Love Goals

What is Love Goals?

Love Goals is a brand-new series based around a fictional soccer team. Brockton FC are in the Premier League but struggling to hold their place. So they spent big and got a top-class player from a rival club.

Here’s the blurb for Playing for Keeps which is out on 20th June.

Golden-haired Udo Holtmann is a big name in soccer. But since transferring to Premier League club Brockton FC three months ago, the star midfielder can’t score a goal. The fans, the players and the CEO are furious.

It’s not his playing style or trouble gelling with the team. Udo is hiding a secret. He wanted a fresh start at this new club yet old problems are still plaguing him.

Steven Cox, former player and Brockton’s handsome assistant manager, has to find out what’s blocking Udo. Keen to prove to the world that he could manage his own club, Steven throws himself into the mission. If he doesn’t fix Udo’s problems soon, the team could fall out of the league and Udo will be back on the market.

Spending time together, Udo and Steven ignite a passion but acting on it could end both their careers. The world of soccer can be an unforgiving place.

With the stakes so high, what will happen if Udo and Steven give in to their feelings?

What inspired me to write it?

I’ve been into football for a good twenty years now. Something that people find quite surprising. I’ve been to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United on many occasions. Although not for a while. I may need to fix that.

Ever since I started in this wonderful MM world, I’ve had a soccer series in the back of my mind. It’s such a homoerotic vibe. All that showering and bathing together. Plus they are men at peak fitness. What’s not to like?

Who are the people of Love Goals?

I have some hunks up my sleeve, believe me. Udo and Steven are the first couple. Something happens in Playing for Keeps that changes everything at Brockton FC.

But before all that you’ll discover a whole world. Javier the manager who is the ally of allies. Jamie the CEO who isn’t quite so sure. Howard the flamboyant Texan who runs the PR. And finally Meg the physio who doesn’t take crap from anyone.

Then you have the rest of the team. Goran the goalie. Ingvar. Colin and Edi.

Are any of the players based on real life soccer stars?

Some of them are and others are made up. I’ll send a signed copy of a Love Goals book to anyone who can correctly identify my inspiration for a character. Email me at kparkerwriter@yahoo.com

How many books will there be and when will they be released?

There will be four books in total.

-          Playing for Keeps – 20th June 2025

-          Playing the Game – August 2025

-          Playing it Safe – November 2025

-          Playing to Win – April 2026