Can a man, who fears he's not good enough, find love with a woman who's been destroyed by another? Veronica Sinclair is divorced from a controlling and abusive husband. The only thing she wanted when she walked away was her daughter, Joselyn. She's determined that her daughter will never be subjected to his jealous and controlling actions. Over the last three years, she's come to depend on her brother's best friend for support. Devin Grant may play offense, but he's always been Veronica's defender. The problem is, he's carrying around more baggage than a cargo plane. He's afraid Veronica will never want him in her life because he was adopted after his mother was killed, and his biological father is in prison. Can they continue to ignore the scorching hot chemistry that ignites every time they're together? Will they risk ruining their friendship to discover a future together? Or will their pasts get in the way? Can love save the defender? You must read to find out. A hot football player is on the field, and he’s sporting a MASSIVE sword. Do you like to feel the rapid heartbeat and fluttering butterflies of falling in love? Then, click “buy” now! Because you don’t want to miss out. This novel is a standalone book. You don’t have to read another of my books to get all the feels. What troupes are your favorite? This book includes: over-the-top situations, friends-to-lovers, sports romance, single parent, rom-com vibe, an alpha swoon-worthy sexy football player who will melt everyone into a puddle of goo, a sweet and sassy heroine, one adorable little girl, outdated condoms, family shenanigans, and a stupid decision that just might break everyone’s hearts – yours included. What more could you want? No cheating. No cliffhanger. And a guaranteed happy ever after. Can’t get enough? Check out: The Bet (Chloe and Rich’s story), The Contract (Jenna and Tony’s story), The Game (Dani and Gunner), & The Secret (Ashley and Dillon) which contain companion characters to those in this novel.