She had rules for everything. Then one woman made her want to break every one of them. Widowed and hardened by loss, a woman in her late forties has built a life around solitude. Her house is quiet, predictable, and protected from anything that might make her feel too much again. Then a younger woman arrives at her door, desperate for somewhere to stay. Taking her in comes with rules: keep quiet, no visitors, no trouble and absolutely no getting too close. But sharing a home has a way of turning distance into familiarity. Irritation becomes curiosity. Quiet nights become lingering conversations. And the woman upstairs slowly becomes the one person she can't stop thinking about. The widow spent years learning how to live without love. Now she has to decide if she's brave enough to let it back in. GxG • Age Gap • Slow Burn • Older Woman • Forced Proximity • Mature

Daniela Riley didn't come to London to be rescued. A qualified, passionate secondary school teacher from Spain, she moved for a fresh start, determined to build a life despite the schools rejecting her because of her broken English. But London is colder than she thought, and the flat she shares with her girlfriend is becoming a cage of constant surveillance, walking on eggshells, and explosive tempers. Daniela fights back, guarding her pride with everything she has, refusing to let the walls crumble. But a chaotic, angry morning at Euston Station throws her right into the path of Leah Williamson. The England captain is used to managing fiery personalities, but Daniela is a whole new challenge. When their worlds collide again through Arsenal's Laia Codina, a quiet connection begins to form. Leah sees the silent battle Daniela is fighting-and Daniela might just find the voice she's been searching for.

Emma Parker enjoys helping others, making her role as an ER nurse a perfect fit. She loves her job. Yet the relentless pace and high stakes often leave her stressed, especially when a life slips through her fingers and the toll of those moments weigh heavily on her. Her daughter is her world and Bellamy's cheerful presence always lifts her spirits. However, when Bellamy is with her other mother, Emma decides to turn to the gym for solace. Soon Emma learns that the women's only gym she's decided on is owned by someone who despises her for her ways in highschool, Ramona Rodriguez.

After growing frustrated with unfair treatment from the new coach at her club, Rowan decides to leave in search of a fresh start. She signs with Arsenal, where Leah Williamson immediately takes a warm interest in her, sensing both her talent and the quiet strength beneath her surface - as well s the goofy sense of humour. Rowan's resilience is shaped by her family's past - something Leah quickly breaks the wall of to show her home is where you make it. As Rowan settles into her new team, she begins to find not only a better environment but the possibility of deeper connections and healing.

"Damn she's so fucking hot, I'm glad I came down when I did" A girl and her best friend's sister can't seem to live without each other now that they've met. They are super attracted to each other, especially on Friday nights. Her best friend is all about the two of them, evwn though they are 4 years apart. A hot age gap, 18 and 22. What will happen between them?

"I hate you." "Good. I hate you too." "Then why can't I stop thinking about you?" ═════════════════════════ Cameron Price has spent her whole life being perfect UT's star forward. Dean's list. Boyfriend who plays pro. Daughter of the Longhorns' head coach. She says the right things, smiles the right way, and never lets anyone see her crack Jordan Mitchell has spent her whole life proving herself Texas State's captain. Rough edges, short fuse, and zero patience for people like Cameron. Daughter of the Bobcats' head coach. She doesn't do polished. She doesn't do perfect. And she has never, not once in twelve years, backed down from a Price Rival schools Rival coaches Rival daughters They've been at each other's throats since they were ten years old on the field, off it, every single time their worlds collide. It's the one thing in Cameron's life that doesn't feel rehearsed and Cameron's the one person Jordan has never been able to shake Same program. Same kids. Every Saturday for three months It's supposed to be uncomfortable and It is Just not in any way either of them prepared for Because hate doesn't do this. It doesn't make you notice every small thing about a person, the way she laughs, the way she argues, the way she looks at you like she already knows all your secrets Hate doesn't keep you awake at 2am replaying moments that shouldn't mean anything One kiss was supposed to end it Instead, it started something neither of them has a name for something that breaks every rule, crosses every line, and threatens everything they've each spent years building Their parents coach against each other. Their schools have a rivalry older than they are. There is no world where this works But they're running out of reasons to stop ═════════════════════════ Two rivals. One secret. Everything to lose

Evie and Leah begin the next chapter of life with a new addition to their family. They navigate through the struggles of parenthood watching their little girl grow Book 2 following on from "scripted love" Started: 19/01/2026

LANA: I fell in love with the golden girl. She's the perfect student, the skilled captain of the volleyball team, and the girlfriend of the nicest players on the football team. She's my best friend, but ever since she kissed me as a dare at a party before freshman year, that's all I can think of. Senior year is here, and after last summer's shitty series of events, I don't deserve such a wonderful woman as her. CHARLOTTE: My best friend is the school player. She parties and drinks and sleeps around, she's a free spirit. Apparently I've got the perfect life, but why do I still think about that kiss with her? Why do I wish I could have that type of feelings for my own boyfriend? Why can't I stop thinking about her all the time? She's just my best friend though... right...?

One fatal match, one moment and your entire life changes. When Leah tears her ACL she believes her journey is over. With the world cup on the horizon everything seems to be destroyed. But instead she gets taken on a completely different journey. And how thought that out of all the people, her physiotherapist would be the one to take her on that journey?

In a way, both Kara Blackburn and Leah Williamson served and fought for their countries. In a way, both of them got broken by it. And maybe the only way for them to get better was to go back to where it all began.