Riley Thornton, a 22-year-old english football prodigy, has been arrested for the murder of her wife, Elisa Herkito. Screams, shattered glass, and Elisa found in a pool of blood while Riley is crouched beside her body.

Valentine Dahlberg is a Swedish prodigy. After playing for English side Manchester City, during two covid-stricken seasons, she knew it was time for the next step in her career. After a disappointing penalty shootout at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, when European giants Lyon offer her a contract for the 2021/2022 season, Val instantly took up the opportunity. Despite not knowing a word of French, she left Manchester, the place she had grown to call home, and took a risk, moving across Europe, to begin at a new club. At Lyon, the usually lovable Val, clashes with one of her new teammates. At first, their disagreements reflect onto the game, with their performances being less than decent. But when they find out that they undoubtedly have a midfield connection on the pitch, they must put aside their grudges and work together in order to benefit the team. What will come out of their relationship, will they be able to finish the season without any drama? As Valentine adjusts to living in Lyon, new relationships develop and she is forced to come face to face with her inner conflicts, which have been there since she was twelve years old. She almost reaches a breaking point, with discoveries about herself threatening to expose the vulnerable yet authentic side of her, the side she has spent so long trying to hide. Will the struggles of her past come back to haunt her, or will she be able to get over all the insecurities that have formed since the accident? a Danielle van de Donk story.

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

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 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

Jaycee Jones is a walking media scandal. Every week she wakes up and sees her name in the press for something that was innocent but never looked it. She's on her last legs with Arsenal and it's only going to end one way. Her girlfriend Isabel keeps her from spiralling. Her friends want her to come to Barcelona. But will she have a choice in the end, when he career is hanging on a by a thread? MDNI 18+

15-year-old Katerina Steele was a prodigy; academics were her life, but football was her escape. Due to her gifted academics, Kat was given more opportunities, sitting her HSCs 2 years early, in late year 10. She did everything perfectly. She was in the highest level of ballet, she played guitar, and most extraordinarily, she was incredible at football. When Tony catches wind of a football prodigy, he calls her up to try out for the national team. She's scared she won't live up to expectations, but she has to, right? After all, she's the prodigy.

Y/N Little's signing for a club in the WSL. But with limited offers to choose from, which will she pick?

Y/N Mewis, soccer prodigy and younger sister of Kristie and Sam Mewis. What happens when a scout comes to one of her high school games?