PRAISE

Praise for Pickleballers

“Pickleballers delivers the ultimate serve…a fun new rom-com that will definitely have you hitting the court ASAP as you follow along with Meg’s new journey in the sport that comes with some unexpected game (and life) changing experience.”

—Cosmopolitan

“Long has flirty fun with this rollicking tale set in the original home of pickleball.”

—Good Housekeeping

“Like a perfectly executed third shot drop, Ilana Long’s Pickleballers is a delightful banter-filled romcom sure to plink all the heartstrings as the adorable heroine and a swoon-worthy hero navigate love and life both on and off the court. Highly recommend!”

—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author

“A funny, feel-good adventure you won’t want to miss.”

— Kirkus, starred review 

“From dashing dukes to passionate pickleballers….there’s something for everyone on our list of the best new romance titles—handpicked by our expert librarians and staff.”

—-New York Public Library’s Best New Romance Books

“This spirited and well-plotted rom-com sparkles, with supporting characters (especially Annie and the multitude of pickleball players named Dave) who feel impressively three-dimensional. Readers won’t have to be fans of the sport to appreciate this charming love story—but Long’s irresistible descriptions of gameplay may inspire newcomers to take to the court themselves.”

— Publishers Weekly

“This is an amusing read, full of puns and situational comedy.”

— Library Journal

“There are a lot of pickleball fans out there, and this sexy romance is sure to please them.”

— Booklist

“With "Pickleballers," Long has taken a big swing and hit a winner.”

— EVENING on KING 5 TV

“Pickleball history and lore, as well as nuances of the game, flesh out this amusing, flirty rom-com. With a background in stand-up and sketch comedy at Second City in Chicago, Long serves up witty volleys of banter and clever plot twists that play out with winning aplomb.”

— Shelf Awareness