Pick Me

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'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© 2025 HarperCollins (Audiobook): 9780008781095

Release date

Audiobook: 20 November 2025