The Defender (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game) (Paperback)

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*The limited deluxe edition includes foil and spot gloss*

By #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang comes a new emotional and steamy sports romance. Vincent has played to win his whole life. But nothing prepares him for Brooklyn—the woman who challenges him, grounds him, and changes everything. And this time, losing isn't an option.

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

As the captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the highest-paid athletes in the game, Vincent DuBois should be on top of the world.

But when his fame brings danger to his doorstep, he finds himself in a nightmare scenario—sharing a flat with his coach's daughter, knowing full well she's far too big a temptation for him to resist.

When his new living arrangements escalate into a bet that throws them even closer together, he realizes he's in deeper trouble than he thought.

He's always played to win—but for her, he might just risk it all.

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As a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary coach, Brooklyn Armstrong is used to dealing with hotshot athletes.

However, no player gets under her skin like Vincent, her best friend's infuriatingly cocky (and gorgeous) brother. She left California hoping for a fresh start, and he's the kind of distraction she doesn't need.

Now, he's sleeping in the room next to hers while her career is up in the air and her defenses are crumbling.

But no matter how many sparks fly between them, a relationship between the captain and the coach's daughter could never work…could it?

Tropes to love:

  • Sizzling sports romance
  • Best friend's brother
  • Roommates
  • Forced proximity
  • Captain x coach's daughter

About the Author


Ana Huang is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. Best known for her Twisted series, she writes new adult and contemporary romance with deliciously alpha heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of steam, angst, and swoon.

Her books have been translated in over two dozen languages and featured in outlets such as NPR, Cosmopolitan, Financial Times, and Glamour UK.

A self-professed travel enthusiast, she loves incorporating beautiful destinations into her stories and will never say no to a good chai latte.



Product Details
ISBN: 9781464223334
ISBN-10: 1464223335
Publisher: Bloom Books
Publication Date: October 28th, 2025
Pages: 464
Language: English
Series: Gods of the Game

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