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It’s the start of a new season for professional women’s cricket team The Scorpions. 

Acclaimed batter Ellie, 32, is returning to the game after a long injury, determined to regain her form and her place in the England squad. This is her last chance, and she won’t let anything stand in her way.

Cricket fan Adam, 34, an artist and photographer, has followed Ellie and the team through highs and lows. He’s drawn to her talent, athleticism and public persona - but is content to be a face in the crowd, cheering her on. He’d never date a famous person, anyway.

When events on and off the pitch bring Ellie and Adam together, friendship blossoms, and their careers initially soar. Yet, with romance in the air, Ellie loses focus, jeopardising her dream.

What’s more important to them both - love, or cricket?

The story echoes the film “Notting Hill” – the challenge of love between a ‘star’ and a ‘normal person’. The book touches on the good and bad sides of fame, and seeks to shine a light on the women’s game—the mental and physical challenges, pressure of relentless media attention, community outreach, fan engagement, and the finite nature of the career of professional athletes. Above this, it is, of course, a love story.

The inspiration for the story came from my rapidly growing interest in the sport. The first cricket game I ever attended, in 2023, was a women’s match. I experienced the players’ skill, the atmosphere, and how well the players connect with fans, inspiring the next generation of young female cricketers. As someone who enjoys writing strong female characters, I wanted to create a protagonist who felt real and relatable, as well as being likeable. We want Ellie to succeed in her career, her life, and in love.

The book is aimed at readers of romance & rom-com, whether or not they know cricket. Whilst it’s a work of fiction, the backdrop needed to be a realistic portrayal of the sport. To that end, I researched extensively, working with a Tier 1 county team, attending matches and interviewing players and senior staff. The sport is undeniably gaining huge momentum, and now is the perfect time to add the world of women’s cricket to the sub-genres of sports romance fiction. 

A share of the book’s royalties will be donated to pertinent clubs and organisations who champion the development of grassroots, girls’ and women’s cricket.