The Love Game

'There are so many tennis books in 2026, but out of all of them, THIS is the one to read' ★★★★★
'I devoured this book, for fans of Heated Rivalry this is the perfect next read for you' ★★★★★
'Heated Rivalry meets Alcaraz x Sinner fanfiction meets literary genius . . . In Your Court is near perfection' ★★★★★
'Kit Haley, you've made me a fan of tennis' ★★★★★

Discover the sweetest and steamiest tennis romance sensation of the summer - perfect for fans of Rachel Reid, The Open Era and Challengers . . .

Australian Matteo Russo is the first and only openly gay tennis pro.

He was once a brilliant junior with a bright future, until a freak accident derailed his career. Now, he's fed up, struggling to qualify for tournaments and not sure he can afford dinner tonight.

So, after losing to the rich, arrogant, American superstar Miles Callahan, Mat dares his old rival to prove he's earned his success. Travel to Wimbledon on a tight budget - no support team, no coach, no fancy hotel.

He didn't expect Miles to accept. But now the American needs a hitting partner, and someone to explain laundromats, and what began as a challenge suddenly becomes a searing and secretive off-court fling.

Mat should be focusing on his career, not falling for a glamorous star, yet Miles believes in his game in a way Mat hasn't since his accident. And he's soon playing better than ever.

But as a rematch looms, it becomes clear why love and tennis just don't mix.

Someone always has to lose . . .

☆ Sweet, supportive relationship
☆ Spice before 20%
☆ Truckloads of banter
☆ Freak 4 freak
☆ Very little actual tennis
☆ That wet shirt scene (IYKYK)

'If you love sports romance, put this at the top of your TBR. It's an absolute grand slam!' ★★★★★
'WHAT AN INCREDIBLE READ!!! Right alongside some of the genre's greats' ★★★★★
'Let's give thanks to Kit Haley for that wet clothes scene IYKYK' ★★★★★

'A charming sports romance that will keep you captivated' C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of the DARK RISE series

'Deliriously good' Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light

'Will seize your heart and volley it . . . sincere, profound and fiercely passionate' Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter