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  • Wicket Maiden: The groundbreaking women’s cricket romcom (She Can Play Book 1)

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Wicket Maiden: The groundbreaking women’s cricket romcom (She Can Play Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Chrissie Harrison (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars (11)

WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking romantic comedy set in the world of women’s cricket.

"A delightful and uplifting read that will capture your heart from the very first page."

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?

A share of the book’s royalties is donated to Her Game Too, an organisation supporting the development of girls’ and women’s 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 shines a light on women’s cricket – 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.

  • Sports romance
  • Friends to lovers
  • Slow-burn
  • Closed door
  • Celebrity & regular guy
  • Critical illness rep
  • Neurodiversity rep
  • Soulmate
  • Cinnamon roll MMC
  • Only one bed – with a difference
  • No 3rd Act breakup
  • She takes care of him
  • Dual POV

WICKET MAIDEN is the first in the She Can Play women’s cricket trilogy.

Reviews:

“Are you ready to dive into a heartwarming sports romantic comedy that will leave you cheering for love and cricket in equal measure? With its unique blend of romance, humour, and the exciting world of women’s cricket, this novel promises to be a delightful and uplifting read that will capture your heart from the very first page.”

“A fun will they won’t they kind of romance novel. I really enjoyed being immersed into the world of women’s cricket. It’s an unusual backdrop but Harrison really made it work. Harrison is going on my list of rom-com writers – Wicket Maidenis a fab read and you don’t need to be a cricket fan to enjoy it!”

“I really enjoyed the storyline and the writing style. The two main characters Ellie and Adam were brilliant and I couldn’t help but like them - they click straight away.”

“It’s a lovely, very considerately done read which, as well as featuring a gentle and sweetly awkward romance. The cricket is also genuinely immersive and exciting.”

“Whilst this is a sports romance, there is so much more going on here. There is also a gentle humour running through.
It is great to see a different sport given the chance to shine.”

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  1. Book 1 of 2
    She Can Play
  2. Print length
    406 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    May 1, 2025
  6. File size
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DVMPT1DN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Valericain Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 406 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1738447091
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ She Can Play
  • Best Sellers Rank: #996,161 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars (11)

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Writing 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 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 - "The Cathedral City Comedies".

My second book, “Match Daze”, a sports romcom, arrived on 10th October 2024. This begins a trilogy of sports romcoms - "Touchline Girls".

My first book of 2025 was a genre defining rom-com. "Wicket Maiden" is a love story set in the world of women's professional cricket and begins a trilogy of cricket rom-coms.

Chrissie Harrison is a pen name.

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
11 global ratings

Top review from the United States

  • Rebecca Charlton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Women's sports deserve this kind of attention
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    This little novel follows the successful wicket career of Ellie and one of her many fans. It was a sweet, touching story about wanting to be seen when your "label" causes others to make unfair assumptions.

    I admit that I don't know anything about wicket so the sports scenes were a little lost on me. I enjoyed the story, even though I didn't have enough basic knowledge to really understand the play during games. However, most of the book was universal to all sports - the fear of injury, the idea of being "old" before your time, and the desire to find someone who loves you as a person not a figure.

    The romance does not get very steamy. The focus is on the relationship between the two. I enjoyed the character development and I would love to live in a world where women's sports are really this popular.
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  • StoryMcStoryface
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and women's cricket? Er, yes please!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book is such a treat! Having read and loved Chrissie’s first book, Floored, I was a little nervous about ordering Wicket Maiden, because sport (especially cricket) is not my thing. However, on balance, a new story with a strong female protagonist was too good to pass up. Although she is very different from Hannah in the last book, I wasn’t disappointed. Ellie is a great character and it was interesting to see the sport through her eyes. I could actually hear her brain ticking. I really enjoyed the chapters that pushed and pulled her and Adam together - an MMC who cares at a deep level? I mean what's not to love?
    I loved the insight into Ellie’s life and Adam’s challenges (the majority of which seemed to be about convincing idiots that women’s cricket is a real sport!) I also liked that each chapter was an "over" and that there is a map of a cricket field at the end of the book, with the fielding positions marked (YES people! Silly-mid-off is an actual real thing!)
    Verdict - Wicket Maiden is a great holiday read - both insightful and heart warming. Recommended!
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  • Avid romance reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars A page-turning, slow-burn romcom!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book made me laugh like a romcom should, but it also tugged at my heart in places. Ellie and Adam are adorable. I loved the flirting, banter, slow burn, and character development. I loved that the Chapters were called Overs and that the author subverted the sports romance genre by making Ellie the athlete and Adam the fan; that was a lovely change. I couldn't put the book down and sighed in relief when Ellie and Adam finally admitted their feelings and got together.

    The way Ellie said, "Toodles," was adorable. Adam's friend, Connor, was my least favorite character. You have to read the book to see why.

    Quotes I loved:
    "Finding people … someone who understands, who rolls with the punches, who is there for me, that's everything."

    He was entitled to remain in love with her.

    Note for closed-door readers: This book has a ton of swearing, and although the door stays closed, there is some sexual innuendo and one spicy fade-to-black scene.
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  • E Holland
    5.0 out of 5 stars A modern day Notting Hill with a sprinkle of cricket.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I was lucky enough to beta read this book. As a lover of romance books and an indifference towards cricket, I really enjoyed Wicket Maiden. Ellie is a strong female lead who has big dreams and aspirations. Adam is a big cricket fan and is always there to cheer on his favourite team. As Adam gets to know Ellie, he finds himself in awe of her celebrity status. Can he overcome his awe, or will she get away?

    Wicket Maiden is a multifaceted romcom with many layers to the story. When circumstances throw Ellie and Adam together, will romance blossom?

    A modern day Notting Hill with a sprinkle of cricket.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Fantastic book that I have really enjoyed reading and at times I couldn't put down as I just wanted to keep reading to see what will happen. Looking forward to the next book
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