{"product_id":"pick-me","title":"Pick Me","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThey're playing for keeps ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n          \u003cp\u003eBrooke Murphy has hit a creative block after a messy breakup, and she's on the hunt for something - or \u003cem\u003esomeone\u003c\/em\u003e - to provide steamy inspiration for her trope-tastic romance novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eEnter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eBut soon, the only thing they're playing for is each other...\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eReaders are obsessed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'A delightful surprise... It's been a long time since the \"com\" in rom-com actually had me kicking my feet with joy, and \u003cem\u003ePick Me\u003c\/em\u003e absolutely delivered'      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'A charming and refreshing romance with a sporty twist. Highly recommended!'      \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'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!'     \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'A lighthearted and perfect sports read!'     \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'Perfect amount of tension, character development, and slow burn'     \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e'Fans of lighthearted romances with a sporty twist will find this novel a perfect addition to their reading list'     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 352 pages | Published November 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63997008347485,"sku":"9780008781071","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9780008781071.jpg?v=1774584066","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/pick-me","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}