Will She Be Like This Forever?
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Lauren Arnold's life changed at 15 years old, when she got signed for Arsenal, having to leave her best friend, Ellie Roebuck, in Sheffield. She worked so incredibly hard and it all payed off on her 17th birthday.
Full of ups, downs, and everything in-between, Loz has found a way to play for her National country and her all time favourite club, meeting many people, and love interests on the way.
Her past is full of troubles and mental health issues, and all she can think of is, will she be like this forever?
Massive TW for this book, will be talked about more in the opening chapter xx
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