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Book Three of the Sidelines Series.
Five years ago, Leah Williamson thought she'd closed the door on football forever.
She was wrong.
When an unexpected opportunity brings Arsenal back into her life, Leah is forced to confront the one place she never thought she'd return to. But this time, everything is different.
She isn't just a former captain.
She's a wife.
A mother.
And home is waiting for her at the end of every day.
As Leah navigates a new chapter with Yvonne, Liv, and their growing family, she discovers that chasing a dream looks very different when the people you love come first.
Because sometimes life gives you a second chance.
The hardest part is learning how to take it without losing everything you've already found.
Home is a story about love that lasts, family that grows, and discovering that the greatest victories are never won on the pitch.
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The Sidelines Series.
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