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The Open Era

Name: The Open Era
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241784679
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By Edward Schmit

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The Open Era is a heated rivalry, but this time it's tennis... Perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry, Challengers, Carrie Soto is Back and Red, White and Royal Blue comes this sizzling New Adult sports romance. A sizzling new adult sports romance, for fans of Heated... Read More

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The Open Era is a heated rivalry, but this time it's tennis... Perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry, Challengers, Carrie Soto is Back and Red, White and Royal Blue comes this sizzling New Adult sports romance.

A sizzling new adult sports romance, for fans of Heated Rivalry, Challengers, Carrie Soto is Back and Red, White and Royal Blue.

Game. Set. Perfect Match?

Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has been out since high school, and it's never been a big deal. That is, until he becomes the first openly gay man to compete in a Grand Slam tournament. Suddenly, being gay is a huge deal.

If the newly found fame wasn't enough to send Austin spiralling, then tripping and falling in front of the very talented, very attractive, (probably) straight World #2, Diego Cruz, is the last straw.

Only, the awkward gaffe marks the start of a blossoming friendship off the court. But when Diego admits his attraction to Austin, the flirty banter and mixed signals start to throw Austin off his game. And neither player wants to acknowledge their looming showdown at the fourth round of the US Open.

Only one can win in the game of tennis, but who will win in the game of love?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241784679

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 368

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Edward Schmit Fiction General Fiction Happiness & Mental Health LGBTQ+ Penguin Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Sports Tennis Young Adult

About the Author

Edward Schmit is an author based in New York City. From theatre kid to graphic designer to creative director, he's always exploring new ways to tell stories. A passionate mental health advocate, he's worked in the nonprofit space for over seven years. The Open Era is his debut novel and combines three things close to his heart- queer love stories, mental health awareness, and the most beautiful sport in the world-tennis. Find him on Instagram @edwardschmit and at edwardschmit.com.