{"title":"Tom Vellner","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Vellner crafts compelling romance novels that explore the complexities of love and human connection with warmth and wit. His stories often centre on relatable characters navigating emotional challenges and tender moments, inviting readers to experience heartfelt journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThirty Love\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Vellner's talent for blending humour with sincere emotion, making his work a rewarding choice for those who appreciate romance that is both entertaining and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thirty-love-by-tom-vellner-9780349450728","title":"Thirty Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThings heat up on \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e off the court for two tennis rivals in this steamy debut gay sports rom-com, perfect for fans of TJ Alexander and Rachel Reid\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003ea must-read for fans of \u003ci\u003eHeated Rivalry\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican tennis star \u003cb\u003eLeo Chambers\u003c\/b\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003eGabe Montoya\u003c\/b\u003e, who, well, hits different. Gabe is playing better than ever, and Leo can't seem to escape him - and maybe he doesn't \u003ci\u003ewant\u003c\/i\u003e to...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeo'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo distractions\u003c\/i\u003e, Leo reminds himself. But when Gabe makes a shocking announcement, Leo is thrown off his game - in more ways than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePro tennis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGay romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRivals to lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForced proximity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlow burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQueer joy \u0026amp; found family\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocker room scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTravel porn (NYC, Melbourne, Paris, London)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy readers can't get enough of \u003ci\u003eThirty Love\u003c\/i\u003e...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cb\u003efun and fresh rivals-to-lovers sports romance\u003c\/b\u003e, perfect for \u003cb\u003efans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeated Rivalry\u003c\/i\u003e and queer love stories' - \u003cb\u003eAlison Cochrun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Electric on the court, tender off it... \u003cb\u003ea queer romance grand slam\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eSarina Bowen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThirty Love\u003c\/i\u003e brings \u003cb\u003ethe rivals-to-lovers tension and heat we all adore\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eChip Pons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An \u003cb\u003eutterly charming and beautifully written enemies-to-lovers sports romance\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003cb\u003eBlair Fell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Not only \u003cb\u003epure rivals-to-lovers bliss\u003c\/b\u003e but also a masterclass in what it means to be your own champion' - \u003cb\u003eMatthew Hubbard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Filled with \u003cb\u003equeer banter and slow burn shenanigans\u003c\/b\u003e... delightful from first serve to final match point' - \u003cb\u003eTara Tai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47768778834156,"sku":"9780349450728","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780349450728-thirty-love.jpg?v=1782074403"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-vellner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}