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*Book 1 in The Sidelines Series*
Courtney is trying to find her way in the new city and a new way of life. Leah is trying to figure out where she fits in her club, in her team since the Euros and the January transfer window.
Both are just trying to heal their hearts while continuing to put one foot in front of the other. Neither of them are looking for love when they meet by chance but who knows what can happen on the sidelines.
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