this was super cute!! i’m not a sports romance girlie but this book was such a slay, and now i kinda want to try pickleball....

Pick Me is the perfect summer read! I’m a sports romance girly, but I was hesitant on the pickleball focus instead of the usual sports, but I LOVED it! Brooke is an author who is in a slump after having her heart broken. Her best friend talks her into joining her for pickleball at the local club to get her out of her slump, and Brooke reluctantly tags along even though she’s terrible at sports. While playing, she runs into Kai, who she instantly decides is her romance muse and needs to get closer to him ASAP. She decides pickleball is her in, but she absolutely sucks at it, so what happens? Owen, who is Kai’s pickleball instructor offers to help her learn the game! This book was definitely a slow burn, but I love watching the characters grow and finding out more about both Brooke and the somewhat mysterious Owen! Brooke definitely finds her muse along the way with lots of changes to her writing along the way as she finds herself more confident with the help of Owen! This is definitely a lighthearted, perfect sports read!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions and rating are my own!

A student-coach budding romance? Yes! Pick Me is entertaining and easy to get lost in. The story is cute, and I liked the banter between characters. Also, the cover is perfect. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Cute pickleball romance with the perfect amount of tension, character development, and slow burn 🔥💞 this is officially the third pickleball romance I’ve read and each has been different and cute in its own way! loved the romance writer FMC and pickleball coach MMC- could not have picked a better situation than the free lessons he keeps giving her because he wants a reason to see her 🥹🫶🏼 in love.

it was a perfect light and funny sports romance read! definitely recommend it!

Pick Me by Victoria Schade is a delightful romantic comedy that blends the excitement of pickleball with the complexities of unexpected love. As someone unfamiliar with pickleball, I found the sport’s introduction both informative and engaging, adding a fresh twist to the classic rom-com narrative.

The story follows Brooke Murphy, a cowboy romance ghostwriter seeking inspiration after a breakup. In her quest, she dives into the world of pickleball to impress a new crush but unexpectedly finds herself drawn to her gruff coach, Owen Miller. The dynamic between Brooke and Owen is both humorous and heartfelt, capturing the essence of opposites attracting.

What I appreciated most was the character development and the subversion of typical romantic tropes. Brooke’s journey to rediscover her muse leads her to unexpected places, emphasizing personal growth and genuine connection over superficial attraction.

Victoria Schade’s writing is witty and accessible, making Pick Me an easy and enjoyable read. Fans of lighthearted romances with a sporty twist will find this novel a perfect addition to their reading list.

Enjoyed my time with Brooke and Owen. I don’t play pickleball but I liked the sporty, activity dynamic it gave the story. A solid read.