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After the storm

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Parts 32
Time 3h 30m

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When rising footballer Evie Rowland is loaned out to Arsenal, she arrives under a name that isn't hers-hiding the truth that she's really Evie Russo, younger sister of Lioness star Alessia Russo. Determined to carve her own path, Evie keeps her identity quiet, distancing herself from the shadow of her famous sibling. No one at Arsenal knows her secret. No one... except Kyra Cooney-Cross.

Her ex.

Their breakup was messy, unresolved, and far from forgotten. Now forced to train, travel, and play side by side, Evie and Kyra are anything but civil. Tension crackles between them-raw, unfinished, and laced with everything left unsaid.

With old wounds, buried truths, and the weight of family ties hanging over them, Evie must decide: will she keep running from her past-or face the one person who once knew her better than anyone?

And maybe... still does.All Rights Reserved

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Chasing The Impossible by WSLreader

On the pitch, Leah's a rock-Arsenal defender, Lionesses captain, everyone's dependable hero. Off the pitch, her life is just as steady, thanks to her best friend, the one person who's always had her back. And there's only one rule that's ever mattered between them: never get involved with family. But rules feel different when her best friend's sister-just three years younger, newly confident, and somehow... different-starts drifting into her life in ways Leah can't ignore. Their easy friendship turns into late-night talks, unexpected touches, and a connection Leah doesn't know how to name. As the season heats up, so does the tension. Can Leah risk her oldest friendship for the chance at something more? Or will she let love slip through her fingers to keep the peace? 🚨Explicit Content 18+🚨

Why Would Any One Date A Footballer? by WSLreader

Charlotte Mackenzie can't stand footballers. Arrogant, overpaid, emotionally stunted - she's got a list, and none of them come off well. So when her best friend Imogen (who insists on calling her Lottie, like they're in some Jane Austen novel) drags her to a glitzy football party, Charlotte is less than thrilled. She's only there for the free drinks and moral support. Enter Leah - smart, funny, sharp-eyed, and far too attractive for her own good. They hit it off almost instantly, trading dry wit and flirty barbs in a quiet corner of the party. Charlotte doesn't know who Leah is, and honestly? She likes it that way. For once, she's not judging. She's just... intrigued. What Charlotte doesn't realise is that Leah Williamson is the captain of England. And a key defender for Arsenal. And very, very used to being recognised - just not by the one girl she's suddenly desperate to impress. As sparks fly and secrets simmer, Charlotte starts falling for the woman she thinks is just Leah. But when the truth comes out, will everything she hates about footballers come crashing back - or will Leah be the exception who proves her completely, heartbreakingly wrong? 🚨Mature Content 18+🚨

Beyond The Break 2.0 by kayladarose

Charlotte Miller thought she had left her past behind when she moved to Germany after a painful breakup with Leah Williamson. Now, two years later, she's being sent on loan from FC Bayern Munich to Arsenal-the very club where Leah still plays and thrives. Returning to London was never part of Charlotte's plan, especially not with unfinished history waiting for her in the locker room. But fate has other ideas. Old wounds reopen, sparks resurface, and as Charlotte tries to focus on football, she finds herself facing everything she ran from-especially Leah. A second-chance love story about pride, heartbreak, and the question that lingers long after goodbye: what if the end was never really the end?

Hearts in Extra Time by WSLreader

Leah Williamson has spent her life giving everything to football. As Arsenal legend and England captain, her days are full, her schedule relentless - but her heart aches for something more. When her mum, Amanda, a dedicated social worker, is placed in emergency care of a three-month-old baby boy, Leah is pulled into a world she never expected to find herself in: midnight bottle feeds, early-morning giggles, and the terrifying possibility that this little boy might be taken away. Desperate to adopt but knowing the timing couldn't be worse for her career, Leah is stuck - until she meets Sophie Hale, the baby's temporary case liaison. Sophie is whip-smart, fiercely protective of her clients, and guarded in ways that make Leah want to figure her out. What starts as tension slowly shifts into trust... and something warmer. As Leah fights for the right to keep the baby she's falling in love with, she realises she's also falling - hard - for Sophie. But with club commitments pulling her in one direction, and her heart in another, Leah will have to face the ultimate question: can she have it all?

She blocks, I blush by WSLreader

Alessia Russo knows the golden rule of Lioness camp: don't fall for the captain. Too late. Ever since that first call-up, Arsenal's golden girl Leah Williamson has had Alessia flustered, flattered, and totally floored - not that Leah has a clue. Calm, collected, and totally out of her league, Leah is everything Alessia's not: composed, commanding... and completely off-limits. Especially now. With a headline-making transfer from Manchester United to Arsenal looming, Alessia's about to become Leah's teammate. And if crushing on your national team captain is bad, pining for your club captain is basically career suicide. At least Ella Toone thinks it's hilarious. As training intensifies and lines blur between banter and something softer, Alessia must decide whether staying quiet is safer - or if risking it all for the one girl who makes her heart race might just be the best goal she's ever scored.

Playing for keeps | Leah williamson by tw_to_tvd_

Leah williamson/Alessia Russo x OC Arsenal's newest signing, Riley Wälti, has spent her entire life playing in Germany. But when the chance arose to be closer to her sister, Lia Wälti, she left everything familiar behind and moved to London. Between late-night talks on the couch with Leah Williamson, the protective love of her sister, and the unexpected comfort she finds in Alessia Russo's clumsy charm, Riley faces a choice. She has to decide who she truly belongs with, follow her heart and choose between Leah and Alessia?

GAME PLAN by css201north

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.

Crossing The Line by kayladarose66

When talented footballer Adela Harper transfers from Manchester City to Arsenal, she's determined to prove herself to her new team. Having played alongside many of the Arsenal players on the England squad, Adela feels confident about fitting in-except for one glaring obstacle: Leah Williamson, Arsenal's fiery captain and the one person Adela has never gotten along with. Years of tension and unresolved rivalry between Adela and Leah threaten to disrupt the team's harmony. Forced to work together on and off the pitch, the two are constantly at odds, clashing over tactics, leadership, and even their shared passion for the game. But as the season unfolds and they face challenges both on the field and in their personal lives, Adela and Leah begin to uncover the truth behind their animosity. What starts as a bitter rivalry slowly transforms into mutual respect-and maybe even friendship-as they realize they have more in common than they ever thought. Will Adela and Leah learn to overcome their differences in time to lead Arsenal to glory, or will their rivalry derail the team's dreams? This story is a heartfelt exploration of ambition, teamwork, and finding connection in the most unexpected places.

Sweat and Goals by WSLreader

Hannah King doesn't do distractions. As the owner of KingFit, a popular St.Albans gym, her life is built around structure, early mornings, and helping others reach their peak. She's a personal trainer with a no-nonsense attitude and a reputation for getting results. Romance? Not on her schedule. Then Alessia Russo walks through her doors. One of England's brightest football stars, Alessia isn't looking for headlines or rehab-she just wants to train harder, push further, and stay sharp ahead of a massive season. KingFit came highly recommended. She didn't expect her new trainer to be so focused, so calm under pressure-and definitely not so gorgeous. Their connection sparks fast: challenging workouts, competitive banter, lingering looks between sets. Hannah's guarded, used to keeping clients at arm's length. Alessia's charming, confident, and persistent-determined to know the woman behind the clipboard. As their sessions grow more intense, so does the tension. Soon it's more than just reps and routines-it's late-night texts, secret smiles, and a chemistry neither of them can ignore. But with Alessia's growing fame, mixing the personal and professional gets complicated. In a world where image is everything and time is never enough, can two women with different lives-and the same fire-find a way to make it work? Sweat & Goals is a slow-burn, feel-everything sapphic romance about ambition, trust, and falling in love with the one person strong enough to match your pace. 🚨Explicit content 18+🚨

Hearts In The Fast Lane by WSLreader

Leah Williamson is used to pressure. As Arsenal Women's captain and an England legend, she knows how to lead a team, stay composed, and never let anyone past her guard. Samantha Jenkins is a rising star on the track, training for the Olympics with nothing but grit and speed. They meet by accident - a stolen glance across a stadium, a follow on Instagram, a bold message neither of them expects to change everything. What begins as teasing banter and stolen moments soon spirals into something deeper: voice notes at midnight, custom football boots engraved with initials, and a little family who thinks Leah might just be magic. But as the world watches them chase gold, records, and greatness - Leah and Sam have to navigate something far more terrifying than elite sport: falling in love, for real. A slow-burn, sports romance filled with chaos, tenderness, and the kind of love that changes everything - even the finish line.

When You See Me by WSLreader

Leah Williamson has always known how to lead-from captaining club and country to keeping her teammates close. But when Mackenzie Hewitt joins Arsenal's first team, Leah finds herself challenged by someone she can't quite read. Quiet, blunt, and obsessively precise, Mackenzie keeps her distance from everyone, speaking only when necessary-and rarely in ways people understand. To most, including Leah, Mackenzie is "weird." Cold. Difficult. What Leah doesn't know is that Mackenzie has Asperger's and severe OCD, diagnoses she hides fiercely to avoid being reduced to labels she's spent her whole life fighting. She just wants to play football and be seen for who she is-not what she has. As frustration turns into fascination, and fascination into something far deeper, Leah finds herself drawn into Mackenzie's carefully ordered world. Through slow adaptations, missed cues, raw confessions, and unexpected tenderness, Leah begins to uncover the real Mackenzie-the one hidden beneath rigid routines and guarded silences. But falling in love with someone like Mackenzie means learning a new language entirely-one of patience, precision, and unspoken truths. And for Mackenzie, love is terrifying in its unpredictability... unless she can learn to trust that Leah wants her-just as she is. 🚨Explicit Content 18+🚨

Broken lines by Charliegreen20

"I love you. Always had. Always will." But is that the truth. When Arsenal's captain, Leah Williamson, falls for Chelsea's fiery rising star, Izzy Waters, love collides head-on with one of football's fiercest rivalries. What begins in secrecy quickly spirals into betrayal, heartbreak, and questions neither of them are ready to face. Under the glare of the floodlights, every choice matters-every mistake, every touch, every word. Their passion threatens to consume not only their relationship, but their careers, their teammates, and the game they've devoted their lives to. As the line between love and rivalry blurs, one question remains: can Leah and Izzy survive the beautiful game... or will it destroy them both?

Can You Hear Me? by WSLreader

At twenty-four, Ellie O'Connell has fought harder than most to make it in football. Partially deaf since childhood, she's spent years learning to read the game in her own way-through instinct, timing, and sheer resilience. Talent has never been her problem; being underestimated always has. When Arsenal offers her the chance of a lifetime, Ellie knows she belongs-but she also knows the Women's Super League spotlight will test every weakness she's worked so hard to hide. Leah Williamson, Arsenal's unshakable captain, doesn't believe in weakness. Stone-faced and disciplined, Leah leads with an iron will, never allowing herself to falter-on or off the pitch. To Ellie, she's everything untouchable: a role model, a wall, a woman impossible to impress. But as the season unfolds, Leah starts to notice the quiet strength behind Ellie's guarded exterior. And Ellie, in turn, discovers that even the toughest leaders have their own cracks, their own silences. What begins as respect grows into something far more dangerous: a slow-burning, impossible-to-ignore connection that threatens to break through every wall they've built. A story of resilience, trust, and the unexpected ways love can be heard-even in the quiet.

Fake It Till We Make It by WSLreader

Maeve Linton's transfer from Manchester United to Arsenal was supposed to be a fresh start - new city, new teammates, and no unnecessary drama. Two years on, her career is thriving... but her personal life is a mess, thanks to her parents' relentless questions about her love life. In a moment of desperation, Maeve blurts out that she's already seeing someone. And when they press for details, she drags in the only person she trusts enough to fake it with - her best friend and teammate, Leah Williamson. Leah agrees, because that's what best friends do. They hold hands at family dinners, post the occasional carefully-staged photo, and laugh through awkward questions. But the longer they play pretend, the less it feels like acting. Jokes turn into late-night confessions. Staged kisses feel alarmingly real. And suddenly, Maeve and Leah are caught in a game neither of them prepared for. With the season heating up and feelings threatening to derail everything, the two must figure out if they're willing to risk their friendship for something more - or if love, like football, sometimes requires the boldest moves of all.

Hot Off The Press by WSLreader

Leah Williamson doesn't do journalists. To her, they're all the same - relentless, nosey, and willing to twist anything for a headline. She's spent years keeping every reporter at arm's length, never letting any of them see more than the polite smile she wears on camera. Except Amy Perk. Amy is the one exception - the only journalist every footballer seems to love, and the only one Leah can actually stand. Sharp, warm, and annoyingly good at disarming her, Amy has a way of asking the questions Leah never lets anyone close enough to ask. But when Leah becomes entangled in an incident that could derail her career if the press ever finds out, Amy is the last person she should trust - and the only person she wants to. What starts as a cautious friendship begins to blur into something far more dangerous: late-night meetings, stolen glances, and a connection Leah knows could cost them both everything. Now Leah has to decide - protect her secret, or risk it all for the one person she swore she'd never fall for.

In Her Boots by StoryBurke

In Her Own Boots The world knows Lucy Bronze. Now it's time they meet Amaya. She was Lucy Bronze's little sister, England's newest rising star, and the girl who stole Leah Williamson's heart. But at just 22, with the World Cup calling and the world watching, Amaya Bronze is ready to prove she's more than a name. Between chasing glory on the pitch, surviving the chaos of best friends, and falling for the captain she was never supposed to love, Amaya is finally stepping into her own boots. At twenty-two, Amaya Bronze is ready to step out from behind her sister Lucy's shadow. A rising star at FC Barcelona and England's newest call-up for the World Cup, she's determined to prove she's more than just "Lucy Bronze's little sister." Balancing the pressure of international football, a growing reputation off the pitch, and a whirlwind friendship with Grace Clinton, Amaya learns to navigate fame on her own terms. When a Nike deal puts her name on a new collection - including her own pair of boots - she finally feels like she's claiming her own identity. But life isn't only about football. Between family, unexpected love with Leah Williamson, and the weight of expectations from fans and media alike, Amaya must learn what it truly means to stand tall as herself. A heartfelt story of ambition, sisterhood, and first love, In Her Own Boots follows a young woman on her journey to becoming her own person, both on and off the pitch.

Rebuilt Love by shayflems

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Sweat & Goals: After the Whistle by WSLreader

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Behind Closed Doors by WSLreader

To the world, Leah Williamson is the calm, unshakable leader of Arsenal and England - but behind closed doors, she craves a different kind of escape. That's how she and Rachel end up tangled in sheets, again and again, in a wordless agreement that feelings aren't part of the deal. Rachel doesn't know much about Leah beyond the bruising kisses and the 3 a.m. exits - and for a while, that's enough. But the more nights they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the unspoken pull between them. When Rachel finally breaks the rules and starts asking questions, Leah retreats, guarded and unwilling to let anyone past her walls. What begins as a simple arrangement turns into something far more complicated: a battle between desire and fear, vulnerability and control. As secrets surface and boundaries blur, Rachel must decide if she can be patient with Leah's silence... or if loving someone who won't let her in will break her heart.

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Chasing The Impossible

On the pitch, Leah's a rock-Arsenal defender, Lionesses captain, everyone's dependable hero. Off the pitch, her life is just as steady, thanks to her best friend, the one person who's always had her back. And there's only one rule that's ever mattered between them: never get involved with family. But rules feel different when her best friend's sister-just three years younger, newly confident, and somehow... different-starts drifting into her life in ways Leah can't ignore. Their easy friendship turns into late-night talks, unexpected touches, and a connection Leah doesn't know how to name. As the season heats up, so does the tension. Can Leah risk her oldest friendship for the chance at something more? Or will she let love slip through her fingers to keep the peace? 🚨Explicit Content 18+🚨