Pick Me
Author: Victoria Schade
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Published on 20 November 2025 by HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins) in the United Kingdom.
Paperback / softback | 352 pages
128 x 198 x 24 | 238g
They're playing for keeps …
Brooke Murphy has hit a creative block after a messy breakup, and she’s on the hunt for something – or someone – to provide steamy inspiration for her trope-tastic romance novels.
So when a pickleball match promises fresh inspiration in the form of Manhattan’s most competitive finance bros, it’s game on. She just needs to learn how to play – and fast.
Enter coach Owen Miller, AKA The Big Gripper. Grumpy and totally offbeat in his bucket hat and flip-flops, he agrees to teach Brooke how to play to impress.
But soon, the only thing they’re playing for is each other…
Readers are obsessed:
'A delightful surprise… It’s been a long time since the 'com' in rom-com actually had me kicking my feet with joy, and Pick Me absolutely delivered' ?????
'A charming and refreshing romance with a sporty twist. Highly recommended!' ?????
'Fun and whip smart! It sucked me in from literally the first sentence. Brooke was so funny and relatable. And Owen! Whew. What a man. They were hot and romantic and cute and just everything! Such a fun read!'?????
'A lighthearted and perfect sports read!'?????
'Perfect amount of tension, character development, and slow burn'?????
'Fans of lighthearted romances with a sporty twist will find this novel a perfect addition to their reading list'?????