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Girlfriend Goals: First Chapter Sneak Peek!

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

My upcoming sapphic soccer romance, Girlfriend Goals, is out on May 1st on my web shop as an ebook, paperback and signed paperback. Want to read the first chapter? Read on… Continue reading » “Girlfriend Goals: First Chapter Sneak Peek!”

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That was the first coming out of many. Some went better than others. A lot of people ask if it's still necessary to come out. Is it a little overkill? Haven't we all heard enough about being gay? If only it were the case. The answer, quite simply, is no.To my straight pals, I always say this. Have you ever had to check yourself when answering what you did at the weekend and who you did it with? Think twice about revealing the fact you've got a wife? Have you ever been questioned whether you want one bed or two in a hotel? Have you ever been abused just for holding your partner's hand in the street? Have you been physically threatened just for being you? I guarantee you, most queer people have. All these things have happened to me. Multiple times. Some will continue to happen forever.Coming out helps. It chips away at what's 'normal'. It changes people's perceptions. It makes a difference to you and the world around you, and paves the way for others. It also makes you stand taller.Coming out is never a one-and-done. It can be exhausting, and should never be forced. But if you feel up to it and it's safe to do, it's #Sapphico#lesbian#LesbianRomanceC#comingut Da#wlw#sapphic #lesbian #lesbianromance #coming out #wlw ... See MoreSee Less

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Not sure which of my books to choose first? Here's a handy guide... 👭❤️🔥1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.2. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 3. Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.4. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 5. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...6. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 7. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction ... See MoreSee Less

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Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.2. Not Part of The Plan: two childhood friends are thrown together to save the family business, but get more than they bargain for. 3. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 4. Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.5. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 6. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...7. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 8. It Started With A Kiss: swoony vineyard romance in the Surrey summer sunshine.9. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction ... See MoreSee Less

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Sapphic romance author. Professional lesbian. Spurs. Londoner. Does not own a cat. She/Her.

That was the first coming out of many. Some went b That was the first coming out of many. Some went better than others. 

A lot of people ask if it's still necessary to come out. Is it a little overkill? Haven't we all heard enough about being gay? If only it were the case. The answer, quite simply, is no.

To my straight pals, I always say this. Have you ever had to check yourself when answering what you did at the weekend and who you did it with? Think twice about revealing the fact you've got a wife? Have you ever been questioned whether you want one bed or two in a hotel? Have you ever been abused just for holding your partner's hand in the street? Have you been physically threatened just for being you? I guarantee you, most queer people have. All these things have happened to me. Multiple times. Some will continue to happen forever.

Coming out helps. It chips away at what's 'normal'. It changes people's perceptions. It makes a difference to you and the world around you, and paves the way for others. It also makes you stand taller.

Coming out is never a one-and-done. It can be exhausting, and should never be forced. But if you feel up to it and it's safe to do, it's always worth it.

Happy National Coming Out Day!

#sapphic #lesbian #lesbianromance #coming out #wlw
Five things from my week: West End Girl: On Wedne Five things from my week:

West End Girl: On Wednesday, my wife and I went to see Rent on the West End. I've watched the Jonathan Larson movie Tick, Tick, Boom, but I knew nothing about the musical going in. I left wide-eyed and thoroughly emosh. There's something about being uplifted by Seasons of Love with a theatre full of strangers that works its way right into your soul. 525,600 minutes well spent.

Carry On Cruising: Walking along the Thames this week, I passed a Viking cruise ship moored up and waiting for passengers. I'm always intrigued by cruises. The catch? I get horribly seasick. Should I risk it? Better yet: should I set a novel on a cruise? All those lesbians trapped at sea together? The possibilities are endless.

 Ooh La La! If you loved The Princess Match and longed to read it in French... now you can! Le Match Royal is out now in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited, as well as in paperback on Amazon and my shop. Head to clarelydon.shop for more.

Boobie Trap: This week, I also went for a mammogram. The venue? A trailer plonked in the middle of a hospital car park, with 80s bangers blaring from the radio. There I was, boob squished flat as a pancake between two plates, while Bryan Adams crooned about the summer of '69. The woman doing it was lovely (as they always are). Plus, as she tightened the squish, she casually told me she loved my trainers. They are nice, fair play.

Come See Me Chat Writing! I will be at the Creative Future Writers Day chatting self-publishing and my journey to success on Sunday October 25th at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London's Southbank Centre. It's a whole day event and it's free, which is great if you're as aspiring author. The event starts at 10.30am, and I'm on stage at 12pm for an hour (along with two other authors). I'll also be hanging around afterwards, and will bring books to sell, too. No ticket needed - just turn up!

What are you up to this weekend? 

#lesbian #rent #wlw #sapphic #lesbianromance
Happy International Lesbian Day! All my books ar Happy International Lesbian Day! 

All my books are international, and guarantee: 

-British wit 
-Spice 
-Messy, flawed characters
-All the feels 
-Deliciously satisfying happy endings 
-A shit-ton of lesbians

Shop here: clarelydon.shop 

#wlw #lesfic #lesbianromance #sapphic #lesbian
I've also been to Nice and the isle of Greece. IYK I've also been to Nice and the isle of Greece. IYKYK.

And I write books. With a shit-ton of international lesbians.

Get them here: clarelydon.shop 

#internationallesbianday #lesbian #wlw #ff #wlw
Not sure which of my books to choose first? Here's Not sure which of my books to choose first? Here's a handy guide... 👭❤️🔥

1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.
2. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 
3.  Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.
4. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 
5. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...
6. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 
7. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...

Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop

 #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction
Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥 1. Girlf Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥

1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.
2. Not Part of The Plan: two childhood friends are thrown together to save the family business, but get more than they bargain for. 
3. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 
4.  Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.
5. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 
6. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...
7. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 
8. It Started With A Kiss: swoony vineyard romance in the Surrey summer sunshine.
9. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...

Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop

 #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction
Alison Bechdel's Dykes To Watch Out For cartoon st Alison Bechdel's Dykes To Watch Out For cartoon strip was so formative for me in the 90s. When I found those books on my first visit to San Francisco, I bought the lot and read them over and over. Her work was funny, relatable and made me feel visible for the very first time. 

I've read everything she's written since, Fun Home being a highlight. The musical was so good, I saw it twice in a week. The songs still resonate in my head years on. 

Hearing her talk about her life and process last night at the British Library was a real treat. She's a little bit awkward, a bit self-deprecating: just how you'd think she was after reading her books. She's also fearless, creative, and a quiet genius. 

She was asked if she'd ever simply write a novel, but admitted she can't. "I do double the work. I write it first, then I have to fucking draw it!"

If you haven't read her graphic novels, I highly recommend them. I can't wait to read Spent and get back together with the DTWOF gang. 

#alisonbechdel #fun home #lesbian #sapphic #wlw
Don't believe everything you're told! Want to kn Don't believe everything you're told! 

Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥

1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.
2. Not Part of The Plan: two childhood friends are thrown together to save the family business, but get more than they bargain for. 
3. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 
4.  Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.
5. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 
6. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...
7. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 
8. It Started With A Kiss: swoony vineyard romance in the Surrey summer sunshine.
9. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...

Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop

 #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction
Want to know my best-selling books, including my w Want to know my best-selling books, including my wife's favourite? 👭❤️🔥

1. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 
2. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.
3. Not Part of The Plan: two childhood friends are thrown together to save the family business, but get more than they bargain for. 
4. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 
5.  Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.
6. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 
7. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...
8. It Started With A Kiss: swoony vineyard romance in the Surrey summer sunshine.
9. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...

Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop

 #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction
Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥 1. Girlf Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥

1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.
2. Not Part of The Plan: two childhood friends are thrown together to save the family business, but get more than they bargain for. 
3. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 
4.  Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.
5. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 
6. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...
7. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 
8. It Started With A Kiss: swoony vineyard romance in the Surrey summer sunshine.
9. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...

Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop

 #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction
My books will not change your sexuality on their o My books will not change your sexuality on their own. Calm down dear. 

Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥

1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.
2. Not Part of The Plan: two childhood friends are thrown together to save the family business, but get more than they bargain for. 
3. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 
4.  Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.
5. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 
6. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...
7. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 
8. It Started With A Kiss: swoony vineyard romance in the Surrey summer sunshine.
9. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...

Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop

 #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction
Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥 1. Girlf Want to know my best-selling books? 👭❤️🔥

1. Girlfriend Goals: rivals to lovers football managers get their second chance at love.
2. Not Part of The Plan: two childhood friends are thrown together to save the family business, but get more than they bargain for. 
3. The Princess Match: England football captain falls for the Princess Royal, heir to the British throne. 
4.  Hotshot: US soccer star conquers the WSL and British hearts.
5. Just Kiss Her: Summer age-gap, fake-dating romance under the hot Mexican sunshine. 
6. Before You Say I Do: Abby is due to marry Marcus, but then he hires professional bridesmaid, Jordan...
7. Change Of Heart: Fake dating in the Scottish Highlands with a wicked twist! 
8. It Started With A Kiss: swoony vineyard romance in the Surrey summer sunshine.
9. Nothing To Lose: heartening tale of love & redemption as Scarlet loses everything, but then finds a whole new life...

Find your next sapphic read here: clarelydon.shop

 #wlw #lesbianromance #queer #sapphic #sapphicfiction
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