Two tennis players' rivalry burns hottest behind closed doors in this steamy debut gay sports romcom perfect for fans of TJ Alexander and Casey McQuiston.
Leo Chambers is a year away from his 30th birthday, and as the top-ranked American man in tennis, he can feel every ounce of the pressure on his shoulders. Leo is convinced that this season is his last shot at winning the US Open, and he won't let any distractions get in his way.
But frustratingly handsome and charming Gabe Montoya keeps coming between Leo and a distraction-free season. Gabe is playing better than ever, and Leo can't seem to escape him-and, maybe, he doesn't want to escape him.
Leo's other nagging distraction is Sascha Volkov, a lean, mean Russian legend who has such a powerful influence on the tennis world, he could (and absolutely would) destroy Leo's career if he found out Leo is gay.
No distractions, Leo reminds himself. But when Gabe suddenly makes a shocking announcement to the world, Leo is thrown off his game-in more ways than one.
Thirty Love is a must-read for readers who love queer sports romances. Tom Vellner is a writer, editor, and mediocre tennis player. A former staff writer at BuzzFeed, he has also contributed to VICE, Thrillist, ACLU Magazine, and more. This is his debut novel. He lives in the Hudson Valley with his husband and two dogs.
