patience. She has left California to make a new start. With her career in doubt, she needs no further strain. Now Vincent sleeps next door, and she struggles to keep her guard up. Their ties to the team stand in the way of romance.

Ana Huang’s The Defender is the second book in her Gods of the Game series. This steamy sports romance is for readers drawn to love stories in English Premier League football. Huang is a Sunday Times bestselling author.