The Open Era The Open Era

The Open Era

    • 4.6 • 17 Ratings
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Publisher Description

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

Heated Rivalry for the tennis set…charming, funny, and big-hearted.”—Town & Country
"[A] debut romance novel that will capture your heart."—Cosmopolitan

Love evens the score between two tennis players in this stunning debut romance.


Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has been out since high school and it’s never been a big deal. That is, until he becomes the first openly gay man to compete in a Grand Slam tournament. Suddenly, being gay is a huge deal, with headlines to prove it.

Unprepared for this new spotlight, Austin’s anxiety disorder hits a breaking point, and he trips and falls at practice. Right next to the very attractive, very talented, and probably straight Diego Cruz, ranked second in the world.

The two professional rivals start a friendship off the court. But between their flirty banter, mixed signals, and looming showdown, Austin is thrown further off his game by Diego.

With the eyes of the world on Austin, the weight of history on his shoulders, and Diego across the net, he must decide whether love means nothing or if it means everything as he battles for the trophy during an electric two weeks at the US Open.

GENRE
Romance
RELEASED
2026
June 2
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
368
Pages
PUBLISHER
Penguin Publishing Group
SELLER
Penguin Random House LLC
SIZE
3.3
MB

Customer Reviews

JonnySweet ,

Not what I expected, but a really great story

I came into it expecting more “romance”, but it was great story with lovable characters that you really care about. I hope there are more books from this author in the future!

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