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A sapphic rivals-to-lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own

They''re risking their hearts for a match worth winning.Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women''s National Team since she was 16. But when she''s side-lined with an injury at just 26, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. Phoebe is everything Grace isn''t - a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace has lost somewhere along the way. The last thing Grace expects is to become friends-with-benefits with this class clown. Phoebe Matthews has always admired Grace''s skill and was starstruck to be training alongside her idol. But she quickly finds herself looking at Grace as more than a mere teammate. After one daring kiss, she''s hooked. Grace is everything she has been waiting to find. As the World Cup approaches, and Grace works her way back from injury, the women try to find a way they can play together instead of vying for the same position on the pitch. But as the sparks between them start to ignite, will both players realise they care more about their relationship than making the roster?

Why readers love Meryl Wilsner . . .''Vibrant, intoxicating romance'' Ashley Herring Blake

''Sexy and compelling, reading it is like being in on the most tantalizing secret'' Dahlia Adler

''Both undeniably sexy and incredibly sweet'' Olivia Dade

The good news: she likes someone. The bad news: it''s her best friend''s mum. From the critically acclaimed author of Something To Talk About comes a sharp and sexy rom-com about a college senior who accidentally hooks up with her best friend''s mom. When college senior, Cassie, spends her Friday evening at an off-campus bar, she isn''t looking for a hook-up - it just happens. Buying a drink for a stranger turns into what should be an uncomplicated, amazing one-night stand. But then the next morning rolls around and her friend drags her along to meet her mum . . . who turns out to be the hot, older woman Cassie just slept with. Erin was meant to spend the weekend getting closer to her daughter, not having a one-night stand. But despite her better judgement, Erin and Cassie get along in the day just as well as they did last night. What should have been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon Cassie and Erin are sneaking around. Worst of all, they start to realize they might really have something real. But is being honest about the love between them worth the cost? Why readers love Mistakes Were Made . . . ''A vibrant, intoxicating romance'' Ashley Herring Blake ''Sexy and compelling, reading it is like being in on the most tantalizing secret'' Dahlia Adler ''Both undeniably sexy and incredibly sweet. The story overflows with warmth, friendship and humour'' Olivia Dade ''Deeply sweet: a story of how love can, and should, transcend societal expectations'' Anita Kelly ''You''ll fall in love while rooting for this sexy, forbidden, and adorable love story'' Denise Williams ''Kick[s] off with a hook-up that''ll have you fanning your face for days'' Buzzfeed, ''26 Highly Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romance Novels Releasing In 2022

''The kind of Hollywood ending that will make you believe in soul mates'' Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club

A show runner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumour.

Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn''t come at a worse time - threatening Emma''s promotion and Jo''s new movie.

As the gossip spreads, it starts to affect all areas of their lives. Paparazzi are following them outside the office, coworkers are treating them differently, and a ''source'' is feeding information to the media. But their only comment is ''no comment''.

With the launch of Jo''s film project fast approaching, the two women begin to spend even more time together, getting along famously. Emma seems to have a sixth sense for knowing what Jo needs. And Jo, known for being aloof and outwardly cold, opens up to Emma in a way neither of them expects. They begin to realise the rumour might not be so off base after all . . . but is acting on the spark between them worth fanning the gossip flames?

Everyone''s talking about Meryl Wilsner. . .

''A fresh and fun romance . . . Meryl Wilsner is a great new voice whose perspective is both extremely welcome and desperately needed'' Jen Deluca, author of Well Met

''An extremely fun, supremely readable slow-burn romance that had me yelling, JUST KISS ALREADY!'' . . . Emma and Jo''s love story is both irresistible and a total breath of fresh air'' Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks

''Completely captivating and so satisfying'' Booklist (starred review)

''An unputdownable slow-burn romance with well-drawn and incredibly real characters. Wilsner does an amazing job exploring a Hollywood love story'' Library Journal (starred review)

''A sparkling debut with vibrant characters, a compelling Hollywood studio setting, and a sweet slow-burn romance'' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

''Both undeniably sexy and incredibly sweet'' OLIVIA DADE''Vibrant, intoxicating romance'' ASHLEY HERRING BLAKESometimes to find a happily ever after, you just have to ask ❤️‍🔥Elsie Hoffman has been engaged to her college boyfriend for a year and a half. Ginny Holtz has been in love with Elsie for almost a decade and a half.When Elsie discovers her fiancé already planned their wedding and honeymoon as a surprise and she''s expected to be in a white dress in seven days, she swiftly realizes she''s let herself become too comfortable with a future she never wanted. She breaks things off, and a week later is on a plane to the Caribbean for her non-refundable honeymoon with her best friend Ginny instead.Ginny thinks it''s high time Elise learned how to speak up for herself. So, they make a deal with her. For the next week, Elsie can have whatever she wants, wherever, however, and whenever she wants it, as long as she asks. They never expected Elsie to want them.What starts as choosing activities and taking selfies soon turns to toe-curling kisses and much, much more. But what happens when the honeymoon is over?Meryl Wilsner''s My Best Friend''s Honeymoon is about not only learning to ask for what you want, but for the happiness you deserve.💕Why readers LOVE Meryl Wilsner . . . 💕''Sexy and compelling, reading it is like being in on the most tantalizing secret'' DAHLIA ADLER''[A] delightfully steamy sapphic romance . . . fun and entertaining'' Kirkus Reviews''Wilsner is one of the hottest contemporary f/f romance writers right now'' Electric Literature, ''The Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Books for Fall 2023''''Wilsner makes this sports romance a winner'' Publishers Weekly

"This blazing-hot forbidden romance manages to sensibly, and compassionately, capture the complexities of starting adult life after college and finding love and your identity in middle age. Cassie and Erin’s romance is by turns delightfully raunchy and deeply emotional. This reader hopes Wilsner keeps these scorchers coming." - The Washington Post“[Wilsner writes] erotic yearning in a class all their own.” - Entertainment WeeklyFrom Meryl Wilsner, the acclaimed author of Something to Talk About, comes Mistakes Were Made, a sharp and sexy rom-com about a college senior who accidentally hooks up with her best friend’s mom.When Cassie Klein goes to an off-campus bar to escape her school’s Family Weekend, she isn’t looking for a hookup—it just happens. Buying a drink for a stranger turns into what should be an uncomplicated, amazing one-night stand. But then the next morning rolls around and her friend drags her along to meet her mom—the hot, older woman Cassie slept with.Erin Bennett came to Family Weekend to get closer to her daughter, not have a one-night stand with a college senior. In her defense, she hadn’t known Cassie was a student when they''d met. To make things worse, Erin’s daughter brings Cassie to breakfast the next morning. And despite Erin''s better judgement—how could sleeping with your daughter’s friend be anything but bad?—she and Cassie get along in the day just as well as they did last night.What should have been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon Cassie and Erin are sneaking around. Worst of all, they start to realize they have something real. But is being honest about the love between them worth the cost?"Wilsner proves their serious romance range with a sophomore novel that laughs in the slow-burning face of their debut by kicking off with a hookup that''ll have you fanning your face for days." - Buzzfeed“A steaming hot, thoughtful story about all kinds of love, featuring a firecracker of a couple that’s impossible not to root for.” - Women''s Health

"Listeners will have a devilishly grand time with this rambunctiously robust performance by stellar narrators Quinn Riley and Stephanie Németh-Parker." - AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award Winner)From the critically acclaimed author of Something to Talk About comes Meryl Wilsner''s Mistakes Were Made, a sharp and sexy rom-com about a college senior who accidentally hooks up with her best friend’s mom.When Cassie Klein goes to an off-campus bar to escape her school’s Family Weekend, she isn’t looking for a hookup—it just happens. Buying a drink for a stranger turns into what should be an uncomplicated, amazing one-night stand. But then the next morning rolls around and her friend drags her along to meet her mom—the hot, older woman Cassie slept with.Erin Bennett came to Family Weekend to get closer to her daughter, not have a one-night stand with a college senior. In her defense, she hadn’t known Cassie was a student when they''d met. To make things worse, Erin’s daughter brings Cassie to breakfast the next morning. And despite Erin''s better judgement—how could sleeping with your daughter’s friend be anything but bad?—she and Cassie get along in the day just as well as they did last night.What should have been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon Cassie and Erin are sneaking around. Worst of all, they start to realize they have something real. But is being honest about the love between them worth the cost?A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

"A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup.

Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women's National Team for ten years, even though she's only 26. But when she's sidelined with an injury, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. 22-year-old Phoebe is everything Grace isn't-a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace lost somewhere along the way.

The last thing Grace expects is to become teammates with benefits with this class clown she sees as her rival. Phoebe Matthews is too focused on her first season as a professional soccer player to think about seducing her longtime idol. But when Grace ends up making the first move, they can't keep their hands off of each other. As the World Cup approaches and Grace works her way back from injury, a miscommunication leaves the wo

* USA TODAY BESTSELLER *A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup.Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women’s National Team for ten years, even though she’s only 26. But when she’s sidelined with an injury, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. 22-year-old Phoebe is everything Grace isn’t—a gregarious jokester who plays with a joy that Grace lost somewhere along the way. The last thing Grace expects is to become teammates with benefits with this class clown she sees as her rival.Phoebe Matthews is too focused on her first season as a professional soccer player to think about seducing her longtime idol. But when Grace ends up making the first move, they can’t keep their hands off of each other. As the World Cup approaches and Grace works her way back from injury, a miscommunication leaves the women with hilariously different perspectives on their relationship. But they’re on the same page on the field, realizing they can play together instead of vying for the same position. With every tackle the tension between them grows, and both players soon have to decide what''s more important—being together or making the roster.The perfect blend of funny and steamy, Meryl Wilsner’s Cleat Cute is about being brave enough to win on and off the field.