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Cleat Cute

By Meryl Wilsner
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Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a captivating romance novel in which two competitive women soccer players navigate the pressures of both their budding professional sports careers and an unexpected romantic connection. Struggling with past experiences and public scrutiny, they must determine if balancing love and ambition is possible.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of contemporary romance, particularly stories with a sports theme. It offers a charming narrative filled with engaging characters and explores themes of personal growth and love amidst the backdrop of competitive sports. Perfect for readers who appreciate a mix of humour, heart, and sizzling chemistry.

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A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup.

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A sapphic rivals-to-lovers rom-com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own

They're risking their hearts for a match worth winning.

Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women's National Team since she was 16. But when she's side-lined with an injury at just 26, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. Phoebe is everything Grace isn't - a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace has lost somewhere along the way. The last thing Grace expects is to become friends-with-benefits with this class clown.

Phoebe Matthews has always admired Grace's skill and was starstruck to be training alongside her idol. But she quickly finds herself looking at Grace as more than a mere teammate. After one daring kiss, she's hooked. Grace is everything she has been waiting to find.

As the World Cup approaches, and Grace works her way back from injury, the women try to find a way they can play together instead of vying for the same position on the pitch. But as the sparks between them start to ignite, will both players realise they care more about their relationship than making the roster?

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'Vibrant, intoxicating romance' Ashley Herring Blake

'Sexy and compelling, reading it is like being in on the most tantalizing secret' Dahlia Adler

'Both undeniably sexy and incredibly sweet' Olivia Dade

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Cleat Cute has been praised for its engaging writing and the chemistry between its central characters. Meryl Wilsner's storytelling is noted for the way it blends heartwarming romance with the complexities of navigating relationships in a sports setting. Reviewers appreciate the book's balance of humour and emotion, making it a delightful read for fans of LGBTQ+ romance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349434094

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 336

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Meryl Wilsner Romance Soccer Sports Sports Romance

About the Author

Meryl Wilsner writes stories about queer women falling in love. Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon and Jackson, Mississippi before recently returning to the Mitten State. Some of Meryl's favorite things include: all four seasons, button down shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife.

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