The Defender
The Defender by Ana Huang, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on October 9, 2025, is a contemporary romance that continues the Gods of the Game series. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Vincent DuBois, the captain of Blackcastle Football Club, who finds himself in a precarious situation when he must share a flat with his coach’s daughter, Brooklyn Armstrong. As their living arrangement becomes increasingly complicated, Vincent grapples with the temptations and challenges that come with his fame and the risks he is willing to take for Brooklyn.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores the dynamics of attraction and the complexities of relationships within the sports world. Brooklyn, a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary coach, is determined to maintain her focus on her career despite the distractions posed by Vincent, her best friend’s brother. As their lives intertwine, the tension between personal ambition and romantic desire unfolds, raising questions about the feasibility of their relationship. This edition offers an engaging look at themes of love, ambition, and the challenges faced by those in the spotlight.
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No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Ana Huang is back with the next book in the Gods of the Game series
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 his worst nightmare scenario – secretly 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?
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