With a beautiful colored edge in the first edition – delivery depending on availability.

On the field, he wins every game. But can he win her heart too?

When 20-year-old Payton's parents die in a tragic accident, her world comes crashing down. Unable to pay off the debts on her family home in Tennessee, she moves into her uncle's pool house in Cape Coral, Florida. A nightmare for the plus-sized music student. Amid superficial models and athletic college jocks, Payton struggles to cope with her grief. And with the feelings that Cameron, the quarterback of the Cape Coral Tigers, stirs within her…

Bestselling author Mimi Heeger takes readers aged 16 and up on an emotional journey through Payton's world in this moving New Adult novel – a world filled with sorrow, body shaming, superficiality, and the search for self. But also a world full of summer, sunshine, and sparkling seas. Get swept away by the tender slow-burn romance that develops and will change Payton's life forever.

Break Through My Defense: A summer full of tragedies, touchdowns, and true love. Full of emotions: A touching New Adult novel for readers aged 16 and up. Tension and love: This gripping sports romance with the enemies-to-lovers trope captivates from the first to the last page. Strong protagonist: An inspiring story about body shaming, self-discovery, the power of love, and overcoming grief. Brilliantly designed in the first edition: Softcover with flaps, trendy illustrated book edges, and a cool detachable bookmark.