Isla Harrington should be happy. She has a boyfriend who loves her, a career she adores, and a home she shares with her best friend, Alessia Russo. But lately, something has been missing. Every kiss with her boyfriend feels empty. Every date feels forced. Every time he talks about their future, Isla finds herself wondering why the thought of forever with him doesn't make her feel anything at all. So she ends it. Not because he cheated. Not because he treated her badly. But because Isla can't keep pretending there's a connection that simply isn't there. The problem is, she can't explain why. Thankfully, she has Alessia. Her best friend. Her roommate. Her safe place. The person waiting at home with takeaway after the breakup. The person who crawls under a blanket beside her during movie nights. The person whose hoodies Isla constantly steals and whose bed she wanders into whenever she can't sleep. It's normal. They've always been like this. And Isla is straight. She's certain Alessia is too. What Isla doesn't know is that Alessia has been hiding something for years. She's in love with her. Alessia has listened to Isla talk about boyfriends while swallowing everything she wished she could say. She's watched Isla date other people and convinced herself that being her best friend would always have to be enough. But after the breakup, something begins to change. Isla starts noticing how pretty Alessia looks first thing in the morning. How her stomach flips when Alessia's hand settles on her thigh. How she doesn't particularly like other women getting Alessia's attention. And how, despite feeling nothing when her boyfriend kissed her, the thought of Alessia kissing someone else makes her chest ache. Isla doesn't understand it. Because she's straight. Alessia's straight. They're best friends. They're roommates. And whatever is happening between them definitely doesn't mean anything. ...right?

Valeriana Marie Lian Del Rosario Carrington, is literally the epitome of a mystery, to those who don't know her. To her national, collegiate, and club teammates, she's the residential bookworm, the academic overachiever, the one who's interested in poetry and photography, and loves to experiment with cooking. A daredevil. Alessia Mia Teresa Russo, England's No. 23, their star girl. Arsenal's human sunshine, who always thought she was straight. But in the 2020-2021 season, when she's still with Manchester United, she comes across Valeriana Cruz, the kid prodigy of USWNT.

When a charity partnership between the Lionesses and the London Zoo brings their worlds together, Florence finds herself unexpectedly spending time with Alessia - and discovers that the sunshine striker is far more down-to-earth, funny, and kind than fame suggests. Between runaway meerkats, team banter, and the chaos of media attention, love begins to grow in the most unpredictable environment. Alessia Russo x oc

Eliza Fletcher never wanted the spotlight. At twenty-four, she's one of the youngest coaches in Arsenal's academy - sharp, ambitious, and determined to prove herself in a world where few women earn respect on the touchline. Her plan was simple: coach, learn, grow. But Eliza isn't like most coaches. She doesn't just talk tactics - she shows them, stepping into training sessions and reminding everyone she once played the game at a level that should never have ended so soon. When Mikel Arteta takes notice, Eliza is invited closer to the men's first team. When Renée Slegers spots her in action, Arsenal Women come calling. Suddenly, Eliza is balancing the academy, first-team training grounds, and whispers that she's "too good to be just a coach." And then, there's her. A senior player who should remain off-limits, yet somehow becomes the one Eliza can't ignore. Their connection is undeniable - but in a world of cameras, contracts, and scrutiny, it might be the most dangerous play of all.

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Kara is a 26 year old Irish rugby player. She also happens to be Katie McCabe's sister. Kara has been the face of Canada rugby for the last 4 years but as her contract is coming to an end she now has a big decision to make. Where will she go? Who will she meet? And how will she cope?

Isabella Ramos is a 23 year old Spanish right back, she grow up in Barcelona, Spain with her mother, father and little sister. Isabella went through the youth ranks at Barcelona Femeni but made the bold decision to move to Arsenal WFC to get first team football in a country she has always adored at the age of 18. Becoming a regular in the starting line up and becoming a fan favourite, Isabella couldn't think life could get any better, that's until Arsenal's new signing, Alessia Russo walking into her life.

Rowan McDonald faces heartbreak in the US. Deciding to move to London to join a premier league team...she reunites with her cousin Erin Cuthbert who plays for Chelsea. Rowan joins Arsenal, Chelsea's rival club. Can Rowan mend her broken heart at Arsenal? Englands star girl and arsenals clumsy striker might just be the girl to mend the new midfielders heart...if Rowan will let her in. Rowan McDonald is gip Alessia Russo x oc

Izzi Charles, the world's best footballer-a generational talent who has redefined the game with her exceptional skill. With an impressive collection of trophies and records, she dominates the pitch like no one else. Yet beneath her rise lies a guarded soul, shaped by sacrifice and the hidden scars of her past. A Barcelona player since her youth, Izzi's heart belongs to the club. It's at The FIFAS BEST Awards where she first meets Alessia Russo-England's golden girl and a star in her own right. The moment their eyes lock, an undeniable spark forms, but neither is ready to confront what that could mean. As their bond deepens, so do the challenges they must navigate, both on and off the pitch. In a world that demands perfection, can their love grow into something unrivaled or will the fear of what's at stake keep them apart?

What happens when a girl who is hard to love joins arsenal? I guess you're about to find out... Ps don't come at me for anything I'm not trying to do anyone dirty this is all just for fun. Also non of the games in the book are according to actual games played. Tell me what you lot like and things I need opinions expressed what ever your feeling with a comment please and enjoy the book!! *this book is for mature audience there are some triggering things so read with caution*