"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Game. Set. Match (Outerbanks Tennis Academy #1) by Jennifer Iacopelli
Publication Date: May 1st, 2013
Goodreads Summary:
Nestled along the coastline of North Carolina, the Outer Banks Tennis Academy is the best elite tennis training facility in the world. Head Coach, Dominic Kingston has assembled some of the finest talent in the sport. From the game's biggest stars to athletes scraping and clawing to achieve their dreams, OBX is full of ego, drama and romance. Only the strong survive in this pressure cooker of competition, on and off the court.
Penny Harrison, the biggest rising star in tennis, is determined to win the French Open and beat her rival, the world’s number one player, Zina Lutrova. There’s just one problem, the only person who’s ever been able to shake her laser-like focus is her new training partner. Alex Russell, tennis’s resident bad boy, is at OBX recovering from a knee injury suffered after he crashed his motorcycle (with an Aussie supermodel on the back). He's hoping to regain his former place at the top of men’s tennis and Penny’s heart, while he’s at it.
Tennis is all Jasmine Randazzo has ever known. Her parents have seven Grand Slam championships between them and she’s desperate to live up to their legacy. Her best friend is Teddy Harrison, Penny’s twin brother, and that’s all they’ve ever been, friends. Then one stupid, alcohol-laced kiss makes everything super awkward just as she as she starts prepping for the biggest junior tournament of the year, the Outer Banks Classic.
The Classic is what draws Indiana Gaffney out of the hole she crawled into after her mom’s death. Even though she’s new to OBX, a win at the Classic is definitely possible. She has a big serve and killer forehand, but the rest of her game isn’t quite up to scratch and it doesn’t help that Jasmine Randazzo and her little minions are stuck-up bitches or that Jack Harrison, Penny’s agent and oldest brother, is too hot for words, not to mention way too old for her.
Who will rise? Who will fall?
Told from rotating points of view, GAME. SET. MATCH. is a 'new adult' novel about three girls with one goal: to be the best tennis player in the world.
Love the cover. Love tennis. Love the sound of the book!
What are you waiting on this Wednesday?
I've seen this book before and it sounds really interesting. Maybe I should read it this summer :) I can't wait to see what you think of it :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds perfect for the summer, Tanja. I hope you get to read it soon. :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is a new take on romance! Although I'm not a sports person, I LOVE that cover, and the plot really intrigues me. Great choice!! :)
The cover is what attracted me to this book, Maria! I'm glad you find the plot interesting. :)
DeleteNice pick! I've seen this around qutie some already and decided to pick it up. sounds like a great read, especially for the summer! My WoW
ReplyDeleteIt does sound perfect for summer! I hope you enjoy it, Caro! :)
DeleteI'm yet to read Hooked but I hope this one is just as good for you, Aman. :)
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