The Defender

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang comes an electrifying sports romance that ignites on every page. Vincent DuBois, captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the sport's elite athletes, never loses―until Brooklyn Armstrong enters his world. When circumstances force them to share a flat, the tension becomes unbearable. She's his best friend's sister, his coach's daughter, and absolutely off-limits. Yet when a reckless bet pulls them closer, Vincent discovers that some victories matter far more than trophies. Brooklyn, a sports nutritionist seeking a fresh start, knows better than to fall for a cocky athlete. But Vincent isn't like the others―he challenges her, grounds her, and makes her question everything. As sparks ignite between them, they face an impossible choice: risk it all for love, or play it safe. A sizzling tale of forbidden attraction, forced proximity, and the captain who'd break every rule for the one woman who truly matters.