First off—how cute is this cover?! I loved the slow burn tension, the emotions, and all the chemistry. I don’t read a ton of sports romance, but I’m slowly becoming a fan, and this was a fun take on the trope with all the tennis. I listened to the Audio format and enjoyed this style of reading.

*many thanks to Harper audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

I listened to Clean Point to learn more about tennis. It's a fun story that is actually not as expected as you think. It's about second chances and coming back after people doubt you. This romance book does have some spice.

I didn’t pick up Clean Point for the tennis, but I stayed for the slow-burn tension, the emotional honesty, and the way Scottie and Nico build something real out of shared hurt. Meg Jones gives us more than just a steamy sports romance—this is a story about rebuilding, about being believed, and about choosing someone who shows up when it matters.

Scottie’s trying to come back from a scandal that nearly broke her. Nico’s dealing with a career that ended too soon. He starts off guarded but becomes her quiet, steady support. Their connection grows in the quiet moments, and the dual narration brings that chemistry to life. Mary Jane Wells nails Scottie’s vulnerability, and Patrick Zeller gives Nico just the right mix of heat and heart.

This is a unique romance about a sport that isn't often highlighted in romance. I appreciated how the main characters respected each other in their sport.

While this book was not for me, I do really appreciate the diversity it brings to the table in terms of romance. As someone who's never encountered a tennis romance, I was genuinely looking forward to diving into this one. However, after finishing this book just didn't deliver in the way I thought it would. I found it difficult to connect with the characters, and by the time I was done, I realized that a lot of the story just didn't make a lot of sense.

With that being said, the audio narration was well done in my opinion and made the reading experience more enjoyable for me overall.

This tennis romance took me surprise as I was not expecting to feel the depth of emotions the story brought on. Familial relationships and the competitiveness of the sport play significant roles in the plot and I enjoyed the chemistry and tension between the two main characters. I listened to the audiobook and the narration really adds another layer to this novel and brings on the immersive experience.

This is such a well done audiobook! Genuinely I loved the dual narration as it truly gave life to the characters and the words of the book. It was an enjoyable story with some spice.

This was my first book by Meg and I was blown away by her writing and humor. Nico and Scottie are everything, and I mean that in the best enemies to lovers, can't put down the book, it's so addicting, way.

I wasn't sure I'd love a book with a tennis focus, but I was wrong. I ADORED it.

The narrator was phenominal and easy to listen to, I highly reccomend the audiobook for any audio lovers..

LOVED THIS!

one of my favourite reads of the year and the audio made it SO MUCH better! narration was amazing. no notes. 10/10.

Clean Point served straight FIRE 🔥
This wasn’t just another tennis romance—it was an emotional ride. The drama, the growth, the chemistry between Scottie and Nico. Their forced proximity just made everything so much more intense and personal. When their tension finally snapped…it was worth every slow burning page 🥵

Scottie and Nico are both battling past wounds—her from being labeled a cheat, him from a career-ending injury. Nico starts off wary but quickly becomes her biggest supporter, giving her space and standing by her. With his steady presence, Scottie grows from hesitant to a fierce self-advocate. Definitely a must add to TBR!

🎧Audio Notes🎧
The audiobook narration by Mary Jane Wells and Patrick Zeller in dual narration POV truly breathed life into this story. Mary captured all of Scottie’s emotional layers with such grace, while Patrick nailed Nico’s inner turmoil with incredible nuance. Highly recommend!

Available now on paperback and kindle unlimited.

Thank you @harperaudio and @megjoneswrites @netgalley for the ALC opportunity in exchange for my honest review, it was a wonderful read 📚💖

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio for the advance audiobook copy of Clean Point.

I really enjoyed this one—even as someone who isn’t particularly into tennis. The story was engaging, the pacing was strong, and the enemies-to-lovers tension had just the right amount of bite. It was easy to get pulled in by the scandal, redemption arc, and slow-burning chemistry between Scottie and Nico.

Both narrators did an excellent job. Their performances added energy and personality to the story and helped build the tension between the characters. The dual POV worked especially well in audio format.

Even without being a tennis fan, I found the plot accessible and the emotional stakes compelling. This one hits the sweet spot for anyone looking for a smart, spicy romance with a side of scandal and revenge.

This book was archived before I was even able to download and listen to it. I very sad I didn’t get to listen so it’s still on my tbr but I will be reviewing for the record NetGalley didn’t give me the chance to listen and review

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio Adult for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a highly anticipated read for me and it did not disappoint!! I love how fierce and ferocious the characters are in this book. It draws you in to the world of tennis (which is somewhere I've never been) and doesn't let you go until the final page. This book made me want to go see a tennis match irl, lol. I loved seeing the tenacity these athletes have and was in awe of them throughout the story. That fierceness makes it all that more satisfying when we get to see the soft parts of our two MCs. I was a big fan of the dynamic between Scottie and Nico in how their partnership grew from teammates into something far more. It was also spiiiiiccccyyyy! There's a reason why Jones includes a Dicktionary, lol.

If you're a vibes reader like me, this book predominantly took place in heat of Greece, so if you're in a very warm place this could be a good fit. It also has strong Spring vibes if you like to be seasonal with your reading. I would recommend this book to anyone basically, but especially those who are in their Challengers phase, or love a grumpy, overly protective MMC paired with a strong-willed, independent FMC.

Meg Jones never disappoints! Read this book!!

I didn’t know I needed a tennis romance book in my life until this one! I loved this enemies to lovers romance! I learned more about tennis than I did before reading this one, which is an added bonus! I loved how the two MC’s learned more about each other, as they had to learn how to play (and hopefully win) together.the steamy scenes were also 🔥🔥

I couldn't get into this one as much as I wanted to but I still found it to be a good read. I just felt like something was missing for me.

🎧 Clean Point by Meg Jones – Audiobook Review

Just finished Clean Point and wow, the audiobook is amazing! 😍 Mary Jane Wells and Patrick Zeller absolutely nail their roles. The chemistry between Scottie and Nico is off the charts, and the narration brings it all to life. If you're into enemies-to-lovers or sports romance, this is a must-listen!

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💘 Enemies to Lovers
❤️ Slow Burn
🔥 Sizzling Chemistry
🏅 Athlete Hero
💥 Forced Proximity

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Rating: ★★★½ (3.5/5)

Clean Point by Meg Jones is an enjoyable, thoughtful read—especially if you're into spicy sports romances with an enemies to lovers trope. It follows a young tennis player trying to find her footing, not just on the court but in life, too. The story starts in a pivotal moment, sucking you in by the first two chapters. I also commend Meg Jones for the tennis scenes— they feel real without being too technical.

That said, a few parts dragged a bit, and some of the characters felt like they needed a little more fleshing out. For example, Dylan felt very one-note until she just… wasn’t? I’m still not a fan of her. Despite those notes, it opens up great conversations about pressure, identity as an athlete, how women are viewed in sports, and what it really means to succeed. The parallels of Scotty and Nico’s respective journeys in tennis were very interesting to read.

Notes about the audiobook: it is dual POV which I loved. Nico’s reader often whispered, which made it hard to understand him sometimes. That would be my only complaint.

Thank you Netgalley for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

This is a first time read for this author for me and I thoroughly enjoyed her writing. I hope there will be more in this series and I learned quite a bit about tennis, which I knew nothing about while reading this book; which was an added bonus. I loved the drama between the two main characters and the enemies to lovers trope! The tension and backstory for each character was well thought out and researched. Such a great read after a few duds in my reading lineup. There are some very steamy scenes spread throughout the book which were very entertaining and appreciated!

this book was a delight. I loved scottie so much. even though she is disgraced in the tennis world and has a terrible relationship with her father (and ex coach), she comes back even stronger. and nico!!! the grumpy tennis player who’s matched with her for doubles. the two make an unlikely pair, but when the tension starts to hit I was so incredibly giddy. he literally goes from not wanting to make eye contact with her or shaking her hand to down so bad for her.

there’s great romantic tension, character development, and a grueling road to make a comeback, and I enjoyed every second!

🎧 the audio was a fun way to read this! I loved both narrator’s performances and would def recommend. I got my copy through NetGalley

what to expect ;

⟢ sports romance
⟢ age gap
⟢ tennis partners to lovers

I haven’t read many sports romances because they usually aren’t my thing. This was still cute though. I’m a sucker for enemies to lovers tropes.