Pick Me
By (Author) Victoria Schade
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
1st April 2026
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Narrative theme: love / relationships
Contemporary lifestyle fiction
Sports fiction
Racket games
Paperback
352
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 22mm
270g
They're playing for keeps
Brooke Murphy has hit a creative block after a messy breakup, and shes 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 Manhattans most competitive finance bros, its 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 theyre playing for is each other
Readers are obsessed:
'A delightful surprise Its 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'
Readers reviews:
'A delightful surprise Its 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'
Victoria Schade is a celebrated author of contemporary romance novels and a dog trainer who seamlessly combines her love for animals with her passion for storytelling. When not working on books with tons of sparks and heart, Victoria enjoys dancing, baking, reading, and perfecting her dink shot. She shares her 1850s always-in-need-of-renovations home with Millie the senior Smooth Brussels Griffon, Boris the chihuahua/pug mix, the occasional foster pup, and her incredibly tolerant husband.