When introverted Paige Lewis unexpectedly wins a radio contest, she didn't know she would be off to Florida for a week with confident Parker Collins, the star soccer player at her rival high school. The two are forced to attend the Wanderlust music festival together and after they get over the initial dislike for one another, will attraction form? And when they return home to their very different lives, can they find the time for love? ••• I followed Parker down the hall and he unlocked our door, holding it open for me. As soon as the click of the door closed, he cornered me against it, his hands on either side of my head. I held in a breath because of his proximity. "I've been wanting to kiss you since the day I met you," he voiced honestly and nudged his nose against my own. "You taste so good, Paige, you don't even know." I looked away, not being able to handle his words but he quickly brought his index finger under my chin to bring my face back to his. Highest Rankings ☆ #1 in festival ☆ #1 in music festival ☆ #1 in music ☆ #1 in undiscovered ☆ #1 in new book ☆ #1 in teen ☆ #4 in teen fiction ☆ #5 in love In collaboration with my amazing co-writer @still-warm!

Her whole footballing career so far has been dedicated to Manchester United. But, her time on the men's team is different to her time on the women's. The only thing no-one knows is that as a child and even a Manchester United academy student, Amelia Rosendale supported another premier league team. Chelsea. It was players like John Terry and Frank Lampard that inspired Amelia to persue a dream in football at a young age. She had set herself one goal and that was to make it to Chelsea's mens team. However, that dream seemed far away for her. But, an opportunity to go on loan at her childhood club arises for the girl. Not enjoying her time at Manchester United, Amelia takes the deal. But, during her loan season, Amelia quickly becomes close with all the team, especially a certain player Amelia and Chelsea's 29, Kai Havertz, however end up being more than close friends. Read to find out... started: December 13th, 2022 finished: February 26th, 2023 #1 in Jorginho - 18/02/2023 #1 in Reece James - 21/03/2023 #1 in Timo Werner - 11/11/2023 #1 in Kai Havertz - 12/12/2023 #1 in Christian Pulisic - 07/10/2024

Sometimes to feel comfortable, one must experience a little discomfort and for Eva Valtersen, that was exactly what she needed. After being recruited in the Summer of 2021, the 21-year-old Norwegian midfielder decided to leave the comfort of her home country and make the move to her dream club in England, Manchester City. At City, Eva soon settles, finding new routines and traditions that fit around the noise in her head, and hurt in her heart. Through newfound friendships with Hayley Raso, Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh, as well as frequent international breaks and tournaments with her best friends, Ingrid Engen, Guro Reiten, and Frida Maanum, Eva finds her supposed peace. That is until a derby match between the two Manchester teams rocks her newfound comfort. After the unexpected meeting with Ona Batlle, her world changes. Her mind changes. Ona brings out something in Eva that she thought was never possible: peace. In the mean time, Eva is there for Ingrid, while she is developing her own romance with the Spanish centre back, Mapi Leon, as she lives her life in Barcelona. Throughout all of this, Eva's brain continues to tick. Why did she consider her intrusive thoughts to be calming? Why was this all happening to her brain? And how come Ona was the only person who could make her feel better again? This Is Me Trying is a story about love, forgiveness and mental health, representing how the mind can truely affect the heart. The Story of Eva Valtersen in the Swiftly Pitched series

Maddison grew up in a broken home were her mum left her at the age of 5 and she was brought up by her dad who was a professional football coach.She always wanted to be a model Growing up but her studies got in the way. Growing up she was friends with Jude and mason but they had to cross paths when they got scouted to play for professional football teams.She has seen them since but when she heard that there was going to be a summer camp she accepted it since she had finished uni. Little did she know that the summer she was looking forward to was going to be the worst summer she could ever wish for as it gets messy with relationships and she has too choose either the new boy she loved at first sight or the boy who was her day one...

They met by accident...by chance. The campus of UNC was busy that day. Everyone was in a hurry. Especially the two juniors that would collide and ultimately change their lives. Brooklyn Morgan, a talented but struggling singer-songwriter, whose soulful lyrics go merely unnoticed in a world full of big artists. For Brooklyn, the bar stages are small, the paychecks are meager, and the future seems uncertain. But she clings to her music in hopes it'll be worth one day. Across campus, you could find Alessia Russo on the field every day. An England native was living the American dream. She had everything going for her. She was a part of England's under-21 squad, on the verge of making her senior debut, and huge clubs were looking at her to sign. One morning though, one was in a rush to get to her class and one was in a rush to get to practice, they run into each other. Something about the clumsy English girl took Brooklyn by surprise, and something about the American made Alessia's head spin. It's from there on, a connection is made. Their lives of now sitting in the stands and sitting in the crowd forms. However, when Alessia forgoes her senior year to play in England, the connection they had fades and they become a small memory to each other. But what happens when Brooklyn's finally selling out stadiums and one of them happens to be Wembley? What happens when they meet each other again for the first time in two years? What happens when the connection they had runs deeper than they first thought originally? What happens when they're right next to each other but feel as though they're worlds apart?

Jessica davis, the 22 year old Canadian international is one of the best young stars in the world who currently plays for Manchester city. Will the pressure become to much? Davis hasn't had an easy life, will her past haunt her? Will she fall in love? Will she be able to handle the fame? will she be able to balance love with football? These are all questions but the real question is, is she able to live up to her potential? Read to find out... This is the story of Jessica Davis, a young superstar in the making!

Rescued from a blind date from hell, a career woman's one night stand with her would be savior has unforeseen consequences. **** Up and coming New York apartment manager, Vanessa Torres' life is going perfectly according to her five year plan. Well, everything except in the love department, but that will come later. On cloud nine from her recent promotion, she agrees to go on a blind date arranged by her friend. Little does she know her squeaky clean life is about to turn upside down, following a one night stand with a handsome stranger, who saves her from the disastrous set-up. Reputable, lease up closer, Gabriel Tate, loves to live life by the game of chance, with no long term plans in mind. Blessed with Adonis-like looks and a charming personality he's used to getting what he wants when he wants until one flip of a coin changes his life forever. Their lives become entangled in a heated competition to fulfill rental contracts for their respective employers, not to mention running in the same social circles within the apartment industry. They soon realize change and compromise are necessary not only within their careers but also life and neither expected to find love during the chaotic and dysfunctional rivalry. Open Novella Contest 2023 Prompts: #5 Flip a coin and make a life choice with it. Two choices, one coin, and no turning back. Do you dare? #25 "If he smiled at you, he'll break your heart. If she winked at you, she'll rip you apart. #39 On a blind date with a complete mismatch, you're increasingly uncomfortable , but too polite to leave. Then an attractive stranger comes over and gives you an out. © 2023 LJRae

After four seasons with the Portland Thorns, Bradie Van Dyk knew she needed a change. She wanted to broaden her horizons, discovering new possibilities away from the US. When the opportunity arose for Bradie to head across the pond and play for Manchester United, alongside her USWNT teammates Christen Press and Tobin Heath, she grabbed at the opportunity. Although she would have to leave behind her Portland Thorns team mates, she was excited for the new adventure. Also heading to Manchester, was her best friend, Sam Mewis. Sam and Bradie had been friends since they first entered the national team scope, and going to England together, was always the dream. However, they'd be playing for the other teams rival. Staying behind in Portland was Bradie's longterm girlfriend. Emily. Emily Sonnett. Bradie didn't want to leave Emily behind in the US, but they knew it was going to be the best thing for both their careers. What happens when one of Bradie's new teammates doesn't fall for her good girl act? What will occur when she starts looking too close into Bradie's past? Will the whole world finally find out about who the real Bradie Van Dyk is? And what danger may possibly ensue after? Little Do They Know is the story of Bradie Van Dyk within the Indi Harrison trilogy

Alexis Patterson isn't your average girly girl, she's the captain of the BOYS Varsity Soccer team, she swears like a sailor, she doesn't care about what she wears or where it's from. All of her friends are guys except for her best friend Reagan who she's known since kindergarten. She doesn't keep up with gossip or drama, she keeps to her friends aka the whole soccer team. Sergio Gonzalez is the schools notorious former Captain who moved away at the end of sophomore year. He's back now and he wants his spot as Captain of the team back. He and Alexis reunite and it's complete and utter chaos. "You're not taking my spot as Captain asshole!" "It was my spot first!" He yelled furiously getting closer and closer. "You moved away! It WAS yours now it's mine." "Mamacita you're sexy when you're angry." These two clash and fight at every turn....you can only clash so long before it explodes ;) I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE PHOTOS SHOWN THROUGHOUT THE STORY. They are clearly for character description only.

Olivia James and Alessia Russo met when they both represented their country for England's under 15 squad. After just three weeks of knowing each other, they shortly became best friends. Wherever one would be, the other one was bound to be within a meter radius. Both fourteen year olds found themselves falling for one another. Liv ended up telling Less her feelings for her and started rambling about it not being a problem if Alessia didn't feel the same way. Less stopped this all by kissing liv softly on the lips. They both felt like they were in a movie. With them both getting scholarships to the university of North Carolina at seventeen, Liv and Less' relationship only got stronger. Playing together, along side one of their best mates, Lotte Wubben-Moy, for UNC was something they will never forget. After graduation with degrees, Less was offered a contract with Manchester United, whilst liv was offered a contract with Manchester City. Both of them accepted their contracts and despite being in rival teams, their love stayed strong. It always will stay strong, after all, no one could stop them. This story starts in 2021. Alessia is playing for Manchester United, and Olivia playing for Manchester City.