Stanmore FC Soulmates Series by Kelsey Painter

Ethan Knight – sweet, Southern, striker. He spent the beginning of his career playing in Major League Soccer and with the US Men’s National Team. But an offer to play for a Premier League club – even a mid-level one like Stanmore FC – is too good an opportunity to turn down. He signs a new contract and in doing so, his ticket to a new life in London. It’s a whole new world for him, but Ethan has never let fear stand in his way, and he’s not about to start now... moreEthan Knight – sweet, Southern, striker. He spent the beginning of his career playing in Major League Soccer and with the US Men’s National Team. But an offer to play for a Premier League club – even a mid-level one like Stanmore FC – is too good an opportunity to turn down. He signs a new contract and in doing so, his ticket to a new life in London. It’s a whole new world for him, but Ethan has never let fear stand in his way, and he’s not about to start now. Especially not when he meets the beautiful legal assistant who gives him the strangest feeling…like they’ve met before. He’s more than ready to scale the walls around her heart to find out why. Billie Axton - aloof, Londoner, legal assistant at Stanmore Football Club. Stuck in a job she hopes will one day help her with her goal of a career in law. If only she could work up the nerve to actually apply to law school. But a dream that’s haunted her since childhood makes her so afraid to fail, she doesn’t even try. Not with her goals or her love life. No risk, no heartbreak, right? Right. Not even when the hot new striker shows up with his Southern charm and his generous spirit. And that odd nagging in her heart that she knows him from somewhere. All the more reason to keep her distance. They must navigate their feelings together, with plenty at stake – their jobs, the FA Cup, and most importantly, their own hearts. less

Jordan Frawley is good at three things: goalkeeping, art, and being alone. After seeing his parents’ marriage fall apart and the nastiness that followed, he’s happy to stick to what he knows. Also, he doesn’t have to explain why all his portraits are of the same not an ex or a lover, just the person that comes to mind when he thinks about beauty. He’s seen her face in his mind since he was a boy, but never in real life. Until he sees her on Instagram, of all places... moreJordan Frawley is good at three things: goalkeeping, art, and being alone. After seeing his parents’ marriage fall apart and the nastiness that followed, he’s happy to stick to what he knows. Also, he doesn’t have to explain why all his portraits are of the same not an ex or a lover, just the person that comes to mind when he thinks about beauty. He’s seen her face in his mind since he was a boy, but never in real life. Until he sees her on Instagram, of all places. Laci Miller is a confident, sweet, plus-size model who—despite her beauty—has never had a real relationship. She does, however, have a stalker, who follows her home after a photoshoot. So, she enlists the help of Jordan Frawley, the stoic, Scottish goalkeeper whom she can’t seem to keep out of her dreams. To keep her safe, he’ll pretend to be her boyfriend. It’s fake. It’s temporary. What could go wrong? And, besides, Laci is moving to the States soon. It’s the perfect solution. But feelings of familiarity bloom between them. They each give the other something they’ve never felt before, especially after a trip to her parents’ estate home, where they’re haunted by mysterious visions and dreams. Will Laci find something in Jordan beyond what they show the cameras? Can Jordan keep her safe and save his heart? less

Tessa Gallagher knows who her soulmate is. She went to a past life regressionist to find out. Unfortunately, it’s her ex-girlfriend. The same ex who wasn’t ready to come out after a year together. Now, they don’t even live in the same city. Tessa has to move on. But she can’t seem to forget. Jamie Hupp is back in London. She’s come back after three years to play for the newly promoted Stanmore FC women’s team... moreTessa Gallagher knows who her soulmate is. She went to a past life regressionist to find out. Unfortunately, it’s her ex-girlfriend. The same ex who wasn’t ready to come out after a year together. Now, they don’t even live in the same city. Tessa has to move on. But she can’t seem to forget. Jamie Hupp is back in London. She’s come back after three years to play for the newly promoted Stanmore FC women’s team. She left after Tessa broke her heart, but when a coach made things uncomfortable for her, Jamie found her way back home. And back to Tessa. After all these years, Jamie should be able to stand up to her perfectionist father, who controls her footballing career and her public image. He certainly doesn’t want her to be the stereotype of a gay woman athlete. But if Jamie wants another shot with Tessa, she’ll have to confront him or risk losing the love of her life. Despite knowledge of their deeper connection, Tessa is slow to trust that Jamie will get there. Jamie was the one who ran away in their past lives, after all. And Tessa remembers the hurt. She knows she can’t love Jamie out of being afraid. Can they find a way to be together? Or will they have to wait for the next lifetime? less