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Tag: 2016

My Top Ten Goals For 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016July 29, 2024

 

Yes,  I know, I’m a bit late to the party with this blog. But I have a great excuse – I was writing my latest novella, so surely I get a hall pass? But now here I am, ready to share with you my goals for 2016. And they’re pretty big. I mean, colossal. I mean, they might kill me. But I’m more than ready to take them on. In no particular order, here goes… Continue reading » “My Top Ten Goals For 2016”

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My brand-new rivals-to-lovers sapphic football rom My brand-new rivals-to-lovers sapphic football romance, Girlfriend Goals, leaves my web shop for Kindle & KU this week. So if you want to support me direct, do it now! It's got snark, sparks & ultimately, surrender. Want to know more? Here's the blurb...

Managing a team? Easy. Managing what’s between them? Impossible…

Amy O’Donnell and Jen Campbell were once team-mates who spent hours debating tactics and dreaming big. Then Jen dropped out of Amy’s life like a lost connection, and Amy’s spent the last two decades wondering what the hell happened.

Now coaching the Ireland and England women’s football teams, they’re thrown together for a documentary in the run-up to the Euros, forced to play nice for the cameras. But Amy’s just released a book dredging up their shared past, and Jen is unravelling because she’s been keeping a secret. One that could explain everything. One she’s guarded for over 20 years.

Jen just has to hold it together until the Euros is over. Six months. But that’s impossible when Amy’s right there, making her feel things she swore she’d never feel again…

From the author of bestselling football romances Hotshot and The Princess Match comes a rivals-to-lovers story about the secrets we keep, the ones we shouldn't, and falling for the one that got away…

You can buy the ebook, paperback or signed paperback today from my web shop: https://clarelydon.shop/products/girlfriend-goals-ebook

The ebook will be in Kindle & KU from May 15th. 

#wlw #lesbian #lesbianromance #lesfic #sapphic
Love Ash and Princess Victoria? They both have cam Love Ash and Princess Victoria? They both have cameos in my new release Girlfriend Goals. But I'm also writing the royal wedding in a sequel novella, The Forever Match. Out this summer! 

Get Girlfriend Goals now: clarelydon.shop/products/girlfriend-goals

#sportsromance #sapphic #lesfic #lesbianromance #wlw
Who do you think would make great future national Who do you think would make great future national team managers? 

Let me know in the comments! 

Buy Girlfriend Goals today: clarelydon.shop/products/girlfriend-goals

#wlw #lesbianromance #lesfic #sapphic #sportsromance
Isn't she purdy? ❤️⚽️ You can buy the ebook, pape Isn't she purdy? ❤️⚽️

You can buy the ebook, paperback or signed paperback today from my web shop: https://clarelydon.shop/products/girlfriend-goals

#wlw #lesbian #lesbianromance #lesfic #sapphic
It's direct launch day, which means my third sapph It's direct launch day, which means my third sapphic soccer romance, Girlfriend Goals, is on an exclusive pre-sale from my web shop for the next 2 weeks! Whoop!

Spice up your weekend with my rivals-to-lovers soccer romance that features two opposing managers, decades of messy history, spice, and a heart-melty HEA. Expect snark, sparks and British wit, plus all the feels.

Want to know more? Here's the blurb...

Managing a team? Easy. Managing what’s between them? Impossible…

Amy O’Donnell and Jen Campbell were once team-mates who spent hours debating tactics and dreaming big. Then Jen dropped out of Amy’s life like a lost connection, and Amy’s spent the last two decades wondering what the hell happened.

Now coaching the Ireland and England women’s football teams, they’re thrown together for a documentary in the run-up to the Euros, forced to play nice for the cameras. But Amy’s just released a book dredging up their shared past, and Jen is unravelling because she’s been keeping a secret. One that could explain everything. One she’s guarded for over 20 years.

Jen just has to hold it together until the Euros is over. Six months. But that’s impossible when Amy’s right there, making her feel things she swore she’d never feel again…

From the author of bestselling football romances Hotshot and The Princess Match comes a rivals-to-lovers story about the secrets we keep, the ones we shouldn't, and falling for the one that got away…

You can buy the ebook, paperback or signed paperback today from my web shop: https://clarelydon.shop/products/girlfriend-goals-ebook

The ebook will be in Kindle & KU from May 15th. 

#wlw #lesbian #lesbianromance #lesfic #sapphic
It's nearly here! It's nearly here! OMFG IT'S NEAR It's nearly here! It's nearly here! OMFG IT'S NEARLY HERE!

My brand-new rivals-to-lovers sapphic football romance, Girlfriend Goals, is out on my web shop on Friday and available for pre-order now. Whoop! It's got snark, sparks & surrender. Want to know more? Here's the blurb...

Managing a team? Easy. Managing what’s between them? Impossible…

Amy O’Donnell and Jen Campbell were once team-mates who spent hours debating tactics and dreaming big. Then Jen dropped out of Amy’s life like a lost connection, and Amy’s spent the last two decades wondering what the hell happened.

Now coaching the Ireland and England women’s football teams, they’re thrown together for a documentary in the run-up to the Euros, forced to play nice for the cameras. But Amy’s just released a book dredging up their shared past, and Jen is unravelling because she’s been keeping a secret. One that could explain everything. One she’s guarded for over 20 years.

Jen just has to hold it together until the Euros is over. Six months. But that’s impossible when Amy’s right there, making her feel things she swore she’d never feel again…

From the author of bestselling football romances Hotshot and The Princess Match comes a rivals-to-lovers story about the secrets we keep, the ones we shouldn't, and falling for the one that got away…

You can pre-order the ebook, paperback or signed paperback today from my web shop: https://clarelydon.shop/products/girlfriend-goals-ebook-pre-order

#wlw #lesbian #lesbianromance #lesfic #sapphic
Want lesbiantastic sports romance? Hotshot or The Want lesbiantastic sports romance? Hotshot or The Princess Match fit the bill. As does my upcoming romance, Girlfriend Goals! All three offer:

-British wit 
-Spice
-Hot footballers
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-All the feels 
-Deliciously satisfying happy endings

Shop here: clarelydon.shop 

#lesbian #sapphic #lesfic #lesbianromance #wlw
Want lesbiantastic sports romance? Hotshot or The Want lesbiantastic sports romance? Hotshot or The Princess Match fit the bill. As does my upcoming romance, Girlfriend Goals, out on Friday, up for pre-order now. All three offer:

-British wit 
-Spice
-Hot footballers
-Messy, flawed characters
-All the feels 
-Deliciously satisfying happy endings

Shop here: clarelydon.shop 

#lesbian #sapphic #lesfic #lesbianromance #wlw
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My upcoming football manager romance, Girlfriend G My upcoming football manager romance, Girlfriend Goals, is out on my web shop on May 1st and available for pre-order now. It's got snark, sparks & surrender. Want to know more? Here's the blurb...

Managing a team? Easy. Managing what’s between them? Impossible…

Amy O’Donnell and Jen Campbell were once team-mates who spent hours debating tactics and dreaming big. Then Jen dropped out of Amy’s life like a lost connection, and Amy’s spent the last two decades wondering what the hell happened.

Now coaching the Ireland and England women’s football teams, they’re thrown together for a documentary in the run-up to the Euros, forced to play nice for the cameras. But Amy’s just released a book dredging up their shared past, and Jen is unravelling because she’s been keeping a secret. One that could explain everything. One she’s guarded for over 20 years.

Jen just has to hold it together until the Euros is over. Six months. But that’s impossible when Amy’s right there, making her feel things she swore she’d never feel again…

From the author of bestselling football romances Hotshot and The Princess Match comes a rivals-to-lovers story about the secrets we keep, the ones we shouldn't, and falling for the one that got away…

Pre-order the ebook, paperback or signed paperback today: https://clarelydon.shop/products/girlfriend-goals-ebook-pre-order

#wlw #lesbian #lesbianromance #lesfic #sapphic
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