Pickle Perfect

PRE-ORDER THE SIZZLING NEW PICKLEBALL ROMANCE FROM THE AUTHOR OF PICKLEBALLERS! 
 
Your latest obsession has arrived - it's time to pick up your paddle and fight for romance. It's game, set, pickleball!

Ilana Long first heard about pickleball when her sporty friend confessed that she was addicted to a game that was “like ping-pong but standing on the table.” Shortly after, Long joined the pickleball craze despite her utter lack of hand-eye coordination. A stand-up and sketch comedy writer and actor, Long studied improv and performed at The Second City in Chicago. She is the author of the picture book, Ziggy’s Big Idea, and her essays appear in multiple books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

When she loses her job, Lulu’s stable world spins out, but somehow, she finds herself on a “de-stressing” trip to Costa Rica for a pickleball tournament. Maybe an all-inclusive picklecation is just the pick-me-up she needs to loosen her grip? 
 
Or it would have been if she wasn’t backhanded by the sight of Tyler Demming, the disgraced pro of the tennis world. 
 
But Lulu’s had years to steel herself against his rugged good looks and hypnotic charm. Despite the changes she sees in Tyler since their teenage fling, Lulu will have no problem keeping her head in the game and her heart on the sidelines. Or so she tells herself….

Ilana Long

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.

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.

This spirited and well-plotted rom-com sparkles...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.

An amusing read, full of puns and situational comedy.

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

Meg Bloomberg is in a pickle. When Meg’s ex turns out to be a total player, she and her bestie take off for a mood-lifting pickleball excursion to Bainbridge Island. It’s supposed to be an easy lob, a way to heal, not the opening serve to a new courtside romance that’s doomed to spin out.No matter how Meg tries, she can’t shake her feelings for Ethan Fine. A charismatic environmental consultant and Bainbridge local, Ethan seems like the real dill. But when Meg discovers that Ethan is sabotaging her home court, she decides the match is over.It’s time for Meg to take control of her own game. And maybe, just maybe…love will bounce back.

Ilana Long

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 li ...

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 bo ...

A funny, feel-good adventure you won't want to miss.

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 li ...

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 bo ...

A funny, feel-good adventure you won't want to miss.

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 li ...

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 bo ...

A funny, feel-good adventure you won't want to miss.

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