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The Defender

Gods of the Game, Book 2

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The Defender

By: Ana Huang
Narrated by: James Cavenaugh, Samantha Brentmoor
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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?

©2024 Ana Huang (P)2024 Ana Huang
Contemporary Sports
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Ana Huang at her best — emotional, addictive, and beautifully written. Vincent and Brooklyn’s rivals-to-lovers story is filled with yearning, tension, and a twist you won’t see coming.

The audiobook is exceptional. James Cavanagh and Samantha Brentmoor bring Vincent and Brooklyn to life with raw emotion and perfect balance — it feels so real you can feel it through your earbuds. Crisp production from One Night Stand Productions makes this a flawless five-star listen.

Yearning, tension, and duet perfection

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