They're playing for keeps ...
Brooke Murphy has hit a creative block after a messy breakup, and she's on the hunt for something - or someone - to provide steamy inspiration for her trope-tastic romance novels.
So when a pickleball match promises fresh inspiration in the form of Manhattan's most competitive finance bros, it's game on. She just needs to learn how to play - and fast.
Enter coach Owen Miller, AKA The Big Gripper. Grumpy and totally offbeat in his bucket hat and flip-flops, he agrees to teach Brooke how to play to impress.
But soon, the only thing they're playing for is each other...
Readers are obsessed:
'A delightful surprise... It's been a long time since the "com" in rom-com actually had me kicking my feet with joy, and Pick Me absolutely delivered'
'A charming and refreshing romance with a sporty twist. Highly recommended!'
'Fun and whip smart! It sucked me in from literally the first sentence. Brooke was so funny and relatable. And Owen! Whew. What a man. They were hot and romantic and cute and just everything! Such a fun read!'
'A lighthearted and perfect sports read!'
'Perfect amount of tension, character development, and slow burn'
'Fans of lighthearted romances with a sporty twist will find this novel a perfect addition to their reading list'
Paperback / softback | 352 pages | Published November 2025
