Abby Offsides

“Shines with sparkling banter and charming characters. This slow-burn sports romance is absolutely worth the wait!” CARLEY FORTUNE, bestselling author of Our Perfect Storm

“This cured my Ted Lasso hangover!! Bursting with laugh out loud banter and an intense slow burn, Abby Offsides is a must read!” KATIE HOLT, bestselling author of Not In My Book

She's not a player, but she might still score…⚽🔥💗This slow burn friends-to-lovers football romance is the perfect summer read

One new job...
Abby McIntyre doesn’t care about soccer – sorry, football. She only applied for the marketing job at Mersey FC to get away from her cheating fiancé in Boston. Now, she’s in a new country with no social life and an Instagram feed full of men in tiny shorts.
One star footballer...
Enter Lachlan Ramsay: a world-famous footballer with killer abs and a delicious Scottish accent. Abby’s sure that all footballers are players, but Lachlan takes her by surprise. He’s kind, funny, and a great listener. And he’s lonely, too.
One rule: keep it professional.
Abby isn’t looking for love, though. She’s still reeling from her broken engagement, and besides, players are strictly off limits if she wants to keep her job. She’s happy just being Lachlan’s friend. But when Abby’s evicted from her flat and Lachlan invites her to move into his penthouse, the sparks between them become harder to ignore.
With her new life on the line, will Abby really keep playing with her heart and risk getting caught offside?
TROPES
💟Friends to lovers
💟Forbidden romance
💟Scottish MMC
💟Workplace romance
💟Forced proximity
💟Sports romance
READERS ARE ALREADY OBSESSED WITH ABBY OFFSIDES
'This book is a masterpiece… The angst and sexual tension were unmatched, and the slow burn? Torturous in the most delicious way.'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Anna McCallie cracked the rom-com code with this one: warm, funny, heartfelt, and so beautifully written I had to stop and feel it over and over again'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I inhaled this book…This had me by the throat at every page. I need to read it again already.'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'This was a standout debut that exceeded my expectations in every way. Thoughtful, romantic, and emotionally resonant'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I am OBSESSED with this book!! This is one where you can re-read over and over again and still finish it feeling giddy and emotional!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The chemistry between the FMC and the MMC was incredible, every supporting character was distinct and lovable. Did I just find a new autobuy author?!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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