I absolutely adored this contemporary tennis romance!

I'm not much of a sporto, but I did have a huge crush on Mark Philippoussis back in the day and so decided to give this book a go, and boy am I glad I did!

There were so many things to love about this, here are just a few:

💖 Dylan was difficult to like at first, but she definitely warmed on me and I ended up rooting for her so hard!
🏓 Oliver was 😘. Honestly, give me all the hot Brits!
👯 Friends to lovers worked so well in this. I don't always love this trope, but this gave me the feels!
🌶️ It was a slow burn, but so worth it. Medium spice, but it just felt so right for the characters.
🤺 The conflict of the plot was perfection. Every time I was about to get comfortable, something happened that made me keep turning those pages!
🎾 Even for a tennis noob I was HOOKED on the tennis aspect of this book!
🇦🇺 Aussie rep! (It me!) I have to say KUDOS to Meg for doing such a good job with the Australian-ness of this book. So often Aussies are written into caricature and this just did it so well! Although, I don't know anyone who has a spider as a pet haha! You don't need a pet, they are everywhere! 😅

This was a standalone but I believe the other books are in the same world, telling other character's stories. I am so going to look out for the other books!

Highly recommend this! I will be looking forward to reading more by Meg Jones in the future!

Thanks to NetGalley, Meg Jones and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. xx

I will hold the belief that Oliver is blonde, and not brunette.. ;)

but they were so sweet, and their tension was epic.. it was never a doubt that they would spice it up together in such a hot way ;p

This was such a fun read! I loved the banter between Dylan and Oliver! Their friendship was amazing, and I loved all the sexual tension!! 🫠 Oliver was such a green flag, and I just loved how he was with Dylan! She was stubborn as heck, and I loved her for it! 😆

Tropes:
- Sports Romance
- Friends to Lovers
- Slow Burn
- No Third Act Breakup

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I loved Clean Point by Meg Jones last year, and Game Point was the perfect sequel.

Dylan and Oliver *chefs kiss*, and I loved how Scottie and Nico were included in the story.

After being introduced to Dylan in Clean Point, I was delighted to see how she evolved throughout Game Point. The relationships she made along the way and how she became to value herself and her own feelings as well as others.

There was a perfect mix of banter and emotion throughout.

The movie ‘Wimbledon’ was one of my faves growing up in the 00’s, and this series definitely gave the same vibes!

Tropes:
🎾 Friends to Lovers
🎾 Forced Proximity
🎾 Workplace Romance
🎾 Sports Romance
🎾 Tennis Romance
🎾 Slow Burn

Thank you Avon and Net Galley for the ARC!

I never liked tennis but after reading Clean Point I started to show an interest in it even watching matches, I understand a lot more of the terminology this time round. Meg has converted me.

Dylan Bailey. The woman you are. She is one of my favourite FMC’s. She does what the fuck she wants with no apologies. She lives for herself. I did love seeing the softer side to her which made me just love her more.

Oliver Anderson. My golden retriever baby. His love for Dylan shows throughout the story, you can FEEL him falling deeper and deeper in love with her.

I love these two together, they balance each other out so perfectly.

I’m excited for book three.. are we going Ines? 🥺 my angel bby.

Clean Point was one of my favourite romance reads of 2024 and I am happy to say that Game Point will be up there for 2025 as well. Game Point is a fun, enjoyable sports romance that is set in the same tennis universe as the authors previous book Clean Point. In this we follow Dylan Bailey who has struggled with her performance in several finals, notoriously becoming runner up as several big tournaments. She meets fellow tennis player Oliver who is looking for a career and life change and as the two become friends help each other to succeed in their respective tennis goals. I really enjoyed Meg Jones writing style and how she can make you feel like you are watching a game of tennis as she describes the events. The characters were great too and I really enjoyed the relationship development and slow burn between them. Overall this is a great summer read that was exactly what I needed to help me get out of a recent reading slump. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, enjoyable summer romance and I cant wait to read the next in the series!

I was recommended this by a friend and I’ll definitely be paying the recommendation forward! I haven’t read much tennis sports romance before, and I haven’t read the previous book in this series, but I really enjoyed this. We get a good amount of actual sport, the pacing of the friends to lovers transition was great, and gave just the right balance of tension, pining and payoff. Some parts of the story felt slightly unresolved, but that’s potentially intentional if there’s another in the series to come. Overall a very satisfying read!

Alright, this one’s officially crashing into my DNF pile. I made it a bit past 40%—which, honestly, felt like me dragging myself across a tennis court while gasping for air—before I realized I was bored out of my mind and just didn’t care what happened next.

Maybe it’s my fault for picking up a book about a sport I could not care less about and have zero interest in. But hey, that’s never stopped me before! I’ve read sports romances that got me obsessively following the sport. I was rooting for tennis to finally win me over. Spoiler: it didn’t.

Right from page one, I felt like I’d been dropped into the middle of a group chat with zero context and no clue who anyone was. Okay, fine, maybe that’s on me for skipping book one—but the pacing didn’t help either. Slowwwww start. By the time things finally got moving, I was already checked out.

Dylan’s story as the media-outcast pro player could’ve been juicy, but nope—I just couldn’t connect. She’s prickly, closed-off, and honestly kind of a pain to root for. And Avery? Girl, she’s a terrible friend. I have no idea how her career ended, but Dylan doesn’t owe her anything. If Dylan wants to quit, that’s her call. And telling her to be “grateful” for the chance to play? As if she won it in a raffle. No way—she earned that court time with sweat, tears, and probably a ton of tennis balls smashed in frustration.

Oliver’s nice enough, sure. Pleasant guy. About as exciting as watching paint dry on a tennis racket though.

Then “Set Two” hit, and I swear my soul flatlined from boredom. That’s when I threw in the towel. Or, you know… game, set, match—DNF.

There’s something irresistibly compelling about a sports romance where both main characters are elite athletes, and Game Point absolutely nails it. From the first chapter, this book pulled me in with its intensity, heart, and sharp emotional insight into the world of professional tennis. It's not just a romance—it's a deep dive into ambition, resilience, and what it takes to survive, mentally and physically, in a fiercely competitive arena.
The story centers around Dylan and Oliver, two world-class tennis players navigating fame, pressure, and personal demons. Dylan, in particular, shines as the emotional anchor of the story. She’s talented but haunted by a reputation for falling apart during high-stakes matches. She’s also unapologetically fierce and a bit of a diva—something that made her feel all the more real and endearing. Oliver, on the other hand, is the calm in her storm. A top player in his own right, he chooses to step back from competing and instead supports Dylan from the sidelines as her coach. His decision to move from the UK to Australia (Dylan’s home base) under the guise of coaching is touching, even if it’s clear that his reasons aren’t entirely professional.
Their friendship develops naturally, with a slow, tender build that feels authentic and emotionally satisfying. The shift from teammates to something more is paced beautifully, never rushed. The absence of the typical third-act breakup or annoying miscommunication trope is so refreshing—it lets the story breathe and gives space for deeper emotional stakes, especially as Dylan gears up for the Australian Open.
Speaking of which, the depiction of the tournament is absolutely gripping. The author captures the pulse-pounding energy of each match with such clarity and urgency that I genuinely felt as if I were on the court with Dylan, sweating every serve and volley. The tension is real, the stakes are sky-high, and I couldn’t tear myself away.
What elevates this novel beyond a standard romance is the attention it gives to Dylan’s internal world. Her mental health struggles, her moments of vulnerability, and the enormous pressure she carries are handled with such nuance and care. The romance is sweet and uplifting, but it never overshadows her personal journey—in fact, it complements it. Oliver isn’t there to "fix" her; he’s there to support her, to believe in her, and to let her take the lead in her own story.
Overall, Game Point is a powerful, beautifully written story that offers so much more than a traditional sports romance. It’s about partnership—on and off the court—and what it means to truly show up for someone. If you're a fan of slow-burn, friends-to-lovers stories with authentic emotional stakes and strong female leads, this one is not to be missed.
Huge thanks to Avon, Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for my honest thoughts. This book was an absolute ace!

HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE WITH GAME POINT.
Meg is the queen of sports romance. She makes the sport a key aspect and knows the sport and she lets it shine.
Our girl dylan, when I found out book 2 was about her. I was like hmm how are we coming back from how she acted in clean point. HAVE NO FEAR. You will defend and love hard on her.
The romance was spicy and exciting. The solid foundation of the friendship but the constant longing was delightful!!!

Can’t wait to read whatever Meg writes next

‘Game Point’ by Meg Jones is the second book in the author’s series of interconnected spicy romance stories that prove love doesn’t actually mean nothing in tennis! This novel focuses on Aussie WTA pro Dylan Bailey, a serial slam finalist who is set to retire without a grand slam victory after a sequence of unfortunate losses and a dramatic on-court collapse, until British player Oliver Anderson persuades her to return to competition - with him as her coach. As sexual tension grows between them off-court, can she focus on achieving her goals, or will media attention and deep feelings prove to be too much of a distraction?

As a huge tennis fan, I’m always a bit wary to see what writers will do with my favourite sport, but I must say that I really love this series! It captures so well the pressures of life on tour, the blurred lines between friends, colleagues and competitors, and the scrutiny that comes with being a female athlete. The descriptions of matches are done well and the key events of the tennis calendar shape the tale.

I adored Dylan and Oliver as a couple and really appreciated how the novel built up their friendship and Dylan’s independent character before ratcheting up the chemistry. The moving boxes scene was hilarious, and the dual POV style meant that the steamy scenes were varied and fun to read. I was cheering for their partnership to achieve professional AND personal success.

Overall, this gets 4.5 stars from me, and joins Lauren Weisberger’s ‘The Singles Game’ and TJR’s ‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ on my list of ACE tennis fiction faves!

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House for this arc.

I really enjoyed this. I haven't read a tennis sports romance before and I personally don't follow tennis but this made it easy to understand what was happening in the matches and tournaments.

I loved the friendships the FMC developed with some of the other characters and the growth she went through with her mental barriers.

The MMC was very sweet although it's mentioned early on that he's recently divorced and so isn't ready for anything yet and that is then seemingly promptly forgotten and not mentioned again.

Definitely worth checking this book out even if you haven't read the first in the interconnected series.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of the eBook.

So, I HATED Dylan in the first book and thought she had no redeeming features. One chapter of her POV and I loved her, she’s a fab character who is struggling with the pressure of being in finals. I loved Oliver as soon as we met him, it’s been a while since I read Clean Point so I briefly remember him featuring, but not enough for me to have an opinion on him.

Tennis is my favourite sport to watch so I do just love a tennis romance and Meg writes them so well. I loved this as much as Clean Point and I already can’t wait for the next in the series.

If a sports romance is your vibe then definitely add this series to your TBR!

I cant believe how drastic my opinion changes about Dylan from the first book until i read her book. I mean just give me a mirror and end the book at this point.
It felt like i was almost with her throughout the whole tournament. I LOVED IT!!
it’s very hard for me to get into friends to lovers books, maybe because it’s not my favourite trope to read but tell me why i was hooked and i ate everything up. THEIR FRIENDSHIP WAS SO REFRESHING. Usually in romance books we forget the whole friendship part of a romance relationship and this made my heart melt.
Now Oliver Anderson is the definition of SUPPORTIVE boyfriend, he does everything for his girl, those last chapters?? BE STILL MY HEART

Thank you to the publisher for the arc

Meg Jones is the queen of sports romance. I was obsessed with Clean Point and felt the same about Game Point. This friends to lovers is gorgeous, the character dynamic is excellent and I could really connect with both Dylan and Oliver individually as well as as a couple. I love the way Meg Jones writes about being a female athlete and how they are treated differently to their male counterparts, and the exploration of a character seen to be 'bitchy' by those around her. I did not like Dylan as a character in Clean Point and now I know that is because I was jaded by those outside perceptives because I LOVED her in Game Point. The way Meg Jones can completely overturn our opinion of a character seen as a 'villain' in one book to be the sweetheart of the next is completely unmatched. I can't wait to see what she does in Book 3.

This was a very cute friends to lovers with a little Carrie Soto vibe! I loved the relationship between Dylan and Oliver and was fully invested in the tennis games!

Firstly, a huge thank you to Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for giving me access to this ARC.

Did someone say Carrie Soto 2.0! This was such a fabulous read. It was dramatic, well paced, tennis themed, spicy read! I read Carrie Soto after putting it off for so long, when I decided to start reading this it instantly reminded me of that and I was excited to see what happened.

Dylan is a phenomenal tennis player, she is fiery, confident and her performances are world class. The only problem, she is yet to win in a final. Set back after set back soon prove to be to much for her and despite new coaching teams and working harder, there has been little change. Until a new friend, Oliver, enters her life and things begin to change almost instantly!

Meg has written such a captivating story. That whilst there is an air of romance to it, the excitement comes from all of the tennis, she sets the scene perfectly and I could imagine what was happening as if it was in front of my eyes. I love having a strong female MC, in any story, let alone one from within the sporting world. The story was insightful about what it takes to be a top athlete, while also showing a softer side to the character we had got to know for being so fierce!

Oliver’s impact on the story really brought everything together. I felt sparks fly between Dylan and Oliver from the moment they met and I was immediately invested in their growth throughout the story!

With any sport there are highs and low. Meg balanced the romance and spicy elements of the story in a way that didn’t overpower or take away from the main focus which was tennis. Oliver’s role taught Dylan some hard truths about her performance that she didn’t want to open her eyes too, but something that I think a lot of people struggle with which made this relatable, even outside of the sporting world.

It was quite spicy and u was actually so shocked with how, vocal and dirty Oliver could get with some of the sentences he used 😂 🌶️ IFYKYK 🙊. There was more spice in this then I had first thought - there is a ‘dicktionary which is useful for telling you where the spice is! (Although mine was at the end of the book so not sure if that was a formatting issue.😂

Can we also give a special mention to the playlist, I also love that every chapter has a song written at the start! They were so so good to listen to throughout!

I actually cannot stress how much you should give this a read, especially if you were a fan of Carrie Soto! I also read this as a standalone, I hadn’t read Meg’s first book ‘Clean Point’ of the ‘Game, Set and Match’ series. I didn’t feel I’d missed anything huge having not read that first, there is a cross over with characters but it’s done in a way that doesn’t leave you behind and gives you enough to be able to enjoy the book.

loved this so much !! tennis romance, friends to lovers, roommates, tension and pining yes please !! dylan & oliver were so perfect for each other, he was there for her when all she needed was someone to believe in her support her and not give up on her. so sweet i loved.

My back story is that I read Clean Point last summer and I loved it so much that I told myself « it would be fun to go to Wimbledon in real life », and then I miraculously managed to go this year. So you can imagine how excited I was for Game Point.

I absolutely adored this book. There was an easiness in Oliver and Dylan’s relationship, going from strangers to friends to a coaching relationship, all the while both trying to resist their attraction and feelings and stay firmly into the « friends only » category. Watching them grow into and navigate their relationship was so good.

I loved how Oliver supported Dylan, believing in her and wanting the best for her, not only for her career but in her life. Dylan was strong and driven, but she couldn’t get past her disappointment and lack of confidence in herself, the very thing that’s holding her back, and it had ruined tennis for her. But Oliver had endless faith in her, and he showed her how to trust her talent when she had forgotten to. Dylan also provided Oliver with the exact opportunity he didn’t know he was looking for, and in the end they just gave each other exactly what the other needed to pivot and both find their love for tennis again.

A sports romance with a hint of Challengers inspiration, Game Point brings tennis, tension, and a dramatic love triangle to the court. The characters are sweet (if a bit extra at times), and the plot flows well. But something about it didn’t fully spark for me. Still, it’s a fun and engaging read for fans of sports-centric love stories.