The Defender

*The limited deluxe edition includes foil and spot gloss* 

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

The Defender follows Vincent DuBois, the star captain of a top football club, whose carefully controlled life begins to unravel when he’s forced into close quarters with Brooklyn Armstrong—his coach’s daughter and his best friend’s sister. As tension builds between them, what starts as irritation quickly turns into something far more dangerous.

Ana Huang delivers a high-heat sports romance filled with sharp banter, emotional vulnerability, and irresistible chemistry. With forced proximity, forbidden attraction, and strong emotional stakes, this story explores ambition, loyalty, and what it means to risk everything for love.

Perfect for readers who love:
• sports romance (soccer)
• brother’s best friend
• forced proximity
• forbidden romance
• high-spice contemporary romance

Format: Paperback