When Sophia Valencia, a 15-year-old soccer prodigy from Brisbane, Australia, moves to Barcelona for a year, little does she know that the city's brightest star, Alexia Putellas, will soon take notice of her skills both on and off the field. As Sophia trains with the girls at school and catches the eyes of the best female player at La Masia, her bond with Alexia grows, sparking an undeniable tension. But as their friendship evolves into something deeper, Sophia's return to Brisbane forces them to confront feelings they've kept hidden. Now, years later, when their paths cross again, everything changes. Will their rivalry in the football world lead to more than just competitive play?
Princess Isabelle Windsor, adored by the nation like her late mother Diana, and Leah Williamson, England's captain and a beacon of national pride, first meet in the aftermath of the England Lionesses' Euros victory. Their instant connection ignites a hidden romance that unfolds over the course of a year. Leah sneaks into the palace while Izzy cleverly escapes her royal duties, their love flourishing despite the obstacles of long-distance and public scrutiny.
When Leah tears her ACL just before the World Cup, they find themselves with precious, unanticipated time together. Yet, as media speculation intensifies and royal family members begin to uncover their secret, their love faces its greatest test.
Can their forbidden romance survive the harsh glare of public attention and the pressures of their respective worlds, or will their love story become another casualty of fame?