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Violence
Barely any
No significant violence
Language
Some
Contemporary language; some strong words
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit romantic scenes
Substance Use
Some
Social drinking in sports world contexts
Emotional Intensity
Some
Phoebe's complicated relationship with her late father; imposter syndrome in a male-dominated world
What this book is about
Phoebe Somerville inherits the Chicago Stars football team from her father—a man she never knew. Dan Calebow is her head coach, who thinks women who inherit teams are disasters. Phoebe is going to prove him wrong. It Had to Be You launched Phillips's beloved Chicago Stars series with her trademark humor and heartfelt romance.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Explicit romantic content
Sports world misogyny depicted
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