This was such a fun strangers-to-friends-to-lovers story! The banter between Oliver and Dylan was perfection, and their chemistry practically jumped off the page.

Oliver is at the end of his tennis career, while Dylan is still chasing her dream of finally winning the Australian Open after years of heartbreak in the finals. With her confidence shaken, tough coaches in the past, and her anxiety weighing her down, Dylan feels like the odds are against her. That’s when Oliver—newly retired and ready for a new challenge—steps in as her coach. He pushes her on the court while giving her the love and support she’s always needed.

Their attempts to keep things professional don’t stand a chance against their undeniable connection, and watching their relationship grow was just as satisfying as the tennis victories.

Tropes:
Slow burn
Tennis Players
Coach/Athlete
Banter
Strangers to friends to lovers

⭐ 3.75 stars

Game Point serves up tennis, best-friends-to-lovers, and sharp banter with solid chemistry, but the pacing drags and a few tropes feel recycled. Still, it avoids the dreaded third-act meltdown and sticks the landing, which makes it more satisfying than most sports romances. Fun, quick, and worth the read—even if it won’t stick in my head forever.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the free ARC/ALC in exchange for my honest review

Game Point is a tennis romance fueled by top-tier banter, mutual pining, and a perfect dose of millennial nostalgia. The humor is sharp, the tension electric. It’s an easy game, set, match on chemistry and fun.

Dylan’s journey to face her final-round performance anxiety felt raw and real. I loved how Oliver stood by her and up for her every step of the way—as a friend, as a coach, as a partner.

Also, this British man 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 her to let him cook, clean, and take care of her. I’d marry him so fast.

𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐:
🐈‍⬛🦮 Big time black cat meets golden retriever energy

🍿 Movie nights that’ll make you want to rewatch 𝘛𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝟤

🎾 Mental health rep: sports psychology, therapy, panic attacks

💙 Supportive family & friends (except one friend you’ll loathe)

☀️ Brat summer is back 😏🌶️

🇦🇺 Creepy creatures—and an MMC appropriately terrified of them

🎶 A chapter-by-chapter playlist packed with bangers

While this is the second in the series, the romance holds its own—and I’ll definitely be going back for 𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 soon.

𝑻𝑳;𝑫𝑹: A swoony, banter-filled tennis romance with top-notch millennial humor, pining, and heart. The perfect end-of-summer read to get you out of your U.S. Open hangover.

Thank you to Avon for the ARC!!

🎧 While I mostly read the physical, the dual audio I did listen to was great, with all the accents and emotion you’d want. Both narrators were fantastic. Will definitely be relistening to this one! Thank you Harper Audio for the ALC!

Very fun story! I alternated between the ebook and audio, and loved the accents on the audio. Dylan is such a fun character, trying to stay in the competitive world of tennis despite not having won a final. She befriends Oliver, a retiring tennis player looking for something new, and the chemistry is fierce. Their chemistry off the court and their working relationship off of it was so fun. I really enjoyed meeting their friends and rivals (and maybe Inez will get a book too), and look forward to going back and reading Scottie's book.

After a string of championship losses, pro tennis player Dylan makes a bet with fellow player Oliver: if she loses the next tournament under his coaching, she gets his US Open trophy. But their sizzling chemistry threatens to derail their friendship and their professional partnership.

This is a fun, highly emotional story. I love Dylan and Oliver—they’re both honorable characters, and the chemistry between them is strong. The fast-paced plot is steamy and heart-warming. The audiobook narration is outstanding.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

One thing I love about this series: ITS A TRUE SPORTS ROMANCE. Emphasis on the SPORTS.

I really enjoyed that Dylan got her redemption arc after her villainous role in book 1. Dylan really fought through this whole book - opponents, frenemies, crappy coaches - and she came out on top. Oliver and Dylan were such a good match for each other and had such good banter!

The audio was dual narration. It was well done and I think Dylan’s banter highlighted with Mary Jane Wells’ narration was one of my favorite characters. I loved Mary Jane’s narration in book 1 and she didn’t disappoint in book 2! Both narrators did a great job with the narration of the other characters also.

Game Point is a fantastic blend of romance, banter and tennis. The tennis is far from overwhelming and while there are times you might want to shake a character, their flaws make you cheer for them even more. Watching their love grow while tackling the ups and downs of a professional sport kept things interesting throughout.

Mary Jane Wells is one of my new favorite narrators. Her humor! Charm! Accent! 10/10, would listen to her list off ingredients. Will Watt also does a great job, but his American accent is a bit questionable. Luckily he’s not required to use it much.

I didn’t realize this was the second in a series until I came to write this review so I can safely say it works as a standalone.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio Adult for the ALC in exchange for an honest review!

Game Point follows Dylan, a professional tennis player who is "always the bridesmaid but never the bride." After losing her tenth grand slam title, she is sick of being runner up and ready to quit the sport. But then fellow professional Oliver Anderson bets her she can win her home slam, the Melbourne Open. Accepting the bet, Dylan and Oliver become unlikely friends. Until they realize their attraction to each other is a little more than friendly...
Now, with her self-doubt deepening and her feelings for Oliver intensifying, will Dylan be able to put everything aside and finally win? Or, will she realize that maybe she's already won, just not in the way she expected?

Wow! I did not expect to love this book as much as I did, but I absolutely loved it. I've never read Meg Jones before, but Game Point made me a huge fan. I'm looking forward to going back and reading the first book in this series, Clean Point, and also reading any future books in the series! As a big fan of the movie Challengers, Dylan reminded me so much of Tashi Duncan--a confident and intense player who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to say it. Dylan was an electrifying character, and I really enjoyed seeing her journey throughout the story. Struggling with imposter syndrome and self-doubt is something everyone can relate to, and seeing Dylan come to accept her past failures and move past them is a lesson I think many can benefit from. I thought Oliver complemented her character so well too, and loved getting to see their relationship in multiple lenses: strangers, friends, coach and player, and partners. Dylan, initially prickly and not wanting to show or admit weakness, coming to trust and lean on him was heart warming, and created a nice emotional pay out. Their chemistry flew off the page, and some of their scenes had my jaw literally dropping. I could not get enough of them! Especially with the dual narration. It really made it feel like a movie, and as a Challengers lover, I was obsessed. The only thing I wish this book explored a bit more was Oliver's experience with panic attacks and anxiety, and him overcoming that, as well as his coaching stint. But overall, I truly loved this book and can't wait for more in this universe.

Thank you to HarperAudio Adult and NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review! I would highly recommend picking up Game Point on publication day (September 9, 2025) if you are fans of sports romance, friends to lovers, emotional growth, slow burn, or dual POV.

This was such a CUTE and FUN read!! It was a blast to experience! I don’t know if I was so into this because it felt like a better version of the Challengers or because the tension and banter was PERFECTION but I loved it!! I didn’t read the first one in the series but didn’t feel like I missed anything. A phenomenal read. Will be definitely on the lookout for more from this author!! Amazing job! The character development was amazing and the plot line was incredible. The other characters didn’t feel overwhelming and I didn’t feel lost at any point. Didn’t know I’d love a tennis romance….but I did! The narrators did an amazing job bringing this book to LIFE! It really added to the drama and the storyline! Loved it!

I mean they do use the term Love in Tennis, so it's only fitting to have a Tennis Romance series right?
This is my first book from this author, and I know, I know...it is book 2 of the series. It does serve as a standalone (though, due to the characters from book 1 being in this book I'd highly recommend reading it first) - We meed Dylan who is ready to give up tennis after a loss and Oliver who places a bet with Dylan that she can win the next one or she can have his trophy.

I think the book started off decent - there were a few times where it kinda dragged for me - the ending was a typical romance read ending. As a whole, I enjoyed it - I didn't find myself frantic to turn pages or having the plot live rent free in my head for very long. But overall a nice sports romance.

Tropes:
🎾 Sports Romance
🎾 Friends to lovers
🎾 Placing Bets/Banter
🎾 "Just one time" (to get it out of our system)

I was lucky to get both the eARC as well as an ALC of this book from Netgalley. I liked reading it, but I did also appreciate the dual narration aspect of the audio. You got Dylan's australian accent too, which gave her more personality. The female narrator's voice was a bit fast so it was a little harder to speed up the audio (for those that can listen at chipmunk speed!)

3.5⭐ (rounding up)

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for ARC.

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Game Point is the second book in the series, and while I enjoyed revisiting the characters, this installment didn’t grab me as much as I hoped. The writing flows well and the pacing is solid, but I struggled to stay fully invested in the story. Some parts felt predictable, and I didn’t connect as strongly with the characters this time around.
That said, there were still enjoyable moments, and fans of the first book may appreciate continuing the series. It’s a decent follow-up, but for me, it landed more in the middle of the road.


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I also got the review the audio early and I enjoyed it more than reading it. I really enjoyed the narrator. It was fun to listen to it come to life. For sure gained another star for the audio!

Thank you NetGalley and Harper audio for the ARC

I love a good sports romcom come back story and this latest from Meg Jones was chef's kiss!! Dylan is a burnt-out Aussie pro tennis star who just can't seem to win a grand slam title and is about to call it quits when she runs into British tennis star, Oliver who is also feeling at odds with his life/career.

After a meaningful conversation, the two spark a texting friendship that leads to Oliver offering to help coach Dylan, encouraging her that she still has what it takes to win. What follows is a beautiful friends to more, forced proximity, coach/player relationship that was great on audio and perfect for fans of Carrie Soto or Kirsten Dunst's movie, Wimbledon.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review! Game point easily slid into my fav tennis love stories and I can't wait to read more from Meg Jones!!

Steam level: open door

This audio was so good! I loved the narrator’s accents it really draws on Dylan being Australian and Oliver being British!

I flew through this book featuring a spiky heroine with a sweetheart hero - my favourite dynamic. Hence when I saw an audiobook available I jumped on it.

Firstly, the story itself. I loved seeing why Dylan, the antagonist in Clean Point, is the way she is. She's a talented tennis player but prone to lashing out after consistently losing every Grand Slam final she's played in. It's a satisfying journey seeing her slowly work on herself and her game with the help of dependable and supportive Oliver. He was such a sweetheart and believed in her and her talent. They had such a brilliant chemistry and all the yearning was so well conveyed. I also loved Scottie also breaking down Dylan's walls to befriend her and create a found family vibe.

I do have some minor quibbles though with regional terminology, especially considering the author correctly references Bunnings(!). Dylan is Australian, so she'd get 'take away' not 'takeout'. She'd get a 'housemate' not a 'roommate' and at the Australian Open, they make an announcement use a PA, not a 'tannoy'. Oliver is British, so I'm surprised he'd call A&E an 'emergency room'.

Book itself: 4 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Which brings me to the audiobook. I'm Australian so I am very picky about non-Aussies doing our accent. While Mary Jane Wells is one of my favourite narrators, her Australian accent was terrible which made Dylan's chapters hard to listen to because she would veer into sounding a bit South African. She nailed some of the tones, especially the way we upspeak but it sounded really odd as she couldn't consistently retain the accent in an enjoyable rhythm. I don't understand why the producers didn't hire an Australian. Will Watt had an easier task given Oliver was English - his warm tones were lovely and fitting with the character.

Audiobook: ⭐️ ⭐️ stars. Both narrators are talented but the accent was woeful which is fault of the casting.

An engrossing slow-burn sports romance that refreshingly centres female athletes. Highly recommended but give the audiobook a miss because the Australian accent is terrible. Hire Australians for Australian roles please!

Thanks to HarperAudio and NetGalley for the ALC.

i enjoyed this one! dylan, the fmc is a complex character who is stubborn but a badass. oliver, the mmc was super sweet, caring, and supportive of dylan. she is her own worst enemy and very hard on herself, but i liked that as the story went on, she rediscovered her love for the sport. oliver stood by dylan from the beginning which made me love him even more. i enjoyed the texting banter between them as their friendship was developing. now, in all honesty, i don’t know much about tennis but i was able to follow along during the matches. this has humor, it has tennis, it has spice!

after dylan’s tenth grand slam heartbreak, she is ready to walk away. she is branded a disappointment from the media, stuck in her losing streak, she’s homesick, and more lost than ever. enter oliver, a fellow tennis pro and fresh from a divorce in need of a new direction. he makes a bet with dylan and steps up as her coach guiding her to the australian open. can they stay in check as player or coach or will lines be crossed and feelings caught?

audio: i like when a romance has the dual narrators to bring the characters to life and i enjoyed the accents. they did a great job with it!

tropes: coach x player, golden retriever mmc, slow burn, black cat fmc, friends to lovers, sports romance, roommates, texts and facetime calls, dual pov

I have been waiting for Dylan's story every since Clean Point,and Meg Jones delivered! I loved learning more about Dylan, and seeing the person behind all the snark and attitude. I also loved Oliver, and how his calmness and friendship help center Dylan. I really believed their romantic chemistry, and the spicy scenes were great! Also, as someone who does not really follow tennis at all, I found myself very tense and anxious during the match scenes!

The audiobook was great! Both narrators had the voices and accents down pat!

4.25⭐️

Meg Jones is slowly but surely going to turn me into a sports romance fan. I didn’t even think I liked tennis, but I love this series. (But you don’t really need to know anything about tennis to enjoy the series.) I once again adore, the main couple and their dynamic. I love the way their relationship progresses from randomly meeting at an event to penpals to friends to lovers (in denial). I also have to say I am becoming a major fan of the “just this once” microtrope.
The major plot line in the book is very interesting. It is high stakes, but from a real world perspective in that it’s more of a career focused rather than life and death (like you would get in fantasy). I really liked the focus on Dylan getting mentally healthier, as well as learning how to have good boundaries for herself and positive relationships in her life. It was a very character growth based plot and it was well done. I also just adore Oliver. Full stop. It will be interesting to see who is next if this series continues. I have two characters I think it could be and I think neither one could be a dark horse.
I knew I would love the audiobook because I am a major fan of both Mary Jane Wells and Will Watt, and I was most def in rely correct. Mary Jane Wells could make reading a receipt sound interesting with the way she emotes through just her voice. Her and Will Watt are both fantastic with bringing characters to life, and their accents are perfection. Also, Will Watt’s voice is simply amazing 🫠😳

I'm really enjoying love on the tennis court and I was happy to listen to this one, especially after enjoying Clean Point so much. It was fun to see the continuation of Nico and Scottie's relationship and to get to know Dylan better and listen to her love story with Oliver. The audiobook is narrated by Will Watt and Mary Jane Wells, and it's a great way to immerse yourself in the tennis life and experience this friends to lovers captivating romance.

I really enjoyed Meg's first book in this series, Clean Point, but unfortunately this one did not really hit the mark with me. I struggled with the female narrator a lot, and I think that may have took me out of the book completely. I didn't really feel like there was any chemistry between Oliver and Dylan so I just never got invested in their story. I would definitely try a different Meg Jones again, I just wasn't completely into this one unfortunately!

Thank you to Harper Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a great follow-up to the first book in the series. I loved seeing the work both MCs go through to figure out their future in tennis. It had a slow-burning friends-to-lovers vibe that gave me all the feels.
I would listen to Mary Jane Wells read a process manual or financial report and find it moving and humorous. Loved the story and narration.