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She Can Play #2
Seams Like Love
Two bowlers. One guy.
Two friends. One bad game.
Two broken relationships.
One new season.
Can anyone win, or will they all lose?
Eden Palmer is starting the new season with mixed feelings. It’s been a terrible winter, losing her playing form, her mental health, her boyfriend Matt, and her best friend, fellow player Brooke. On top of it all, a reckless loss of temper means she’s still carrying an injury and isn’t ready to play. In many ways, she’s still healing.
This would be a lot easier to deal with if she didn’t have to share the stadium with Matt.
Matt knows it’s tough for her—but neither want to leave the club. He wishes he could turn back the clock, but perhaps he’s not cut out to date a professional athlete. If only he wasn’t working for her father, the Head Groundsman, who surely blames Matt for Eden’s emotional derailment.
However, Matt’s biggest challenge might be to avoid falling for the team’s new recruit… Brooke. A rising star, she’s hot property… and hot. Unfortunately, she was the source of all Eden’s problems, including the breakup.
If the two teammates can’t repair their friendship, the team will suffer.
If Eden can’t regain her mojo, her career might be over.
And what of love?
Seams impossible.
romanceDual POVLove triangleSlow-burnClosed doorSecond chanceChronic illness repNo 3rd Act breakupHe takes care of herSeams Like Love is a romantic comedy set in the world of women’s professional cricket.
A share of royalties is donated to organisations who champion the development of grassroots, girls’ and women’s cricket.
Two friends. One bad game.
Two broken relationships.
One new season.
Can anyone win, or will they all lose?
Eden Palmer is starting the new season with mixed feelings. It’s been a terrible winter, losing her playing form, her mental health, her boyfriend Matt, and her best friend, fellow player Brooke. On top of it all, a reckless loss of temper means she’s still carrying an injury and isn’t ready to play. In many ways, she’s still healing.
This would be a lot easier to deal with if she didn’t have to share the stadium with Matt.
Matt knows it’s tough for her—but neither want to leave the club. He wishes he could turn back the clock, but perhaps he’s not cut out to date a professional athlete. If only he wasn’t working for her father, the Head Groundsman, who surely blames Matt for Eden’s emotional derailment.
However, Matt’s biggest challenge might be to avoid falling for the team’s new recruit… Brooke. A rising star, she’s hot property… and hot. Unfortunately, she was the source of all Eden’s problems, including the breakup.
If the two teammates can’t repair their friendship, the team will suffer.
If Eden can’t regain her mojo, her career might be over.
And what of love?
Seams impossible.
romanceDual POVLove triangleSlow-burnClosed doorSecond chanceChronic illness repNo 3rd Act breakupHe takes care of herSeams Like Love is a romantic comedy set in the world of women’s professional cricket.
A share of royalties is donated to organisations who champion the development of grassroots, girls’ and women’s cricket.
345 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2026
About the author
Chrissie Harrison
5 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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May 7, 2026
Seams Like Love is a tangled web of relationships and cricket.
This romance is a dual POV with women’s cricket at the heart of it. Despite being the second book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone.
The story follows Eden and Matt as they pick up the pieces from their failed relationship. After a difficult season, Eden is recovering both mentally and physically. Things are made even more difficult when Eden’s old (ex)friend, Brooke, joins the team. As Brooke and Matt grow close, Eden is forced to reflect.
A brilliant romcom which combines British banter, women’s cricket, friendship, and romance.
This romance is a dual POV with women’s cricket at the heart of it. Despite being the second book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone.
The story follows Eden and Matt as they pick up the pieces from their failed relationship. After a difficult season, Eden is recovering both mentally and physically. Things are made even more difficult when Eden’s old (ex)friend, Brooke, joins the team. As Brooke and Matt grow close, Eden is forced to reflect.
A brilliant romcom which combines British banter, women’s cricket, friendship, and romance.
Displaying 1 of 1 review