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Thirty Love

Brief Description
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... Read More
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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 queer sports romances like Heated Rivalry.

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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

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349450728

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Tom Vellner is a writer, editor, and mediocre tennis player. A former staff writer at BuzzFeed, he has also contributed to VICE, Thrillist, ACLU Magazine, and more. He lives in the Hudson Valley with his husband and two dogs. Thirty Love is his debut novel.

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