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Match Daze
Cattingley Town FC (“The Cats”) are a minor league football club in peril. Their results often hinge on the pitch-side antics of their mascot, Snowy. If Tom, the sweet but laid-back guy behind the costume, is happy, the team wins. This season, his love life is dour, and The Cats are heading for relegation. Added to that, the football ground is being eyed up for demolition.
When fate brings feisty physiotherapist Laura to the club, Tom is instantly smitten. However, not only is she already dating the striker from rival club Myston Rovers (“The Mice”), she’s out of his league. But if he can win her over, Snowy will regain his mojo, and maybe The Cats will be safe.
Quickly, Laura wonders whether this team of no-hopers are worth her trouble. She only took this job out of a sense of community spirit… but there’s something likeable about the guy inside the ridiculous cat costume.
Can he win her heart, regain his cheerleading mojo, and help save the team from relegation… or worse?
When fate brings feisty physiotherapist Laura to the club, Tom is instantly smitten. However, not only is she already dating the striker from rival club Myston Rovers (“The Mice”), she’s out of his league. But if he can win her over, Snowy will regain his mojo, and maybe The Cats will be safe.
Quickly, Laura wonders whether this team of no-hopers are worth her trouble. She only took this job out of a sense of community spirit… but there’s something likeable about the guy inside the ridiculous cat costume.
Can he win her heart, regain his cheerleading mojo, and help save the team from relegation… or worse?
- GenresRomance
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2024
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About the author
Chrissie Harrison
7 books18 followersWriting romcoms is my happy place. After working in other genres for many years, I couldn’t resist the pull towards comedy and romance.
I have a soft spot for stories with strong women, nice guys, and a touch of the bittersweet. I like the connection between my protagonists to be more than physical – a bond that helps solve their problems. Often I shine a light on mental health issues, especially neurodiversity, which is close to my heart.
My novels - including those yet to come - are dual POV stories, sweet rather than spicy, and often put a twist on genre staples whilst being centred on relatable relationships and situations.
Fundamentally, I try to write the books I like to read – those with wit, heart and intelligence.
I’m inspired by the big and small screen as well as books, and have a soft spot for Richard Curtis’ romcoms, timeless TV comedy like The Good Life and Blackadder, less well-known feelgood films and romances (Always, Forget Paris, Roxanne), and newer, brilliantly observed or scripted shows (Colin From Accounts, Dinosaur). Books which make me laugh include Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, The Rosie Project, Cat Lady, and The Hating Game.
Away from the writing desk, I enjoy great scenery, a relaxing train ride, delicious coffee and cake, and catching up with friends and fellow authors.
My debut novel, “Floored”, was published on 4th April 2024. This is the first in a trilogy of interconnected standalones.
My second book, “Match Daze”, a sports romcom, arrived on 10th October 2024. This will begin another trilogy.
1st May 2025 saw the publication of “Wicket Maiden”, a genre defining rom-com set in the world of women’s cricket.
Chrissie Harrison is a pen name.
My parallel writing career spans three decades. I’ve written over a dozen books in a handful of genres, and had a number of theatrical scripts professionally performed.
I have a soft spot for stories with strong women, nice guys, and a touch of the bittersweet. I like the connection between my protagonists to be more than physical – a bond that helps solve their problems. Often I shine a light on mental health issues, especially neurodiversity, which is close to my heart.
My novels - including those yet to come - are dual POV stories, sweet rather than spicy, and often put a twist on genre staples whilst being centred on relatable relationships and situations.
Fundamentally, I try to write the books I like to read – those with wit, heart and intelligence.
I’m inspired by the big and small screen as well as books, and have a soft spot for Richard Curtis’ romcoms, timeless TV comedy like The Good Life and Blackadder, less well-known feelgood films and romances (Always, Forget Paris, Roxanne), and newer, brilliantly observed or scripted shows (Colin From Accounts, Dinosaur). Books which make me laugh include Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, The Rosie Project, Cat Lady, and The Hating Game.
Away from the writing desk, I enjoy great scenery, a relaxing train ride, delicious coffee and cake, and catching up with friends and fellow authors.
My debut novel, “Floored”, was published on 4th April 2024. This is the first in a trilogy of interconnected standalones.
My second book, “Match Daze”, a sports romcom, arrived on 10th October 2024. This will begin another trilogy.
1st May 2025 saw the publication of “Wicket Maiden”, a genre defining rom-com set in the world of women’s cricket.
Chrissie Harrison is a pen name.
My parallel writing career spans three decades. I’ve written over a dozen books in a handful of genres, and had a number of theatrical scripts professionally performed.
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October 8, 2024
Match Daze by Chrissie Harrison
A quirky British romcom that will leave you cheering for the under…cat
Match Daze is a sports romance with a twist. Although the book is about a football club, you don’t have to be a fan of the sport to enjoy the story. Match Daze is a romcom filled with British humour and underdog vibes. Filled with Fish and Chips, Elvis impersonators, and local fairs, this book will immerse you in the lives of our two main characters and their friends.
Tom is Cattingley Town FC’s mascot. Tom takes his job as Snowy very seriously and knows he can influence the results on match day. The only problem is that a positive influence requires his love life to be going well. The Cats are on a losing streak and Tom’s love life needs a shake-up.
Laura is dating The Cat’s rival striker, Jamie, but when an accident strikes, she offers to step in as the resident physio for the team. It’s love at first sight for Tom, but how can he compete with Laura’s flash footballer boyfriend?
This is a sports romcom with great character development as both MCs take control of their lives. Laura is a strong female lead and Tom isn’t your usual love interest - but that’s what makes this story interesting!
A quirky British romcom that will leave you cheering for the under…cat
Match Daze is a sports romance with a twist. Although the book is about a football club, you don’t have to be a fan of the sport to enjoy the story. Match Daze is a romcom filled with British humour and underdog vibes. Filled with Fish and Chips, Elvis impersonators, and local fairs, this book will immerse you in the lives of our two main characters and their friends.
Tom is Cattingley Town FC’s mascot. Tom takes his job as Snowy very seriously and knows he can influence the results on match day. The only problem is that a positive influence requires his love life to be going well. The Cats are on a losing streak and Tom’s love life needs a shake-up.
Laura is dating The Cat’s rival striker, Jamie, but when an accident strikes, she offers to step in as the resident physio for the team. It’s love at first sight for Tom, but how can he compete with Laura’s flash footballer boyfriend?
This is a sports romcom with great character development as both MCs take control of their lives. Laura is a strong female lead and Tom isn’t your usual love interest - but that’s what makes this story interesting!
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