Their mothers were some of the greatest in their sport. Now their kids are in the spotlight. Who will follow in their mother's footsteps? Who will choose a different path?

BOOK ONE OF THE HOLD ME CLOSE UNIVERSE Fleur de Voss is good at what she does. It shows from her caps for the Dutch national team, to the fact that Barcelona still want her after her season in the English WSL ends on an unexpected note. What she isn't so good at, however, is getting along with her new captain. Or so she thinks. - - - - - alexia putellas x original character

BOOK TWO OF THE HOLD ME CLOSE UNIVERSE Jaimie de Voss is nothing if she is not the best. She won't be distracted, she refuses to be. If only the stupid footballer she finds herself falling for would stay away... - - - - - leah williamson x original character

BOOK THREE OF THE HOLD ME CLOSE UNIVERSE Talia Segura has an unanswered question about her origins that she is determined to figure out. When she is offered the opportunity to go on loan to one of the best clubs in Europe, she seizes it. Little does she know that it will change her entire life. Forever. - - - - - clàudia pina x original character

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.

Three former friends run into each other in London as they were each trying to escape the same secret that broke them apart four years ago...

After the disappearance of Ingrid Engen, three women are bound by a secret on their attempt to rescue her...