Oliver Harris is a star in the Premier League for the Camden Roses. He’s a local boy, born and raised in Camden, so the fans treat him like royalty, despite the team’s mediocrity. But with the arrival of a new head coach from the Netherlands and rumors the team’s owner is getting frustrated, things have been a bit tense.
After an injury sidelines Oliver for a few months, the coach gives him a new assignment. The team is calling up a young recruit to sub for Oliver and hopefully play alongside him once he’s back on the pitch. Would Oliver mentor the player and ensure he fits in?
At first, he is angry and worried about this request. Why should he train someone to replace him? But when he is assured that isn’t the case, he reluctantly agrees to help the young player, Leonardo Davies-Villanueva, who has dreamed of playing for Camden since he played for their youth academy.
Oliver is jealous of Leo’s talent and confidence, and at first he can barely stand him. But he begins to realize that the coach’s idea of working with Leo isn’t a bad thing, as their playing styles complement each other. And the easy camaraderie they build leads to attraction—and a direction they’re not sure they want to move in. Will they have to choose between their sport and their happiness?
There were so many moments that left me emotional—not only the romantic ones between Oliver and Leo, but also confronting their fears about not being able to achieve their dreams. And there are some family issues that touched me too. I found the other teammates to be a hoot and also enjoyed the actual soccer games. I hope to see more sports romances coming from Kallie Emblidge!
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