Maggie in Paradise

When 18-year-old Maggie Deagan receives a letter from her Scottish grandmother, she finds a newspaper clipping tucked neatly inside.After 119 years, Glasgow Celtic F.C. Announces the Launch of a Women’s Football TeamMaggie doesn’t think twice. She boards a plane from California to Scotland to play for her favorite club. But the grass isn’t always greener in the East End of Glasgow. Between grueling training sessions, trying to fit in with a new team, and the pressure of chasing a Scottish Cup title, life on the pitch is not easy, especially since she’s still mentally recovering from an ACL injury.Luckily, Maggie’s eccentric family is there to help—a grandmother obsessed with crafting, a grandfather who’s always hiking a Munro, and Aunt Patsy, who is currently on a sandwich diet. Then there’s James—competitive, charming, and impossible to ignore, especially when he seems to understand her better than most.For Maggie, soccer has always come first, and she knows the stakes: earn a starting spot, secure a contract renewal, and prove she belongs. Fail, and it’s back to California—away from her grandparents, this cold, wet, and beautiful country, and maybe even her first real love.Maggie in Paradise is a heartfelt YA sports rom-com about first love, family, and never giving up. Read more