Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an ARC!

Dylan is a fierce tennis competitor who has earned the title of always the bridesmaid never the bride for a pattern of getting into finals but never pulling out the win. Oliver is a tennis competitor who is losing his spark with play competitively.

A chance meeting between Dylan and Oliver is the start of a friendship to a coaching relationship to maybe more...

The growth that Dylan goes through in this book was amazing and the dynamic between Oliver and Dylan kept me reading. Both Dylan and Oliver's characters explored what it meant to be competitive athletes finding their identities outside their sports and grappling with both the mental and physical challenges that come with that journey.

This is perfect for fans of Carrie Soto is Back but looking for more romance to go along with the tennis growth storyline!

5 stars
Such a good sequel. I’m a fan of Meg Jones. More tennis romance please

Many thanks to NeyGalley for the ARC.

So excited
In-depth review to come!!!

I was pleasantly surprised by this book!

Dylan is a top tennis playing and is struggling on the court. She makes it to the finals of the grand slams but just can’t clinch that 1st place trophy. Going through multiple coaches and strategies she is just about to throw in the towel.

Along comes Oliver. Another top performing tennis star struggling in the romance department. Golden retriever energy and just not found the one.

The tension is strrronnng. 🔥 Friends to lovers? 👌👌 The banter? LOL funny! 🤣 Love the character development! I found myself rooting for the characters. I truly felt connected to them and their struggles! The playlist was also perfection! The news articles added a new depth to the story!

Final verdict: Definitely worth the read!! 4 ⭐️

3.75⭐️! I really enjoyed this book! I don’t think I’ve read a tennis romance before and it was a lot of fun. I initially struggled to connect with Dylan our FMC, but she grew on me throughout the book and I liked watching her grow into a stronger player with more confidence in herself. I liked Oliver a lot as our MMC and liked that he found a different path to take. I liked the authors writing style and I’m going to be watching for any future books from her.

My first dip into tennis romance was Clean Point so I could read about Twilight obsessed Oliver Anderson and I was not disappointed! I loved Dylan and Oliver’s journey and their chemistry was off the charts. I hope Ines’ story is up next🎾🎾🎾🎾

Despite knowing little about tennis, I found this book surprisingly accessible—the author does a great job breaking it down without overwhelming the reader. The story blends sports romance with forced proximity, as the leads are unexpectedly thrown together as roommates. Add in a coach x player dynamic and the tension of forbidden romance, and the stakes feel high from the start.

The black cat x golden retriever dynamic between the main characters is a highlight. Their banter and chemistry are electric, and the classic “he fell harder” trope is in full effect. However, the FMC anger issues were frustrating at times, making it hard to root for her in certain moments. Meanwhile, the MMC was likable for most of the book—until the last few chapters, where his actions became equally frustrating.

While the characters tested my patience, the romance itself was engaging, and the tension kept me turning the pages (even if it meant staying up way too late). If you enjoy slow-burn tension, forced proximity, and high-stakes romance, this one is worth the read—just be prepared for some character-induced frustration along the way!

Thank you to NetGalley and Meg Jones for the eARC of this book.

I love tennis, I love romance, so a tennis romance should be a no brainer, but it's a little hard to enjoy something that gets an integral part of tennis wrong on the very first page. Unless it was an error in the ARC, the book opens to Dylan describing her bouncing a tennis ball on the "grass surface;" - Arthur Ashe Stadium is an DecoTurf stadium, which actually isn't fake grass, it's resin, silica and rubber on top of concrete, which makes the US Open a hard court open.

Having moved on from that small but significant detail, I tried to get into this book so many times but persevering was a challenge. Part of that was definitely on me; books where the "bitchy" character gets his/her own book and redemption arc really need to be read in context, and this was my first book by Jones, so there was a lot of back story missing. Like another reviewer mentioned, the story only really kicks in about 60% of the way through, which means if this wasn't an ARC, I'd have DNF'd ages ago. But also....there's a lot of fluff in this that needed a heavier hand in editing. There really wasn't much "enemies" in this enemies to lovers romance either, which was a disappointment.

Overall, I expected more and the premise didn't deliver. I'm still keen to maybe check out the earlier titles in this series, but it'll probably be from the library.

4 stars!!
I love sports romance, and I LOVE a tennis romance, Meg Jones knows exactly what she is doing.

Dylan Bailey is a professional tennis player looking for her first grand slam. She is determined but also stubborn and can get in her own head. She is feared on the court and a force to be reckoned with until she gets to the finals .She meets Oliver, a recently divorced professional tennis player looking at what is next for him outside the court, and love is not it. Dylan and Oliver become best friends, both ignoring the growing feelings. After a couple of major setbacks, Dylan decides to quit tennis, and Oliver decides what he wants to do with his free time, coach Dylan. Oliver's confidence in Dylan is what helps her to reach her goals and so much more. I loved the vulnerability and respect between these two characters. Dylan grows so much in this book, and who doesn't love a villain come back story.

TROPES
-Friends to Lovers
-Coach/Player
-Slow Burn
-No Third Act Breakup
-Grumpy/ Sunshine
-Force Proximity

Thank you, Avon & Harper Voyager, for this arc!

I have been in a bit of a mood for tennis lately and this story kept me reeled in with its naturally funny banter between Oliver and Dylan. Plus I always or a good enemies to lovers trope

A solid 3.5 stars. A tennis sports romance, sign me up every time. I enjoyed the tie in from the first book and can’t wait for the next two.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

5/5! This is going to be a huge hit! I absolutely loved the banter, the intelligent conversation between the main characters and the lack of toxic relationships (yay)! The tennis was fun and competitive without being too much, but the main stars were Dylan and Oliver! I fell in love with them both and was sad to finish the book. More, Meg Jones!
ARC read (March 2025). Publishing Aug 2025!

This was an extremely light, fun read that's perfect for fans of The Challengers and sports romance in general. I certainly enjoyed reading it and can't wait to further explore the author.

4.5 stars for Game Point! This was FABULOUS!!! 🎾🫶🏼

I am definitely back in sports romance era after reading this sizzling friends to lovers romance from Meg Jones. I seriously devoured this book, it’s so yum! 😻

DYLANNNN!!! My girl…I needed someone like you. So frequently FMC’s who are written as competitive are read as mean & arrogant …but this was not that case! Dylan’s character was fierce, determined, and her growth & mindset shift was amazing! 🏃‍♀️😤❤️‍🔥

Oliver, sweet golden retriever. I can’t get over him and how he approaches his relationship with Dylan. Gosh it was so perfect. He is a PRIME example of what to look for in a partner, and after reading this my standards have yet again been raised. 🥰❤️

This book was overall just diving. The pacing, the the dialogue, the friendships, EVERYTHING. I just loved it. I will absolutely be continuing the series. Meg Jones please continue writing books like this! Tennis is so going to be the sports romance for this summer. And I couldn’t be more thrilled!

Thank you to Avon & Harper Voyager for this arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own! 💌

Game Point by Meg Jones is a friends to lovers tennis romance and oh so wonderful! It is book #2 in the Game, Set, and Match series and I was so excited to receive this ARC.

Dylan has been chasing a Gland Slam trophy for years but always seems to come up just short. Oliver is recently divorced and settled in his career as a tennis pro, but not really finding the passion that he used to. I really loved Dylan and Oliver’s friendship and connection and how their relationship develops throughout the book, on and off the court! It never felt too rushed or like insta-love, just real. I enjoyed how the author explored mental health in athletes and portrayal of women in sports and the media. I have loved both books in this series and need more ASAP!!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon/ Harper Voyager, and the author for this e-ARC.

4.5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and Meg Jones for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts! The tension! The slow burn! This book had me hooked from the moment I read the first few chapters, I instantly knew I would really enjoy it. Their chemistry was perfectly written and it had the perfect mix of banter and tension. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a sports romance with the perfect amount of tension and chemistry between the characters!


Tropes:
- Tennis Coach x Tennis Player
- Friends to Loves
- Sports Romance
- Slow Burn

Great sports romance! This book was a little different than previous sports romances that I have read and focused more on sports psychology. Dylan is one of the top women's tennis players, but always tends to end up in second place. Oliver is a men's pro, but is feeling like it may be time to hang up his racket and do something different. After Dylan loses the US Open, she meets Oliver at an after party and they are there for each other over texts and phone calls as friends. Oliver is always supportive of Dylan and encouraging her to believe in herself.

I loved the character development in this book. At first, it was hard for me to relate to Dylan and her mindset. As the book goes on, you can see how stuck she was from her outlook and how much she grows with Oliver's help as her coach. Oliver's support of Dylan is everything to her and his focus on her mental health helps her to change her outlook on tennis as well as her life overall. Oliver's own mental health struggles were also highlighted and the way Dylan supported him and opened up to him was inspiring.

This was my first Meg Jones book and now I am looking forward to reading Clean Point! I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a sports romance with a more introspective look from the athletes point of view!

Thank you to HarperCollins and Avon for this ARC!
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I was so incredibly happy to receive this ARC! I absolutely love Meg Jones, loved Clean Point and now can say that I loved this book too! I devoured this book in a single weekend, it was such an easy read. I’m always impressed by authors who know their sport when writing sports romance and you can tell that the author knows her stuff! I loved the play list as it captures the chapters well. I also enjoyed the characters, it was especially nice to get a book from Dylan after we met her in Clean Point and didn’t get the best impression of her. 10/10 would recommend and read again!

I loved Game Point just as much as Clean Point! I loved getting to know Dylan from her POV, you learn why she is the way she is in clean point, I love her drive and sense of humor. Oliver was so supportive and I loved his character as well - a total golden retriever boyfriend but definitely knows what to say in the bedroom 🔥. Reading about their growth together in the sport they love was amazing. They have great banter which is key for me in a book. I am lover of sports romances and both these books have hit all my favorite parts of a sports romances. Also who knew tennis could be so fun! Also loved that we got to see some of Scottie and Nico in this book but without it being overdone like I see in some connected standalones, Overall an enjoyable read with great characters!

As a tennis player, I really enjoy this series! I think I was more invested in Scottie and Nico, but Oliver and Dylan kept me hooked, too!

I would give this 3.75 stars! Game Point is book 2 in the Game, Set, and Match series! After the events of book one with Scottie, I was excited to see Dylan's journey. Dylan is unfortunately stuck in the mindset of always the bridesmaid never the bride in terms of her tennis career. I loved seeing her career and mental health journey progress. I loved how her career wasn't intertwined with her love interest Oliver. They set great boundaries for their relationship and their professional relationship. The chemistry between them was so believable and amazing to read! My only cons are that I wish we explored more of Oliver's life and that they author would have let Dylan reconcile with people earlier in the book. Doing that would have made her more likable from the beginning!