Spotlight of The Pickleballers by Ilana Long

 

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PICKLEBALLERS

ILANA LONG

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF CHELSEA PASCOE| BERKLEY | SENIOR PUBLICIST

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PICKLEBALLERS is a fresh, hilarious debut romance from a new voice in the genre, lobbing a healthy dose of tension, witty banter, and comedy across the net as a pickleball newbie finds herself falling for a competitor from a neighboring league.

Pickleball is America’s latest obsession – CNBC says it’s the nation’s fastest-growing sport, and that professional athletes like LeBron James and Tom Brady have invested in the growth of Major League Pickleball. 

But what is it about pickleball that makes everyone want to join the craze? Long explores our collective passion for pickleball in her lively debut that’s full of both humor and heart. PICKLEBALLERS is an ace for picklers of all levels, as well as readers of rom-coms by Ali Hazelwood and Christina Lauren.

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November 12, 2024

Berkley Trade Paperback Original

Romantic Comedy

Sports Romance

Contemporary Romance

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PRAISE FOR PICKLEBALLERS:

“Like a perfectly executed third shot drop, Ilana Long's Pickleballers is a delightful banter-filled romcom sure to plink all the heartstrings as the adorable heroine and a swoon worthy hero navigate love and life both on and off the court. Highly recommend!”—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author

“This spirited and well-plotted rom-com sparkles…Readers won’t have to be fans of the sport to appreciate this charming love story—but Long’s irresistible descriptions of gameplay may inspire newcomers to take to the court themselves.”—Publishers Weekly

“An amusing read, full of puns and situational comedy.”—Library Journal

“There are a lot of pickleball fans out there, and this sexy romance is sure to please them.”—Booklist

 

**PRAISE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**

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ABOUT PICKLEBALLERS:

The story: A pickleball newbie looking to recover from life’s swings and misses crosses paddles with love in this debut romantic comedy.

 

Meg Bloomberg is in a pickle. When Meg’s ex turns out to be a total dink, she and her bestie take off for a mood-lifting pickleball excursion to Bainbridge Island. It’s supposed to be an easy lob, a way to heal, not the opening serve to a new courtside romance that’s doomed to spin out.

 

No matter how Meg tries, she can’t shake her feelings for Ethan Fine. A charismatic environmental consultant and Bainbridge local, Ethan seems like the real dill. But when Meg discovers that Ethan is sabotaging her home court, she decides the match is over.

 

It’s time for Meg to take control of her own game. And maybe, just maybe…love will bounce back.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ilana Long is the author of PICKLEBALLERS, a romantic comedy. Preorder for Novemeber 12, 2024!

A pickleball newbie looking to recover from life’s swings and misses crosses paddles with love in this debut romantic comedy.

Other books: ZIGGY'S BIG IDEA (Kar-Ben, Lerner Publishing, 2014) noted for its “dialogue-driven approach” (Kirkus review.) Several of her non-fiction essays are published in CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL (2016-2021) Simon & Schuster. Ilana is the author of a regular column for "The Tico Times", Costa Rica’s national English language newspaper, readership 12,000.

Besides writing, Ilana travels and lives abroad, hikes, paints, acts, sings, teaches, and parents her twin teens.

**AUTHOR PHOTO AND INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**

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