The Princess Match

By: Clare Lydon

Narrated by: Katy Sobey

One football goddess. One future Queen. One love that could change the game.

Princess Victoria has perfected the royal playbook: calculated smile, convenient boyfriend, impeccable press. But behind the tiara ticks a heart that's tired of playing by the rules.

Enter Ashleigh Woods: England's football captain, media darling, and living proof that authenticity scores every time. When Victoria pins an MBE on Ash's lapel, the instant chemistry jolts both their worlds.

Stolen glances become secret meetings. Private texts become tabloid gold. And suddenly, Victoria's tearing up her royal rulebook for a woman who makes her feel like more than her title. Ash has faced down penalty shootouts in European Cup finals, but winning Victoria's heart? That's the match of her life.

When their romance hits the headlines, it's game on: bow to tradition, or fight for a love that could change history. Victoria's got a crown to inherit. Ash has a legacy to defend. Neither planned to start a revolution, but when destiny meets desire, sometimes you have to risk it all to win.

Get ready for Clare Lydon's latest game-changer: a royal romance that proves some matches are worth breaking every rule for.

©2025 Clare Lydon (P)2025 Clare Lydon

Delightfully & Romantic

This is a delightful & romantic twist to a possibility for change in a world of unhappy and discriminating behavior. This is a beautiful love story keeping hopes and dreams alive. Enjoy this well written and narrated love story.

The story line

So enjoyed the thought of finding the one and having a happy beginning to the end. Thank you for writing it!

Sweet, Original, Sexy and Beautiful

This was a great story. I love how likeable both the Mc's were. The chemistry was there, the drama was lightweight/ believable, and the supporting characters fit perfectly. More, the narrator was phenomenal!

I would have enjoyed more guessing/longing before they got together. As their relationship progressed slightly too quickly, in my opinion. Though if you chalk it up to them being mature and sure of what they want, it was perfect timing. Depends on the listener.

All in all, this is definitely one of my favorite WLW romances. It made me want to look into young LGBTQ+ youth struggles, shelters, and the like as well. So thank you for that call to action. You are a blessing. I appreciate you and your work!

This was one of the better ones in the genre

An engaging book with sweet likeable characters. The plot was predictable, but still interesting and with the right amount of drama and spice. Katy Sobey's narration was very good, too.

So well written, such a good story line!

🌶️: 4 (really a 3 but extra point for not making us wait and the build up was great)
📝: 5 (hit the important parts and didn’t doddle on fluff)
🗣️: 5 (great narration and excellent presentation)

I’d love a sequel! I couldn’t stop listening to it was was great but sad because it ended.