Neon FC Series by Holly Wallace Smith

It’s a small world, but the world of elite soccer is even smaller.Saskia Dekker and Brandt Justice first cross paths as teenagers on an empty soccer pitch, their shared passion for the game sparking an undeniable connection. Over the next decade, they navigate professional careers on opposite continents, Olympic dreams, and fleeting encounters that intertwine their lives and pique their interest whether they want it to or not... moreIt’s a small world, but the world of elite soccer is even smaller.Saskia Dekker and Brandt Justice first cross paths as teenagers on an empty soccer pitch, their shared passion for the game sparking an undeniable connection. Over the next decade, they navigate professional careers on opposite continents, Olympic dreams, and fleeting encounters that intertwine their lives and pique their interest whether they want it to or not.After years overseas, Brandt returns to Las Vegas, eager to reconnect with his roots and join Las Vegas Neon FC once again. Saskia, once the heart of Neon’s women’s team, is grappling with the end of her career after a life-changing injury. Their worlds collide again, this time off the field, and the chemistry they’ve been fighting for years becomes impossible to ignore.As old dreams fade and new ones take shape, Saskia and Brandt must decide if they’re finally ready to play for keeps—or risk letting their chance slip away forever after always being there when it counts. Author’s When it Counts is a full-length romance novel with spicy bedroom scenes. It can be read as a standalone or as the first book in the Neon FC Series. less

Fresh off the plane from Denmark, Lars Madsen is ready to embrace life in Las Vegas as the new star for the city’s professional soccer team. When he stepped on American soil, his goal was to live the American dream - big truck, big house, and a boat - so maybe a wife too? He is at a time in his life when settling down and starting a family sounds appealing... moreFresh off the plane from Denmark, Lars Madsen is ready to embrace life in Las Vegas as the new star for the city’s professional soccer team. When he stepped on American soil, his goal was to live the American dream - big truck, big house, and a boat - so maybe a wife too? He is at a time in his life when settling down and starting a family sounds appealing. However, the last thing that Lars expects is that his snarky, ice-cold neighbor with haunting eyes would be the girl to play games with his heart.Alyssa Brown knows better than to trust men—especially happy-go-lucky athletes like Lars. Alyssa Brown has lived in Las Vegas since joining the women’s professional soccer team three years earlier. Living in her modest house amongst Vegas’ glitzy and glamorous pro athletes and casino moguls, Alyssa’s past mistakes and a devastating heartbreak have convinced her to swear off all men. The last thing she needs is her annoyingly cheerful new neighbor trying to melt her icy walls with his ever-present smiles.What starts as a reluctant friendship turns into something more with a little TV binge-watching, some fake dating, and confronting their pasts pushing them closer and closer together. From the craggy desert hills of Las Vegas to the sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii, Lars and Alyssa play the beautiful game, both on and off the field. Author’s The Beautiful Game is a full-length romance novel with spicy bedroom scenes. It can be read as a standalone or as the second book in the Neon FC Series. less

Addison Graham just landed her dream job as a social media content creator for a professional soccer team. But getting here came at a cost—betrayal, heartbreak, and the loss of everything she once believed in. Reinventing herself means sticking to new rules, and dating an athlete is strictly off-limits.Enter Luca Russo—former America’s Sexiest Athlete, international soccer star, and the one man who makes Addison’s carefully built walls shake... moreAddison Graham just landed her dream job as a social media content creator for a professional soccer team. But getting here came at a cost—betrayal, heartbreak, and the loss of everything she once believed in. Reinventing herself means sticking to new rules, and dating an athlete is strictly off-limits.Enter Luca Russo—former America’s Sexiest Athlete, international soccer star, and the one man who makes Addison’s carefully built walls shake. He’s spent years respecting her distance, but he’s done waiting in the wings. Luca knows heartbreak, but he also knows love is worth the risk—and he’s ready to prove it to Addison.When the team’s training camp in Capri, Italy imposes a strict no-romance rule, the tension between them becomes impossible to ignore. With the temptation of paradise, stolen moments, and a connection neither can deny, Luca and Addison are caught in a high-stakes game of love. But can they trust each other enough to stop Playing the Advantage—and finally go all in? Author’s Playing the Advantage is a full-length romance novel with spicy bedroom scenes. It can be read as a standalone or as the third book in the Neon FC Series. less