Maike Voß: Your new novel love for Werder Bremen delights fans!

Maike Voß: Your new novel love for Werder Bremen delights fans!

The anticipation for Maike Voß's new romance novel is increasing. The best-selling author, who is known as a big fan of SV Werder Bremen, announces the publication of her book “Keep me close” on October 15, 2025. This work wonderfully combines her two passions: writing and football, especially HSV, and makes fans' hearts beat faster. Deichstube reports that…

A special detail: The book series “Richmond Deers”, which includes “Keep me close”, is inspired by Werder Bremen. The fictional club in the novel has the same founding story as Werder, namely in 1899. The goal anthem in the book, “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”, also creates a nostalgic mood among readers and Werder fans. Players with names like “White” and “Green” are reminiscent of Werder’s club colors, and the shirt numbers of the main characters are dedicated to Voß’s favorite players, including Michael Zetterer and Marvin Ducksch.

A heart for Werder

Maike Voß became a Werder fan when she was just eleven years old, inspired by the playing skills of Miroslav Klose. In the Thalia branch in Hamburg where she works, she proudly wears her Werder jersey on match days. She was emotionally touched by the farewell to Marvin Ducksch, which is why she bought a Birmingham jersey with his number 33. And her cat? It bears the name of the club captain Marco Friedl, which shows the author's deep connection to Werder even more clearly.

In 2019, Voß considered ending her writing career after the club was relegated. But the second division opener against Hannover reignited the fire in her. “Sirens”, her previous work, had become a Spiegel bestseller and motivated her to continue. A bet with her agent finally brought “Keep me close” to paper. This story not only addresses love, but also friendship and family in the context of football.

Outlook for the future

Maike Voß plans to continue her “Richmond Deers” series with three more volumes, depending on the success of the first parts. Werder Bremen's current goal for the season is clear: to make the jump to Europe. Their hopes and wishes are firmly interwoven with the club, which is also reflected in their stories. For more information about her book, those interested can visit the website Visit Penguin.

With her unique style and her love for football, Maike Voß will reach the hearts of readers and Werder fans alike. She is a prime example of an author who has a knack for stories rooted in the world of football. Their new publication is certainly a must for all football enthusiasts and bookworms!