Thank you so much NetGalley Meg Jones for a copy of this ARC in return from an honest review.


I absolutely loved Clean Point and Dylan’s character. I couldn’t wait for her book and it delivered!

Dylan and Oliver were so much fun to read. Their relationship progression was the perfect slow burn. Can we also have other authors follow in Meg Jones’ steps and avoid the 3rd act break up? She proved you can have tension without breaking up the couple. I LOVE it.

This is a sports romance about tennis. I don’t know anything about tennis, but Jones does an amazing job explaining! I felt like I was at Dylan’s matches and feeling everything she felt. My anxiety was through the roof!

I absolutely adored this book!! I was in a major book slump when I decided to give this book a try! The book has everything in it to make it a 4 star read - a detailed and thought-out plot, banter between characters, tennis romance, forbidden (coach vs. player) romance, and forced proximity! After continued losses in championship matches and never winning a Grand Slam, Dylan decides to retire from tennis. She is heartbroken and frustrated, and wondering if she has anything left to give int he sports. While competing, she meets Oliver, another pro tennis player and they become fast friends. He retires from tennis and convinces her she still has her heart in the game, and they will win a Grand Slam together as coach and player. I actually loved these two main characters. They start out as friends and the banter between them is hilarious. Even the text threads!! They also create a strong foundation for friendship before starting a relationship and I think that is what helps them get through all the hardships that are thrown their way. I LOVED Oliver. He is so sweet and obsessed with her, even before he realizes it. He even flies with her to Australia when they are just friends to try and get her back into competing. Dylan was awesome. I enjoyed her ability to be strong and be true to herself. She was rough around the edges and stubborn, but you realize she is just protecting herself from disappointment and heartache. I love seeing a FMC that actually gets mad and emotional! Oliver supported her journey and was her rock when she didn't believe in herself. Dylan and Oliver had the tension, the spice, the slow burn, and the emotional maturity. I adored them and their journey from strangers to friends to lovers! I don't watch tennis often, but the games were easy to follow, and I actually enjoyed a story with a different sport other than hockey, football, baseball, etc.! This was a perfect read and so refreshing!

Starring Dylan & Oliver in a tennis romance. She a top player, fear on the court. Yet she can only ever manage second place. Enter Oliver and his US first place trophy and a bit of belief. But still there is only so many second place one woman can get before it all becomes too much. However, Oliver isn’t letting her give up that easily on plane ride and a coaching proposal later, she’s still thinking about it. But can Oliver’s belief in her and coaching prove to her that she’s capable to the win.

Yes, please and thank you. I love this so much. I’m a sucker for a sports romance, make that specifically a tennis romance and I’m a goner.

The only gripe I had with this book is right at the beginning “I bounce the ball against the grass surface” and “She walked around the court, claiming the grass as her own”. In this bit they were referring to the Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open, which is a Laykold Acrylic Hardcourt not a grass court.

However apart from that one thing the book itself is incredibly captivating; I didn’t want to put it down and I didn’t. The friends to lovers of this story was written amazingly but the fact they had that friendship make their relationship stronger, which can into play further into the book. There was no unnecessary 3rd act breakup or massive miscommunication. Their friendship made the book more fun, the banter between them was fun and made the book enjoyable because their relationship and friendship felt so authentic.

Oliver is such a softie for Dylan. He tries so hard to fight his feelings, so he doesn’t distract her, as he values and respects her career. He is not just a side character to Dylan but has his own journey throughout the book, moving from player to coach, as well as his struggles with his mental health. He pushed Dylan to achieve the potential he knew she could. Always encouraging her and believing in her.

This was so good, I ate it all up! The slow burn in Game Point was magnificent, and the angsty tension? Perfect! Getting to know Dylan better has been a delight. She seems like a nothing-can-faze-me kind of girl, but there is so much we don't see. Love her, love her, love her! And Oliver? You sexy, helpful men that you are (a competence kink? Maybe), I'll let you coach me anytime you want.

With lots of mental health awareness, this friends-to-lovers witty rom-com explores the relationship between hard-as-rocks, girl boss Dylan Bailey, and golden retriever, cinnamon roll, London Boy: Oliver Anderson. Delving into the depths of what makes us doubt ourselves, stress from being in the spotlight, and how to change a toxic mindset, both main characters find a rhythm that shows progress, and where the love for the sport comes back stronger than ever but also a lot more healthy and with a side of happily ever after.

If you like some of these tropes, this book is for you:
🎾 Sports Romance
👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 Friends to Lovers
💘 No 3rd act breakup or miscommunication
⚡️Banter
🌶 Spicy times that would def not be only one time thing 😂

My overall rating: 4.5 ⭐️ 2🌶

Meg Jones is one of my favorite authors. Her first book, Invisible Strings, made me cry so much, but it also felt like a warm hug. With Clean Point, she took my expectations to a whole new level, and this book, Game Point, is no different. 10/10 I WILL ALWAYS RECOMMEND MEG JONES' BOOKS!!!

Thanks so much to NetGalley for approving this eARC in exchange for my honest review. I am so happy I got to read it :) :) :) All opinions are my own.

I loved Game Point! This book took the villain from the previous book in the series and turned her into a lovable main character. It was great to get Dylan’s backstory and to realize she wasn’t so bad after all, just hurt and dealing with her own issues. The full circle friendship between her and Scottie was a highlight. I appreciate that Meg Jones brings mental health and prioritizing your own physical and mental health to the forefront in her books. I highly recommend this book for fans of a good sport romance.

5 stars
Such a good sequel. I’m a fan of Meg Jones. More tennis romance please

👟Coach x Player
📞 long distance friends
🏠 and then, they were roommates?!

Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

So excited
In-depth review to come!!!

Solo finally read a sports romance based on her sport!!! Little Solo—who used to hate reading but loved the drives to practice—would have her jaw DROPPED.

Listen,,, Olivia? I get it. I get how she felt—how it seemed like everything was already over. The way the story shows her falling out of and then back in love with tennis? Beautifully done. It’s so real, especially for anyone who’s ever felt burnt out doing something they once loved.

But if we’re talking about love… can we PLEASE talk about Olivier?! If there’s one thing that will have me giggling and kicking my feet, it’s the friends-to-lovers-to-lovers trope (and yes, I might be biased because I want that in real life too). Olivier was such a perfect match for Olivia—he balanced her out, and their growth together felt so natural.

Also, can we talk about how his nickname for Olivia is literally "Brat"?? Iconic.

Now, this book is part of a series, but do you need to read the first book before diving into this one? Nope, you’re good to go.

Thank you to HaperCollins for the opportunity to read this ARC!

when it comes to meg jones, i don’t play ‼️

this book was on my highly anticipated reads since i had first read clean point and gotten my first taste of dylan bailey, the messy, excellent woman she is.

to say this book didn’t disappoint is an understatement. dylan and oliver were a perfect pairing both in work and their platonic and romantic relationship.

dylan was truly such a soul character to me, it was SO easy to relate to her and see a bit of myself reflected in her. in the ways she carries herself, and projects herself to the world.

the trust and respect between oliver and dylan was truly one of my favorite dynamics. they were two messy broken people who helped fix each other and became an unstoppable duo together.

i don’t know if there is enough words in the english dictionary to express how much i loved this book.

thank you meg + avon and harper voyager for this arc. 😭🤍🥹🎾

such good characters and a wonderful story! I loved it so much and would definitely recommend!


I know you all will love it too!

I liked Oliver but I really didn’t like Dylan. It seems like she had no personal growth from the last book to this book. Also hate the nickname brat. Ew. Oliver’s pov was written much better than Nico’s was in book two so at least there’s that!

Also reviewed on Goodreads.

This book continues its journey through Meg Jones' tennis universe with it being the second book after Clean Point. This book is a great journey of misunderstood tennis star Dylan Bailey who just can't seem to secure a grand slam title. Fellow tennis player Oliver offers to train her to help her finally overcome her personal demons and win a slam. Their mutual trust and fun banter keep this book moving along and the suspense from each match balance out the steam from their romance. Overall, this was a great read! I'm excited for the next book in the series!

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy!

Meg Jones knocked it out of the park with the second book in the Game, Set, Match series. Dylan Bailey is such a complex character that we didn’t get to see the depth of in the first book. We’re introduced to her originally as a hothead who doesn’t listen, but in this book you get to see a peek behind the curtain of what happens when your defense mechanism is always firing. She’s grown up in a world where winning is it, so what happens when she can’t get to that line? You see her listen to others who don’t have her best interest at heart time and time again so to finally see her stand on her own two feet and decide her path was a breath of fresh air. Oliver Anderson. A man who is down bad and doesn’t even realize it. The man without a doubt knew all her stats the first time he said hello to her. He always saw her defense mechanism and helped her move through it to help her understand I’m not here for anything except you, which is a beautiful thing.

Sigh, I really wanted to love this book and I truly thought I would. The reality is that I'm about halfway through and I can't even finish it. I find the story flat and boring. I don't feel any connection to the characters and they don't seem to have any chemistry at all. I'm not sure if it's the speed of how things are going or what but I can't continue to read it. I thought it could be because of the tennis element but I've read other sports romances before and loved them even though I don't follow any sports. I wish I could give more feedback on what the story is lacking for me, but I'm just bored and uninvested in these characters.

🎾Game Point by @megjoneswrites 👟

✨Release Date: August 5th, 2025 (but the first book in the series, Clean Point, is out now!)✨

Huge thanks to Avon, Harper Voyager & Netgalley for the ARC.

Dare I say this was…a Grand Slam? A friends-to-lovers romance between two pros on the circuit, what more does one need to say?

I really appreciate when both main characters in a sports romance are athletes & I think this wonderfully explored the pressure and the mental hurdles that can plague even the best in the game. It’s a grueling sport, made worse by the media circus surrounding it, so I found the portrayal of Dylan’s struggles very thoughtful.

This book does reference the events of the previous book in the series, so if this interests you I suggest checking that one out!

The romance is very sweet (i’m a sucker for a black cat fmc and a golden retriever mmc) & if you read the first book you definitely get to see plenty of Scottie & Nico.

This story is a slow Burn, friend's to lovers sports romance. Now unlike a lot of sports romances I've read, this is heavy on the sports as in there is a lot of tennis jargon and explanation which was a miss for me. It made the story drag a lot especially towards the middle. The romance was enjoyable, the pacing was just off.

i felt like i was watching one of my favorite romcoms on paper! the chemistry built between these two characters is refreshing, as you watch two strangers over time become acquaintances, best friends then much much more! its not in every book that you feel the characters evolve through so much time. this sports romance hits every mark!

so sweet, so sexy, so meant to be!

Game point was such a delight. As a lover of all things tennis I was so excited for this story. Little did I know this was book 2 in a series, but I didn’t let that stop me. Dylan and Oliver are so sweet and supportive of each other. The spicy scenes were delicious. All around a wonderfully cute sports romance.

As a tennis fan, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. With high-stakes competition, emotional depth, and a slow-burning connection, Game, Set, Match is a heartfelt and addictive romance.

Dylan Bailey, an Australian tennis pro, is ready to retire after her tenth grand slam loss. But when British player Oliver Anderson convinces her to give it one last shot, their journey becomes about more than just titles. What begins as friendship slowly evolves into something deeper as they train and grow together.

The chemistry between Dylan and Oliver is undeniable. Dylan’s guarded intensity plays perfectly against Oliver’s warmth and patience. Their dynamic is authentic, full of tension and tenderness in all the right ways.

The friends-to-lovers arc is well-executed, and the coach/player element adds just the right amount of emotional complexity. The dual POV lets you fully feel their evolving connection.

Meg Jones’ writing is sharp and immersive. This was my first read from her, and I’ll definitely be watching for more.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

✨️ Friends to Lovers
✨️ Sports Romance - Tennis
✨️ Coach/player relationship
✨️ Dual POV
✨️ No Third Act Breakup
✨️ Only One Bed
✨️ Mutual Pining
✨️ Cinnamon Roll Hero
✨️ Mental Health Awareness
✨️ Medium level spice - multiple scenes with some detail

⭐️ 3.75 stars

Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC!

I was drawn to this book because I love sports romance and don't think I've read one centered around tennis before. I was also drawn to the synopsis. Dylan is a fiery tennis pro who can never pull out a final win. Oliver has had a successful tennis career but no longer has the hunger he once did and is looking for his next career step. The two connect at a party, and what starts as Oliver betting Dylan she will win a slam turns into a friendship and more.

I really wish the story would have focused more on Dylan's relationships with her inner circle (coach, mentor, friends, family) and how those relationships affected her self-esteem and playing. Each time we see Dylan play, she's plagued by accidents and injuries, which undermines the point that her blocks are supposed to be mental and Oliver is supposed to help her with them. I also found Dylan's flippant attitude toward mental health care odd given that she knew she struggled with anxiety and pressure before tournaments. I could understand her being hesitant it would work, but we're also led to believe that she is at the point where she will try anything if it will help her win. She was even willing to get back with an old coach and go "back to basics" because she thought it might help, so being so resistant to journaling for 15 minutes didn't fit. The story also touched on Oliver's anxiety and panic attacks, but it was never really addressed in detail. I would've loved a conversation between Dylan and Oliver where they really opened up to each other about their struggles and how they help each other through them.

I did really enjoy the evolution of Dylan and Oliver's relationship from friends to lovers and coach/player. I liked seeing their friendship develop long distance through texts and calls and then more as they lived together and trained.

I also really appreciated that the main characters were confident in their decisions to be child free even though it was only touched on. This viewpoint is rarely included in romance books and is a huge factor when it comes to relationships.

I did have some nit-picky issues with the writing, including dialog that didn't flow naturally and detail inconsistencies in some scenes, but it wasn't bad.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, but I don't think it would be one of my top recommendations. I wished it would've leaned more into the mental health perspective and Oliver introducing Dylan to self-care techniques he learned through his own experience. The potential was there but slightly missed the mark for me. It was a quick fun read, though, so I would be interested in giving the author another chance with a future book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC! After reading Clean Point, I was so ready for Dylan’s story and loved to see Scottie and Nico as a part of this book. Dylan is trying to make her way to a championship win after years in professional tennis. Her newfound friendship with men’s player Oliver is unexpected but right for both of their careers as they both ponder what is next. Their easy banter and eventual romance was heartwarming and I was genuinely happy for 2 fictional characters. Great read!