The Defender

Gods of the Game, Book 2

De: Ana Huang

Narrado por: James Cavenaugh, Samantha Brentmoor

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

Fighting the attraction always sucks a reader in

This was better than I anticipated. When I read the striker I did Not like Vincent’s character at all. I’m glad I didnt Let that opinion taint me reading this one because it was enjoyable. I loved The suspense in this story and the the relationship between Brooklyn and Vincent was so fun to read. I was Convinced I knew Who the villain was and was totally fooled when it was revealed.

The banter and push and pull between Brooklyn and Vincent made the story! They both fought their attraction for so long it was almost comical. I felt So much for Brooklyn and her family dynamic. She always felt so unwanted and finally found someone who made her world theirs. She needed that. The story was great and it truly set up the keeper well. I cannot Wait for that story now that I know who the FMC will be. It seems like it’ll be a wild ride!

Wow! An incredible listen!

I love Samantha Brentmoor with a fiery passion. She brings a sassy heroine to life in the best way. I am new to James Cavenaugh, but I was absolutely blown away! His accents were flawless, his tone was on point, and he brought the exact amount of emotion to every word. I am now a forever fan!

Ana Huang brought her A-Game with this one. The story was tense and the payoff was incredible.

10/10 audiobook was top tier.

I ate this book up! The amount that I adore this book is unhinged. I was taken from the beginning because of excellent characters with depth and realness, swoony romantic moments, and tight plotting with a compelling danger is lurking element. You have men that are yearning for their women but sometimes don't realize until late.... but once they do they strive to make it right.
This book is in dual perspective where it really shines because we simultaneously get to see our heroine Brooklyn hoping to see him react to her presence, but unsure if he's affected, and simultaneously hear his inner dialogue going crazy with wanting to be near her, to smell her perfume, and brush his hand against the curve of her neck. I was literally hanging on every moment between these too. I will for sure always be picking up any book that Ana Huang writes.

The audiobook was narrated in duet style by James Cavenaugh and Samantha Brentmoor... 10/10 in narration. I was taking from the beginning. They brough their characters to life and then they took it even further and just brought it. Everything you want- tension, chemistry and angst was brought. PERFECTION!

If you like contemporary romance with a sports tie and some spice this is for you. 5/5!!!

Spicy

The spicy scenes were amazing, I think the best she has written so far.
Great story line. I was guessing the stalker throughout the whole story.

So good!

I have not stopped listening to this book! Brooklyn is fun and spunky and just trying to find her way. Vincent is captain of England’s premiere football team and definitely cocky but you know what they say about opposites attracting it makes for a delicious book add and it’s her best friend‘s brother and it gets even better.

Wonderful

This, like all Ana Huang books, was a fantastic love story. It had drama, push and pull between characters, and a romance for the ages.
The narrators did a phenomenal job and fit the characters perfectly.

Swoon worthy performance

This story kept me captivated the whole time. Besides the romance I really enjoyed the outside elements, problems, and found family aspect for both main characters.

The narration was perfection. I’ve listened to a lot of Samantha Brentmoor’s books and I was pleasantly surprised at her skill to flawlessly fall in to a British accent. Both narrators gave top tier performances!

Highly recommend this audiobook.

Better Chemistry

I actually enjoyed The Defender more than The Striker. I felt a stronger connection with the main characters in The Defender. It was also great to get a glimpse of the team and the main characters of the next books.

Ana does it again!

Omg I loved this book! And the audio performance was chefs kiss! If Samantha is narrating, I’m listening! And her accents for the different female characters were great!

The Pair

Another Ana Huang great. Excellent narrators. The sexual innuendos, surprising impulsive behaviors and Vincent Dubois's nasty and funny mouth. Tsk, tsk. The honesty and proactive sacrifices. What I can say is that both narrators brought good dialogues and monologues that kept me well entertained. Thank you Ana Huang for a great read. I can't wait for the third both Gods of Game audiobook. Too bad it's only three audiobooks.
P.S: I just read the bonus scene via my web browser. It can also be viewed in an ebook reader for this audible on www.anahuang.com website. Thank you Ana Huang for the nice finish of this audiobook. 👏🏻 👏🏻😁😄
P.S: Once again thanks to Ana Huang for the bonus scenes. I hope that you could continue the Gods of the Game series with the other Blackcastle football players.