Thirty Love

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Things heat up on and off the court for two tennis rivals in this steamy debut gay sports rom-com, perfect for fans of TJ Alexander and Rachel Reid - a must-read for fans of Heated Rivalry.

American tennis star Leo Chambers is determined to win the US Open by thirty, the age when many players feel retirement looming. He's just a year away from that dreaded birthday, but he can't find his focus - he hasn't told anyone he's gay; he's clashing with his strict coach (who also happens to be his dad); and he still can't figure out how to beat his long-time nemesis on tour, Gabe Montoya, who, well, hits different. Gabe is playing better than ever, and Leo can't seem to escape him - and maybe he doesn't want to . . .

Leo's other obstacle is Sascha Volkov, a Russian legend who has such a powerful influence on the tennis world, he would destroy Leo's career if he found out that he's gay.

No distractions, Leo reminds himself. But when Gabe makes a shocking announcement, Leo is thrown off his game - in more ways than one.

? Tropes ?

??pro tennis

?? gay romance

??????????????? rivals to lovers

?? forced proximity

????? slow burn

? queer joy & found family

?? locker room scenes

?? travel porn (nyc, melbourne, paris, london)

?? Why readers can't get enough of Thirty Love . . . ??

'A fun and fresh rivals-to-lovers sports romance, perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry and queer love stories' Alison Cochrun

'Electric on the court, tender off it . . . a queer romance grand slam' Sarina Bowen

'Thirty Love brings the rivals-to-lovers tension and heat we all adore' Chip Pons

'An utterly charming and beautifully written enemies-to-lovers sports romance' Blair Fell

'Not only pure rivals-to-lovers bliss but also a masterclass in what it means to be your own champion' Matthew Hubbard

'Filled with queer banter and slow burn shenanigans . . . delightful from first serve to final match point' Tara Tai

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780349450728
Published: July 2026

Number of pages: 336
Width: 126 mm
Height: 196 mm
Depth: 26 mm

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group