Hi i'm Sapphire Young and this is my story on how I fell in love with Alessia Russo from just listening to my childhood best friend Grace Clinton talk about her and the rest of the Manchester United women's team while on loan at Tottenham.
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Love, football, and heartbreak collide in this emotional tale of young romance.
At St. Simon Stock Catholic School, Alessia Russo and Ryan Carter share a connection both on and off the pitch. As two rising stars on the school's football team, their chemistry is undeniable—but so are their insecurities. Both harbour secret crushes on each other but are too afraid to confess their feelings.
When their mutual friends decide to intervene, Alessia and Ryan are nudged toward each other in a plan to get them together. What starts as a simple confession blossoms into a deep, unforgettable love story spanning from Year 9 to Year 13. Their bond strengthens through school triumphs, personal challenges, and shared dreams of football glory.
But life takes an unexpected turn when Alessia is offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a scholarship to play for the Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina. Faced with the prospect of a long-distance relationship, Ryan confesses that he no longer loves her and isn't willing to try. Heartbroken, Alessia accepts that their love story right now is over and leaves for America.
As Alessia begins a new chapter with her teammate Lotte Wubben-Moy, she learns a shattering truth: just two weeks after their breakup, Ryan has moved on—and is already expecting a child with someone else. For Alessia, it's clear. Their story has reached its bittersweet end.
Breaking Hearts: A Maidstone Heartbreak is a poignant coming-of-age story about young love, ambition, and the heartaches that shape us. Perfect for fans of tender, bittersweet romance, this novel explores the highs and lows of first love—and the strength it takes to move on.
