The Defender by Ana Huang (Book Three: Gods of the Game)

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The third and final book in the Gods of the Game series from Ana Huang, the bestselling author of the Twisted and Kings of Sin series.

Published 27 Oct 2026 (Preorder)
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About the Book…

He can resist any woman in the world…except for the one he shouldn’t want.

Famed goalkeeper Noah Wilson doesn’t do relationships or complications. The only thing the grumpy single dad wants is to do his job and spend more time with his daughter.

Unfortunately, his bachelor status has made it impossible to find the right nanny for her. With the World Cup looming and a string of fired nannies in his wake, he has no choice but to hire the last person he wants close to his orbit.

She’s too stubborn and far too appealing for her own good, but she’s also a natural with his daughter.
And the way his heart skips a beat whenever she’s around? That’s nothing more than a coincidence. He’s sure of it.

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Carina Vu has a problem. She’s worked multiple jobs and saved up for years to fulfill her childhood dream of visiting Antarctica, but just when she’s close, an unexpected emergency wipes her account clean.

Now, she’s back to square one. The clock is ticking, and she needs another job ASAP. Her best (and only) option is to nanny for Noah, the brooding athlete whom she’s convinced hates her.

But the more time she spends with him and his adorable daughter, the more cracks she sees in his gruff exterior. And the man underneath all that grumpiness? He’s enough to make her rethink everything-including what (and who) it is that she actually wants.

About the Author…

Ana Huang is an international bestselling author best known for her Twisted series. She writes new adult and contemporary romance with deliciously alpha heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of steam, angst, and swoon sprinkled in. Huang’s other books include the Kings of Sin series and the If Love series. A self-professed travel enthusiast, she loves incorporating beautiful destinations into her stories and will never say no to a good chai latte. When she’s not reading or writing, Ana is busy daydreaming and scouring Yelp for her next favorite restaurant.
Binding

Paperback

Author

ISBN

9780349442297

Page Count

400

Published

27 Oct 2026

Publisher

Piatkus

Series

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